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How to Buy an Anniversary Gift - eHow.com Clear Instructions on How To Do (just about) Everything Web eHow.com Home Holidays & Traditions Center Gift Giving How to Buy an Anniversary Gift The tradition of tying gifts to particular wedding anniversaries began in central Europe. Medieval German wives received silver wreaths on their 25th anniversary, gold ones on their 50th. Other traditions have added to the eight original gifts. (Diamonds, which originally marked the 60th anniversary, are now common gifts early in marriage.) Here's how to marry the old with the new. YEAR TRADITIONAL MODERN First Paper Frame a poem or love letter; artist sketch from a wedding photograph. Second Cotton Clothing, linens, gift certificate for apparel. Third Leather Briefcase, handbag, leather jacket, wallet. Fourth Fruit/Flowers Plant a garden, give a fruit tree. Fifth Wood Jewelry box, plant a tree. Sixth Iron Wrought-iron garden gate, golf clubs. Seventh Wool/Copper Sweater, cookware. Eighth Bronze/Pottery Sculpture, matching coffee mugs. Ninth Pottery/Willow Willow tree, wicker furniture. Tenth Tin/Aluminium Metal-framed sunglasses, digital camera, tools, bicycle. Eleventh Steel Kitchen knives. Twelfth Silk/Linen Tablecloth, scarf, pajamas, linens. Thirteenth Lace Antique tablecloth, curtains, table runner. Fourteenth Ivory Piano. Fifteenth Crystal Candlesticks, wineglasses, clock. Twentieth China Trip to China, new place setting. Twenty-fifth Silver Airline tickets wrapped in a silver bow, tray, tie clip, goblets, antique coins. Thirtieth Pearl Earrings, necklace; mother-of-pearl inlaid pocketknife. Thirty-fifth Coral Trip to the tropics, coral beaded necklace. Fortieth Ruby Jewelry. Forty-fifth Sapphire Jewelry. Fiftieth Gold Watch, clock, pen, jewelry. Fifty-fifth Emerald Trip to Ireland, jewelry. Sixtieth Diamond Watch, jewelry. YEAR TRADITIONAL MODERN First Paper Frame a poem or love letter; artist sketch from a wedding photograph. Second Cotton Clothing, linens, gift certificate for apparel. Third Leather Briefcase, handbag, leather jacket, wallet. Fourth Fruit/Flowers Plant a garden, give a fruit tree. Fifth Wood Jewelry box, plant a tree. Sixth Iron Wrought-iron garden gate, golf clubs. Seventh Wool/Copper Sweater, cookware. Eighth Bronze/Pottery Sculpture, matching coffee mugs. Ninth Pottery/Willow Willow tree, wicker furniture. Tenth Tin/Aluminium Metal-framed sunglasses, digital camera, tools, bicycle. Eleventh Steel Kitchen knives. Twelfth Silk/Linen Tablecloth, scarf, pajamas, linens. Thirteenth Lace Antique tablecloth, curtains, table runner. Fourteenth Ivory Piano. Fifteenth Crystal Candlesticks, wineglasses, clock. Twentieth China Trip to China, new place setting. Twenty-fifth Silver Airline tickets wrapped in a silver bow, tray, tie clip, goblets, antique coins. Thirtieth Pearl Earrings, necklace; mother-of-pearl inlaid pocketknife. Thirty-fifth Coral Trip to the tropics, coral beaded necklace. Fortieth Ruby Jewelry. Forty-fifth Sapphire Jewelry. Fiftieth Gold Watch, clock, pen, jewelry. Fifty-fifth Emerald Trip to Ireland, jewelry. Sixtieth Diamond Watch, jewelry. Please Share Your Tips with Us E-mail this page to a friend Write an eHow Article Suggest a Topic More Resources: Related eHows: Buy a Father's Day Gift Buy a Mother's Day Gift Buy a Graduation Gift Get a Gift for the Person Who Has Everything Buy Wedding Gifts Project Details: Skill Advisory: Easy Printable Page New! -- Related eHows: Buy a Father's Day Gift Buy a Mother's Day Gift Buy a Graduation Gift Get a Gift for the Person Who Has Everything Buy Wedding Gifts Check out Thousands of How-To Solutions in eHow's Centers Automotive Careers & Education Computers & Home Electronics Family & Relationships Finance & Business Food & Entertaining Health Hobbies & Games Holidays & Traditions Home & Garden Personal Care & Style Pets Sports & Fitness Travel How to: --? Web eHow.com Home | Site Map | About Us | How To Books | Link to eHow Subscribe to the eHow of the Day Mailing List : Have the eHow of the Day appear on your My Yahoo! Page: Add the eHow of the Day to your RSS reader: © 1999-2005 eHow, Inc. How things get done. Use of this web site constitutes acceptance of the eHow Terms of Use and Privacy .

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0nline Teacher Gifts from Netique Terms of Use CHOCOLATE IMPRESSIONIST PAINTINGS The world's most beautiful candy bars. Gourmet chocolate candy that looks like master works of art - almost too beautiful to eat and yet too tempting to resist. Each chocolate bar is made from a blend of rich gourmet chocolates, "painted" with FDA-approved food coloring. Both the painting and the frame are made of chocolate. 6-1/2" x 8-1/2". Net Wt. 16 ounces. Choose from 2 styles, sure to please the chocoholic art lover: A. Chocolate Van Gogh Irises (Top Photo) - Reproduction of impressionist painter, Vincent Van Gogh's Irises. ( Item #0473 ) Price $38.50 B. Chocolate Monet Water Lilies (Lower Photo) - Reproduction of impressionist painter, Claude Monet's Water Lilies. ( Item #0474 ) Price $38.50 More FoodGifts View Larger Image WHITE ORCHID TILE ART Art and functionality beautifully merge on this artistic ceramic tile, which can be displayed as a decorative accent or used to protect furniture from hot serving pieces. The back side of each tile has a prop that can be extended to stand the tile upright, as well as a notch for hanging the tile. These are hand painted, glazed and fired, so slight crazing and variations may occur. 7-7/8" square x 3/8". ( Item #1346 ) More Tile Art Price $24.00 View Larger Image PINK DAHLIA FLORAL BOUQUET Varying shades and sizes of pink, silk dahlias form an enchanting bouquet in a clear, circular vase that appears to be half filled with water. The bouquet measures approximately 9" in diameter x 7" high. ( Item #1534 ) More Floral Gifts Price $35.00 View Larger Image View Larger Image CHARLESTON BRASS DESK BOX An ideal place to store stamps, paper clips, loose change or small jewelry, this decorative brass box adds an eye-catching accent to desk or bureau. The hinged, sloped lid lifts to reveal a felt-lined interior. The base measures 3" wide x 3" long and the box is 1-1/2" high at its highest point. ( Item #1397 ) More Desk Accessories Price $25.00 View Larger Image View Larger Image THE JOY OF TEA COLLECTION A soothing cup of tea is a perfect way to take time out of a busy schedule, relax and reflect on the finer things life has to offer. Since 1850, Ashby's of London has created blends and flavors of tea with incomparable standards. This collection of fine English teas includes 4 tea bags each of 6 delicious varieties: Earl Grey, Apricot, Raspberry, Japanese Green, English Breakfast, and Cinnamon Plum.( Item #1098 ) More Tea Gifts Price $12.00 View Larger Image MEDALLION BOUQUET STATIONERY SET An ideal gift for the letter-writing enthusiast, this charming stationery set will artfully grace any desk area. The ceramic base, with golden pedestal feet and a gold tassel, holds a pen decorated with golden flowers and two pads of lavender and green floral paper of different sizes: 4-3/4" x 5-1/2” and 3-1/2 x 5." The ceramic base can also beautifully function as a letter holder or container for organizing desk clutter. The letter holder measures 6" x 3-3/4" x 3-1/4”. (Item #1334 ) More Floral Gifts Price $18.00 View Larger Image View Larger Image AROUND THE WORLD IN TWELVE COFFEES From the deepest Africa, to alluring Hawaii, to the sunny Caribbean, this collection of gourmet coffees from Coffee Masters includes twelve of the finest arabica coffees from exotic lands around the world. Each coffee is freshly roasted, precisely ground, and then pre-measured into a freshness-sealed packet containing just the right amount for the perfect potful (8 to 10 cups). The collection includes the following 12 blends: Hawaiian Kona Blend, Brazil Santos Liberdade, Colombian Supremo Popoyan, Costa Rican La Fuente, Ethiopian Moka Harrar, Guatemala Pacaman, Haitian Bleu, Indian Monsooned Malabar, Mexican Coatepec, Reggae Java Blend, Sumatra Mandheling TP Select, and Tanzanian Peaberry. ( Item #1099 ) More Coffee and Tea Gifts Price $22.00 KONA COFFEE THERMOS AND DUFFEL This versatile insulated duffel comes with a .75 liter stainless steel thermos bottle to preserve the warmth or cold of your favorite beverage. Remove the thermos and the duffel becomes a tote for a wine or champagne bottle. The removable cap of the thermos doubles as a cup. The hunter green, polyester-canvas duffel features black trim and lining and a detachable, adjustable shoulder strap. 14" x 4" in diameter. ( Item #0672 ) More Duffels and Totes More Coffee Gifts Price $32.00 ROSEWOOD PEN Elegant writing instrument handmade of natural hand-rubbed Rosewood. For the discriminating executive who appreciates the finest quality in wood craftsmanship. This ball point pen is accented with handsome double, gold-plated mid-ring. Beautifully packaged in matching wooden gift box. ( Item #0012 ) More Pens Price $24.00 View Larger Image ROSEWOOD CLOCK AND PHOTO FRAME Every glance at the time will draw the eye to a photo of a favorite memory with this beautiful clock/photo frame combination. The rosewood box opens like a book to reveal a Roman numeral quartz clock on one side and a photo frame for a 3" x 4" photograph on the other side. A stunning addition to home or office. 5-1/4" x 4-1/2" x 2". ( Item #1441 ) More Desk Clocks More Picture Frames Price $35.00 View Larger Image View Larger Image DIGITAL MULTIFUNCTION PEN HOLDER This versatile, rosewood, pen holder features a picture frame on one side and a multifunction, electronic clock/calendar on the other side. The digital clock displays not only the time, but also the year, month, day and week and the temperature. The clock also includes a daily alarm with snooze feature, a countdown timer, a birthday reminder alarm, and 8 popular, international, musical tunes. The pen holder is lined with green felt and measures 4-13/16" high x 3-13/16" wide x 2-13/16" deep. The picture display area measures 4" x 2-1/4". Felt pads underneath the pen holder protect furniture. ( Item #1163 ) More Pen Holders More Clocks Price $34.00 View Larger Image CRANBERRY SAGE CANDLE Like a bowl full of holiday punch, this designer candle emanates scents that are a vibrant blend of sweet and clean. Glittering red, wax cranberries and green leaves seem to float in creamy, white froth. The 2-wick, 14-ounce candle is elegantly presented in a clear, crystal candle holder with sloping sides measuring 4-1/2" high x 2-1/4" square at the bottom and 3-3/4" square at the top. ( Item #1545 ) More Candles Price $28.00 View Larger Image MEDALLION BOUQUET NOTEPAD Perfect for jotting reminders or telephone messages, this stylish notepad holder adds a decorative touch to home or office. The green striped ceramic base, edged with gold, and the center medallion, with a lavender rose in the middle, lend a Victorian look to the desktop. The notepaper, decorated with green and lavender flowers, contains 600 note sheets and is topped with a pen decorated with golden flowers. Once the notepaper is gone, the ceramic base can be used for more paper, as a paper clip holder or even as a soap dish! The base measures 4-1/4" x 4-1/4" x 1-1/2” tall (or 4-1/2” tall with paper). ( Item #1333 ) More Pen Gifts More Floral Gifts Price $18.00 JEWELED BOOKMARKS The perfect gift for the book lover who appreciates elegant accessories. Each designer bookmark features an exquisite jeweled design atop a metal place holder with a clip that slides over the page. Choose from 3 styles, each approximately 6" in length, with stones created by the designer: A. Bronze Ruler Bookmark with Montana Stone (Top Photo) - With an oval, rounded stone that is crystalline, sky-blue in color, the bronze place holder features etched horizontal markings edged with a Greek design. ( Item #0476A ) Price $32.00 B. Pewter Ruler Bookmark with Emerald-Colored Stone (Middle Photo) - An oval, rounded, emerald-colored stone in a fleur-de-lis setting decorates this pewter place holder etched with horizontal markings and edged with a Greek pattern. ( Item #0476B ) Price $32.00 C. Pewter Floral Bookmark with Jet and Pave Stone (Bottom Photo) - The oval, flat stone is jet black, inlaid with a diamond-shaped, clear stone with internal facets that sparkle. The stone is mounted on an ornate, brass cross, atop a pewter place-holder with a floral etched pattern. ( Item #0476C ) Price $40.00 GILT SCROLLED BOOKENDS Inspired by architectural embellisments on classical buildings, these gold-toned, cast bookends feature a scrolled pattern. 6" tall x 4" wide. Weight 5.5 lbs. ( Item #0437 ) Price $35.00 per Pair VICTORIA AND ALBERT PEWTER DESK ACCESSORIES These three desk accessories are inspired by the vast exihbits of the Victoria & Albert Museum in London, one of the world's finest museums of the decorative arts. Produced by Royal Selangor, the only pewtersmith licensed in the pewter media by the Victoria and Albert Museum, each piece is marked with the Victoria and Albert logo and the Royal Selangor touchmark with the date of manufacture. All have an antique finish that has its own beautiful luster. A. Pewter Business Card Holder - Features an Acanthus design. 3-7/8" x 1-1/2" x1-1/2". ( Item #0619 ) Price $27.00 B. Pewter Letter Opener - The ornately decorated handle is Turkish inspired. 8 '" long ( Item #0620 ) Price $35.00 C. Pewter Picture Frame - Simply elegant with a smooth, antique-finish border and beaded edge. 6" x 8" frame holds 4" x6" photo. ( Item #0621 ) Price $32.00 Order All Three - $90.00 More Business Card Holders More Frames More Desk Accessories ROSEWOOD PEN AND CALCULATOR SET High tech meets traditional in this elegant pen and calculator set. The curved, hinged top of the rosewood-finish box lifts to beautifully present the sleek calculator and pen set. The solar-powered calculator is mounted in a rosewood frame that gently curves to fit comfortably in the palm (4-1/2" x 2-3/4"). Felt feet on the underside of the calculator protect both the calculator and furniture. The pen is incredibly comfortable to use, featuring a soft, non-slip, rounded grip. The box, which attractively complements any decor, measures 8"x4-3/4"x1-3/4". ( Item #0556 ) More Pens Price $37.00 View Larger Image GOLD ONYX CLOCK AND PHOTO FRAME Keep an eye on both the time and a favorite photo with this cleverly designed, rotating clock/photo frame. The brushed brass clock/frame, suspended on a globe-like axis, adds a dramatic look to any desktop. Gold-tone clock hands and hour markers distinctively contrast with the black face of the quartz clock. Rotate the clock to reveal a photo frame on the opposite side with space for a photo measuring up to 2-1/4" in diameter. Includes a polished brass plate in the unique shape of the curved base that may be engraved and attached to the base. 4-3/4" high x 3-13/16" wide x 1-7/8" deep. ( Item #1381 ) More Desk Clocks More Picture Frames Price $38.00 View Larger Image REVOLVING CARD HOLDER/CALCULATOR/PHOTO FRAME This rosewood desk accessory performs multiple functions, from serving as a holder for pens, business cards, and note pads; to displaying the date, time and temperature, to holding a favorite photo of a loved one; or serving as an alarm clock with a selection of 8 popular international musical themes. The multifunctional central compartment is lined with hunter green felt and rotates on a circular swivel base. The product measures 5-1/4" x 4-1/2" x 5-3/4" high and will hold a photo measuring up to 3" wide x 4-1/2" high. The note holders on two sides will hold note paper or business cards measuring up to 3-1/2" wide. ( Item #1442 ) More Card Holders More Picture Frames Price $34.00 View Larger Image DUPIONI SHOE BAGS An elegant solution for neatly packing shoes for travel, these dupioni silk shoe bags will delight the recipient. A flower-bedecked shoe applique decorates the center of one side of the bag, with the word "Shoes" embroidered in silver script underneath, while playful, silver, polka dots are embroidered on both sides of the bag. A perfect, unique gift for anyone who travels. 15" x 10-1/2". Available in two colors: (A) Black Dupioni Shoe Bag (left) ( Item #1338-BLACK ); or (B) Pink Dupioni Shoe Bag (right) ( Item #1338-PINK ). Price $20.00 Each BELLAGIO GOURMET CAFFE MOCHA Too delicious to simply be called cappuccino, this "Caffe Series" combines the finest roasted 100% Arabica coffee with sweet, rich chocolate. Prepare the same delicious Mocha beverages enjoyed in coffee houses in the comfort of home or office with five (5) unique flavors: Caffe Cioccolato (chocolate mocha), Caffe Francaise (French Vanilla Mocha), Caffe Hazelnut (hazelnut mocha), Caffe Bianco (white chocolate mocha), and Caffe Caramella (caramel mocha). ( Item #1177 ) More Food Gifts Price $16.00 WEATHER CUBE A unique and tasteful desk accessory with a smooth cherry finish. The weather cube features a clock, thermometer and hygrometer on three of its sides. The fourth side may be used for engraving. The 3-3/4" cube rotates on a square-shaped base. ( Item #0225 ) More Clocks Price $45.00 View Larger Image GLASS COASTER/FRAME SET Add your own personal touch to the desktop with this glass coaster/picture frame set. The rosewood base holds 4 glass coasters that double as picture frames. Each 3-1/2" square glass coaster has a 1-5/8" x 2" display area to showcase favorite photos or artwork. Each glass coaster and the rosewood holder have padded feet to protect furniture. ( Item #1113 ) More Desk Accessories More Picture Frames Price $28.00 View Larger Image View Larger Image FLORAL BOUQUET SPHERES A profusion of pastel flowers outlined with raised, swirling, gold add texture and drama to these decorative cloisonné spheres. Resting on a gold-tone, three-footed, fleur de lis base, these spheres create a beautiful, decorative accent for home or office. Each features purple and mauve flowers interspersed with green leaves and multicolored butterflies. Approximately 3-1/2" in diameter. Choose from three background colors: A. White Floral Bouquet Sphere (Top photo) ( Item #1258-White ) SOLD OUT B. Buttercup Floral Bouquet Sphere (Lower photo, left) ( Item #1258-Buttercup ) C. Blue Floral Bouquet Sphere (Lower photo, right) ( Item #1258-Blue ) More Floral Gifts Price $32.00 Each A View Larger Image B View Larger Image C View Larger Image D View Larger Image VICTORIAN PORCELAIN DESK ACCESSORIES Mauve-colored rose clusters and garlands decorate these white, glazed porcelain desk accessories. Choose one or a combination of accessories to add a delicate, feminine touch to the desktop: A. Victorian Rose Card Holder (top photo) Designed to hold cards vertically. 4-1/4" high x 3 " wide x 2-3/4" deep. ( Item #1538 ) Price $ 15.00 B. Victorian Rose Memo Holder (second photo from top) Scalloped edges with decorative accents. 5" wide x 2" deep x 3-3/4" high. ( Item #1541 ) Price $ 26.00 C. Victorian Rose Desk Clock (third photo from top) Circular gold clock face (2-1/2" in diameter) with black Roman numerals and hands. 5-1/2" high x 4" wide x 1-1/2" deep. ( Item #1540 ) Price $ 29.00 D. Victorian Rose Tape Dispenser (bottom photo) 5" wide x 2-1/2" high x 2-1/4" deep. ( Item #1539 ) Price $ 24.00 More Business Card Holders More Clocks More Desk Accessories Price $94.00 for all 4 Items View Larger Image MAHOGANY SINGLE PEN HOLDER With elegant simplicity, this pen holder features a piano-finish, mahogany base supporting the brass, rotating pen holder. The base measures 5" x 3-1/4" x 9" high (including the 6" brass pen). Also included is a 3" x 3/4" brass engraving plate. ( Item #1088 ) More Pens and Pen Holders Price $26.00 View Larger Image BURLWOOD NOTE HOLDER Made of Italian wood molding, this decorative note holder features smooth, sloped burlwood edged with black and accented with small carved gilt beads. Measuring 6" x 6" it holds notepads measuring up to 3" x 3". Also available are matching decorative boxes, picture frame and clock. ( Item #1042 ) Matching Desk Accessories Price $20.00 View Larger Image GLOBE PEN STAND AND PEN Add a distinguished look to the desktop with this pen stand featuring an old-world style globe mounted on a rosewood base, with a brass pen and pen holder. The base measures approximately 8" x 4" and stands 6-1/2" high from the bottom of the base to the top of the globe. The globe rotates on its axis and the pen holder swivels to the desired angle. The brass ballpoint pen with black ink is 6-1/2" long. ( Item #1115 ) More Pen Stands More Globe Gifts Price $32.00 View Larger Image View Larger Image View Larger Image GLOBE PAPERWEIGHTS An ideal gift for the business person, world traveler, or individual with global vision, these globe paperweights will add interest and a sense of sophistication to the desktop. Semiprecious stones of varying colors form the oceans and continents on each globe, while fine strands of gold mark the latitude and longitude lines. Nestled in crème satin in a custom-fit gift box, each globe arrives in style. Choose from 3 stunning styles, each of which measures approximately 3" in diameter: A. Marine Blue Globe Paperweight (Top Photo) - ( Item #1444 ) B. Mother of Pearl Globe Paperweight (Second Photo from Top) - ( Item #1298 ) C. Black Jasper Globe Paperweight (Third Photo from Top) - ( Item #1297 ) More Globes Price $35.00 Each View Larger Image View Larger Image View Larger Image CARD/MEMO HOLDER WITH PEN For the person who appreciates multifunctional accessories, this memo holder also doubles as a holder for business, credit or other ID cards. Pinstripe ridges and a raised oval engraving plate decorate the exterior of the case, which is held closed with a silver ballpoint pen inserted through a pen holder at the side of the case. Holds approximately 10 business cards or 3 credit cards. 4" x 2-7/8". Choose from 2 styles: A. Silver-Tone Card/Memo Holder with Pen (Top Photo) ( Item #1054 ) B. Gold-Tone Card/Memo Holder with Pen (Center and Bottom Photos) ( Item #1274 ) More Card Holders Price $25.00 Each View Larger Image View Larger Image FLORAL BOUQUET VASE The essence of springtime is captured by these exceptional cloisonné vases. Purple iris, mauve peonies, lavender hydrangea, green leaves and multicolored butterflies, all outlined in raised gold braid, decorate the sides of each vase. Whether used as a container for flowers or potpourri or simply displayed on a shelf, these vases add special beauty to their surroundings. 6" high x 4" square. Choose from 2 background colors: A. Blue Floral Bouquet Vase (Top photo) ( Item #1257-Blue ) B. Buttercup Floral Bouquet Vase (Lower photo) ( Item #1257-Buttercup ) More Floral Gifts Price $39.00 View Larger Image ENTERTAINMENT ORGANIZER The ultimate in automobile organization! This superior device attaches easily to any headrest, creating an efficient system to help keep your life rolling along smoothly. The organizing begins with space for a standard-size tissue box and continues with 2 more large compartments. These can hold CDs, CD players, game players, videos and/or cassette tapes, with additional smaller mesh pockets for cards, crayons or candy. The clutter will be banished immediately! 19" x 11 x 3" ( Item #1208 ) Price $20.00 View Larger Image SACHET VOTIVE CANDLES IN JEWELED POUCH The flickering glow of candlelight and allure of fine fragrance fill the home with a sophisticated array of scents. Six votive candles are packaged in a gossamer beaded bag, which may be draped over a door knob to greet guests with a wisp of fragrance each time the door is opened, or nestled in a drawer to add fragrance to lingerie. Once the candles have been used, the taupe beaded bag with satin ribbon drawstrings will serve as a beautiful container for potpourri or jewelry. The candles measure 2" high x 1-1/4" in diameter and the bag measures 7" x 5-1/2. Choose from two scents: A. Patchouli Votive Candles in Jeweled Pouch ( Item #1079 ) B. Wassail Votive Candles in Jeweled Pouch ( Item #1082 ) More Candles Price $15.00 Each View Larger Image GEMSTONE GLOBE KEYRING Each keyring features a gemstone globe, hand-cut and hand-shaped, made of lapis and other semi-precious gemstones. The keyholder and chain are made of brass. The globe measures approximately 3/4" in diameter and the keychain is 3-3/4" long. ( Item #1118 ) More Globe Gifts More Keychains Price $15.00 View Larger Image View Larger Image View Larger Image View Larger Image MIRROR COMPACTS Who wouldn't feel pretty seeing her reflection in one of these beautiful mirror compacts? Each polished brass compact contains both a magnifying and a non-magnifying mirror. A. Crystal Lady Cameo Mirror Compact - The oval background of this exquisite cameo is a translucent crystal with the palest hint of pink, that beautifully frames the delicate, white, cameo face, accented with two pink tea roses. ( Item #1019 ) B. Rose Cameo Mirror Compact - Four pale pink crystal flowers surround the delicate rose cameo. ( Item #1020 ) C. Victorian Cameo Mirror Compact - Crystal flowers in pale amber tones add to the antique look of this Victorian-style cameo, which features an antiqued, ivory-colored cameo profile with long, curling tresses. ( Item #1021 ) D. Hummingbird Mirror Compact - The hummingbird with green,mauve and silver tones hovers above a grape vine. ( Item #1022 ) More Jeweled Gifts More Victorian Gifts Price $28.00 Each View Larger Image JEWELED VICTORIAN EGG Reminiscent of famed Faberge eggs, this diminutive egg serves as a beautiful decorative accent and as a holder for rings or other special treasures. Swirling gilt vines and flowers with sparkling green and amber-tone crystal centers decorate the rich, chocolate-brown, enamel finish of the egg. Lift the hinged top of the metal egg to expose the interior, with a silver, marble, enamel finish. 3" high x 1-1/2" in diameter. ( Item #1255 ) More Eggs Price $35.00 BRASS TAPE DISPENSER Add a touch of Art Nouveau to the desktop with this elegant brass tape dispenser. 5" x 2" x 2". ( Item #0627 ) More Desk Accessories Price $20.00 BRASS HEART VINE DESK ACCESSORIES Vines with heart-shaped leaves adorn these brass desk accessories. Choose one or all: A. Brass Sunflower Letter Holder (Right) 5-1/2" x 2-1/4" x 3". ( Item #0638 ) Price $20.00 B. Brass Sunflower Pen Holder (Center) 3-3/4" x 2-3/4" x 3-3/4" high [Pens not included] . ( Item #0637 ) Price $16.00 C. Brass Sunflower Stamp Holder (Left) 3-1/4" x 2" x 1-1/4". ( Item #0639 ) Price $12.00 More Desk Accessories Order All 3 - Price $45.00 OVAL LOCKET KEYCHAINS Each exquisite keychain features a jeweled locket that holds 2 treasured photos. Made of silver-plated metal, each key chain is decorated with a jeweled medallion of nickel and brass with a glass center stone. The locket, which measures 1-3/4" x 1-1/2", opens to reveal 2 oval displays for photos, each measuring 1-1/4" x 1". The keyring measures 1-1/4" in diameter. A. Emerald Oval Locket Keychain - Features oval emerald glass stone. (Top Photo) ( Item #0920 ) B. Jet Oval Locket Keychain - Features oval black glass stone.(Lower Photo) ( Item #0921 ) More Key Chains More Photo Holders Price $52.00 Each A View Larger Image B View Larger Image C View Larger Image FLORAL FIESTA TOTES ON WHEELS A gift with infinite uses and flair, this tote on wheels will be a favorite for women of all ages and stages. The tote is large enough to hold shopping bags, school books, a laptop computer, accessories for outdoor excursions to concerts or the beach, clothing for overnight trips, trade show brochures - the uses are limitless. A stylish, large, ruffled rosette decorates the flap at the top of the bag, which folds over the drawstring top of the tote. Made of lightweight, waterproof material, the bag has two zippered pockets on the outside for securing smaller items for easy access. When the tote is removed, the metal, wheeled cart (which includes a sturdy bungee cord) can also function on its own as a dolly for transporting boxes or other heavy items. When not in use, the cart and tote collapse for easy storage in a closet or under a bed. The tote measures approximately 25" high x 15" wide x 10-1/2" deep. A. Fuchsia Floral Fiesta Tote on Wheels (top photo) - ( Item #1511-FUCHSIA ) B. Turquoise Floral Fiesta Tote on Wheels (second photo from top) - ( Item #1511-TURQ ) C. Black Floral Fiesta Tote on Wheels (bottom photo) - ( Item #1511-BLK ) More Totes Price $48.00 Each View Larger Image View Larger Image GATOR ADDRESS BOOK From designer Karen Callan, this leather address book features an alligator-style finish and a silver-tone, tree frog clasp. The removable address book inside has alpha-tabs to easily locate names and contact information. A silver-tone ball-point pen securely attaches inside the address book for conveniently adding new names and addresses. The address book measures 4-3/4" x 3-1/8" x 3/4" when closed. Choose from two colors: Red With Frog Clasp ( Item #1011-RED ); or B. Brown With Gator Clasp ( Item #1011-BROWN ). More Leather Gifts Price $36.00 View Larger Image View Larger Image MINI UMBRELLAS AND PONCHOS 'n POUCHES Totally waterproof and totally fashionable, these iridescent, electric colored, mini umbrellas and ponchos are made of breathable polyester. The mini umbrella, with its light-as-air aluminum frame, weighs less than 6 ounce. The "one size fits all" poncho has a cowl neckline that expands into a hood and comes compactly packaged in a matching envelope pouch with a snap closing flap. The poncho is currently available in orange and lime; the umbrella is currently available in orange. 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The round leather case is lined with taupe, suede-like material and measures 4-1/2" in diameter x 2-1/2" high when zipped closed. Available in 2 colors: A. Black Lizard Travel Jewelry Case (Top Photo and Lower Photo, Left) ( Item #0932 ) SOLD OUT B. Red Lizard Travel Jewelry Case (Lower Photo, Right) ( Item #0929 ) More Jewelry Boxes More Leather Gifts Price $27.00 Each View Larger Image View Larger Image SILVER CARD/MEMO HOLDER WITH PEN For the person who appreciates multifunctional accessories, this silver-plated memo holder also doubles as a holder for business, credit or other ID cards. Pinstripe ridges and a raised oval engraving plate decorate the exterior of the case, which is held closed with a silver ballpoint pen inserted through a pen holder at the side of the case. Holds approximately 10 business cards or 3 credit cards. 4" x 2-7/8". ( Item #1054 ) More Business Card Cases More Silver Gifts Price $25.00 To see our GIFT CATEGORIES , click here . 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MSN Money - Get the wedding gifts you really want MSN Home My MSN Hotmail Shopping Money People & Chat Sign In W eb Search: Money S earch MSN Money: Help Home News Banking Investing Planning Taxes My Money Portfolio Loans Insurance Planning Home Retirement Savings Insurance Family/College Resources Decision Centers Commentary Index More Tools Related Links My Accounts Message Boards Print-friendly version Send this to a friend Get market news by e-mail See if refinancing works Personal finance bookshelf Find It! Article Index Finance Q&A Tools Index Site map Related Sites Association of Bridal Consultants The Honeymoon Casa de Oro Travel wedding registry Honeymoonforyou.com HoneyLuna.com The Basics Get the wedding gifts you really want advertisement Traditional registries can prevent you from getting 5 identical bun warmers. But some couples really want camping gear, home down payments or honeymoon contributions. What would Miss Manners say? By MP Dunleavey It's relatively rare these days for people to get married right after graduating from college. The average age for first marriage among women has risen steadily to more than 25, from less than 21 in 1970; for men, the average is now more than 27. My fianc and I were about a decade or so past our mid-20s when we got married recently, and like a lot of people, we had accumulated a lot of stuff during our unmarried years. The last thing we wanted was more stuff. At least that's how we felt when we considered doing the standard newlywed thing: i.e. registering for china, linens, monogrammed silver, matching PDAs and a small, well-behaved child. Nah. What we wanted, more than anything, given the stress of modern wedding planning, was to go lie on a beach somewhere and pretend we were still happily dating. Don't let retirement sneak up on you. Create a perfect plan. But like most couples we found the cost of the wedding taxing enough -- even though our parents did pay for most of it. There was no way we could afford a honeymoon, too. So we got this crazy idea. If our loved ones would be willing to shell out for glassware and new pots, would it be terrible -- crass, rude, self-serving -- to ask for contributions toward what we really wanted? Financial wedding etiquette To be honest, I've never liked the idea of a traditional registry. No matter how fancy the store (or your china pattern), you're basically telling guests what to buy you. Miss Manners, aka Judith Martin, pointed out in a recent column that commercial gift registries used to be kept ONLY in the event that customers inquired about a bride's china or silver pattern. Now, she says, all sentiment is being stripped from the gift-giving tradition. People turn to registries, she says, "to put generosity under the control of its beneficiaries." And, she concludes sternly: "These practices are no less vulgar for having become commonplace." Her point is well-taken. Some couples seem to equate "getting married" with "shopping spree" and use the registry system to shamelessly upgrade every item in their home. On the other hand, there is a financial reality that cannot be avoided. Custom dictates that a gift must be bought, so for most people the financial sanity (and sheer convenience) of bridal registries outweighs the inherent crudeness of this system. Guests don't waste their money buying gifts couples don't want or can't use. Couples get what they need, so they don't have to buy it themselves. Stuff -- who needs it? Increasingly, says Peggy Post, author of "Emily Post's Wedding Etiquette by Peggy Post", many couples would rather skip the stuff anyway. "So many couples come to the marriage with so many things," she says, noting that 40% of marriages are "encore," i.e. repeat, unions, for one or both partners. "These days you see people registering for all kinds of non-traditional items." Among them: camping gear, a down payment for a house, stock certificates and, yes! . . . the honeymoon. According to the Association of Bridal Consultants (see link at left), a wedding guest will spend an average of $85 on a gift. The average cost of a honeymoon is about $4,000. If a couple has no need for flatware and linens, why not encourage guests to contribute to a honeymoon registry like thehoneymoon.com, casadeorotravel.com, honeymoonforyou.com or honeyluna.com? Guests can contribute to airfare, romantic dinners, massages, picnics, guided tours, etc. To drool over a sample registry for a honeymoon in Hawaii, click on the link at left under Honeymoonforyou.com. For one in Greece, click at left under HoneyLuna.com. And to send in contributions for my honeymoon, click . . . oh, never mind. The etiquette of alternative registries Peggy Post, the great-granddaughter-in-law of Emily Post, thinks using these offbeat registries can be fine "with a big IF attached." Here's some guidance: 1) Wait until you're asked. It's impolite (and annoying) to include a card announcing where you're registered. Wait for guests to inquire, and let the word spread discreetly through friends and family. "Let your parents, siblings, wedding party and close friends know -- IF they've asked," suggests Bobbie Izeman, a bridal consultant and advice columnist for blushing-brides.com. "But don't announce it in a formal way." 2) Do not dictate. As Miss Manners points out, a gift, above all, is a gift. It is not up to you to decide what your guests should give, no matter how badly you want contributions to your down payment, help with your airfare or even traditional items like cookware. "You should leave your guests the option to give you what they want," agrees Post. 3) Say thank you. It may seem obvious, but sending a prompt, enthusiastic thank you note -- for every gift, no matter what the gift -- is essential. "The key thing is to remember to be appreciative," says Post. The honeymoon fund Since we didn't know about these honeymoon registries a few months ago, my fianc and I set up our own impromptu "honeymoon fund." We made a small gaffe by alluding to it in the instruction sheet for our weekend wedding (oops!), but it was in the context of asking guests please not to give presents. Apparently, that is also a faux pas (eek!), but we hadn't consulted all these etiquette experts then. To our surprise, a small number of friends (and a couple of relatives) protested. They wanted to get us A Real Gift. I can say with some relief that at least we handled that properly -- encouraging people to give whatever sort of gift they wanted. And they did. We got a lovely mix of gifts and honeymoon fund contributions. Just enough so that we can restore our sanity on some sandy shore -- without going into a penny of debt. What greater wedding gift could there be? Editor's Choice 3 legal papers you can't live without Your own business, your tax shelter Brush: The 5 most overpaid CEOs Are seniors gambling away retirement? Cut your taxes by going solar Readers' Choice Ratings Top 5 Articles 9.34 Zombie debt collectors dig up your old mistakes 9.33 10 ways to stop identity theft cold 9.31 10 ways to avoid outrageous hospital overcharges 9.22 The tricks and traps of debt consolidation 9.17 Safeguard your Social Security number View all top rated articles More Resources · E-mail us your comments on this article · Post on the Your Money message board · Get a daily dose of market news S earch MSN Money tips advertisement MSN Money's editorial goal is to provide a forum for personal finance and investment ideas. 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