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Looking for an anniversary gift

Time-marker gifts. The traditional list (paper, cotton, leather, etc.) has been redone better.
  1. Year 1 (paper) — A handwritten letter + a book they've wanted $varies
    Personal beats fancy.
  2. Year 2 (cotton) — Linen or cotton sheets $200
    Or a cotton robe.
  3. Year 3 (leather) — A leather-bound journal or wallet $100-300
    From Filson or Bellroy.
  4. Year 4 (fruit/flowers) — A fruit tree planted in your yard $50
    Citrus or apple.
  5. Year 5 (wood) — A wooden cutting board (already mentioned) $80-150
    Or a wooden cabinet you build together.
  6. Year 7 (wool) — Pendleton blanket (already mentioned) $150
    Lasts.
  7. Year 10 (tin) — A tinplate item — vintage tin sign or cookware $varies
    Search vintage.
  8. Year 25 (silver) — Quality silver flatware $200+
    Real silver, even one piece.
  9. Anytime — A photo book of the year $50
    Already mentioned.
  10. Anytime — A trip somewhere new $300+
    Memory, not object.