Everyone loves bangle bracelets, and Ann’s sells hers in bunches.  Why not pick up a few for Christmas gifts?  They’re colorful, bright, and fun to stack.   Wear them alone or mix with bracelets you already have.  

Add a Texas Flag ornament to your Chrismtas tree, or send one to your Texas lovin’ friends in one of the other 49.   They’re gift wrapped and ready to go!   Add a package of Ann’s Texas coffee (roasted right here in Houston, click here for more) and you’ll have a fun, thoughtful gift that is easy to ship and sure to please.

Note: Ann’s Christmas ornaments are 40% off!

Texas Flag Ornament, regularly $33, now 40% off at Ann's ($19.80 each).

For the man who has everything, a fancy globe is a fascinating gift.  Ann’s has some of the best, and he’ll love the surprise of a finely made piece.  They’re decorative, large, and invite hours of contemplation.  Choose a replica of ancient mapmaker’s skill, or a modern layout in gemstones.  Sizes range from floor standing to small tabletop.   Here are a few, ready for Christmas now at Ann’s:

Large, floor standing globe is wood and hides a drinks set inside! Wheels make it easy to move. Old-fashioned style map. $437

Vaugondy globe replicates the 18th century original, designed by mapmakers to Louis XV in 1790. $550

Modern globe made from gemstones features onyx for the oceans. Mounted in a swivel base with compass. $495

Need a few Christmas presents but don’t want to spend all month shopping?  Ann’s has you covered.  Choose one of Ann’s “wrapped and ready” Lampe Berger packages!  You may have heard Ann on the radio in Houston talking about Lampe Berger.  (What’s is Lampe Berger?  Click here to read more.)  These are “Caroline” style and available exclusively at Ann’s.  $49.50 each buys you a practical, beautiful gift that is sure to please the ones on your list.

Now is a perfect time to shop for your Christmas gifts at Ann’s.  (No crowds, plenty of selection.) Why not stop by today?

By now, Houston has heard Ann’s radio commercials talking about her beautiful jewelry boxes for Christmas.  They’re BIG, with lots of storage and compartments!  Here are a few new styles; to see more jewelry box stories, click here. 

Large jewelry chest made of Bubinga and Walnut wood has lid that lifts and multiple drawers. $427.50

Black jewelry box with high gloss finish and contrasting natural drawers is $495.

Celebrate UT’s Thanksgiving Day win over traditional rival ATM with these spectacular longhorn steer serving pieces: 

Silver ice bucket with two longhorn steers is $1,239.

Serve in Texas style...silver tray with Longhorn handles, $639

Going somewhere for Thanksgiving?  Be sure to take something nice for the hostess, and a box of Ann’s Texas chocolate truffles is just the thing.  Choose the ones you want and well wrap them with a pretty bow for gift-giving.  Add a package of Ann’s Texas coffee and your gift will be the one they love!

For more about Ann’s truffles, click here.

For more about Ann’s Texas coffee, click here.

With holiday celebrations coming, you need some new jewelry pieces to wear to the festivities.  These are from Georgio Martelo and will add just the right dazzle and drama to your holiday ensembles.  Isn’t it fun to have something new to wear to the party?  These beauties are cz’s, so the prices will pleasantly surprise you:

Ann’s holiday Lampe Berger fragrances are so good they deserve a Thanksgiving post.  Keep your home free of unpleasant odors…Lampe Berger removes them and leaves its wonderful fragrance instead.  The nostalgic scents of a beloved holiday are a great way to enjoy it with your family.  Try Lampe Berger from Ann’s (click here for more about how it works).

And now for cranberries:

Most Americans today are familiar with cranberries served at  Thanksgiving dinner.    They’re grown in North America and Canada in bogs on evergreen shrubs related to the blueberry.  Native Americans and early English settlers used them for medicinal purposes.    Buy these at your grocery store. 

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Next week, when Americans stuff ourselves in the spirit of thankfulness, it’s the cranberries that we relish most (sorry for the pun) because they taste so good with a turkey sandwich the day after.  Make this at home for your TG dinner.

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 But the Cranberry we’re crazy about is  Ann’s NEW Cranberry Lampe Berger fragrance, just in time for the big holiday!   It smells like your mother is cooking Thanksgiving Dinner and you can’t wait to eat.     Buy it now at Ann’s! 

Something else to try:  mix Lampe Berger’s Orange Cinnamon with new Cranberry!   It will remind you of Mom’s cranberry sauce recipe made with oranges and vanilla bean to add sweetness.  And you can “taste” as much as you want because Lampe Berger HAS NO CALORIES!  So indulge.  

So don’t serve Thanksgiving without a visit to Ann’s!   Tell us… how do you like your cranberry?

Since Ann’s is an independent, family-owned brick and mortar store, we can happily skip all the “Black Friday” big box retailer shopping  insanity.  We’ll close for Thanksgiving Day, but open regular hours on Friday, November 25, at 10 am to 6 pm.  (Click here for specifics on Ann’s Store hours.)

Why not bring your out-of-town guests to Ann’s for a visit during their Thanksgiving holiday with you?  They’ll enjoy sampling our coffee and chocolates and browsing our beautiful store.  We have so much to see in our 16,000 square foot store, with gifts in all price ranges.   (See our list of categories, right side of this page.)  It’s all very civilized, with no camping out or lining up in rainy wee hours.  Just beautiful gifts in a lovely store with nice people to wait on you and free gift wrapping for your purchases.  

Enjoy your family Thanksgiving Holiday.  We look forward to your visit to Ann’s!