Key Trends Spring. Gifting Creative presents and DIY projects are a key focus for gifting this season. Complements Chocolate

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1 Spring Key Trends 2018 Gifting Creative presents and DIY projects are a key focus for gifting this season Complements Chocolate

2 Overview Hygge remains a key idea for the spring 2018 gifting season. A sense of togetherness persists, as gift-givers want to enjoy the items they bestow with the recipient, either through DIY projects or via shared experiences such as eating and drinking Valentine's Day crafts focus on time, both the hours spent by the giver preparing crafts, and the time spent by the receiver completing the activity After a period of restraint in January, the spring is a time to indulge in chocolate, alcohol and other vices. Such 'naughty items' are all covered in beautiful packaging Easter brunch is a key event and gifts for the hostess, be it food, kitchen accessory or trinket, are important. Floral gifts in bags and pots offer something both alive and enduring Lace and terrazzo motifs cover decor and other small gifts, offering a fresh transition between the winter and spring Crate & Barrel

3 Valentine's Crafts Easy Peasy and Fun Martha Stewart Martha Stewart A Beautiful Mess Atta Girl Says Crafts make for an ideal Valentine's Day gift, either as a homemade DIY project or as a project the receiver can make alone or with the giver. A strong emphasis on hygge gifts remains, seen in cute heart-inspired teabags, knit mug-cosies and rose-scented bath bombs. At, plantable hearts bloom into wild flowers. Martha Stewart

4 Beautiful Vices Xoxolat Complements Chocolate The Pursuit of Happiness The Dieline Eat 17 After a dry January or Veganuary, consumers can at last indulge in boozy gifts, rich foods, sweet treats and even herbal refreshments. Packaging is key, as seen on Complements Chocolate's colourful, geometric design, almost too striking to eat. High-shine pipes from The Pursuit of Happiness offer a design-led alternative to classic cannabis accessories. Rhythm Wine Company

5 Lacey Details Anthropologie World Market Urban Outfitters Mosser Glass Perfect for a Galentine's Day gift or late winter dinner parties, decor mimics the delicacy of lace and the individuality of snowflakes. 's intricate washi tape makes an easy party favour or inexpensive gift, while Urban Outfitters' lace mask is a festive, Instagramworthy detail for a Valentine's Day party. Martha Stewart

6 Mason Jars for Mother Craftsy Design Sponge Mason Jar Salads World Market Kitchenthusiast Williams Sonoma Brands and retailers continue to embrace mason jars as a must-have for gifting and everyday life. This Mother's Day, mason jars are presented as fermenting kits at Williams Sonoma and made into porcelain cooking accessories at World Market. In marketing and messaging, the jars are used in DIY projects for face masks, aromatherapy bath salts and basic bouquets.

7 Easter Brunch Cool Mom Picks West Elm Bloom That Pottery Barn Monique Lhuillier Fishs Eddy Crate & Barrel Easter brunch is an important gifting moment, and hostess gifts range from foodie-inspired to purely decorative. Bloom That's collaboration with Liberty provides a beautiful floral arrangement with a tote bag that will last after the flowers have wilted. At Crate & Barrel, a children's gift is simultaneously a boon for the host as well; children are kept occupied with colouring while the hostess can enjoy herself.

8 Terrazzo Tokens Society 6 Red Bubble Ferm Living Brit & Co Deny Designs Nuukk Terrazzo has made it to the masses, covering everything from wrapping paper to small pouches and tech accessories, challenging the palm frond print as the new must-have. White is the background of choice, most often paired with primary coloured flecks. Terrazzo stamps from Berlin-based Nuukk allow for personalisation of giftwrap, journals and cards.

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