The Bear Minimum

Our 10th anniversary approaches, so I’ve thought long and hard about just the right gift for my wife.

Just after our ninth anniversary my wife and I decided that for our tenth we would take a vacation. We agreed that we would get each other a gift as well, but that we would also plan a trip together. After careful thought, we decided on a Mediterranean cruise, and we’re both highly anticipating our ten-day cruise for our tenth anniversary.

After scrutinising some savings news websites, we set up one of the cash ISA savings accounts and deposited money consistently until the cruise was paid off, and we also had a nice lot left over for spending money whilst we’re on the cruise! We considered an account with Nationwide Savings and Investments, but ultimately the ISA was better for us.

The traditional item for a tenth anniversary is made of tin, but more modern times have seen this become the diamond anniversary. I wanted to keep to both, so got her two presents. I’m sure she’ll love them both and I’m very much anticipating watching her reaction as she opens them. The tin item I wanted to have an antique feel, and be something she ornamental. I got her a tin floor vase, with filigree, which is something she loves. I’ve ordered it from the U.S. and a friend has agreed to ship it over to me. Expensive process, but well worth it. For the more modern item, I wanted it to have a modern touch, and I got her a pair of snowflake diamond earrings. She loves snow, and snowflake motifs, and drop earrings, so this was an obvious choice.

All in all I’m very happy about my choices for her, and this has been one of the easiest years to shop for an anniversary gift. I’m also looking forward to seeing what my wife has found for me. She often finds the most amazing antiques or collector pieces for me, and it’s always a treat to see what amazing piece she’s discovered!