Gifts look expensive when they have luxe materials and clean packaging: silk, marble, brass, glass, linen and leather. A silk scrunchie set, a marble coaster set, a glass candle, linen napkins or a leather keychain look pricier than they are.
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Luxe materials, small prices
Look for silk, marble, brass, glass and leather.
Gourmet in a nice tin
Food in beautiful packaging always looks expensive.
The packaging trick
A solid color box, tissue paper and a satin ribbon change everything.
Questions people ask
How do you make a cheap gift look expensive?
Pick luxe materials, remove the original packaging, and use a sturdy box with tissue and satin ribbon.
What gifts look expensive but are not?
Silk scrunchies, marble coasters, brass candle holders, gourmet tins and leather accessories.
Is it okay to repackage a gift?
Yes, as long as you keep the receipt and any warranty info.