Following the traditional wedding anniversary gifts for your spouse? The third year is leather, so here are some leather-inspired items you might want to consider.
* If you are a man, you probably have a wallet in your back pocket and, if you are a woman, you probably own a purse. Leather wallets and purses are everywhere. The difficult part is finding one that fits your spouse's needs. When they are not around, take a look at their current wallet and purse and see how everything is organized. Is your husband's wallet bulging from not having enough credit card inserts? Then he probably needs a wallet that is a little larger than his current one. If your wife has everything in a heap in her purse, she may need a purse that is easier to organize with more pockets and pouches. If you are worried about the style of the wallet or purse, ask a trusted friend to come along while you shop so you can get a second opinion.
* One thing a new couple can never have enough of is photo albums, so why not get your spouse a new leather photo album that you have filled with a set of photos from a special time in your life, like your last anniversary or your honeymoon. If you have time, purchase a leather scrapbook and fill it with memories of your time together, from your wedding until now.
* Perhaps your spouse travels a lot with business or maybe you two take frequent pleasure trips together. Get a leather luggage or garment bag and have it monogrammed with their initials. If that is still too pricey, you can purchase a leather toiletries bag they can use on all of their trips and all of your vacations.
* Is your spouse's current watch hanging by a thread, or have they been wearing the same watch since you first started dating? Get them a new leather watch that matches their current style.
* If you and your spouse live in an area where it gets cold quite often, purchase them a new leather jacket. If you are worried about whether or not you will pick the correct style, you can simply get them a gift certificate to a favorite leather outlet, so they can pick their own.
* If your spouse has a knack for writing, but simply does not have an outlet just yet, inspire them with a new leather journal. This will help them to get into writing again as well as keep a chronicle of their lives.
* Your spouse may constantly bring work to and from the office every single day. Instead of your spouse lugging their important papers and documents in their hands every day, invest in a leather briefcase for them.
* There are several different leather accessories you can purchase for your spouse for items they may already have. For example, you can get them a leather cell phone holder, a leather PDA holder or a leather carrying case for their laptop.
* If your budget permits, invest in a nice leather couch, sofa or chair for your living room or for your spouse's office.
