Certain things in life (besides death and taxes) can be counted on: not winning the lottery, your best friend coming through in a pinch, and the holidays sneaking up on you before you know it. Not to mention that there’s always one last thing. You manage to find presents for everyone, then you need to wrap them. You spot the perfect tree, then it’s time to string the lights. Read on to see how, armed with yards of ribbon, a few basic tools, and a batch of fresh ideas, you can wrap it all up in no time flat — and with a healthy dose of holiday flair.