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Hanson Galleries Grapevine |
Seasonal finds
Dec 1, 2010
Vol 4, Issue 13 | |
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Symbols of Faith
 | | by Sandra Schmitt |
 | | by Terry Andrews |
Wishing you a very happy holiday season from us to you! Whether you celebrate Christmas or Hanukkah, we have wonderful pieces to express your beliefs. For the wall, the mantle or even to wear, we have a great selection. Click here to see more. |
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Artist designed jewelry
Matt Bezak 
This popular artist has brought out many new designs for Christmas and this angel wings pendant just flew in for that special gift. Matt creates his pendants and earrings by the lost wax casting method. They are then hand finished and set in sterling silver or 14K gold. Click here to see his new work as well as many standard favorites.
Kanwar Singh
 Working exclusively in 18k gold and precious stones, Kanwar always delivers stunning jewelry pieces. This fabulous necklace is made of hundreds of sapphire briolettes. Yes, those wonderful colors are all sapphires! We have many coordinating earrings to complete the set. Click here for a peek at his other work. Style shown only at the Uptown location.
Kathleen Maley
 Always a top artist at Hanson Galleries, Kathleen
mixes metals in making her signature orbit designs. Working with sterling silver and vermeil, she handcrafts all those swirls and textures into sleek, easy-to-wear pieces. Click here to see some of her other styles.
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Jewelry Trunk Shows
 | | Jewelry artist Mary Lowe |
Dec 4th, this Sat at Uptown Park
Trunk Show noon-4pm
Dec 11th, Sat at Memorial City
Trunk Show noon-4pm
Mary has created her largest collection ever of one-of-a-kind jewelry featuring seasonal colors, like Black Tie and Twilight, and new styles like her new Anastasia pieces.
Mary is wearing one of her Anastasia necklaces which features beads at the side and back with beautiful wire-worked antique beads only in the front. This creates a lower-priced piece of jewelry and a comfortable fit. Bracelets start at $40, necklaces at $95. Click here to see just some of her statement pieces. Some work is so recently delivered that we haven't had time to photograph the newest pieces.
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Scrimshaw with emotional appeal
By Kim and Katherine McClelland
 | | "From sorrow to joy" |
Scrimshaw was developed in the late 1800's by the American whalers, but declined in popularity until the 1960's when then President Kennedy identified himself as a collector.The revival increased in the 1970's when artists, such as Kim, began to take up the artform again.His wife, Katherine, says of Kim..."He is known for his intense, detailed work and his imagery is extensive." Kim also writes most of the poems and sentiments seen on their pieces. Click here to see these emotional works of art. When viewing, click on photo again to see it larger. They can be hung or displayed tabletop.
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Small Business Saturday
Thanks to American Express!
Thank you customers for making the first ever Small Business Saturday a great success at Hanson Galleries. The big stores have had the lime light for too many years and it was time that small businesses like us are recognized for being economic drivers as well.
American Express teamed up with Facebook to pull this worthy promotion off on Saturday, November 27th and next year's event promises to be even bigger.
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Nutcracker Market a resounding success!
30th Annual event was huge
As you know, Hanson Galleries had a booth at the Nutcracker Market this year introducing many new gift items and jewelry. It was the best attended and largest fund raiser the Houston Ballet group has ever produced.
It is always considered the kickoff of Houston's Christmas shopping season and this year's event didn't fail to accomplish exactly that.
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Click here to see past newlsetters where you might find items and stories that you are needing to see again.
We are updating our website on a daily basis so visit it to see many more exciting things than we can show in our newsletters. |
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Christmas and Hanukkah Cards Selection complete
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Clever and pretty ornaments!
Of course, all Handcrafted in USA
 | | Glass star by Charlotte Behrens |
 | | Polymer clay by Gwen Pina |
 | | Who needs monkeys? |
 | | The collectible Mt. St. Helen's glass. |
 | | Fused glass made and cleverly packaged by Rebecca Derby. |
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What's New?
 | | Spirit ponies by Texan Cathy Crain are raku fired ceramic with natural fetishes. They come in sizes 4" to 10". Click here to enjoy seeing others. |
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Limited Edition "Waterfall" paperweight is by Robert Adamson of Glass Eye Studio. |
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This exquisitely done shibori shawl is by Izabella Sauer. The intense jewel tones translate beautifully in silk. One shawl pictured. |
 | | This is all one scarf that changes color from one end to the other. Hand-dyed by Lisa Micheels using burn-out silk fabrics, it makes a stunning wearable accent. |
 | | Brenda Griffith handblows these fun paperweitghts in miniature and standard sizes. |
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Free Valet Parking available at Uptown Park
 Uptown Park offers free valet parking to all of its tennants' customers. It starts at 5PM Mon-Sat evenings and is located across the driveway from our store. So when you come by our store after 5pm, remember you can avail yourself of this service. Of course, it is always nice to tip the guys. We are open Mon-Fri evenings until 8pm, so stop by after work, use the valet parking and we'll help you cross things off that Christmas list.
Our Uptown Park Christmas hours until the end of the year are: Mon-Fri 10-8pm, Sat 10-6, and Sundays 12-5
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Holiday Hours
Now through end of Dec
Uptown Park Memorial City Mall
(610 Loop W at Post Oak (Gessner at I-10, between
Blvd by Cafe Express) Starbuck's and Penny's)
Mon-Fri 10-8 Mon-Sat 10-9
Sat 10-6 Sun 12-5
Sun 12-5
Open Sundays at both locations until the end of the year for your shopping pleasure. Other hours by appointment. |
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Dear friends,
The season started early this year and we have already seen many of you with your shopping lists, but just know that our stocks are at their yearly peak and ready for all of you discerning shoppers.
"Thank you!" friends-of-the-gallery for your continued support, your warm notes of congratulations on our National honor, and your dedication to American Fine Crafts. You are the ones keeping small businesses like us around.
All of the Hanson Galleries' employees wish you and your loved ones a very happy holiday season. We are here seven days a week to meet your needs. Hope to see you during the season.
In the holiday spirit,
Art, Donna, Larry and all of the Hanson Galleries' employees
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Save 25% |
Only E-Newsletter customers are getting this offer.
If your birthday is in the month of December and you can show us proof, we will give you a 25% discount on any regular priced item in the store. Print out and bring in to redeem. Coupon not transferable. It is only for your personal use.
Only one coupon per customer can be redeemed for the month. Cannot be combined with any other special or discount (such as sale items). Chris Cantwell and Bill Ooms work not included in offer. No Lay-a-ways. Choose from in stock items only. | | Offer Expires: Last day of December for December 2010 birthdays. |
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