My husband and I recently celebrated our fifth wedding anniversary. When I looked up the traditional gift for a fifth wedding anniversary I discovered that it's wood. What a lucky coincidence that I was reading one of my favorite blogs and saw a piece of art for sale that is made from wood!
It's a beautiful piece of art from Tammy Smith (her etsy shop, her blog), whose gritty style I just adore! And it's huge! Almost three feet tall and even better in person than in the photos above (both are photos Tammy took of the piece).
Here's what she wrote about the piece:
The businessman paces in his cubicle, feeling like a cog in the machine. Tiny sprouts of wings are just starting to show on his back-the question remains if he will fly free one day. Mixed media with clay, found metal gears, padlock, wire on found wood-14" x 31".
I saw it and loved it and just felt that it was perfect for my husband. You may recall that I mentioned that he started his own law firm at the beginning of this year. And he is definitely now soaring free of the cage! I have to confess to being rather prodigiously proud of him.
Plus, I love being able to support a fellow artist when I need to give a present. Be sure to check out Tammy's etsy shop and blog for lots more eye candy (I particularly love this piece of hers)
Thanks for stopping by!
Congrats on the ‘wooden anniversary’ ! You found a gorgeous and special gift… wowzah!!! I love the little man with his tiny wings.. (I gave my son much bigger wings on my latest art journal page – did you see it?)
Congrats on the ‘wooden anniversary’ ! You found a gorgeous and special gift… wowzah!!! I love the little man with his tiny wings.. (I gave my son much bigger wings on my latest art journal page – did you see it?)
Congrats on the ‘wooden anniversary’ ! You found a gorgeous and special gift… wowzah!!! I love the little man with his tiny wings.. (I gave my son much bigger wings on my latest art journal page – did you see it?)
Congrats on the ‘wooden anniversary’ ! You found a gorgeous and special gift… wowzah!!! I love the little man with his tiny wings.. (I gave my son much bigger wings on my latest art journal page – did you see it?)
Julie, what a fantastic find! Congrats on your anniversary too! I just bet you are proud of him… =)
Julie, what a fantastic find! Congrats on your anniversary too! I just bet you are proud of him… =)
Julie, what a fantastic find! Congrats on your anniversary too! I just bet you are proud of him… =)
Julie, what a fantastic find! Congrats on your anniversary too! I just bet you are proud of him… =)
Happy anniversary to you both! That is a beautiful piece of art. I’m going to visit Tammy’s Etsy shop from here.
Happy anniversary to you both! That is a beautiful piece of art. I’m going to visit Tammy’s Etsy shop from here.
Happy anniversary to you both! That is a beautiful piece of art. I’m going to visit Tammy’s Etsy shop from here.
Happy anniversary to you both! That is a beautiful piece of art. I’m going to visit Tammy’s Etsy shop from here.
Happy Anniversary, love the symbolism behind this little treasure art piece you found. It immediately brought my husband to mind (he is a VP in corporate America). It sometimes feels like this piece. Also, I followed the link to your husband’s law firm and his credentials are very impressive. You must be so proud of him!!!! Congratulations!
Happy Anniversary, love the symbolism behind this little treasure art piece you found. It immediately brought my husband to mind (he is a VP in corporate America). It sometimes feels like this piece. Also, I followed the link to your husband’s law firm and his credentials are very impressive. You must be so proud of him!!!! Congratulations!
Happy Anniversary, love the symbolism behind this little treasure art piece you found. It immediately brought my husband to mind (he is a VP in corporate America). It sometimes feels like this piece. Also, I followed the link to your husband’s law firm and his credentials are very impressive. You must be so proud of him!!!! Congratulations!
Happy Anniversary, love the symbolism behind this little treasure art piece you found. It immediately brought my husband to mind (he is a VP in corporate America). It sometimes feels like this piece. Also, I followed the link to your husband’s law firm and his credentials are very impressive. You must be so proud of him!!!! Congratulations!
Very different and what a great present. Will it hang at home or at the office? Just wondering…;-)
Very different and what a great present. Will it hang at home or at the office? Just wondering…;-)
Very different and what a great present. Will it hang at home or at the office? Just wondering…;-)
Very different and what a great present. Will it hang at home or at the office? Just wondering…;-)
Wow! What a cool piece! And a very thoughtful anniversary present for your Bird who broke free! Happy 5th, and a toast to you and your man!
Wow! What a cool piece! And a very thoughtful anniversary present for your Bird who broke free! Happy 5th, and a toast to you and your man!
Wow! What a cool piece! And a very thoughtful anniversary present for your Bird who broke free! Happy 5th, and a toast to you and your man!
Wow! What a cool piece! And a very thoughtful anniversary present for your Bird who broke free! Happy 5th, and a toast to you and your man!
Nice pressie. Congratulations.
Nice pressie. Congratulations.
Nice pressie. Congratulations.
Nice pressie. Congratulations.
Happy Anniversary! What a cool present for your hubby.
Happy Anniversary! What a cool present for your hubby.
Happy Anniversary! What a cool present for your hubby.
Happy Anniversary! What a cool present for your hubby.
Happy anniversary, Julie. This makes such a great gift for your husband; it is very sweet to hear how proud of him you are. Nothing like a wife’s love and support to help him fly free! I like Tammy’s work; I especially like the piece that says, “She built things up in her mind”…that one’s great! Thank you for introducing me to her work.
Happy anniversary, Julie. This makes such a great gift for your husband; it is very sweet to hear how proud of him you are. Nothing like a wife’s love and support to help him fly free! I like Tammy’s work; I especially like the piece that says, “She built things up in her mind”…that one’s great! Thank you for introducing me to her work.
Happy anniversary, Julie. This makes such a great gift for your husband; it is very sweet to hear how proud of him you are. Nothing like a wife’s love and support to help him fly free! I like Tammy’s work; I especially like the piece that says, “She built things up in her mind”…that one’s great! Thank you for introducing me to her work.
Happy anniversary, Julie. This makes such a great gift for your husband; it is very sweet to hear how proud of him you are. Nothing like a wife’s love and support to help him fly free! I like Tammy’s work; I especially like the piece that says, “She built things up in her mind”…that one’s great! Thank you for introducing me to her work.
Wow, what an awesome gift for your hubby. I’m sure he’s gonna absolutely love it! Just checked out Tammy’s blog and it’s fabulous. I love being introduced to new artists and finding new inspiration. Happy 5th Anniversary!!
Wow, what an awesome gift for your hubby. I’m sure he’s gonna absolutely love it! Just checked out Tammy’s blog and it’s fabulous. I love being introduced to new artists and finding new inspiration. Happy 5th Anniversary!!
Wow, what an awesome gift for your hubby. I’m sure he’s gonna absolutely love it! Just checked out Tammy’s blog and it’s fabulous. I love being introduced to new artists and finding new inspiration. Happy 5th Anniversary!!
Wow, what an awesome gift for your hubby. I’m sure he’s gonna absolutely love it! Just checked out Tammy’s blog and it’s fabulous. I love being introduced to new artists and finding new inspiration. Happy 5th Anniversary!!
Happy Anniversary! What a great piece of art and awesome gift to your husband. We just celebrated our 39th!
Happy Anniversary! What a great piece of art and awesome gift to your husband. We just celebrated our 39th!
Happy Anniversary! What a great piece of art and awesome gift to your husband. We just celebrated our 39th!
Happy Anniversary! What a great piece of art and awesome gift to your husband. We just celebrated our 39th!
I think its going to the office…
I think its going to the office…
I think its going to the office…
I think its going to the office…
Happy Anniversary! We just celebrated our 5th wedding anniversary also. What a great gift you got your husband. Love it!
Happy Anniversary! We just celebrated our 5th wedding anniversary also. What a great gift you got your husband. Love it!
Happy Anniversary! We just celebrated our 5th wedding anniversary also. What a great gift you got your husband. Love it!
Happy Anniversary! We just celebrated our 5th wedding anniversary also. What a great gift you got your husband. Love it!