The calendar says “Spring,” but the temperature is definitely SUMMER.  Keep cool with more of Ann’s clever electric fans.  Previous post was of fans in wild colors (here).  These are fans in animal shapes:

Large “statement” rings are fun to wear and impossible not to notice.  Here are some pretties from Ann’s designer-inspired collection.  (That means current style, great quality, and affordable prices for you.)    The best way to select your new ring?  Come in and try them on till you find a finger they fit.   Why make things complicated???

These are selling like hotcakes…a customer bought 5 yesterday!  School is about to end and you need a gift for the teacher!  Reisenthel bags are perfect:  lightweight, they fold up, and teachers are always hauling things.  Say “thank you” in a practical way with a gift from Ann’s for your favorite teacher.   

Fold Up Roll Tote

Cool colors!

Ann’s started business over 30 years ago as “Ann’s Clock Shop”  with a sliver of a space in a Houston mall.  After several moves, we came to our current location of 16,000 square feet and offered so much more than clocks that we changed our name to “Ann’s Fine Gifts.”   We never lost our love of clocks and have a very large selection of many different kinds.

While we don’t sell antiques, these new clocks offer the look of antique but with quartz movements (powered by battery).  Add the patina of age to your kitchen or living area with one of these old-fashioned looking wall clocks; the small table clocks are perfect for bedside, desk or sitting areas.

World Time Clocks tell you the time in a number of locations around the world.   They make great gifts for men, or for your boss, or a collegue transfered to work in some far-away place.  All clocks here are quartz (battery powered). 

This Seiko Brass clock has a World Time Bezel with 24 time zones.  Very elegant, it stands about 5″ tall and comes with the AA battery needed to power it.

Seiko World Time Clock

 This Seiko beauty with wooden base has an automatic world time dial with 25 time zones, sweep second hand, curved glass crystal and includes a brass engraving plate (we can engrave it on site for you).    Stand a little over 11″ tall.  Quartz, includes AA battery.

Seiko World Time Clock on wood base

Bulova World Time Clock: "Quest". Brass, quartz (battery operated).

Seiko World Time Desk Clock

Mother of Pearl Globe World Time

Lapis Globe World Time

For more information, or prices, please call or leave a comment.

Some of Ann's engravable boxes

Engravable Silver Plated Frames

Engravable Baby Cup

Engravable Photo Albums

Engravable Christening Frame

Ann engraves her own items only.  She normally requires a day or two to complete your work.  Ann engraves on site to your specifications.  She will quote you the price, which is determined by what you want to say.  Ann can also engrave a plate that can be attached to an item.  Sorry, we do not engrave any items or merchandise that is not from our store.  Call us or leave a comment here if you have more questions about Ann’s engraving.

UT Longhorns and A&M Aggies have a long-standing rivalry in Texas, and Ann’s customers hail from both of these excellent schools.   So whether you’re an Aggie or wear the burnt orange, graduating or going there next fall, we have a special plate for you.  (These would be good for wedding gifts too, if your party is dyed-in-the-wool loyal to the ol’ alma mater.)

UT Square Serving Plate, $29.50

Texas A&M Round Plate, $49.50

University of Texas Round Plate, $49.50

And if your little one needs to save his pennies for college, get him a piggy bank!

Texas Aggie Piggy Bank, $27.50

Univ. of Texas Piggy Bank, $27.50

Special things from the Lone Star State make wonderful, unique wedding gifts.  Here are some of Ann’s Texas customers’ favorite picks: 

A large serving tray from Annie Modica is decoupaged with images from Texas.  These are hand made and highly laquered to be functional as well as decorative pieces.   (More about our Annie Modica here and here.)  

Annie Modica's Texas Serving Tray

 Beautiful crystal is always a good wedding gift…these have etched longhorned steers stampeding around them!  Decanter and glasses sold separately. 

Etched crystal decanter and glasses with Longhorn Steers

 Ice bucket with horn handles would serve well in any home to actually hold ice, cool a bottle of wine, or be displayed: 

Silver ice bucket with horn handles

You don’t have to polish off the whole bottle if you have one of these Texas wine stoppers handy.   Hand-made in Texas.  Easy and elegant gift reminicent of the Lone Star state.  $39.50 each.

Casual elegance for weekend style is easy with Ann’s Simon Sebbag silver jewelry, light and lovely. 

This is actually a brooch fitted onto one of the leather necklaces shown in this post (here). 

Simon Sebbag silver Rose Brooch on leather necklace

Coordinating silver rose ring:

Simon Sebbag silver rose ring

Clean, modern silver bracelets:

Simon Sebbag Large Silver Cuff Bracelet

Slim, shaped Simon Sebbag silver bangles

Statement necklaces look wonderful with a simple tee or a knock-out dress:

Simon Sebbag Turquoise triple strand necklace with silver

A striking single strand of red coral with silver ornament from Simon Sebbag is easy to wear