Meditation is special order box intended for storing and transporting Tibetan singing bowls.

Birds of a Feather takes it’s name from the sweet “love birds” mixed in with the flowers and the medallion centered in the pink rosette.  Perfect for a wedding shower or for the wedding itself, it is covered with artisanal papers inside and out.  The box measures 15-3/4″ by 10-3/8″ by 2-5/8″.

Date	Gifter	Recipient	Place
June’22	Sharon C

Beauty and the Beast is playful, beautiful, and exotic all at once. The detailed floral jungle paper is set off by a flocked animal-print ribbon both inside and out. A complementary pink silk adornment picks up the colors of the ombre inner lid. The box measures 10″ by 16″ by 2″.

Date	Giver	Recipient	Place
August 22	Margaret H		Ann Arbor

Puttin’ On the Ritz is a bit of whimsy that will bring a smile to the lucky recipient.  Any gentleman in your life – or any one who enjoys wearing bow ties and bowler hats – will love it.  The best dressed penguin around is supported by a black and white polka dot ribbon which is echoed by the inner paper.  The box measures 10″ by 3″ by 1-1/2”.

Date	Gifter	Recipient	Place
August ’22	Zisa B		NJ

In the Neighborhood is the Present Tense homage to beloved Pittsburgh legend Fred Rogers. The lid reflects the trolley and the many locations in the neighborhood of Make Believe. The inside of the lid is a montage of Mr. Rogers memorials, and the inside of the bottom is lined with a real zip-up cardigan in memory of his television routine. The box measures 14″ by 10″ by 2″. 

Date	Gifter	Recipient	Place
August ’22	Zisa B		NJ

The Octopus’s Garden is a perfect example of the combined elegance and whimsy of la bellitude. Beautiful hand-dyed and hand-embroidered papers topped with whimsical pink octopuses on the ribbon bring smiles to gifters and recipients alike.  The box measures 10″ by 10″ by 2”.

Date	Gifter	Recipient	Place
August ’22	Zisa B		NJ

“Art Is for Everyone!” is the Present Tense celebration of the late Keith Haring, subway artist and artist of and for the people. The heart paper is reminiscent of Keith’s style while both sides of the bottom of the box display examples of his work. Inside the lid you’ll find quotes from Keith on life and art. The box measures 10″ by 10″ by 2”.

Date	Gifter	Recipient	Place
August ’22	Zisa B		NJ

Italian Delicate is covered with complementary Florentine papers, one with a cream background and the other gold. Two-tiered brocade ribbon crosses the top and is finished with a delicate metal floral tree.  The box measures 10″ by 7″ by 2-1/2”.

Date	Gifter	Recipient	Place

Fan Dance is a tiny treasure measuring only 6″ by 3″ by 2-3/4″.  It is covered in a geometric art print paper accented with matching satin ribbon and a small, hand-painted fan. The bottom is black with matching orange tissue.

Date	Gifter	Recipient	Place
July 22	Ian O

Whirl Away is a colorful gift box with a layered ribbon medallion brightening the top.  Gilded Italian paper adorns the lid and a soft orange inlaid tissue paper covers the insides.  Perfect for all kinds of gift-giving occasions.  This box measures 10-1/2″ by 10-1/2″ by 2-1/4″. 

Date	Gifter	Recipient	Place
July ’22	Sharon P