A perfect package finished with a glitter bow and sparkling ribbon that twinkles as bright as the star on top of your tree. Giving gifts is as much as the presentation, as what’s inside…

Whether it’s the special present you’ve been waiting all year to gift, or a cosy pair of cashmere socks you just know they’ll love, a little shimmer and sparkle is the easiest way to make any item look festive. Our favourite twinkling wrapping-paper styles feature ‘Merry Christmas’ signed in metallic script and glistening champagne coupe motifs that will work just as well for birthdays and weddings throughout the year. Match with a sparkly ribbon to maximise the wow factor.

Even grown-ups get caught up in all the excitement of the season – that Christmas Eve frenzy to get everything wrapped in time and packages piled under the tree for Christmas morning. Nostalgia and novelty make a good match – think dream-like snow scenes, Santa, soldiers and Christmas trees, and a traditional gingham bow to finish.

Being a perfectionist has its moments, especially at Christmastime. But, instead of painstakingly planning a coordinated selection of wrapping paper, tags and bows featuring vibrant prints that all match, keep it simple for understated glamour. Use wrapping coloured in a single hue and finish with a tag and bow of a contrasting shade for a clean finish that’s minimal, but will still stand out underneath the tree.