Decide whether the person you are buying for would appreciate a traditional or modern anniversary gift. Be creative and use a loose interpretation of the suggested gifts to find the perfect item for anyone.
5 Year Anniversary Gift Ideas
Traditional: Wood
Jewelry box
Dresser valet organizer
Picture frame with a wedding photo or a poem in it
A tree to plant in your yard--fun to watch it grow as the years go by and say "remember when we planted that on our 5th anniversary?"
Things for your garden--birdhouse, bench, wood planter
Items for your porch or deck--wood rocking chair, lounge chair, outdoor table set
Decorative pieces--wood candle holders or wall hangings
Furniture--this is a great time to buy a nice piece of furniture that you'll have for years to come
Items for your desk--wood desk clock, pencil cup, desktop organizer
Wood keepsake box or figurine
Modern: Silverware
Everday flatware to add to your casual set
Fine flatware to add to your formal set
Silver set
Tableware--serving dishes, pitchers, platters, nut bowls, trays, spreaders, bowls, coffee pots, tea pots, salt and pepper shakers
Silver flask
If you cannot decide on anything from the list above, consider giving the gift of daisies (the 5th wedding anniversary flower). Attach a seed packet to the top of your gift, buy them fresh cut or potted at a garden center, or present your spouse with daisies that you grew on your own. When shopping for the traditional white and yellow daisies, don't forget about gerber daisies...they come in so many bright and beautiful colors! Not into live flowers? Find something that has a picture of a daisy on it.
Alternative 5 Year Anniversary Gift
Still can't decide? Go with a favorite--jewelry! The gemstones associated with the 5th anniversary are sapphire and pink tourmaline. You can find these gems in necklaces, earrings, bracelets, pins, cuff links, and tie tacs.
If you cannot decide on anything from 
