The Trimmings

giving presents is part of the joy of the holidays—but what’s on the outside can be just as exciting with the right wrap.

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This elegant, plaid-inspired design by AK Graphics recalls the Gulf with its emerald and turquoise shades. Painterly Plaid Wrapping Paper; minted.com

For holiday giving that is light on waste, look to Free People’s furoshiki-inspired fabric wraps with glitter embellishments—all tied off with the brand’s recycled quilt strips. Small Gift Wrap and Scrap Wrap—Recycled Quilt Strip Balls; freepeople.com

Subtle, gold glitter sparks joy in this Crate & Barrel design, which is certified sustainable by the Forest Stewardship Council. Champagne Glitter Gift Wrap; crateandbarrel.com

All of Minted's designs are created by independent artists (this one, by Lizzie Bowman in Bloomington, IN) with an eye toward pretty, modern motifs. Its printed foil subtly shines against the matte paper. Evergreen Sprigs Foil-Pressed Wrapping Paper; minted.com

Artist Candice Gray hand-paints every one of her prints, which are then turned into sophisticated uncoated wrapping papers. This one draws inspiration from famed British textile designer William Morris with its pretty floral motif. Old English Wrapping Paper; candicegray.co.uk

Part of an exclusive partnership between luxe gifting brand Impression Originale and the National Library of France—one of the oldest and largest public libraries in the world­—this fern-adorned gift bag features a print based on 1910 wrapping papers found in the library’s archives. Oracle of Dodone Gift Bag; impressionoriginale.com

A creative—and uberstylish—spin on a Southwest Floridian motif, this print takes its inspiration from croc rather than gator skin for its ridged texture. However, the results are still pure, tropical luxury. Plus, this wrap is a hefty wallpaper—another indulgent way to elevate to your holiday giving. Crocodile Black Wallpaper; grahambrown.com