5th year anniversary gift ideas
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Welcome to the Gift Assistant where each Friday we are exploring ideas for anniversary gifts!
This week we are focusing on the 5th year anniversary and traditionally this means woodenware.
When I was thinking wood, I was thinking the 70’s turned wooden salad bowl my Mother used to have and while retro is back in fashion this might come across a bit boring.
If you spend a little time online there are some beautiful wooden products, including elegant cutting boards for the aspiring chef, even refillable pens, but this week I would like to feature a beautiful and unique idea that two sisters created called “Frame the [date]”. See image above for an idea of what these wonderful ladies can create...
Julie Henderson and Ashley Jensen describe their new business as “an eco-friendly designer of custom gifts” where they used environmentally friendly wood to make frames for your cherished and special date.
Clients can receive their special gift (uniquely wrapped and packaged) by ordering on their easy, convenient online web store where they select their date, frame and mounting board (also made from eco-friendly cotton) and send through a photo if desired.
The final product is very original and would make a perfect anniversary gift (not to mention baby’s birthday or christening or any other momentous occasion!).
And international clients need not miss out either with Julie Ashley now expanding to offer international shipping!If you are seeking something original and special then I urge you to take a look at “Frame the [date]”.
Is the man in your life is truly hard to buy for? Have you considered a lateral approach to woodenware and thought bamboo? Ok, technically bamboo is a grass [if you want to be technical :)], but did you know that it is the “fastest growing woody plant in the world”? There, see, it is woody!!
So how does bamboo and a gift for your man come together? How about bamboo clothing!
This would be a perfect gift for an eco-friendly husband who likes something a little different and there are a number of online stores around the world, some even offering free postage!
Silverware is the modern alternative theme for the 5th anniversary gift. I am not a big fan of silver jewelry. I do own some and wear it, but prefer gold… But!! If you partner loves silver then you could do worse than if you bought Pandora for your partner. And there happens to be a new wooden Pandora bead featured at My Pandora’s online shop too!
Men’s silver jewllery is also popular and Mens Jewellery even have an anniversary section just for him! If he likes to wear necklaces then try a popular dog tag with the date engraved on the back.
If none of these suggestions take your fancy then think laterally again and look for something that is either silver in colour (a BMW convertible would do it for me) or silver in the name.
For example, in the southern parts of Australia there is a circus touring called the Silver Circus which feature some incredible human acts. Tickets to the show and dinner afterwards at a restaurant that also incorporates silver in the name would be a novel idea.
Perhaps your budget doesn’t stretch to the BMW or even a night out on the town. If you are feeling creative and can follow a recipe then make your own special dinner and dessert using edible silver leaf (available from Indian food shops). Here is a recipe to get you started!
Finally, the flower to represent the 5th year anniversary is the Pansy. Probably not found commonly as a cut flower (that is a flower that can be put in a vase to admire) but they are widely available in small pots from nurseries.
Similar to the Violets of last week’s post, these love to be in a pretty pot and in a position where they get morning sun. Decorate a plain pot, or buy one from a pot shop to compliment the wide variety of colours available for Pansies!
This week we are focusing on the 5th year anniversary and traditionally this means woodenware.
When I was thinking wood, I was thinking the 70’s turned wooden salad bowl my Mother used to have and while retro is back in fashion this might come across a bit boring.
If you spend a little time online there are some beautiful wooden products, including elegant cutting boards for the aspiring chef, even refillable pens, but this week I would like to feature a beautiful and unique idea that two sisters created called “Frame the [date]”. See image above for an idea of what these wonderful ladies can create...
Julie Henderson and Ashley Jensen describe their new business as “an eco-friendly designer of custom gifts” where they used environmentally friendly wood to make frames for your cherished and special date.
Clients can receive their special gift (uniquely wrapped and packaged) by ordering on their easy, convenient online web store where they select their date, frame and mounting board (also made from eco-friendly cotton) and send through a photo if desired.
The final product is very original and would make a perfect anniversary gift (not to mention baby’s birthday or christening or any other momentous occasion!).
And international clients need not miss out either with Julie Ashley now expanding to offer international shipping!If you are seeking something original and special then I urge you to take a look at “Frame the [date]”.
Is the man in your life is truly hard to buy for? Have you considered a lateral approach to woodenware and thought bamboo? Ok, technically bamboo is a grass [if you want to be technical :)], but did you know that it is the “fastest growing woody plant in the world”? There, see, it is woody!!
So how does bamboo and a gift for your man come together? How about bamboo clothing!
This would be a perfect gift for an eco-friendly husband who likes something a little different and there are a number of online stores around the world, some even offering free postage!
Silverware is the modern alternative theme for the 5th anniversary gift. I am not a big fan of silver jewelry. I do own some and wear it, but prefer gold… But!! If you partner loves silver then you could do worse than if you bought Pandora for your partner. And there happens to be a new wooden Pandora bead featured at My Pandora’s online shop too!
Men’s silver jewllery is also popular and Mens Jewellery even have an anniversary section just for him! If he likes to wear necklaces then try a popular dog tag with the date engraved on the back.
If none of these suggestions take your fancy then think laterally again and look for something that is either silver in colour (a BMW convertible would do it for me) or silver in the name.
For example, in the southern parts of Australia there is a circus touring called the Silver Circus which feature some incredible human acts. Tickets to the show and dinner afterwards at a restaurant that also incorporates silver in the name would be a novel idea.
Perhaps your budget doesn’t stretch to the BMW or even a night out on the town. If you are feeling creative and can follow a recipe then make your own special dinner and dessert using edible silver leaf (available from Indian food shops). Here is a recipe to get you started!
Finally, the flower to represent the 5th year anniversary is the Pansy. Probably not found commonly as a cut flower (that is a flower that can be put in a vase to admire) but they are widely available in small pots from nurseries.
Similar to the Violets of last week’s post, these love to be in a pretty pot and in a position where they get morning sun. Decorate a plain pot, or buy one from a pot shop to compliment the wide variety of colours available for Pansies!
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