I was in a chain store last month, and I could not help but stand in awe in front of an aisle totally full of very pretty gift bags. There they hung from the top hook to the bottom hook and from one end of the shelf to the other.

Even the shopping bags from some Department Stores, especially the high end ones were quite a sight at Christmas. Over the years, I have actually accumulated quite a few although lately I have been reusing them as quickly as they came into my house. Some I used for grocery shopping, some held my lunches at work, and others I simply had to keep as a souvenir. I must say, these bags are some pieces of art.