box up some goodness.

a simple box.
full of Christmas gift potential.

fill it up.

cinnamon sticks, cloves & pine cones.
souvenirs from a favorite trip taken together.
holiday sprinkles, frosting & cookie cutters.
pasta, italian spices & your famous secret recipe.
gift wrap, ribbon, scissors, tags & tape.
movie popcorn & dvds.
a paint set, crayons & paper.
yarn & knitting needles.
an heirloom.
pretty glass ornaments.
stationery, a pen, envelopes & stamps.
mix cds, earphones & a portable cd player.
mugs, mini marshmallows & cocoa mix.
pairs of cute argyle socks & a lavender sachet.
boggle, uno & a deck of playing cards.
mittens, a warm scarf & a cute wool hat.
linen napkins, napkin rings & placecards.
magazines & chocolate covered cinnamon bears.
tea lights, bubble bath & your favorite paperback book.
gift cards to all the restaurants you've fallen in love with together.
candid snapshots from every year you've known each other.
the beloved item of clothing they always borrow.


write it down.

love letters.
new resolutions to be read next Christmas Eve.
daily sentiments for the coming new year.
sweet words of their accomplishments of '08.
12 personalized coupons for monthly favors.
folded pieces of advice for rainy days.
essays, projects or artwork from childhood.
lovely letters from their loved ones.
a collection of favorite quotes.
reasons you love them.
sweet descriptive adjectives.
pages of poetry.

all you need is your imagination & a pretty box.
wrap it with ribbon.
give with all your heart.