25 Purples of Christmas: Rely on Ribbon

You've run out of wrapping paper and the stores probably have too. For majestic wrap, turn to simple brown mailing paper with a bold purple ribbon (a color that's probably left in the regular wrapping section of the stores). It will look elegant and unique against the see of shiny red, green and metallic papers. Pictured:
Purple/Teal Sparkle Wired Ribbon, Crate & Barrel, $6.95