Year Five - Anniversary Gifts

I honestly cannot believe it's been almost five years since our wedding. This year we will be celebrating our anniversary at a new destination to both of us, Amangiri Resort in Utah. I am so excited to be in the middle of no where with my love and have some down time just the two of us. Since we love to gift one another little treats on our anniversary we have always tried to stick with the traditional themes assigned to each year of marriage, this year is a real doozy, wood! We originally discussed investing in a tiny house somewhere in New England that could be a retreat away from the city for ourselves. However when we discussed everything we would want in this so called little house, we realized we wanted a whole lot more then a little house could hold. So while I can't yet reveal the gift I am giving my guy as it's part experience and part keepsake {I will share after I gift my husband} I thought I would share some other wood gift ideas for guys and gals.



a beautiful wood tool box of heirloom quality for the craftsman in your relationship, would be fun to fill with some monogrammed tools

a sleek table radio for the music lover

a perfect pairing if I say so myself, splurge on your guy or gal with an iPad & a wood charging station {also love this one}

wood cufflinks for the sailor or driver in you life

an investment piece of furniture that never goes out of style {replica here}

a cute set of wood utensils for the home chef

stackable jewelry boxes are extra special when filled with a piece of jewelry

modern and stylish shades with a wood finish

perfect trio of planters

gorgeous bamboo handle purse for the fashionista {also love this one}

gift your partner their favorite wines in this custom wood box

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Year 3

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Today I celebrate three wonderful years of marriage with my sweet husband.  Words cannot truly describe the happiness and love I feel every single day from this amazing man.  John asking me to spend my life with him was by far the best gift I have ever been given and I will always feel grateful that I have him by my side to go through the adventures of life with. Tonight we have a romantic dinner planned in our little Beacon Hill neighborhood where I can finally break out this new little number that I have been dying to wear.  So without overdosing you on too much gushy love. I leave you with a brief post today featuring a favorite Etsy shop with some beautiful hand painted prints on matters of the heart. Have a great day everyone!

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year one // year two 

Happy Anniversary to my very best friend!

3rd Anniversary Gift Guide

Next week my husband and I celebrate three years of marriage! It really is crazy how fast the time has gone by. Lots of happy memories have been made thus far in our relationship and I look forward to all the ones we still have to make together. So in honor of the traditional anniversary themes I put together a little his and hers gift guide all for the third year "leather" anniversary.



For Him

I love pairing gifts. So while a leather shoe carrier might be a tad boring on it's own, its a great gift when you fill it with a pair of new kicks for your guy. When you travel a ton like my man, a case for his tech accessories are key to keep them protected. I love the rustic leather cover for the iPhone and Jack Spades portfolio. A classic leather strap watch is always in style. Mont Blanc wallets in pebbled leather wear well and are super sleek.  A functional key chain to stylishly store his keys. Canvas and leather combo flip flops provide comfort and a pop of color for summer days. What guy wouldn't love a traveling flask set for his favorite spirits or gift him his favorite wine/port in these monogrammed leather carriers. My guy is a big writer, so a set of fancy pens and leather bound notebooks would definitely be utilized.

For Her

A brightly colored monogrammed tote in a classic silhouette is always in style as well is nautical stripes to have your phone well dressed. A gorgeous and soft noise free key chain. Cover up that iPad in style with this patterned case. A cheeky way to help your gal make decisions. Floral embossed beauty bag is perfectly paired with her favorite cosmetics. A leather jewelry box in a pretty hue filled with a some baubles will always be a win. This leather and lace cami is perfectly paired with this stunning fringe necklace. Anything in a little orange box is sure to make her swoon. Finally sandals that go with everything in her closet. 

The First Five Years

Anniversaries are a wonderful thing, a benchmark of time that you get to celebrate with your partner in crime but before I was married these annual days would come and go without much thought. That all changed after we said I do. I think the themed years definitely amped up the fun for me on getting the creative juices going on my gift giving.  On our first wedding anniversary we returned to Newport, RI where we tied the knot.  That year I got crafty with the paper theme and I gave my husband a giant piñata in the shape of his iphone filled with gift cards to his favorite stores, favorite candy as well as some vintage papers of inventors he admired growing up. Most recently we celebrated our second wedding anniversary in Nantucket, MA where I gave him a weekend bag that matched his current luggage set. Who knows what will come next year when leather is our theme, one thing I do guarantee is that he will have it easier then me. With anniversaries so recently on my mind, I assembled a little gift guide with the themes I plan on following to provide some inspiration for other couples who are on their way through the first five years of marriage. Happy Gifting!

 one - art is a difficult thing to find for men, this is exactly why I love these handmade gyotaku pieces where an actual fish is painted and rubbed onto paper creating unique pieces for your guy. 
two - a classic weekender bag for all your getaways will have your guy traveling in style 
three - a leather backgammon case or poker set is perfect for your guys easy entertaining
 four - a whimsical printed pocket square and a coordinating blazer will satisfy all silk fashions
five - create an outdoor area for your guy with a fire pit for cozy nights together 

one - stylish stationary is the obvious choice but a set of beautifully covered classics will last a lifetime
two - a cotton dress doesn't have to be boring, especially one in a ladylike silhouette and classic color
three - leather may be the easiest year for men, you can't go wrong with a clutch & coordinating wallet
 four - a timeless silk scarf from the french designer hermes, need I say more?
five - a great piece of furniture that she has had her eye on will do the trick for wood, this vintage louis vuitton trunk would surely make any gal weak in the knees