<p class="p1">There are so many gift subscription services out there, but this is the first one I&#8217;ve heard for wrapping gifts — and I am definitely intrigued! Just launched in May, each box from Gift Horse &; Co. is packed with a lavish selection of coordinated wrapping papers, ribbons, gift tags, cards, embellishments and the occasional surprise.</p>
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<p class="p1">But the boxes are more than just carefully curated product — they can help turn amateur wrappers into masters of the craft. Founder Corinna vanGerwen is a gift stylist who blogs at <a href="http://corinnawraps.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Corinna Wraps</a>. Her posh presents have appeared in film, online and in magazines such as <i>Canadian Living</i> and <i>Food &; Drink.</i> She has demonstrated wrapping techniques in videos for Indigo and <i>Style at Home,</i> and has taught private and corporate classes.</p>
<p class="p1">&#8220;In my experience, I&#8217;ve found that there are two main things people struggle with: finding beautiful, quality products and putting together a look,&#8221; she told me. &#8220;Outside major urban centers, there can be a lack of choice. It can be hard to find unique papers, small-shop cards and ribbons. And finding extra-special embellishments takes creativity and practice. People enjoy working with quality materials, but trying to find them online can be daunting — where does one begin to look? I want to introduce people to all the amazing gift wrapping products out there while supporting small-shop makers.&#8221;</p>
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<p class="p1">The boxes are shipped to subscribers every other month (January, March, May, July, September and November). The deadline to subscribe to the first box is June 22; it arrives on subscribers’ doorsteps mid-July.</p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Gift Horse &; Co. subscriptions are $37 Canadian per box (about $34 American), plus shipping and handling. That</span> is a flat fee of $18 Canadian: for U.S. subscribers, that&#8217;s about $16.50.</p>
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