The Best 2nd Wedding-Anniversary Gifts

DesignerAshley Mooresays “you cannot beat the price” of these extra-soft, prewashed sheets from Target. She loves that they come in a variety of colors and patterns, and that the fitted sheets “will fit around deep mattresses and stay put.”

Couples who take pride in theirmetal strawsand reusablebeeswaxsandwich wraps will love that thisduvet coveris environmentally friendly and ethically made. SOL Organics is a favorite of Ashley Goldman, founder ofthe Gold Hive, because it uses non-GMO, certified-raw, and fair-trade-certified, 100 percent cotton.

Plain whitetowelsseemed like the logical choice back when you made yourwedding registry, but a couple of years later, you might be itching for some color in thebathroom. These towels come in a range of shades like teal,soft pink, andmustard, and are a top pick amongAmazon reviewers. One happy customer calls them “a little bit of heaven.”

Strategist writer Lauren Ro found this mellow, traditional number when she was on the hunt for cheap (but expensive-looking)area rugs. “There’s something about the soothing blue pattern of this hand-tufted, wool-and cotton-rug that makes it impossible not to stare at,” she says.

An easy way to eliminate plastic in the kitchen (and keep your veggies crisp for longer) is to store your vegetables typically in these organic cotton Veijibags, which writer Mattie Kahn saidkept her kale fresh for 16 days. “Carrots retain their crunch. Swiss chard doesn’t lose its luster. Scallions don’t turn to goo. It’s a miracle.”

When we asked experts about what one needs to achieve amore sustainable kitchenlifestyle, expert Danny Seo (of Naturally, Danny Seo) called these netted, organic cotton bags a game changer at the supermarket — they hold everything from loose lettuce to lemons, and eliminate the need to use tear bags altogether.

Made from a blend of renewable cotton and wood pulp, thesesustainabledishrags helped wean writerAshlea Halpernoff her heavy paper-towel usage (“I could plough through half a roll in one cleaning session,” she told us). Each dishcloth can supposedly replace 17 rolls of paper towels, and they come in the most precious prints.

If you’ve already cut out paper towels, a grown-up set ofnapkinsfor the couple’s dinner table might be next on your list. Author and interior designerNate Berkussays he uses these “allthe time.” He likes that they’re nicely sized, easy to bleach if they get stained, and “perfect for any and every occasion.”

If you’re more inclined to invite friends over for predinner drinks, you can still make it a classy affair with these batik-patternedcocktail napkinsrecommended by writer Chloe Malle. “I brought these to a friend when we were invited to lunch at her house in Amagansett,” she says. “They fit perfectly with her nuanced maritime theme.”

Serum-sharing couples should stock the bathroom with these Koreancotton padsthat are much better at applying products than the fuzzy, shedding ones you’ll find at the drugstore. “They’re organic, unbleached, and never, ever pill,” says Strategist writer Rio Viera-Newton.

Leather accents dress up this cotton canvas duffel bag that’s a favorite amongfrequent flyers.Yolanda Edwards, the founder ofYOLO Journaltravel magazine and former creative director ofCondé Nast Traveler, says “it stands up on its own, and I like how tall it is.”

Georgia Clark, author ofThe RegularsandThe Bucket List, credits the cotton lining of thissleep maskwith helping her get some rest wherever she may be in the world. “The cotton interior is pillowy-soft, so much softer and more comfortable than other masks that I tried, many of which were made from polyester (or other nonnatural fabrics),” she says. If you and your spouse need a “Mole Man level of complete darkness” to fall asleep, you’ll appreciate that the mask comes in a two-pack.

If you’re headed somewhere sunny, pick up a set of these nautical stripedbeach towelsthat are beloved by Amazon reviewers. As one writes, “This towel is the softest, plushest towel I ever touched.”

As we wrote in our story on affordable living-room décor(that doesn’t look cheap), this macramé wall hanging “will add a little texture to your room.” Alongside the above throw pillow, it’ll make the couple in your life look like regular globetrotters.

Nothing says deeply involved couple activity quite like quilting, which requires the time and patience to cut lots and lots of square of fabric. It’s also a good way to repurpose the napkins you saved from your wedding, and while away a couple (okay, a couple dozen) afternoons. We recommend picking up some quilting cotton like this, whichexpert quilters lovefor its tight weave and endless color options.

Two years in feels like as good a time as any to indulge in a a status-y dog tote, likethis one from Wagwearthat dachshund-owner Perry Betts says is adorable, less bougie than a Louis Vuitton carrier, can sustain a pup up to 20 pounds, and is chew-proof, to boot. The brand currently sells it in a bevy of shades, from camo to tangerine.

The DockATot has become something of a cultish baby buy:contributor Juliet Lapidos loves itand moms on Amazonswear by it, lauding its freakish ability to get babies to sleep fast. We like the OG pristine white version, but there are lots of covers you can add to jazz it up if that’s your wont, like a gray gingham that goes with everything, and a pretty floral design.

Pair this unisex Parachutebathrobe(at one point it had a waiting list 1,900-people long) with somecandles,face masks, andsoft lightingfor an at-home spa day that’s almost as good as the real thing. They’re sold individually, so you can each pick your own soothing hue (likeblushormineral).

Recommended by designerJenny J. Norris, this reversible patternedthrow blanketwould be perfect for getting cozy on the couch for a night of Netflix. “So on-trend and very cool,” says Norris. “It’s a statement, certainly more unique than your traditional throw blanket.”