It’s wedding season, so if you’re looking for gifts for your bridesmaids, here is an idea:  small boxes that can be engraved with their initials.  Choose all the same shape, or give each maid her own unique box.  Ann will do the engraving for you on site and we’ll gift wrap them too!  Here are just a few ideas of the engravable items Ann’s has…come see us for lots more ideas!

(Prices listed here are for the item; engraving is quoted and priced separately.)

Small beaded antique-look rectangular box, $29.95

Beaded antique-style round box, $35

3.5" rectangular box with scrollwork, $39.95

5" rectangular box with scrollwork and roses, $49.95

Small ornate rectangular box with curved top, $29.95

Personalize your home’s entry or patio with a custom sign!   It’s sort of like having a family crest, only not as expensive (or pretentious).   The look is antiqued with a Tuscan feel.  These are safe for outdoors, but you can put them inside your entry way if you like.  5 styles to choose from, 7-10 day delivery.  $57.50 price includes personlization.   Order one for Dad for Father’s Day, or create one for the newlyweds for a wedding present! 

Love wine?  These are for you!  Beautiful stained glass panels of grapes and vineyard remind you of that trip to Italy where you drank that marvelous vintage.  Haven’t been there yet?  Save on the airfare and get one of these for your home.   They make wonderful gifts, too, especially for that someone who already has “everything”.

Octagonal colored glass panel, "Great Vintage". $210.

"Wine and Cheese," $149.50

"Fruit of the Vine," $79.50

Large vertical colored glass panel, "Window to the Vineyard," $395

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