Gift Wrappping: How to Add Personal Touch

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One of the many things you should never forget when it comes to Holiday season is the giving of gifts. Agree? Of course, Christmas will never be complete when there are no exchanging of gifts. Whether you are hosting a holiday party at Nuvali homes or any other real estate property, there will always be gifts you want to give, and of course, receive.

When it comes to gifts, there will be a lot and different kinds of gift wrappings you will see on a party. Some of the gifts are placed and wrapped through a box, candy-like, or gifts that were simply placed in a paper bag. Well, it will always depend on the person on what kind of gift wrapping he/she wants to do. However, do you know the when you do gift wrapping with a personal touch is going to be on the next level of wrapping gifts.

Well, if you are a kind of person who wants to have some unique gift wrapping styles, then below are some examples of gift wrapping with a personal touch from the sender.

Adding letters or initials

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This gift wrapping style may apply to those people who know who are the receivers of the gifts. You can do some personalization by adding their first letter of their name of the family name. With that kind of style, there will be warmth and fuzzy feeling when that particular someone receives the gifts that you personally and creatively wrapped.

Moreover, you can add some design to the letter on it. You might want to include some glitters and any other decorations that you might want to include with the letter on the wrapper.

Paper silhouettes

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There are just times that you don't know who these people that can receive your gifts, but you know his/her gender. With that, you might want to try having or making some paper silhouettes. It would be a nice guessing game since everyone tries to find out which present belongs to which person. Of course, people will be excited to have your gift since it is wrap with a personal touch on it. Who would not want to have those kinds of gifts, right?

Paper silhouettes give people an idea that gender can receive your gifts. With that, they will most likely wish that he/she will be the one who can receive your gift.

Bonus gift

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This kind of gift wrapping is another type of style where you got to let the people be excited on which person can receive your gift since they can also have something extra aside from the gift that you have for them. Well, you might want to include trinkets as gifts toppers, which can surprise and delight the recipients. Well, this is also one you can have another way to make your recipient happy. Moreover, having this kind of gift wrapping style is also one of the many ways you can be practical.

Photos as gift tags

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This kind of gift wrapping can also apply to those people who know who the people are who will receive your gifts. Well, you better have a good picture of that person for as not to make them feel bad. Moreover, this is also one of the many ways you can customize your gift for them.

Personal objects

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Aside from the typical gift wrappers, you can also customize it into something unique. Well, you should also think out of the box and be creative enough to wrap your gifts. Well, instead of the wrappers, you can use a stylish cloth to wrap your gift. Just make sure that it is properly wrap up so as not to fall.

See? There are a lot of ways you can personalize your gifts. With that matter, you just don't simply giving gifts to the receiver, but you also let them feel that they are special to your since your gift has a personal touch on it.

Why Nuvali is one of The Places You Should Visit before the Year Ends

 

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As the year draws to a close, we are starting to get more free days than usual. Human resources may grant office holidays that are good for at least a couple of days or may opt to give their employees half the day off before the holidays commence. And because this is the case, this is the perfect opportunity for a holiday stroll or getaway. With so many days without having to go to the office, you would be left with absolutely no excuses as to why you could not find the time for a weekend getaway.

And with the year drawing to a close, it is high time that you visit these places. If booking a ticket for a Christmas getaway is not within your options then among all the places you could potentially visit come holiday season, Laguna should rank first on your list. There are boundless activities one could potentially do, and a Christmas Laguna getaway is something a little closer to the metro and is something a little different than usual. Additionally, Laguna plays host to Nuvali, which is a sustainable community development—a collaboration between top developer Ayala Land and the Yulo family. One of its long-standing primary goals is to remain a wholly sustainable community. 

Visiting Nuvali before the year ends is very much possible as it only takes an hour to get there from Metro Manila via private vehicle depending on traffic of course.  Additionally, there are buses and jeepneys that can take you there. So, now that you have decided to give Nuvali a go, what should you do?

Well, there is a lot in store for you!

1.)    VISIT THE EVOLIVING CENTER

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 This architectural genius deserves a visit whenever you are in Nuvali even just for the fact to see the breathtaking view and the artistic brilliance incorporated into structuring and designing this particular building. Apart from appreciating the visual aesthetics, this is the place to go to have an in-depth view and insight of what exactly it is that Nuvali does. This is where visitors learn how they integrate the green principle of Reducing, Reusing and Recycling in their backyard along with other earth friendly and green applications such as energy efficiency, waste management, etc. The evoliving center is located at the heart of the community and features their interactive exhibits (which is worth looking out for) and their corporate offices.

2.)    GO ON A BOAT RIDE IN THE LAKESIDE

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 For individuals in search for a refreshing ride, Nuvali features a Lakeside, which you can peruse from and appreciate from a distance or can try navigating for only thirty pesos a head (Operating hours are between 8:00AM-5:00 PM every day). The boats can carry a minimum of six persons and a maximum of twelve persons per ride so the ride can easily accommodate family members or friends. Walking and biking around the area for those who wish to stay away from the water is also an option for sixty pesos an hour. This is the perfect opportunity to choose a cozy spot surrounding the area and have a picnic together with family or friends.

3.)    APPRECIATE ART

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 Art lovers, photographers, and selfie-enthusiasts will find a multitude of activities to do in Nuvali with its scenic backdrop and creative art installations. Traipse around Nuvali’s picnic grounds  and look for perfect backdrops for artistic photography or for your selfies to post on Instagram (with the breathtaking view, you would hardly need a filter)-- or you can simply appreciate the artistic installations by some of the well-respected artists in the country such as Juan Carlo Calma, Eduardo Castrillo, and Mariano Mallari. If you book an overnight stay or eat at Seda Nuvali, you will find more works from local artists everywhere. This is one spot where Ayala shows its support for local artists by utilizing their talents and featuring their pieces all over.

4.)    SHOP AT SOLENAD

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 Running behind on your holiday shopping? Well, Nuvali has you covered with Solenad 1 and 2 which feature a cluster of buildings teeming with diverse shops, seasonal stalls (some good only for the week) and an array of various restaurants. Considering the Christmas season, you can see the whole area decked with lights and decorations having the general feel and aura of the Christmas spirit.

5.)    ENGAGE IN SPORTS

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 Individuals wanting to burn some accumulated holiday and Christmas calories can start in Nuvali as the place features a wide selection of activities and sports to choose from. Offroad biking, field sports, trekking, or wakeboarding—there is never a shortage of activities to burn those extra calories in Nuvali.

6 Things You Should Consider Before Hosting a Holiday Celebration at Home

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Holiday season is already fast approaching. Some of you here are already into the Holiday season while others are busy planning some activities to do during the party. Of course, it is the time to be happy and make memories with your families and friends. And that is what we are after, right? That is to be happy and enjoy the holiday celebration.

While others are just waiting to be invited by their families or friends, there are also people who are planning to host a holiday party.  Throwing a holiday celebration in Nuvali homes or any other real estate where you are living doesn't have to be stressful.  Yes, there might be a lot of things for you to think and do, but if you just know what you need and want to do, then there will be no major problems.

Well, if you are one of those people who are planning and want to host a party, then below are some ideas on how you can effectively and successfully host a party.

1. Theme

First and foremost before you can be successful host a party, you have to determine the theme of the party first. Of course, you have to whether it is going to be a formal, semi-formal, or a non-formal party. That is also for your visitors to know what and what not to wear. Moreover, it is also important for you to determine whether it is going to be a buffet or just a simple dinner. You have to know all of these things for you to know and focus on a specific theme.

2. Invitations

This is also one of the important things for you to consider. Who are your guests? Who are these people who can join the party? Is the party only exclusive for the invites, or anyone and everyone from your families, friends, and workmates are welcome? You also have to know these for you to know who are going and who are not. Moreover, this is also one way to know how many guest you will be serving. If you are planning to have an invitation cards, then you better give those cards ahead of time. And if you are a kind of person who just want to have some simple invitation, then inviting your guests through the word of mouth is also applicable.

3. Outdoor and indoor decorations

If you have a certain theme, the outdoor and indoor decorations must also be a compliment to your theme. If you are planning to have and elegant holiday party, then you also better decorate your home with elegant decorations to match the theme. Moreover, you have to observe certain details on each decoration for your guests to appreciate more. Of course, the right color of your decals also matters. You also have to make sure that the color combination of each decal perfectly matches with the others decorations.

4. Music

To make the party livelier, one of the things you should also consider is having a good music. If you wanted to have an elegant party, you should also choose songs that would match the theme. Of course, having some Christmas songs are also a good idea for you to have and play. Moreover, you should be mindful of the selection of your music; you have to make sure that it is not that loud where you cannot understand the lyrics of the song already, and too slow where your guest will feel bored and sleepy. Make a playlist that are tasteful enough to hear.

5. Program

A holiday party without any programs at all is going to be a boring party. Of course, for your guest to enjoy the event, it is also your responsibility to host some activities while enjoying their moment with their families and friends. With that, it will going to be fun and enjoyable party ever.

6. Food

The food is the main attraction of the party. Agree? Of course, food is one of the main reasons why guests and visitors are going to your party with an expectation that they are going to have a good and satisfying food to eat. If you are planning to have some catering, you also have to know and determine how many visitors you are going to have. Make sure that the food is enough for everyone to eat. Some say it is better to have an extra food than not enough food to serve for the visitors. Well, you better prepare a reasonable budget intended only for the food.