so i've been toying with the idea of adding battery operated lights to gifts as part of the wrapping for a hot minute, and i wasn't 100% sure that it would actually look good. so when i came across these gorgeous copper wire lights at kmart the other day for just 5 bucks, i knew that i had to at least give it a go - and i think it turned out fab! it's such a basic and simple idea, but it really takes your festive gift wrap to the next level - and as a lover of minimalism i feel this aesthetic is so on point.

step one. wrap gift/s in black or dark gift wrap.

step two. unwind string lights and add batteries to the battery pack.

step three. secure the start of the string to the back of the gift, and wrap the lights around the gift until the full string is used.

step four. secure the end of the string to the back of the gift and also secure the battery pack. this can be done with tape, or for a more secure option - use hot glue. (this can be easily removed from the paper gift wrap and then peeled off the plastic battery pack - it won't damage the lights)

step five. turn on the lights before you give the gift to your loved one and watch the twinkle in their eye.

because these string lights are copper, whether they're on or off they make your gift look fab! not only are these twinkle lights the perfect addition to giftwrap, they're basically another gift in themselves - so it's two for one!

if you're looking for these gorgeous copper wire lights, they aren't sold on the kmart website unfortunately so check with your local kmart and quote this keycode (42258 964).

there are several places that also stock versions of these gorgeous lights - so if you can't find them at kmart try - target | typo | kikki.k | or ebay.

if you add copper wire lights to your gift wrap this festive season, i'd love to see how you style them - tag #mrtimothyjames on social media so i can join in on all the fun.

do you think that giftwrap makes gifting more fun? or are you more of a practical gift bag sort of human? tell me all of the things in the comments below.

twinkle twinkle love timothy xx

if you can believe it, that wonderfully silly time of year we all call christmas is almost upon us. i could have sworn that last time i checked a calendar it was july, but i guess that the months move along whether i check the calendar or not! so in honour of the fast approaching silly season, i've put together some cute little gift tags that you can use to style your gift giving this christmas.

it could be just me, but when i get into the swing of the holiday season i've got a million things on my mind, and usually the last thing i remember to pick up is gift wrap. so it's usually on the 24th of december when i ~~get home from a panic run to kmart to grab some gift wrap~~ sit calmly wrapping my gifts that i remember i never bought gift tags. now while they're not essential, christmas is the time for everything in excess - so gift tags are a must. so because i'm a complete mess i usually turn to the internet to save christmas and i rely on the goodness of other to bring my gifting to the next level. so many talented and lovely folks have made free printable christmas gift tags which i am forever greatful for. so as a way to give back and to help out those who like me are a little frazzled when it comes to the gift wrap department, i give you my take on xmas gift tags.

download gift tags

these gift tags were designed to be used with mini fresh rosemary wreaths - but can be used in so many ways. for gorgeous and simple wrapping that's high quality and australian made, mrtimothyjames loves inkyco.

if you feel like sharing how you style these tags on social media use the hashtag #mrtimothyjames

are you ready for silly season? do you leave everything to the last minute too? tell me all of the things in the comments below.

happy gifting love timothy xx