As many of you know, I’m getting married soon-ish. My fiance and I have talked a bit about anniversaries, as happy, optimistic couples are wont to, and we decided we’re going to pick up a bottle of wine during our honeymoon and either crack it the following year, or save it for a future occasion. It also got me thinking to the traditional anniversary gifts that exist out there. How or where they started, I don’t know, but I thought it would be fun to explore gifting options for each of the years. Traditionally speaking, Year One was all about paper products – like the five fab ideas I’ve featured below. Although there is a marginal bit of overlap between each of these sources, I felt like they all had their unique flair and flavour that made them fully worthy of being featured.
Le Papier Studio – $3.95+
Why not put yourselves into your paper products – literally? Le Papier Studio’s specialty is all thing silhouette; from beaded necklaces and tote bags through to a range of paper products including prints, notecards, stationery and more. Send in a snap of you and your spouse from your special day or otherwise and they’ll use your actual silhouettes in your custom product. Note that the process does take time so ensure you plan ahead to gift your sweetheart with something awesome like this!
WH Hostess Stationery – $8+
If your wife (or flamboyant husband, I suppose) has a flair for design and a packed social calendar, she’ll love this line of peppy printed stationery that is completely customizable and mix-and-matchable for pieces that simply scream personality. From notepads to notecards to monogrammed stationery, you can easily outfit her desk for all of those thank you cards and invites she’s constantly scribbling. As a hint, don’t just buy one piece – imagine opening a box of these easily coordinated items for a real ‘wow’ moment.
Paper Coterie Journals – $18
If your mate is an introspective type that likes to jot down their thoughts, these customized photo journals will ensure you’re on their mind. With dozens of customizable styles, sneak a hi-res photo from your wedding day to Paper Coterie for a one-of-a-kind keepsake that’ll instantly have her going ‘awww’. Paper Coterie, for the record, is all about customizable photo art gifts, so you can even purchase canvas art or calendars for other special occasions.
KNOCK KNOCK – $4.50+
You’ve probably encountered something from KNOCK KNOCK already – their witty office-oriented paper products can be found at many a Canadian gift shop (including Indigo, for national access). If you and your partner don’t take things too seriously when it comes to anniversaries, consider picking up a couple of their fun paper products – personally I love the ‘For Lovers Vouchers’ as a fun spin on the ‘paper theme’ – sure it’s paper, but it’s really so much more, right?
Besotted Brand – $8.50+
How’s this for a fun twist on the ‘Paper’ theme? Besotted Brand specializes in customized monogram stamps – meaning you can transform virtually any type of paper into a custom piece. Get one with both of your first name initials, or commemorate your new joint last name with a single initial and a cute Est. Year notation. Stamp your correspondence, Christmas cards, or love notes to one another. Of course, if you want to incorporate some actual ‘paper’, you can look into a bespoke set of stationery, a beautiful, crisp set of notecards, or some classic labels to keep track of his & hers from the bathroom to the kitchen.
In celebration of all things paper, Besotted Brand has teamed up with me to present a lucky reader with a Custom Monogram Handled Stamp + Imported Deckles Edge Note Cards. Here’s how to enter:
1) I’d love to hear from you – what’s the most special anniversary (or couple-y) gift you’ve ever given or received? Would any of today’s beautiful paper gift ideas fit the bill? Leave me a comment below by September 3rd to enter into the giveaway.
2) Entries are limited to one per person / per email address / per household (or more if you score bonus entries). A random draw will be conducted on or around September 4th to select the winners, who will have 48 hours to respond before another winner is chosen in their place.
3) Entries are limited to Canadians that have reached the age of majority in their province. Quebec is not eligible for this promotion.
4) Bonus Entry: If you’re a subscriber to the Canadian Gift Guide already it’s your lucky day! Just remind me in the comments below and you’ll earn a bonus entry. If you aren’t a subscriber, just use the ‘Gift Me Please’ button to the right to sign up.
