Who doesn't love the idea of a wrapped parcel that has crossed miles of land and possibly sea to get to you? And I love it even more when the contents inside are pretty little things that take me to another world.
A recent package that I received took me all the way to Japan. I opened it up in excitement, and inside were lovely tastes and treats from my lovely blog friend Photojoy.
The Japanese sure how to make a pretty package! Look at the prettiness and detail that goes into their packaging for crackers. I am always impressed by the charm of Japanese packaging. She included a basket she'd made, along with adorable Japanese seals and candies. Everything really was a feast for the eyes!
What was inside one of the prettiest packages you've ever received?
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Mmm...the package just looks delicious. Love the paper.
I haven't ever really received a package, sadly enough, so I don't really have a prettiest one. :(
Hannah
I truly love all your fantastic posts darling!
Wow- beautiful packaging!! I love how you edit the images - Do you use Photoshop?
Let's see... last package I received was a camera strap that my dear friend made for me. I love it. She actually has an Etsy shop, for anyone who likes homemade goods (www.homemadegrits.blogspot.com).
the crackers looks so very delicious
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I love getting mail or maybe its just the fact its a surprise present. :) I can't remember the last time I got a really fun package in the mail- its all bills. HAHA
my best friend from back home sent me a package for canada day that included canadian flag nail stickers. we had a tradition of putting the cheap stickers on our nails to celebrate, and it was so sweet of her to send me some even though we couldn't be together that canada day!
You are making me hungry!!! =)
OOh lovely! I agree, the Japanese do have such neat packaging - sweet little details!
Such pretty packaging... Japanese details are lovely.
i've been receiving fun packages full of little baby socks, hats, and jammies...makes the waiting so fun!
How fun, Dionne! Pretty packages really are the best, and yours is lovely! My best friend moved a few hours away, but she always sends me the best packages with my favorite candy, lotions, and always a pretty card with Bible verses. Getting packages always makes my day. :)
Well, one of the nicer packages I've received was actually from you Dionne, with your pretty illustrations, and all the little add-ons you've put in it :)
It's amazing how far a little thought in packaging can really take something. Beautiful!
I recently ordered a vintage dress off of ebay, and while it turned out to be ugly, the packaging was fabulous! It was tied up inside with a red ribbon and a white flower in the middle.
when i went to japan, i wanted to just buy cookies for my friends *because* of the packaging. when you go to korean stationery stores and ask them to wrap up your gifts, they do it so prettily. there is just a huge concentration on pretty wrapping in both korea and japan.
It's not very original, but Tiffany's little blue boxes always have the best gifts inside! My bf got me a great pearl necklace from there last year for my 25th birthday and I love it!
I find that most of the things I buy from Etsy always come in the most beautiful packaging! It's almost as if the packaging was part of the gift itself - love that idea!
I love the look of the crackers, never seen anything like them. J-Fur would've loved the package, she is a Japanese culture freak.
Yes, I voted for City of Dionne. What fun!
And thanks very much for writing about my package. Oh I love all those pictures you took and editted. Next time I should learn pretty wrapping for myself and make friends more excited like the way you always do.
somehow the packaging makes the gift!
Such pretty packaging, and those sweets are adorable! Have a sweet day!
Oh how I love Japanese sweets!!!!!! They're so much better than anything here.
I'm pretty sure the most awesome thing I've gotten in a package was your last summer swap. The blanket Meg made for Ricky is perfect! He loves to play with his toys on it. :)
Wow.. those packages look AMAZING! Great polaroid photos! Japanese are famous for their packaging!
For me, I just got some supplies that I bought from Japan too! Needless to say, they are stunningly packed. Got some prints from Emily (Blackapple) too. Love her packaging too.
Ooooh I LOVE nice packaging! I try to wrap my goodies from my Etsy store in cute red/white polka dot tissue and ribbon, etc. Kind of makes it liek a fun present:-)
P.S. thanks for including me in your treasury!!!
Thanks for your words at Meghan post!
Love you !
Have a terrific weekend!
I love reading Photojoy's blog - each time I visit I feel like I've made a trip to Japan!
those crackers look amazing! and that packaging is lovely.
I always love getting things in the mail from Etsians because they are (almost) always wrapped up so prettily! I sent out my giveaway prizes the other day and took great care wrapping them up and while they turned out very nice, if I do say so myself, it definitely gave me an even deeper appreciation for when I received gorgeously wrapped packages-- it takes a lot of time and effort! :)
What a gorgeous package! And what's inside ain't bad either! The Japanese have a knack for presenting everything so beautifully; have you ever been to Takashamaya in NYC? Love that store. In the basement they have their tea room and tea and goodies for sale. I could spend hours in there. And the rest of the floors will take time too- each floor is lovely.
how adorable !!!! i thought we were not supposed to send food to the US ! i voted for you !
Aw I grew up on those - eating with my mom or grandma or my sisiter. I still eat rice crackers - my favorite!!!!! Funny thing is my daughters love it too - no wonder why they're 1/2 Japanese:)
Beautiful post Dionne!
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