Decades of Marriage:
Finding the Perfect Anniversary Gift Part 2 (Year 11 - Year 20)
It's anniversary time! Congratulations on your first 10 years together, now on to the next 10! You’ve probably gone through many changes in your first decade together. Possibly added kids, a new home, a professional change. You know each others’ tastes by now, or think you do! Let us show you our ideas for the perfect gift to show your love and commitment to a relationship that is certainly one to celebrate!
11th Anniversary: Steel (Traditional)
Going strong! That’s what your 11th year together tells us. Since iron is the base element in steel, our Jasper Taper Holders will let your spouse know they are the light in your life. Hand forged in iron and finished with a rust proof coating, each piece mimics your life together by its creation in an incredibly time consuming process that ultimately displays the artistry of the maker. Just like your marriage, no two pieces are exactly alike!
Jasper Hand Forged Iron Candle Snuffer
12th Anniversary: Linen (Traditional)
Continuing the theme of “You light up my life” our Seaside Stroll Candle sets carry the fragrance of Sea Salt, Magnolia and Linen. The woven linen threads bring warmth and symbolize your life together and our candles bring that warmth to life through the sense of smell. Take a seaside stroll with your spouse down memory lane and think of all you’ve accomplished together.
13th Anniversary: Textiles (Modern)
Textiles are all about the woven thread. This thread count is mimicked by the many bonds created in your years together. Thinking about 13 years together gives us a warm fuzzy feeling. Share that warmth with your loved one by wrapping them up in our Extra Large Knit Blankets by Cozy Carmel. If your cozy nights are shared with kids and pets, these blankets are machine-washable. We try to cover all the bases!
14th Anniversary: Ivory (Traditional-Color)
Ivory symbolizes luck and protection. Thanking your lucky stars for finding the perfect partner and protecting that love through the years, are the focus of your 14 years together. We have so many ivory colored items to offer for this special date, but my fav has to be our Deconstructed Hardcover Books. Reading between the lines has always worked in my marriage and books are a great way to remember to keep doing just that!
15th Anniversary: Crystal (Traditional)
Clear thinking and transparency are key ingredients in making a relationship one that lasts. You’ve obviously been doing just that. To remind each other to keep it real, our Dylan Organic Seeded Glass Vase is just the thing. Paired with the two smaller sizes and filled with seasonal flowers, saying “I love you” has never been easier.
16th Anniversary: Wax (Traditional)
When I first read about this year's traditional gift, I thought “gross”! I won’t go into where my mind went on this one, but after further reflection, I got it. Again with the “light of my life” theme, our candle selection is sure to do just that. Think about what reminds you of your love. Is it walking Beneath The Pines, enjoying a Hearthside Embrace, laying in a Mountain Meadow, taking a Seaside Stroll, or drinking wine in a Sunkissed Grove? What ever candle scent you choose, pair it with our Match Cloches and Match Strikes for the perfect gift.
17th Anniversary: Furniture (Traditional/Modern)
You’ve been building your home together for years. Furniture, pieces of art, home decor, all make a statement about your time together. Every piece or item that furnishes your home carries an important memory. Create one for your 17th year together with our collection of Kitchen and Dining home goods. Whether it be unique serving pieces, bar accoutrements or inspiring tablescape decor, the security and comfort of your marriage is unconditional!
18th Anniversary: Color (Traditional-Blue)
Blue is the color associated with your 18th year together. The color of ingenuity, enlightenment and solitude, this anniversary invites you to think of your partner as an individual; the unique creature that you have been married to for so many years. Let’s go with a bit of whimsy on this one! Since finding a mushroom signifies good fortune and longevity our Navy Blue Lacquer Wooden Mushrooms should do the trick!
19th Anniversary: Bronze (Traditional) and Health (Modern)
Celebrate the strength of your marriage with a Bronze gift! Our Bronze Pinecones are the perfect symbol of strength to display in your home. Since they are a best selling item and currently out of stock (soon to be back in stock), we also decided to go with a modern take on the 19th Anniversary and focus on lives intertwined. Health comes in to play because bronze is considered to have healing properties, and who doesn’t want a healthy relationship? Our Wabisabi Drinking Glasses will help you toast to many years of love and good health!
Bronze Pinecones, Small, Medium, and Large
Wasabi Chaser Set of 4
20th Anniversary: Color (Traditional-White)
Simplicity, comfort, and blamelessness are the words to describe the color white. You are moving into your third decade together and this milestone deserves a clean slate. Our Ariana Set of Three Natural White Baskets will give you a symbolic place to get rid of any clutter in your marriage and keep your home looking beautiful at the same time!
Stay tuned for our final “Decades of Marriage” blog #3 to find the perfect gift for your celebration of love and togetherness.
Now go out and…
Find Your Fancy!