Mrs. Lilien Cocktails

Life-style maven and blogger, Mrs. Lilien {http://blog.mrslilien.com/} has put together the most wonderful collection of cocktail recipes, each with graphic, easy-to-follow direction cards.  {You could even make these if you were already tipsy!}  Perfectly priced at $14.99 for stocking-stuffing or hostess gift-giving!

Rosettes: Adorn trees & packages!

We were inspired by all the beautiful papers in the shop right now!  Alicia's festive tree is covered in paper rosettes, ribbons, and banners

To make a paper rosette choose a lively gift wrap pattern {we have lots to choose from} - double-sided, even better!

Make accordian folds along the length of the rectangle 

Fold in the center and tie tightly with

{Devine} twine.  Tape the open edges together.

Everyone loved the paper rosettes they made at Alicia's Christmas luncheon

Such fun!

Fresh, delectable and local!

Sweet, crisp, beautiful French Macaroons, made fresh in Wallingford and packaged for giving!

 Peppermint meringues make a beautiful gift reminiscent of holidays past!

The universe was in alignment the day Kara Burfeind walked into our shop.  She had just opened the Sweet Side a few blocks away in Wallingford.  Her yummie goodies, pretty packaging and fresh deliveries made her products a perfect fit for the "delights" in Paper Delights!  Order ahead for delivery on your schedule!

Inspired gifting - hot off the press!

SprinkleBakes, by blogger Heather Baird is a delight to the eyes that will tempt you to try your hand at making some amazing goodies!  She practically holds your hand as you go through the directions with fail-proof tips for spectacular treats.  Perfect for the baker {or wanna be baker} in your life!

 Deck the Halls is a book of inspiration and doing {the cover is actually letter pressed!}.  It has great photos of holiday decorating ideas + loads of actual adorable stickers, labels, gift tags, and place cards ready to use now.  This is the open-me-first gift you'll want to give yourself!

Get creative this holiday and have your cards stand out in the stack!  We're loving this idea seen in Martha Stewart Living December Issue to use paper treat bags as envelopes.  Come check out our assortment of bags and coordinating labels!

Yule Logs

No box, no problem! Use our {ultra-chic} faux bois gift wrap. Roll up your sweater, shirt, scarf, {you get it} and wrap in the wood-grain paper. Tape the ends, add a ribbon and you've created a little yule log package! How very "green" of you to eliminate the box!

Instant winter magic

Fire and ice! We love this adorable set of polar bears frolicking in the snow. These candles just arrived and are perfect set in the fluffy decor snow {also available at Paper D}. This is a winter scene that will endure well past the holiday season - unless, of course you actually light them!

Procrastinating?

Just can't get the family together for that perfect Kodak moment? How about finding a shot from summer vacation, graduation or a family wedding? It's not too late to send out adorable custom photo cards before Christmas! Drop by and we'll help you put together your pic, graphics and a greeting that will be the hit of Christmas card displays!

Lighted paper snowflakes

We really do love paper! It continues to surprise and delight. The latest objects of our infatuation are these amazing, intricate lighted snowflakes. Almost 18" in diameter, they are wired and ready to switch on for maximum impact. Mix and match the two styles for an instant, elegant winter display. Each paper snowflake comes in it's own sturdy storage box so it will be ready to pop out year after year. They'll get you dreaming of a white Christmas, with or without the weather!