Mom Loves Celebrity Memorabilia!

Mothers Day came early this year, and maybe you were caught without a gift. It's not too late to choose a special gift for mom this year, or you can use these ideas for a birthday or just to show how much you care. Consider tickling her fancy with a memorabilia gift that commemorates one or more of her favorite celebrities. Celebrity memorabilia can bring back memories of special times and events in mom’s life, especially if you do a little research to figure out exactly what type of memorabilia would suit your mom best. Here are four different types of celebrity memorabilia gifts and the moms that might appreciate them.

Autographed Photos

If your mom has every Elvis album ever released or would jump at the chance to follow Mick Jagger around the country for a summer, you can totally make her year with an autographed photo of her musical hero. Signed photos are among the easiest types of celebrity memorabilia to find, since autographed publicity photos have long been a mainstay of media marketing.

Celebrity Collages

If celebrity autographs are a great gift, you can quintuple the fun with a framed collage of celebrity photos and other memorabilia connected to the celebrity. Take mom back to her earlier years with a celebrity collage featuring photos, posters and other mementoes of her favorite stars, television shows or movies. Consider, for example, an “I Love Lucy” collage featuring photos of the famed comedienne in her best-known role, including ensemble photos with Fred, Ethel and Ricky, all finished up with the show’s logo and the famous Lucille Ball Arnaz signature on a canceled check.

TV Show Memorabilia

If your mom’s not the type to live in the past, pay a nod to her current favorite shows with a collage or signed poster featuring the cast of her favorite television shows. You’ll find beautifully framed publicity posters from such recent shows as “Bones,” “Boston Legal,” “Lost” and “Desperate Housewives,” all autographed by the cast members of the show. They’re perfect décor for her home theater setup, or can take an honored place in the family room or den.

Engraved Signature Collections

Give mom a celebrity gift destined to become the highlight of her collection. memorabilia complemented by a metal plaque engraved with the celebrity’s autograph. Choose from famous Hollywood celebs such as the Rat Pack, Sinatra and Bruce Lee, or from sports legends, including collections of Celtics greats and home run heroes.

That’s just a small sampling of the many kinds of celebrity memorabiliaavailable online. If your mom’s favorites aren’t among those mentioned, drop by online stores that specialize in celebrity memorabilia and poke around to see what you find that mom will absolutely love.