Already on December 21, it's crazy, right? Have you finished your gifts?

Here everything is ready, only my favorite part remains: the packaging. I don't know why I always liked it. When I was young, everyone made me wrap their gifts in my family and never that.

I would sit at the dining room table and decorate each one to be special.

Looking back, I find that a beautifully wrapped gift gives more value to what's inside. It's the little something more that means: I took this time especially for you!

But also, it's because secretly, it makes me feel good to tinker like when I was a child. To work with my hands and let myself be completely absorbed by my ideas. It's sweet and I love it!

In this regard, the Hungarian psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi has just made a discovery. Wondering what makes people happy, he noticed that artists, when lost in their creative process, look particularly happy.

Then, the result was always the same: a person in a state of creation felt great moments of happiness and pleasure when she engaged in activities perceived as creative. Because completely absorbed by one's occupation, one forgets the outside world; completely in the “flow”.

Anyway, I thought I might give you my last tips...

1. A REMEMBRANCE ORNAMENT

What you will need: An ornament, ribbon
Duration: 5 minutes

Give two gifts in one by attaching a small ornament as a cabbage, bow or other decoration. It is a festive detail that also serves as a small souvenir that the person can reuse.

All it takes is to tie the ornament to the ribbon, which will then be wrapped around the present.

2. HOMEMADE CABBAGE

For this version, I had the idea of ​​using a miniature version of the Scandinavian paper stars. You can also hang them around the house, or even in the tree.

But personally, that's how I prefer them. In addition, it is sure that the person to whom you offer this present will feel special and touched that you took the time to do this little attention just for her.

PAPER STAR (or cabbage)

MATERIAL

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- Tissue paper or other kind of paper
- Twine
- Stick glue

STEPS

1. Take two tissue papers (or other) that you will cut into squares.

2. Fold each of the accordion pieces about 1//2'' or 3/4'' wide.

3. Once the accordion is complete, fold each of the pieces in half so that the two ends meet.

4. Cut the end in the shape of a triangle and make a notch in the shape of a triangle on the side, taking care to put the two pieces on top of the other.

5. Take a piece of string and tie the two pieces together, taking care to leave some string sticking out to attach the cabbage to the box.

6. With a glue stick, stick the four sides together, one at a time.

7. Install your star :)

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3. Two gifts in one

What you will need: Tea towel, string or ribbon
Duration: 5 minutes

Throughout the year, I stock up on nice dish towels and when I bring a bottle of wine as a hostess gift, I wrap it in a nice tea towel; two gifts in one!

We can even wrap our gifts in the fabric. Just tie it up properly and you're done. Eco-friendly, beautiful and super practical!

SHOP HISTORY

4. Floral decorations

What you'll need: Mini vine wreath, dried flowers, scissors, twine
Duration: 15-20 minutes

Need a last minute gift?

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Already on December 21, it's crazy, right? Have you finished your gifts?

Here everything is ready, only my favorite part remains: the packaging. I don't know why I always liked it. When I was young, everyone made me wrap their gifts in my family and never that.

I would sit at the dining room table and decorate each one to be special.

Looking back, I find that a beautifully wrapped gift gives more value to what's inside. It's the little something more that means: I took this time especially for you!

But also, it's because secretly, it makes me feel good to tinker like when I was a child. To work with my hands and let myself be completely absorbed by my ideas. It's sweet and I love it!

In this regard, the Hungarian psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi has just made a discovery. Wondering what makes people happy, he noticed that artists, when lost in their creative process, look particularly happy.

Then, the result was always the same: a person in a state of creation felt great moments of happiness and pleasure when she engaged in activities perceived as creative. Because completely absorbed by one's occupation, one forgets the outside world; completely in the “flow”.

Anyway, I thought I might give you my last tips...

MARSEILLE SOAP
The reputation of Marseille soap (made with 72% olive oil) is well established, it is probably the most popular of all the soaps in the world. Extra pure and biodegradable, it has been made the old-fashioned way by hand, in a cauldron, for hundreds of years. There are endless recipes on the web for natural cleansers based on this soap, as much for laundry, home, shaving, etc!

Without palm oil, without animal fat, without perfume, without dye. What else do you want?

For the recipe, it is important to use a real Marseille soap, because regular soaps (with added glycerin) will not allow your laundry to remain liquid.

1. A REMEMBRANCE ORNAMENT

What you will need: An ornament, ribbon
Duration: 5 minutes

Give two gifts in one by attaching a small ornament as a cabbage, bow or other decoration. It is a festive detail that also serves as a small souvenir that the person can reuse.

All it takes is to tie the ornament to the ribbon, which will then be wrapped around the present.

2. HOMEMADE CABBAGE

For this version, I had the idea of ​​using a miniature version of the Scandinavian paper stars. You can also hang them around the house, or even in the tree.

But personally, that's how I prefer them. In addition, it is sure that the person to whom you offer this present will feel special and touched that you took the time to do this little attention just for her.

PAPER STAR (or cabbage)

MATERIAL

.

- Tissue paper or other kind of paper
- Twine
- Stick glue

STEPS

1. Take two tissue papers (or other) that you will cut into squares.

2. Fold each of the accordion pieces about 1//2'' or 3/4'' wide.

3. Once the accordion is complete, fold each of the pieces in half so that the two ends meet.

4. Cut the end in the shape of a triangle and make a notch in the shape of a triangle on the side, taking care to put the two pieces on top of the other.

5. Take a piece of string and tie the two pieces together, taking care to leave some string sticking out to attach the cabbage to the box.

6. With a glue stick, stick the four sides together, one at a time.

7. Install your star :)

STEPS

1. Boil water in a saucepan.
2. Add grated soap to boiling water, stir well.
3. Once the soap has completely melted, turn off the heat.
4. Off the heat, add the baking soda and the soda crystals.
5. Leave to stand and stir occasionally to loosen foam and prevent mixture from settling.
6. Once the detergent is very cold, remove the excess foam and pour into a pitcher.

OPTIONAL : Add a few drops of essential oils.

LITTLE TIP: Shake well before each use and enjoy the happiness of a homemade product, made with love! Looking forward to hearing your impressions :)

Ready for natural cleaning?

FROM OUR SHOP

3. Two gifts in one

What you will need: Tea towel, string or ribbon
Duration: 5 minutes

Throughout the year, I stock up on nice dish towels and when I bring a bottle of wine as a hostess gift, I wrap it in a nice tea towel; two gifts in one!

We can even wrap our gifts in the fabric. Just tie it up properly and you're done. Eco-friendly, beautiful and super practical!

SHOP HISTORY

4. Floral decorations

What you'll need: Mini vine wreath, dried flowers, scissors, twine
Duration: 15-20 minutes

Need a last minute gift?

FELT AND INSTANT

About On my x:

Imagine a world in which the vast majority of us went back to basics and could take the time to live well, celebrate the everyday, were able to take care of ourselves and others, and at the end of the day would feel fulfilled. .