Second Anniversary Gifts
Two years of marriage means that you and your husband or wife are becoming at ease with one another, more comfortable and more intimate. Perhaps that is why cotton, a warm, cozy, and versatile fabric, was chosen to commemorate the second anniversary. It can take on infinite number of shapes and styles, and it can come with a wide range of price tags.
The modern version of the second anniversary is china. Its delicate elegance makes it luxurious and beautiful, but it also denotes strength, a feeling that can be compared to a well developed relationship. Whichever route you choose, remember that the gift should match your spouse's interests and desires as closely as you can muster.
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Cotton Picks
'''Clothing''': The key is the right color, size, and style. Lounge wear is easy because it's hard to go wrong with the style shirts should be as personal as possible to make them less mundane. If the gift seems too boring for your tastes, or if you think that your husband or wife might find the gift thoughtless, add a special touch to it by wrapping the gift around something else, such as jewelry.
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'''Home''': These very practical gifts for the home can sometimes be misconstrued, especially since anniversary gifts should be personal and romantic when possible. However, if you can find a way to makes this gift more memorable, such as turning sheets into a luxurious weekend at a bed and breakfast, towels as a steamy shower session or a trip to a beach destination, or a hammock as an invitation to spending a weekend relaxing. Bags can blossom with a beautiful bouquet or even hide a special gift inside.
More Cotton Ideas
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apron for the gourmet chef.
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Pillows make a bed more comfy and a living room more stylish.
* Placemats, napkins, and tablecloths can spruce up any dining space.
China Picks
China is a tricky gift and much less forgiving than cotton. The reason being is that china, particularly in the case of dinnerware, usually has a pattern on it. If you and your spouse have very similar tastes or if you have already chosen china together (or most of the other household decorations), then this is a fine direction to take. If you want to personalize china dinnerware, tack on a romantic dinner for two with the new plates. China, also known as porcelain, can take on more than just kitchenware. It can range from living room to bedroom to playroom. It can even come in jewelry form.
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Making China More Personal
* Get sets of mugs with pictures of you and your spouse's wedding day, your honeymoon, or your child.
* For someone who loves to play chess, consider a
porcelain chess set.
