Paper giants: gift ideas for the first anniversary

Congratulations! You’ve made it through the wedding, the honeymoon and your first year of marriage – it’s time to celebrate with a fabulous gift for your loved one. Traditional anniversary gifts vary around the world, but paper, which represents strength, is a popular option. (For those of you looking for cotton first anniversary ideas don’t worry, we’ll cover that soon.)

You could go down the traditional path with some beautiful personalised stationery or a great book, or try something a bit different such as a paper tote bag that feels like leather, or watch that you can draw your own design on (which also doubles as a ‘modern’ first anniversary gift of clocks). Whatever your budget or taste, the best anniversary gifts are the ones that have a special meaning to you both.

1st anniversary gift ideas:

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1. ‘Three dates’ love print, $32; 2. ‘Fern’ paper mache scent diffuser, $29; 3. Bouquet of 5 paper flowers, $45; 4. ‘Owl in tree’ papercut artwork, $199.
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1. ‘Rossler papier’ A5 writing set folder in blue, $69.95; 2. Stationery set, $79.95; 3. Personalised notecards in silver, $38; 4. ‘Happy days’ 2014 wall calendar, $70.
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1. ‘Labrador’ handy book, $79.95; 2. ‘Sukie’ rescued paper notebook, $11.95; 3. ‘Keep calm and carry on’ book, $9.95; 4. Birthday book, $79.
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1. Suck UK paper watch, $14.95; 2. An April Idea bookmarks (pack of 6), $12; 3. UASHMAMA grey paper tote bag, $139; 4. Paper beaded cuff in off-white, $24.

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