AimeeM Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 It's that time of year again. I'm a really horrible gift-buyer. My husband is typically a great gift-buyer. We like to buy "traditional" gifts on our anniversaries. This year's needs to be pottery, willow, or leather. He only uses one type of wallet (ever) and has one that is fine. So, I'm stumped. Because, yeah, that's as far as my brain reaches. I happen to know, because he's a TEASE, that he's already bought my gifts and he did manage to stay within the original confines of pottery and/or willow, although he encouraged me to be "flexible" in how I regard pottery and willow, lol. Any ideas? He's a techie (by career and for the love of it), a musician, devoutly religious, and very sentimental (so, he enjoys sentimental items). Years ago you guys advised I get him a sentimental wood burned item with his favorite quote from Etsy and it was a big hit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 Do you need all three? For leather I came up with a watch with a leather band, or a leather folio. My husband has one that he uses for note taking in meetings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 For willow you could give him a wooden pen made out of willow: http://www.willowwoodpens.com/pagegen.php?fname=home.htm 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoobie Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 Kamado ceramic smoker http://www.seriouseats.com/2016/06/best-kamado-big-green-egg-alternatives-smoker-grill-equipment-reviews.html Chiminea for your back yard 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theelfqueen Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 Could he use a nice leather cover for his iPad/Tablet? You say he's a musician but not what he plays -- if it's guitar how about an awesome guitar strap? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmasc Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 For leather, how about a new leather bound Bible with his name engraved? Or maybe your anniversary date engraved instead? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AimeeM Posted July 12, 2017 Author Share Posted July 12, 2017 Could he use a nice leather cover for his iPad/Tablet? You say he's a musician but not what he plays -- if it's guitar how about an awesome guitar strap? He has a leather cover for his ipad already. He does play guitar, piano, and accordion. A guitar strap is a good idea! I'm off to look. Any idea what makes for a good quality one? Like, are there places to buy leather better than others? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AimeeM Posted July 12, 2017 Author Share Posted July 12, 2017 Kamado ceramic smoker http://www.seriouseats.com/2016/06/best-kamado-big-green-egg-alternatives-smoker-grill-equipment-reviews.html Chiminea for your back yard Oh, wow. Those are great ideas. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AimeeM Posted July 12, 2017 Author Share Posted July 12, 2017 For willow you could give him a wooden pen made out of willow: http://www.willowwoodpens.com/pagegen.php?fname=home.htm I never knew there were so many options for pens!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkie Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 A big, comfy leather armchair? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 A big, comfy leather armchair? I like the way you think! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeLovePassion Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 We love our big green eggs. Yes eggs, we have 2 and use them year round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medawyn Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 A leather bound copy of his favorite book? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 My husband has a leather duffel bag that he almost always uses for travel. He also uses a leather folio for business meetings. For a different way to think about willow......there is Blue Willow china :0) Ceramic is kind of obvious for kitchen items....a different way to think about that is ceramic knives LOL Some travel cups are ceramic and there are ceramic watch bands. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 How about a Harry Potter book? That's Potter-y, right? Regards, Kareni 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caroline Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 Ceramic or leather frame with a wedding picture or current picture of you two A willow tree to plant in the yard as a reminder of your love Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artichoke Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 How about a pottery mug? You can usually find local in a museum gift shop or arts festival. Easy is also a good source. Dh uses his Xlarge mug for water after he finishes his coffee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
domestic_engineer Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 (edited) Do you have a paint your own pottery place nearby? You could paint & personalize something from there .... plate, tray, mug, platter, something whimsical, or just a tile with something special drawn/written on it. ETA: A nice leather belt? Either something casual for jeans or a nice dress belt. or a leather journal? Edited July 13, 2017 by domestic_engineer 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pippen Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 You could be flexible in how you interpret willow, and buy him a kalimba. https://www.kalimbamagic.com/shop Great guitar straps here: https://www.couchguitarstraps.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happypamama Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 A cool handmade mug from our favorite local potter would be a huge hit with my DH. Or any other cool item from the same potter. We've built up quite a collection over the years and enjoy adding new pieces to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamakelly Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 Leather belt? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartlikealion Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 How about a Harry Potter book? That's Potter-y, right? Regards, Kareni Good one. Does he like Buffy? Buffy tv series with Willow on the cover :laugh: I was going to originally say leather belt. I had a lot of leather ideas (not necessarily good!) such as leather eyeglass case if he wears glasses, leather glove for golf if he plays, leather sports equipment like baseball glove... I like the idea of the personalized ceramic. That is one of my favorite hobbies, though. Painting ceramics. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monica_in_Switzerland Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 Don't know where you live, but my home town has several places where you can go and paint your own pottery piece- they have a selection of pieces plus all the paint. They fire it for you after and you can pick it up the next week. You could make a full date night of it, maybe there is a restaurant with the word "willow" in the name? Leather: a leather bound edition of a classic he likes (what about Wind in the Willows? haha), a leather cover for moleskine notebooks if he ever uses those Sign yourselves up for a couples pottery art class. Watch the movie Ghost to inspire you. :-) He's a musician... any chance he needs a pair of leather pants? :-) Or if he's like my husband, he might have always dreamed of owning real cowboy boots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
displace Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 (edited) A new instrument made of leather or willow? A willow tree (or willow bonsai if you don't have room). Edited July 13, 2017 by displace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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