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My mom turns 50 this March and I'm already worrying about what to get her. Since it's a big birthday, I want to get her something nice and special. She honestly has everything in the world she could ever need so I have no idea.


About her: mother of 4 kids; likes fashion but her style is very classic and tailored; likes to read and travel; classically trained musician and singer; loves dogs; enjoys planning parties and fundraisers; has a great sense of humor. She hates to garden, cook, anything electronic or technological, figurines or anything too cutesy. And nothing from Tiffanys... she has plenty of nice jewelry and she would never wear anything I could afford from there.


Anybody have any ideas? I'd be forever grateful.


TIA



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maybe a nice silver frame with a family photo in it?  does she like crystal? maybe a waterford something (my mom's the same age and collects that, that's why i ask...)

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hmmm... well, it would need to be something "special." something elegant. something of a keepsake. I keep envisioning an engraved gold something - like a gold bookmark inscribed with a special sentiment from you - something everyday, but special and personal... just brainstorming here...

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What about a really great purse?  Would she like that?

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Gosh, I feel like moms are impossible to shop for.  I know my mom loves anything that's silver and monogrammed and anything Vera Bradley.  Would anything like that suit your mom, or is that not her style so much?


Also, what's your budget?  Hopefully we can help you find something cool.



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I like the idea of keepsake. My budget is probably about $250. I might also be able get my siblings to go in with me if I find something perfect.


Keep the ideas coming!



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Take her out to lunch, somewhere very chi-chi and then give her a Hermes Scarf!

-- Edited by Chic at 17:32, 2006-01-27

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She sounds hard to buy for, so I have no idea if she'd like any of this stuff. Here are some random suggestions:

Pucci scarf $120

$260


Fragrance, some scent by Chanel or another classic brand?

What about a leather weekend bag for when she travels?

Tickets to some sort of musical performance (symphony or something)?


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Spa gift certificate? For a day of beauty - like massage, facial, mani, pedi, body wrap/scrub?

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