The Ultimate Gift for the Romantic Film Lover

Christmas evokes romantic memories of Christmases past and dreams of Christmases yet to come. An ideal gift for the hopeless romantic or romantic movie lover on your list is a gift basket themed around romantic movies.

For many people, men and women alike, Audrey Hepburn's films, particularly ' Breakfast at Tiffany's', 'Charade', 'My Fair Lady', 'Funny Face', 'Sabrina' and "Roman Holiday'. One variation on a romantic gift basket can be based on the films of Audrey Hepburn.

Make the color scheme of the Audrey Hepburn basket Tiffany Blue ( the aqua color of Tiffany's boxes) and White. Ribbons this color and baskets (along with paint to spray the basket Tiffany blue if needed) are available at any craft shop. The cost can range anywhere from $15 to $50 or more depending on the size and style and how elaborately you decorate the basket. Fill the basket with VHS or DVDs of Audrey Hepburn's romantic movies. Amazon.com has the "Audrey Hepburn Collection" containing 'Breakfast at Tiffany's', 'Roman Holiday' and 'Sabrina' for about $22, as well as other individual titles and collections ranging in price from about $6 to $29. Movie posters can also be obtained from amazon.com starting at about $6.

The basket can also contain other Audrey Hepburn movie memorabilia such as long black opera gloves (about $20 online or from an accessory shop), a glittering faux diamond tiara and other jewelry ($10 and up at department and accessory stores), a French or Italian Perfume ( $75 and up), and travel brochures to her movie settings such as Paris, London, Rome and New York City (Free from any tourist board or travel agency).

Want to make it an especially memorable and romantic Christmas? include a gift from Tiffany's ... such as a bracelet, necklace or diamond ring ... packaged, of course in the signature Tiffany blue box and white ribbon.

Any romantic gift basket should also contain certain essentials for enjoying the movies such as a bottle of champagne and two glasses ($25 and up), a box of Godiva Chocolates ($15 and up), a bottle of bath oil, salts or bubble bath and a box of tissues.

One of the great parts of giving this gift is the fun you have creating the gift basket. Having given this gift myself ... and a similar basket based on the French film classic 'A Man and A Woman", I can honestly say I've never given two gifts that have been more cherished and enjoyed.