After four years of marriage, you’ve likely settled into a comfortable, daily routine with your husband or wife. The kind of setup where, whenever one of you sits down on the couch, the other instinctively offers a hand for a foot rub. There’s still plenty of spark, but you might occasionally find yourselves caught up with the mundane tasks of life and forgetting to take as much time to appreciate each other. So it makes sense that the traditional four-year anniversary gifts are fruit and flowers, symbols of creativity, hope, and renewal.
While a lovely bouquet is always appreciated, we’ve found lots of creative gift ideas that fit the theme, including a strawberry jam for Francophiles and a faux version of an expensive status flower. If you haven’t been married for four years yet, we also have guides for 1-year and 2-year anniversary gifts; as well as ones for 5-year, 7-year, 10-year, 25-year, and 50-year gifts if you’re looking ahead.
For the couple with a sweet tooth
Edible Arrangements Delicious Daisy Dipped Strawberries & Pineapple
We recommended this chocolate-dipped bouquet as a Mother’s Day gift for the mom who “loves fruit even more than she loves flowers online,” but it’d also be fun to share with your spouse.
$61 at Edible Arrangements
For the couple that honeymooned in Spain
Nuñez De Prado Extra Virgin Olive Oil Tin
Yes, olives are technically fruits. This Spanish olive oil (one of James Beard Award–winning chef Jonathan Waxman’s top picks) will bring back fond memories of your trip. And the tin is nice enough to keep on display even after it’s empty.
$25 at Amazon
For the couple that honeymooned in France
Sengana Strawberry Extra Jam by Alain Milliat
If you spent your honeymoon enjoying leisurely breakfasts of baguettes with fresh jam, try this French pantry staple recommended by Ben Sormonte, a founding partner at Maman. “I’ve had the pleasure of visiting Alain’s farm and saw firsthand how they carefully select their fruits for their juices, jams, and marmalades,” he says. “You can really tell how they’ve been naturally vine-ripened and how his products really honor the integrity and flavor profiles of the fruits and vegetables he grows.”
$10 at iGourmet
For the couple that would rather look at their fruit
Italian Alabaster Fruit - Set of 6
Strategist senior editor Anthony Rotunno likes this set of decorative stone fruits as an affordable alternative to the much pricier “hand-painted, extremely lifelike stone fruits at shops like John Derian.” Just add a charming bowl, and you have instant dining-room décor.
$120 at Amazon
For the couple (with dry skin) that would rather look at their fruit
Tony Moly Hand Cream
$11
(was $12, now 8% off)
Writer Molly Young likes that this hydrating hand cream is “lightly scented and nongreasy.” But the best part is probably the adorable fruit-shaped container (choose from apple, mango, or peach). Plus, the empties are great for holding bits and bobs.
$11 at Amazon
For the couple that leaves each other little notes
3D Fruit-Shaped Memo Pads
Strategist managing editor Maxine Builder has a soft spot for trompe l’oeil notepads, like these that look like apples and oranges. When split apart, they look like fruit slices — seeds included.
$10 at Amazon
For the couple looking to brighten up the kitchen
Dianoo Fruit Style Dish Sponge
It’s hard not to be cheery when you’re looking at these fruit-shaped sponges, even when you’re scrubbing pots and pans.
$8 at Amazon
For the couple looking to brighten up the coffee table
William Morris's Flowers
$18
(was $20, now 10% off)
One of our favorite new coffee-table books, this collection of 100 floral-forward prints will certainly liven up the living room.
$18 at Amazon
For the couple that puzzles together
Photo: Courtesy of Vendor
Forbidden Fruit Puzzle
Assembling this modern puzzle, with its vivid still life of citrus fruits, would be a fun activity to do as a couple, and it’s pretty enough to frame when you’re done.
$36 at Goop
$36 at Piecework Puzzle
For the couple that bakes together
Dappled: Baking Recipes for Fruit Lovers
$17
(was $32, now 47% off)
Suggested as a hostess gift by columnist Chris Black, this cookbook from an L.A.-based pastry chef has plenty of sweet recipes (like strawberry brioche danishes and banana buckwheat cake) to make with your sweet.
$17 at Amazon
$20 at Walmart
For the ecoconscious couple
Farmgirl Flowers Fun Size Burlap Wrapped Bouquet
San Francisco–based Farmgirl Flowers creates new floral arrangements of seasonal, ethically sourced flowers daily, and they arrive wrapped in recycled burlap coffee bags. They’re also a favorite of research professor and author Brené Brown.
$59 at Farmgirl Flowers
For the statement-making couple
H. Bloom Garden Glamour
We also liked the impressive-looking (if pricier) arrangements from H. Bloom.
$165 at H. Bloom
For the couple that’ll reuse the vase
UrbanStems The Metropolitan
Freshly cut flowers won’t last forever, but this handsome ceramic vase will. Enjoy the flowers before they wilt — we called Urban Stems “our absolute favorite” online flower delivery service.
$175 at UrbanStems
For the couple that prefers faux flowers
Luyue Vintage Artificial Peony Silk Flowers
And if you do want your order flowers delivery to last forever, we like this very pretty bunch of silk peonies.
$10 at Amazon
For the couple that prefers dried flowers
West Elm Dried Winged Everlasting Flowers
According to trend experts at Etsy, dried flowers online India are making a comeback. We like these delicate, no-maintenance winged flowers.
$18 at West Elm
For the couple that wants it all
Blooms by Heinau Daisy
We can’t explain how, but Laura Geller, founder of Laura Geller Beauty, says these real roses “are guaranteed to last for 12 months — and you don’t have to do a thing.”
$85 at Blooms by Heinau
For the aesthetically inclined couple
Urban Outfitters Anthurium Faux Flower
$5
(was $6, now 17% off)
Strategist senior editor Katy Schneider noticed anthuriums popping up in trendy spaces like Glossier’s New York showroom. Since the flower sells for $20 a stem, she says this is one time it’s best to go faux.
$5 at Urban Outfitters
For the couple allergic to flowers
Drew Barrymore Flower Home Vintage Yellow Roses Floating Black II 12"x16.5" Frame
Not surprisingly, Drew Barrymore’s collection of home décor for Walmart, called Flower Home, features some whimsical floral-patterned pieces like this framed painting of yellow roses. A good bet if anything real makes you, or your spouse, sneeze.
$36 at Walmart
For the couple that loves chocolate
Cacao Prieto Pecan & Sour Cherry Bark Bar
This single-origin chocolate bar that’s studded with fruit and nuts is among a new crop of status chocolate brands. Alana Campbell, co-owner of the speciality grocer Campbell & Co. in Williamsburg, told us that right before Christmas, “someone came in and literally bought all of the Cacao Prieto Bark Bars, every single one of them.”
$12 at Cacao Prieto
For the couple with green thumbs
Improved Meyer Semi-Dwarf Lemon Tree
Especially skilled home gardeners will delight at the ability to grow their own lemons on this indoor fruit tree. Experts advise starting with a mature tree, rather than seeds, for best results.
From $29 at Four Winds Growers
For the couple with no green thumb between them
Napa Home and Garden Conservatory Phalaenopsis Drop-In Silk Orchid, 23-Inches
While some faux flowers online delivery of gift like the peonies above get style points for not looking exactly like the real thing, this silk orchid with realistic-looking moss roots is a very convincing dupe.
$70 at Amazon
For the couple that wants to celebrate year-round
source - http://nymag.com/strategist/article/best-4-year-wedding-anniversary-gifts.html
While a lovely bouquet is always appreciated, we’ve found lots of creative gift ideas that fit the theme, including a strawberry jam for Francophiles and a faux version of an expensive status flower. If you haven’t been married for four years yet, we also have guides for 1-year and 2-year anniversary gifts; as well as ones for 5-year, 7-year, 10-year, 25-year, and 50-year gifts if you’re looking ahead.
For the couple with a sweet tooth
Edible Arrangements Delicious Daisy Dipped Strawberries & Pineapple
We recommended this chocolate-dipped bouquet as a Mother’s Day gift for the mom who “loves fruit even more than she loves flowers online,” but it’d also be fun to share with your spouse.
$61 at Edible Arrangements
For the couple that honeymooned in Spain
Nuñez De Prado Extra Virgin Olive Oil Tin
Yes, olives are technically fruits. This Spanish olive oil (one of James Beard Award–winning chef Jonathan Waxman’s top picks) will bring back fond memories of your trip. And the tin is nice enough to keep on display even after it’s empty.
$25 at Amazon
For the couple that honeymooned in France
Sengana Strawberry Extra Jam by Alain Milliat
If you spent your honeymoon enjoying leisurely breakfasts of baguettes with fresh jam, try this French pantry staple recommended by Ben Sormonte, a founding partner at Maman. “I’ve had the pleasure of visiting Alain’s farm and saw firsthand how they carefully select their fruits for their juices, jams, and marmalades,” he says. “You can really tell how they’ve been naturally vine-ripened and how his products really honor the integrity and flavor profiles of the fruits and vegetables he grows.”
$10 at iGourmet
For the couple that would rather look at their fruit
Italian Alabaster Fruit - Set of 6
Strategist senior editor Anthony Rotunno likes this set of decorative stone fruits as an affordable alternative to the much pricier “hand-painted, extremely lifelike stone fruits at shops like John Derian.” Just add a charming bowl, and you have instant dining-room décor.
$120 at Amazon
For the couple (with dry skin) that would rather look at their fruit
Tony Moly Hand Cream
$11
(was $12, now 8% off)
Writer Molly Young likes that this hydrating hand cream is “lightly scented and nongreasy.” But the best part is probably the adorable fruit-shaped container (choose from apple, mango, or peach). Plus, the empties are great for holding bits and bobs.
$11 at Amazon
For the couple that leaves each other little notes
3D Fruit-Shaped Memo Pads
Strategist managing editor Maxine Builder has a soft spot for trompe l’oeil notepads, like these that look like apples and oranges. When split apart, they look like fruit slices — seeds included.
$10 at Amazon
For the couple looking to brighten up the kitchen
Dianoo Fruit Style Dish Sponge
It’s hard not to be cheery when you’re looking at these fruit-shaped sponges, even when you’re scrubbing pots and pans.
$8 at Amazon
For the couple looking to brighten up the coffee table
William Morris's Flowers
$18
(was $20, now 10% off)
One of our favorite new coffee-table books, this collection of 100 floral-forward prints will certainly liven up the living room.
$18 at Amazon
For the couple that puzzles together
Photo: Courtesy of Vendor
Forbidden Fruit Puzzle
Assembling this modern puzzle, with its vivid still life of citrus fruits, would be a fun activity to do as a couple, and it’s pretty enough to frame when you’re done.
$36 at Goop
$36 at Piecework Puzzle
For the couple that bakes together
Dappled: Baking Recipes for Fruit Lovers
$17
(was $32, now 47% off)
Suggested as a hostess gift by columnist Chris Black, this cookbook from an L.A.-based pastry chef has plenty of sweet recipes (like strawberry brioche danishes and banana buckwheat cake) to make with your sweet.
$17 at Amazon
$20 at Walmart
For the ecoconscious couple
Farmgirl Flowers Fun Size Burlap Wrapped Bouquet
San Francisco–based Farmgirl Flowers creates new floral arrangements of seasonal, ethically sourced flowers daily, and they arrive wrapped in recycled burlap coffee bags. They’re also a favorite of research professor and author Brené Brown.
$59 at Farmgirl Flowers
For the statement-making couple
H. Bloom Garden Glamour
We also liked the impressive-looking (if pricier) arrangements from H. Bloom.
$165 at H. Bloom
For the couple that’ll reuse the vase
UrbanStems The Metropolitan
Freshly cut flowers won’t last forever, but this handsome ceramic vase will. Enjoy the flowers before they wilt — we called Urban Stems “our absolute favorite” online flower delivery service.
$175 at UrbanStems
For the couple that prefers faux flowers
Luyue Vintage Artificial Peony Silk Flowers
And if you do want your order flowers delivery to last forever, we like this very pretty bunch of silk peonies.
$10 at Amazon
For the couple that prefers dried flowers
West Elm Dried Winged Everlasting Flowers
According to trend experts at Etsy, dried flowers online India are making a comeback. We like these delicate, no-maintenance winged flowers.
$18 at West Elm
For the couple that wants it all
Blooms by Heinau Daisy
We can’t explain how, but Laura Geller, founder of Laura Geller Beauty, says these real roses “are guaranteed to last for 12 months — and you don’t have to do a thing.”
$85 at Blooms by Heinau
For the aesthetically inclined couple
Urban Outfitters Anthurium Faux Flower
$5
(was $6, now 17% off)
Strategist senior editor Katy Schneider noticed anthuriums popping up in trendy spaces like Glossier’s New York showroom. Since the flower sells for $20 a stem, she says this is one time it’s best to go faux.
$5 at Urban Outfitters
For the couple allergic to flowers
Drew Barrymore Flower Home Vintage Yellow Roses Floating Black II 12"x16.5" Frame
Not surprisingly, Drew Barrymore’s collection of home décor for Walmart, called Flower Home, features some whimsical floral-patterned pieces like this framed painting of yellow roses. A good bet if anything real makes you, or your spouse, sneeze.
$36 at Walmart
For the couple that loves chocolate
Cacao Prieto Pecan & Sour Cherry Bark Bar
This single-origin chocolate bar that’s studded with fruit and nuts is among a new crop of status chocolate brands. Alana Campbell, co-owner of the speciality grocer Campbell & Co. in Williamsburg, told us that right before Christmas, “someone came in and literally bought all of the Cacao Prieto Bark Bars, every single one of them.”
$12 at Cacao Prieto
For the couple with green thumbs
Improved Meyer Semi-Dwarf Lemon Tree
Especially skilled home gardeners will delight at the ability to grow their own lemons on this indoor fruit tree. Experts advise starting with a mature tree, rather than seeds, for best results.
From $29 at Four Winds Growers
For the couple with no green thumb between them
Napa Home and Garden Conservatory Phalaenopsis Drop-In Silk Orchid, 23-Inches
While some faux flowers online delivery of gift like the peonies above get style points for not looking exactly like the real thing, this silk orchid with realistic-looking moss roots is a very convincing dupe.
$70 at Amazon
For the couple that wants to celebrate year-round
source - http://nymag.com/strategist/article/best-4-year-wedding-anniversary-gifts.html
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