LAST-MINUTE GIFTS AND WRAPPING CONUNDRUMS CAROLYN ASOME

APleat the paper and then seal with stickers (my favourite are from wrapping emporium merimeri.co.uk). This is what they do in designer shops and the results look elegant in a really understated, no-fuss way. If you do want to go for ribbon, order it from janemeans.com. You might also consider outsourcing your cardand-tag operation to Caroline Kent at scribbleanddaub.com.