A present for a cheese-loving, interior designing, celtic-fiddling mom?!

[marlie2]

I know this is last minute but I thought I'd give it a shot anyhow and ask if anyone had any ideas for a present to give my mom. She's a very wonderful lady and her 50th is coming up very soon and I'm blanking on what to get her.
She just came home from a trip to Italy about a week ago and discovered the art of cheese-making there. Does anyone know anything about cheese? Are there special supplies I can get her to fuel her new love for mozzarella?
She's also a fiddler for a celtic band and loves our Scottish heritage and anything related.
She is a retired radio morning show host (big talker) and now is spending a lot of her time doing an incredible job redecorating the ENTIRE house.
I love this woman very much and I hardly ever see her anymore, I just hope to give her something really special for her birthday! Thank you do any suggestions in advance!!

[ninosgirl]

although i havent made cheese myself, i dont think their is any real special equiptment to buy. i was thinking to buy her a book or two on cheese making to get her started. maybe even make a simple mozzerela yourself to serve at her party. she would probably enjoy that you got involved with her interests. good luck!

[kd]

You could make her a decorating journal/kit...

Cover a binder/journal in some cool Celtic designs... Maybe add...
Notebook/Lined Paper
Graphpaper (Office max sells different verisons)
Dividers for each room...with pockets for samples is a huge plus!
Plastic sheet protectors for floor plans and tear sheets
Plastic business card holder page for contacts.

If you sew make her a matching messenger bag or tote and add drafting pens, architects scale ruler, measuring tape (a MUST have) 

[marlie2]

Thanks you guys, I think these are really great ideas! I'm heading over to Borders soon to see if they have any cheese books!
And I found out Martha Stewart has a pretty cool version of the decorating journal.