A gift for my girlfriend, I have an idea.. But, it needs some fixing up.?
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I was in the jeweltry biz for quite a while, so what I would tell you is to look for a religious ring, not a plain band.  Plain bands are used all the time as wedding rings and you made it clear that's not your thing.  Take a look around.  You can find great looking rings (for males and females alike) that are religiously based, i.e. with crosses on them, doves, that kind of thing.  That way you can still inscribe the verse inside.  Byt the way, I love LOVE that idea.  Good one!!
981723
I now you don't want to get the watch but by her saying its broken is a sure sign that she wants you to buy her a new one - I did the same thing. I got a DKNY watch off my Fiancee last Christmas and love it. It means a lot to me as he chose it himself and picked up on the hints and I get to wear it everyday. \n\nIf you're really agaist it then how about making up a basket of all her favourite things - eg. Perfume, bubble bath, a CD, DVD, Nice underwear (not crotchless panties), a simple pair of earrings that she can wear everyday, It doesn't matter if you've already bought her a pair women love jewellery and it makes it more special and personal. Fave sweets or chocolate, how about a disposable camera to capture the Christmas moments together. I posh picture frame with her fave pic of the 2 of you in.........
420878
A braclet with her name engraved on it or something.  Silver chain necklace.  They aren't too expensive
533273
Flowers and something beautiful for her house that shows your personal touch - a piece of art that you make would be ideal. She will be overwhelmed by your spirit of love if it is something you create.
433917
Make one yourself.  Use MS Paint or if you're really feeling fancy, Photoshop.  Of course, then you'll have to host it somewhere...
837467
Look on Ebay (they have everything), to get ideas and supplies. I did all my own and they came out super nice!
431865
yeah.. I am an architect too,, in my previous birthday i was doing a major project and there was a lot of problems in the design ,, so I was talking all the time about the design issues "functional design" so my friends send me a card on my birthday and they wrote on it: " even if you did not finish the design before the deadline,, even if facades was not as you wish,, even if you have a problems in leveling the site,, WE LOVE YOU,, WE CARE FOR YOU and will be always here for you":) I think if you mentioned some details about her " things that shows how much you care for her and what she do" it will be nice and your card will be unique:) can you please send us what you decide to write at the end,, I would love to read it:) wish you all the best:),
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this year i got my boyfriend a really nice watch. i've framed pictures of us as a gift before. one time he gave me an engraved photo album filled with pics of us so you can try this too. make it something meaningful, maybe buy tickets for his favorite baseball team or a concert for a band he loves.
636551
The traditional gift is tin...but who wants an old can...lol! The more modern thing is a diamond...but that's just materialistically speaking. For you, I would say, to continue loving her as much as possible everyday that you have her...just like you have been doing for the past 10 years you've been married. No special promises of giving her the world or the moon (which doesn't belong to any man) but showing her that you are faithful and loyal. For all that she does that may upset/anger you or even be your pet-peeves, forgive her and love them because they make her who she is. Cherish her everyday and everynight just as you have for the passed 10 years or even more, if that's possible. That's what I would want...instead of the diamond that can be stolen; this can not be. Besides, you know what she wants better than anyone else...because you love her best. Happy 10th Anniversary my darling sweetness! I love you too. ;)
904561
give a 3 liter cann of car paint and new seatcovers for a present ;)
687248
women love things that have heart and thought put into it. it shouldn't cost a lot to make her melt. think of something she said she loves, like a favorite food or something... make her a meaningful and mushy card ... give her a night of her life... draw something for her/or draw her.. get creative!\ni welcome creativity
183233
give her a big shiny pebble with smooth sides that you bought at the mall.  it proves you are irresponsible with money - chicks dig that.
703451
Buy something of reasonable value for your budget, don't make it too lovey dovey, or too practical, a nice, necklace or pair of earrings, a gift certificate to her favorite store or for a manicure/pedicure or massage, maybe a nice dinner somewhere, mostly it is the fact that she will know you have thought about her enough to put forth the effort.
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If it has some meaning to it......I think it would be a little wierd if you just gave it to her out of the blue.....maybe instead, to have a little fun with it, you can teach her how to make one....this way, you get to spend time with her AND she gets her flower......=)
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Dear GAWD, NO! Buy her something girlie, and sexy. I went to a shower recently & the look on the bride's face when she opened the cake stand was priceless. She offered up her best fake smile & tossed it among the HOT teddies and panties we all got her. Lame lame lame to get registry stuff for the shower. My $.02.
877731
tell her how much you love her and promise to keep in touch. perhaps you could make a little scrapbook with pictures of the good times you guys had together
645102
Whatever it is, make it fun and an investment of your time. If your lady sees that you really put a lot of time in the gift,she will enjoy it very much. make a game out of it, a scavenger hunt with little clues in spots  leading to the next one until she reaches her gift.