Drought, then torrents.  Who knows what the weather has in store?  Be prepared with a collapsible umbrella from Ann’s.  Pretty designs perk up dreary days; umbrellas pop open with a touch and collapse to stowable size.  Someone you know will appreciate one!  $29.50 to $35.50 each.

New from MYWALIT are these three pieces in supple orange pebbled leather.  Beautifully sewn, these are new styles perfect for fall.  Lots of pockets and slots hold all your cards and cash.  From $126 to $192.   And the bright color will help you find your accessory in your dark purse!  For more mywalit styles at Ann’s, please click here.

Small purses with lovely details give Western style a modern flair!  Each is tooled embossed leather and decorated uniquely with Swarovski crystals, turquoise and other stones, leather stitching and metalwork.  Straps are long ball chain with leather at the shoulder for comfort, or tuck the strap into the bag to carry as a small clutch.  There is enough space for your iPhone, lipstick, keys and credit card.   (So you’ll need to tuck your flask in your boot, gals.)  Handmade, $269 each.

These necklaces  always sell out fast.  Frog lovers enjoy Ann’s large statement pieces in silver or gold with sparkles and bows.  Do you know someone who would like one as a gift? 

Frog necklace in gold, $126.

Silver frog necklace, $117.

What to wear with your pearls?  Matching earrings or bracelets of course.  These make stunning sets, or wear them individually for a more casual elegance.  Ann’s pearls are Majorica Pearls, man-made in Spain for over 120 years.  They won’t chip or fade and are made of a natural ingredients to look as real as cultured pearls.  Enjoy these together or on their own, each is sold separately.

Majorica pearl necklace of baroque pearls in champagne, tahitian and nuage colored pearls, $295

Majorica pearl bracelet to match the necklace, above. $165

Majorica pearl necklace of baroque tahitian man-made pearls, $295

Majorica pearl bracelet matches the necklace, above. $165

Majorica pearl necklace of large round pearls in pink, tahitian, white and nuage, $383

Majorica pink pearl earrings to go with the necklace, above, $85

New necklace at Ann’s is from PONO and made of Italian jeweler’s enamel, hand-colored and molded.   Irridescent colors and assymetrical style make it fabulously unique and strikingly spectacular.  $375.

Ann’s has new pieces of Andrea Barnett jewelry to add to your collection.     Cascading moss aquamarine, vermeil, and colored pearls clustered on gold overlay chains create beautiful jewelry.     Coordinating necklaces and earrings are sold separately.    Looks wonderful now with a white shirt or with fall’s rich fashion colors, day or evening:

Andrea Barnett's new cluster necklace with colored pearls and moss aquamarine, $387

Andrea Barnett cluster earrings on gold-overlay chain with moss aquamarine and green pearls, $156

Andrea Barnett cluster cascading necklace of gold plate chain and faceted smoky quartz, $267

Andrea Barnett's drop earrings of gold plate chain and smoky quartz to wear alone or with the cascading necklace, above.

With the heat this summer, we’ve kept our houses shut up.  What would we do without Lampe Berger to clean and freshen our indoor air quality???  (Don’t know about Lampe Berger?  Click here immediately!)

To help you enjoy Lampe Berger fragrance, Ann’s has a few new Lampe styles.  Why not get another Lampe for the master bathroom or your vacation home?  Modern styles provide great accents for current decor trends.   Need a gift for someone and haven’t a clue what she would like?  Lampe Berger is beautiful, practical and always appreciated.   It’s one of Ann’s all-time best gifts!  Come see us at Ann’s:

Lampe Berger "Tortoise," $110. Rich terra-cotta color polished lampe with gold top.

Lampe Berger "Safari," $95. Golden honey and black stripes with black top.

Lampe Berger "Zebra," $95. Black and white stripes make the eponymous pattern, black top.

Lampe Berger "Bingo Gold," $49.50. Funny name for a pretty bauble of a Lampe in gold with gold top.

Lampe Berger "Bingo" in silver, $49.50. Shown here with Lampe jewelry (sold separately, $19.95 each). Silver orb with silver top.

Still hot in Houston, but with new Simon Sebbag jewelry just in, Ann’s is cool.  Come enjoy our AC and escape the heat while you try on a few of these:

New jewelry at Ann’s includes these pieces, designed to be worn together or with your other jewelry.  Mix gold and silver in a modern new venue.  Earrings and bracelets priced separately, so buy the set or just the earrings.    Aren’t they pretty?