We’ve posted previously about these wonderful pieces (here).  For the Mom who has everything, why not get her a special Annie Modica serving tray or lazy susan?  Unique images are decoupaged, then highly laquered to make these special and so pretty that she can display it as well as use it.  Here are some ideas:

Annie Modica Underwater World Tray

Annie Modica Bingo Tray

Annie Modica Lazy Susan

Annie Modica Butterflies Tray

Annie Modica Fruits Lazy Susan

Patrice jewelry is a very special jewelry collection that Ann loves to wear and sell.  Each Patrice piece is unique, a limited edition, and hand made.   Stunning necklaces and earrings are definitely statement pieces, breathtaking in color and design. 

Here are a few examples:

Red Patrice Oval Earrings

Patrice Necklace with Red Coral

Patrice Jade Turquoise Necklace

Please call us for prices.  (281) 589-0424.  Better yet, come see us and try some on!

Since you need a Mother’s Day Present for your Mom (Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 9), here are the two Thymes fragrances that Mom loves best:  Moonflower and Goldleaf. 

Moonflower smells like cinnamon, clove, and sugared quince on fresh myrtle leaves.    Note: Quince is an Asian fruit, related to pears and apples. 

Mom would much prefer Moonflower hand lotion, body wash, and perfume, because it has SPARKLE in it!  Mom LOVES to sparkle!    Get her this:

Thymes Moonflower Body Wash with Sparkles, $20.95

or this:

Thymes Moonflower Hand Lotion, $13.95

Definitely this, big spender:

Thymes Moonflower Perfume, $48.95

Or if she’s not a sparkler, you can’t miss with Thymes Goldleaf!  Smooth jasmine, roses, hyacinth, and lily of the valley are good Mom flowers combined in a floral fragrance.  

Thymes Goldleaf Perfumed Body Wash, $20.95

Thymes GoldLeaf Perfumed Foaming Bath, $20.95. Soaps are part of the Thymes Goldleaf Soap set, $18.95

Thymes Goldleaf Perfume, $48.95

Spend $50 on Thymes products at Ann’s and get a FREE tote with butterfly!  We’ll pack the Thymes in the tote and you’ll have a nice gift.  See you soon at Ann’s!

Yesterday we posted about Thymes Lavender Body Products.  Why do we show pictures of body lotion?  Because Thymes’ products are packaged so beautifully!  Mom will love getting an assortment (body wash, lotion, triple milled soaps, hand creme, and bath salts) of Thymes from Ann’s, and if you spend $50, we’ll include the free Tote with butterfly.  

Ann’s carries 10 Thymes fragrances.  Today we’ll tell you about 3 of them:

Azur reminds you of the sea.  It’s a blend of White Tea, water lily, and sea grasses with hints of amber and musk. 

Thymes Azur Hand Lotion, $13.95

Thymes Azur Foaming Bath Liquid, $24.95

Thymes Eucalyptus is fresh blend of eucalyptus oil, crisp Italian lemon, lime and petitgrain.

Thymes Eucalyptus Body Lotion, $22.95

Thymes Eucalyptus Sink Set, Hand Wash and Lotion with Caddy, $30.95

And then there’s Thymes Red Cherie, a mix of red fruits and flowers, pomegranate, cherries, passion flower and jasmine, with hints of Asian lychee and fruity musk. 

Thymes Red Cherie Bar Soap Set, $18.95

Thymes Red Cherie Foaming Bath, $20.95

With Mother’s Day approaching (May 9, 2010), now is a good time to make some gift suggestions.  Mom loves body products, so why not give her a few luxuries from Thymes?  At Ann’s, when you purchase $50 in Thymes, you get a FREE tote bag with butterfly on it, so it makes a very pretty gift.

Today’s fragrance is Lavender:  Thymes Lavender includes traces of rosewood, sage and violet.   Choose from body lotion, body wash, hand creme, hand wash, bath salts, and soap. 

Thymes Lavender Body Lotion, $22.95

Thymes Lavender Hand Lotion, $13.95

Thymes Lavender Body Wash, $18.95

Ann’s doesn’t sell antiques, but we do find new gifts that look old, done well for modern times!  These maps in triptych form are a great example.  Interesting detail of famous sites are printed on 3 panels, a modern triptych, that you can hang anywhere you like.   Travel to Venice, London’s Piccadilly Circus, and Paris to see Arc du Triomphe and the Eiffel Tower.   They are $149.50 for each set and show a view of the world through the eyes of a different era.   New, now, at Ann’s Fine Gifts.

View of Ann's new "antique" maps

Eiffel Tower "antique" map in triptych, $149.50

Picadilly Circus Triptych, $149.50

Globes and maps are fascinating!   Do you know someone who is difficult to surprise with a gift?  This is one answer that always pleases.   

Let’s look at Ann’s Gemstone globes.  Each globe has 25 Grade A semi-precious gemstones.  The oceans are crushed gemstones.  Globes are lacquered with 10 coats for a glossy finish.  Stands are electroplated in real gold and lacquered so they won’t tarnish.    Choose a globe with a stand that sits on a table; some globes are floor standing, others make bookends.

Lapiz Gemstone Globe, $235

Onyx Gemstone Globe, $495

Mother-of-Pearl Gemstone Globe Bookends, $165

More tomorrow.

We recently blogged about the advantages of wearing one of Ann’s sun hats (they block UV rays, help prevent exposure that may cause skin cancer).   Here’s a picture of a customer who took our advice, chose a sun hat, and doesn’t she look great wearing it?

Ann's customer in her new sun hat!

When are you coming to Ann’s to pick our YOUR new Sun Hat???  See you soon!

New from Camille Beckman!

Camille makes the wonderful skin care creams Ann’s customers love, and now there’s a new “flavor” called Secret Sea.  Imagine warm sand, gentle waves and soft sea wind (and the cabana boy bringing you a pina colada).    Avoid the sand in your suit and enjoy the fragrance when you experience Camille’s Hand Therapy, Silky Body Cream, Hand & Shower Cleansing Gel and other soothing products.  It’s a good gift for yourself or someone who needs a sea-side holiday!

Camille Beckman's NEW Secret Sea Silky Body Cream, $17.50

It should be news to no one that dermatologists recommend we all wear hats to protect ourselves from sun exposure.   Too many UV rays can lead to skin cancer; wearing a hat is one thing we can do that will lessen our chances of having this condition!

Ann’s has a hat for you!  Our sun hats have a UPF (Ultraviolet Protection Factor) of 50+, and they have wide brims to protect your neck and ears as well as your face.   We have lots of shapes for both men and women.  They’re $29.95.  So unless you want to spend a whole lot more at the dermatologist’s, come to Ann’s and pick up a hat to keep you protected!

They’re good looking, too!  Come try one on at Ann’s this weekend!

Ann's $29.95 Sun Hat provides 50+ UPF

Wide Brimmed Sun Hat, $29.95, UPF 50+

Sun Hat, $29.95, UPF 50+