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Welcome to Beyond The Grommets: the wonders, wanders and what-nots from The Gift Wrap Company Design Studio. Catchy huh?! We are a diverse group of six cheeky young ladies who design all the products found in The Gift Wrap Company’s range (lovingly referred to here on out as TGWC, I hope you can appreciate the short and sweet!).

Referred around the company as “The Boston Studio” in actuality we are not in Boston proper but rather about 40 miles west in a little town called Northborough. Day in and day out we work together (and quite well I happily report) to keep the product line fresh, be innovative and most importantly to create fun designs you all will love to see adorning our products.

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A member of our sales team was recently out and about and spied this great use of TGWC wrap in a window display by Shreve & Co. in San Francisco.

GIFT WRAP… not just for gifting anymore!

(However if anyone wants to gift me something from Shreve & co I have no problem with that!)

I can’t keep it contained!

It is a beautiful day here in Boston… FINALLY!!!

The shrubs are bloomin’,  the bees are buzzing and staying in here trapped at my desk under a pile of deadlines is unbearable. :0(

However our good friends over at Container Store blasted away my blues by sending out this gift wrap e-blast featuring some of the fabulous new designs from our 2014 Collection on sale now in their store just in time for all of springs big days!

(Ahem… little reminder… Mom’s Day  Sunday May 12!)

Look how gorgeous these designs look all tied up and ready for gifting!

Perfectly matched for this glorious day!

Tnx! Container XOXO!

Shout Out to Arlington!

Arlington, MA is a charming little town just outside of Boston and it’s where I’ve called home for the last 2 years. It is my favorite place that I have lived so far – and I’ve moved around a bit (read: Navy brat). Arlington has clusters of charming little neighborhoods with beautiful homes – both quaint and grandiose, a surprisingly diverse dining scene (Turkish anyone? Or maybe Argentinean?), and a few very lovely gift shops. So lovely in fact, these two in particular carry The Gift Wrap Company merchandise! Almost-literally in my back yard, I can find some of our lovely wraps, bags, and containers!

Maxima Art Center
212 Massachusetts Avenue | Arlington, MA 02474 | 781-646-6835

Maxima Art Center carries The Gift Wrap Company

What a gem this shop is! It’s pretty easy to find on Mass. Ave. I happen to pop in right before seeing a movie at the Capitol Theatre, right next door. I always find gifts for people here – whether I’m in the market or not! (And if I’m not, there’s nothing wrong with self-gifting, right?) When I was in there last, I made sure to snap a few photos of some Gift Wrap Company offerings. I always get a little giddy seeing our hard work on display.

Arlington Centered
487 Massachusetts Avenue | Arlington, MA 02474 | 781-643-6700

Arlington Centered offers The Gift Wrap Company

This is a relatively new addition to Arlington, and as the name suggests: it’s located right in the Center. Some localites may be familiar with Davis Squared (in Davis Square, Somerville obvi). Well, this is its sister-store and I couldn’t be more thrilled to have a fun shop like this walking distance from my place. I especially like their card selection, kitchen accoutrements, and super fun socks. (Yes, socks!) Although it’s not gift wrap, I spotted some French Bull items last time I was there, so shout out to them as well!

Arlington is definitely worth an afternoon of exploring if you’re ever in the area! I’ve only scratched the surface here with a focus on gift wrap from these amazing retailers. Have you spotted any TGWC merch in your neighborhood??

Nothing to wear for New Years?

What? Last minute invite to glitz & glam NYE party thrown by the Swankies and your LBD has seen every event you have gone to for the last 10 years….

Well time to get creative ladies! Our friends at Pierre Belvedere  have provided a little inspiration for you. With a little ribbon and a hand full of bows (from TGWC of course)  you can wow the crowd and get a few sneak peeks from Santa for yourself!

 

Spied in Pierre Belvedere Montreal by Super Salesgirl SS

It’s (almost) Show time!

The new year is almost here and those in this biz know what that means.. SHOW TIME! If your heading out to check it all out please be sure to stop by and have a visit.

One of our friendly and helpful sales reps would love to give you a full tour of the 2013 line.

It’s worth the look. I promise!

If your heading to any of the January shows, please stop on by for a visit!

seen in on or around
December 14, 2012

cookies good fortune

So our cleaver friends at Container Store have done it again! First I receive an email so cleaverly titled “Contain your Cookies!” which made me chuckle because these days with all the sweets and treats coming in here I often ask my favorite jeans to do just the same!

I open this email only to find one of my favorite Gift Wrap Company goodie givers front and center! Yah Hoo!!!

Container Store always does such a great job selecting the perfect gift wrap and gifting accessories. You would be hard pressed not to find the perfect gift wrapping solution in one of their stores, not matter what the occasion!

Their Gift Wrap Wonderland is a must see every year, it gets those holiday jingle juices flowing and puts you in quite the festive mood. No humbuggin’ allowed in their aisles!

….time to get heavy on the good cheer, Christmas is almost here!

all*you is all*us! (well…a little*us)

I was just alerted that all*you Magazine has featured us in their Fall 2012 issue!

They have a great feature on using gift wrap for crafting… well hello… and have used our Deco Butterfly as festive table decor and give an inspirational nod to Nostalgia.

Loving that paper cone wreath!

Thanx all*you, you guys are all*right!

I spy with my big blue eyes…

Got this eblast from Our friends at Container Store this past week….. I spy a little something familiar!!! Our French Bull Multiflo Candy Purse!

It’s official!

Ok kids, brace yourselves…

The Christmas season has officially begun for I have just received an email from our friends over at Container Store announcing the opening of their annual Gift Wrap Wonderland!

Yup, the guns are fired and you are now to begin the holiday season!

A trip to the Gift Wrap Wonderland is a tradition! Container Store does an excellent job currating all the best in gifting and gift wrapping solutions. You will see many TGWC products on display too.. I am just sayin’!!!

Give it a sneak peek online, and be sure not to  miss the great little video they have about it too. The Wonderland opens in stores October 25 so get on over there and check it out. Stock up early, come December 24th your’ll be glad you did

as seen in Christmas Cottage magazine…

The lastest issue of Christmas Cottage features a couple of our wraps.

Check out Elegant Forest and Save the Forest on pages 53 and 57!

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