It’s a Wrap! I enjoy beautiful hand made items, and this Lizi Boyd wrapping paper is exceptional. It’s unique and contemporary, but still elegant. Giving is definitely better than receiving if I can always use paper this gorgeous. $3 to $4 per sheet. Papers Ink, 207 439-1955 –Jodi Sammons Feil, Art Director
Light the Night These contemporary votive holders will be the few candles at your party guaranteed not to be blown out. I’m a fan because they attach to the balcony with a screw clamp, and also work great on my outdoor table top. $39.95. Partylite, 800 450-1797. www.partylite.com –Kathy Poggi, Publisher
Serve it Up Cutting the cake was never so much fun. I was hooked by the flirty scalloped edges on this Ruffled Cake Stand. Just 8” in diameter, the green porcelain looks so fresh. Perfect for breakfast fruit, too! $20. Williams Sonoma 877 812-6235 –Kim Case, Editor-in-Chief
Takes the Cake I had a lot of visitors to my office when this sample of confectionery sculpture arrived. Tasting as good as it looks, this is a gift and a cake all in one. The only problem is that it is almost too pretty to put candles on. Call for pricing. Arie Kidder Custom Cakes, www.ariekidder.com 603 734-2939 –Marsha Jusczak, Asst. Art Director
Beading Party How about a party where you get to make your gift for the birthday gal? The Bead Store & More in Greenland, N.H. offers instruction at a private party where for $20 a person plus materials, you can create your own wearable art like this lovely pearl and bead necklace with a shortener clasp. Approx $100. www.thebeadstoreandmore.com –Mary August, Advertising Art Director