| Books1. If mom is a collector, whatever her | | | | affordable prices. Fill one up with her |
| passion - depression glass, blue and white | | | | favourite candies, chocolates or flowers, |
| pottery, silver, paperweights, or furniture | | | | wrap it in tissue paper, tie it with a bow. |
| of any period - there is a book to arm her on | | | | Mom is certain to appreciate this |
| her next antiquing adventure. Look for pocket | | | | one-of-a-kind present. Prices starting at |
| guides to slip in handbags during shopping | | | | $4.4. Wrap It UpVintage napkins, tea towels, |
| excursions or more complete reference books | | | | crocheted doilies can take the place of |
| for curling up by the fire. Prices start at | | | | wrapping paper for small gifts. Secured with |
| $9.95.2. Write OnGive mom a chance to sign | | | | a pretty ribbon, it's sure to delight mom. |
| her name with flair with a gift of an | | | | Prices starting at $3.5. Hook ItMom will love |
| exquisite writing set. Direct from Italy is | | | | a handbag caddy designed to keep her handbags |
| the Francesco Rubinato collection of old | | | | off the floor. It's a new and improved |
| world writing instruments. This distinctive | | | | version of a style from days gone by. And it |
| collection of fine writing instruments and | | | | keeps pickpockets at bay, so mom can enjoy a |
| accessories includes quill-tipped pens, glass | | | | stress-free meal. Price is $34.50.Martin |
| pens, wax seals and exquisite desk sets; all | | | | Swinton owns Take-A-Boo Emporium, an antique |
| attractively boxed for gift giving. Sure to | | | | shop located in Toronto, Canada. He does |
| make mom smile every time she writes a | | | | furniture restoration, caning and rushing |
| note.3. Homemade GiftsAntique stores are | | | | repairs, custom reproductions, upholstery, |
| treasure troves of small dishes, teacups and | | | | teaches courses on antiques and does |
| plates in glass, ceramic or silver. All at | | | | appraisals for estates and community events. |