Each week we will suggest Anniversary gift ideas starting from year 1 throughout putting a contemporary twist on the conventional.
1st Anniversary is traditionally paper. I know what you’re thinking: personalised stationery, photo album or gift voucher – right? Well here are a few fresh ideas to make your first anniversary truly memorable.
- Origami Paper Light Shade. Designed by Claire Norcross for Habitat. Each aperture can be opened or closed for different light effects. This could be a great for him or for her or for the happy couple. £65

Origami Lampshade

Origami Lampshade - Folded Open
- Designer Wall Paper. Heritage brand ‘Cole & Son’ have an amazing collection of designer wallpaper ranging from the divine to the sublime including designers such as Vivienne Westwood.

Designer Wallpaper - Cole & Son
- Hard Cover Photo Bound Book. A new take on the photo album, you can have personal photographs bound in a hardback coffee table style book. Jessops currently offer Europe’s #1 Photobook service.

Personalised Photo Book
- Flight Tickets. Why not whisk your other half off to a romantic destination? Mr & Mrs Smith Boutique & Luxury Hotel Specialists offer romantic breaks around the world whether it’s pampering your partner on a New York city break, romancing your date at one of Rome’s most romantic hotels, or adding ooh la la to your love life while you weekend in Paris…

Romantic Weekend
- Limited Edition Art Print. CollectorsPrints.co.uk is the UK’s leading supplier of popular fine art. You will find over 10 000 limited edition artworks that could turn out to be a great investment as well.

Limited Edition Art Prints
- Hand Written Love Note or Poem. Nothing is more personal than a hand written love letter or poem spoken from the heart. Investing in a great fountain pen is a must to make it that extra special. For the finishing touch you can encase your note in a Thomas Lyte Leather Love Notes Envelope, available in Fuchsia or Black Patent and is lined in silk. £78

Leather Love Notes Envelope
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