Champagne Wishes

This alternative gift basket idea from Real Simple — a bright and nifty ice bucket like the one on the left with champagne and mimosa mixers — is the ideal solution for your extraverted moms of the Fun (SP) variety. She wouldn’t have splurged on a new ice bucket herself, but she’ll love the whimsy and practicality of having you do it for her. And if you get the bucket for a bargain she’ll get the extra satisfaction of knowing that she raised you right.

But frankly, any mom who loves champagne is going to like this gift, even if she doesn’t entertain very often. Why? Because it’s neat, and chances are she hasn’t bought a new ice bucket since, oh that’s right she’s still using the one she got as a wedding present. We’re betting those impractical Organics (NFs) who also feel bad for spending money on something they already have will enjoy this kind of sparkle. Classics (SJs) with their over-practicality might still have that stainless steel one that’s so old it’s now actually Mad Men hip. And while Smarts (NTs) might have already gotten a newer, bigger, better one, there’s a reason people always bring alcohol as a hostess gift — it’s a damn good gift and this is a great new package for it!

And instead of sending flowers, think about adding these dainty floral coasters to the bucket, and if she’s still serving champagne out of plastic cups, add some beautiful champagne glasses from Anthropology.