The traditional 3rd anniversary gift is Leather. The earliest humans would spend considerable time transforming rawhides into leather that was most often used for shelter, security and protection. Even with today’s modern tools and technology, it still takes several weeks to go from rawhide to finished product. Leather is durable, resilient, and sturdy, just like a marriage that now exceeds 1,000 days old. So enjoy shopping for that special anniversary gift! Leather not only represents the length of the relationship, it is also characteristic of the security and protection that each person provides in the comfort of their union.
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Leather Decorative Tray
Books, remote controls, coasters, playing cards, and more can all be beautifully displayed and kept neat in this decorative tray. The fine Italian leather craftsmanship immediately turns any console or coffee table into a sophisticated piece of furniture in your house. Complement this tray with various other home accents including decorative boxes and tissue box holders to complete the refined and discerning look worthy of any interior design magazine cover page.
We married at a relatively young age and then over the next several years it seemed like everyone we knew was getting married. Add to that a bunch of weekend getaways, vacations, business trips and just overnight stays with friends out of town, and an overnight bag quickly became an absolute necessity. Time to retire the backpacks and hodgepodge of suitcases that everyone seems to gather over time from family and upgrade to a high-quality leather overnight bag that fits everything you’ll need for a trip out of town.
Add a beautifully designed leather weekend bag to your rotation for those quick getaways with your partner. Weekender bags provide just enough space and interior pockets for all the essentials, a few outfits and shoes for your next escape together.
Another incredible 3rd anniversary leather gift that pairs perfectly with an overnight bag. Leather toiletry bags are compact yet large enough to hold everything you need for a weekend away. Add a custom personalization to make this a unique gift that will travel with you for years to come.
A leather zippered tote is a great 9th anniversary gift and will quickly become your favorite everyday bag. With an interior zippered pocket, never lose track of your smaller items like chapstick or keys in this spacious bag that’s big enough to carry a laptop and all of your daily accessories.
With thousands of leather shoe options available from boots to sandals and dress to casual, you will no doubt find the perfect shoe for your partner’s 3rd anniversary gift. Nordstrom carries all major brands and a prime selection of shoes at every price point.
Add a classic twist to the modern smartwatch with these custom leather watch bands that fit Apple, FitBit, Samsung Galaxy and more smart watches. A beautiful touch to the modern watch, these leather bands can be personalized to make your smartwatch even more unique!
This “Etsy Pick” is a beautiful high-quality leather journal that can be used at home or on-the-go with a built in pen holder and refillable paper insert. Personalize it with a variety of monogram or name designs to make this a truly special 3rd anniversary gift for your partner. Don’t forget to write a love note on the first page before wrapping it!
There’s no shortage of plastic phone and tablet cases on the market. But perhaps it’s time to bring some vintage flair and uniqueness to your life. And that’s where this leather bound iPad case from Twelve South comes in! This gorgeous leather case will instantly transform your tablet into a classic leather-bound book that looks like it belongs deep in a classic library somewhere. Also available for Macs, iPhones and Kindles, this leather anniversary gift is a great option for your partner that wants more than just a basic protective case for their device.
The saddle shoes are out. Today’s golfers opt for modern and stylish shoes that are worn by amateurs and professionals alike and seamlessly transition from the handshake on 18 to post-round drinks at the 19th hole. Pair a new pair of shoes with any hat or polo and look your best despite whatever that pesky scorecard says.
If you’ve got a football fan in your relationship, then memorabilia is the way to go. Fanatics has everything from Super Bowl replica game balls to game used balls autographed by Tom Brady. Definitely something at every price point! Slightly adjacent to the leather 3rd anniversary gift category, find your partners favorite team and grab some sideline gear to watch the next game together.
I searched for awhile but couldn’t find a lot of creative leather gift options for Jay at the time. I guess the internet in 2011 wasn’t quite what it is today! But he had been building a small watch collection for when he would dress up to work in his NYC office. The problem was his watches were all very formal and they didn’t really fit with more casual clothing. So I found a Burberry watch with a black leather strap (success!) that seemed to flow between formal and casual. He loved that it was more flexible than his other watches and it could be worn to the office or just on a regular day around town.
Jay to Annie
Living in the northeast typically means cold winters. And with a December anniversary, I figured a new pair of high quality leather gloves would be perfect for Annie. So I went to the mall (gasp!) to shop for a pair of gloves in a department store (huh?!). These words don’t even make sense to us anymore with online shopping these days! In any case, she loved the gloves even though it wasn’t the most creative anniversary gift.
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