9th year annversary gift ideas
16:45The years seem to be flying by as we delve into anniversaries each week – we are already up to the 9th year!
So, let’s take a look at the traditional theme for the 9th year anniversary, which is pottery or willow. Again, this year takes on a strange combination, although some might argue that they are both related to nature – what with pottery clay being a type of soil and willow a type of tree.
But, we need to start thinking a little more creatively if we want to avoid giving your nearest and dearest a tree or some soil, so here we go!
Remember one of the greatest ever movie scenes with the lovely Patrick Swayze (may he rest in peace) and Demi Moore in Ghost? Talk about making pottery sexy! Is there a local art council or artist who offers pottery classes?
There are a couple of options here. Firstly you could take the class yourself and make a masterpiece to give to your beloved, or perhaps they would like the class for themselves.
If this is something that would tickle both your fancies then do a class together! You may just discover a wonderful passion for something new….
Last week we also had pottery in the traditional theme, so check out the post for some other ideas relating to ceramics.
Oddly enough, the 3rd anniversary also has Leather as a traditional theme, where here it is a modern alternative. You can take a look back at the post here for some ideas.
For the travelling woman, a leather jewellery roll might be a really useful, but attractive gift. These are very handy for business trips or holidays where you can have a small, compact place to safely store her precious items. Lisa Marinucci has a stunning black leather and pink suede little roll that is perfect!
Hollyhock is the flower alternative for this year’s anniversary. Admittedly I didn’t know much about this flower (although I thought they might have been poisonous), so researching them was educational! I found out that you can purchase seeds through a mail order nursery and that they can grow up to 3 metres!
They are also self-seeding, prefer full sun and well draining soil. If you are organised enough you could purchase some seeds and get planting, but might I suggest a lovely get away instead?
Hollyhock Cottage in Richmond Tasmania is beautiful and has some spring specials on right now! Complete with spa bath (for two), this cottage is set in beautiful south east Tasmania just 20 minutes from Hobart.
There are some fabulous cheap flights available from most capital cities to Hobart, so why not check them out and take a break?
Good luck!
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