Give them something striking with elegant western appeal:  etched crystal.  Wine glasses, carafes, even book-ends are decorative as well as functional, so they’ll be as pretty to display as use.  Texas is the land of the longhorn, and this is our crystal:

Etched wine carafe with elaborate saddle design, $229

Rosewood and etched crystal longhorn bookends, $295

Wine glass of etched crystal, $49.50

Etched crystal wine carafe with stampeding longhorns, $229

Update Nov 15, 2011:  Ole Sparkly found a home!  But come to Ann’s and visit one of his friends!

Wanted:  one very good home with appreciative owner who would cherish and adore Ann’s Toucan.  His name is Very Sparkly and he’s no trouble at all to keep.   Loves to be the center of attention, but is the quiet type.  Definitely one of a kind.  Won’t you make him yours for Christmas???

12,370 pieces of Swarovski crystals cover Very Sparkly, Ann's toucan. He's cast, polished, and rhodium plated on a crystal base. 22" high, $6,500.

What to get the sophisticated cowboy in your life?  Hand-engraved crystal would be perfect.  Beautiful to display, and made to be used.  He’ll enjoy these quality pieces for entertaining in western style.  Shop now for Christmas!

A stallion stampede circles this crystal wine cooler in the shape of a western hat. Hand-engraved, $439.

A closer look at the detail.

Crystal decanter has longhorn steers engraved by hand around it.

Crystal comes in colors, too, and makes an excellent gift.  Lovely pieces in red crystal would enliven your table for the holidays.  Shop now for Christmas!

Traditional and lovely, crystal always makes a pleasing gift, especially for the big events in life.   Beautiful to display, it’s functional and timeless.  Ann’s has sparkline cut crystal in bowls, vases, and other shapes.  Crystal is difficult to photograph well, but here are a few good shots.  These are spectacular when you see the real thing, so please come visit and have a look!

Large Cut Crystal Vase would make a marvelous centerpiece on your table or credenza. $525.

6" Crystal Rosebowl, Corona pattern, $45.

Crystal 2 piece Biscuit Barrel, $99.50

Crystal Pedestal Bowl, "Royalty", $110

Crystal "Half Moon" Perfume Bottle, $79.50

Wedding gifts from Ann’s are always special.  Let us wrap your gift and ship it for you, too!

Who's up for a martini? 5 piece set includes 4 glasses and shaker. $87.50

Set of 4 crystal tumblers, double old-fashions. $79.50

Crystal whiskey decanter, $79.50

Lovely crystal pitcher, $99.50

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

Truly good Texas and western gifts are not as common as the airport giftshop variety, but Ann’s Fine Gifts hits the mark with unusual and grand Western finds.  Wall art, paintings, and hangings, old maps, armchairs, even a saddle-style barstool are some of the newest arrivals.   Giddy-up on over to Ann’s and have a look.  We even serve Texas coffee, no foolin’.  (Who else would name their coffee “Bubba’s Texas Brew”???)

New Western Art at Ann's

Etched Crystal Wine Glasses

Red Leather Western Luggage

Keyrings with Texas Medallions

Lone Star Large Golf Umbrella