Hanson Galleries Grapevine

 

Moms and Grads
More new arrivals

May 2012

Vol 6, Issue 4

 

 

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Salute the Moms! 

Mother's Day is Sunday, May 13th

 

Remember Mom or Grandma with a beautiful gift from Hanson Galleries.

 

We're brimming with new gift ideas.  Many items are priced under $50.  And don't forget our great handcrafted cards for all those May events. 

One such gift idea is the bronze jewelry by Michael Michaud.  He has trumped his outstanding designs with the Survivor Tree grouping commemorating the 9/11 tragedy.  This pear tree was originally planted at the trade center complex in the 1970's.  It was discovered in the rubble weeks after the 9/11 attacks and taken to the Arthur Ross Nursery in The Bronx and nursed back to health.

It has now been replanted at the site and is a symbol of resilience!

 

Michael has created a beautiful tribute to this Survivor Tree!  Click here to see all the styles in stock and Michael cutting a branch for his designs. 

 

 

This fruit won't spoil!!!
Paperweights by Orient & Flume

O&F Fruit

 

Handblown glass by master glassblowers at O & F come in many fruits and sizes.  Shown here in a collapsible chopstick basket also available in the gallery.  Click here to see other O & F pieces in stock. 

 

A functional work of art

Leather bag showcases original technique

  

  Williams Red Satchel

 

Susanne had two decades in college academics before picking up a saddle/tack sewing machine to stitch her stunning bags.  She manipulates the leather by hand and finishes each bag with vintage necktie fabrics or upholstery remnants.  Click here to see other styles and colors.   

 

Ribbon scarf perfect for summer

Can be worn at least six ways
Cross scarf 

 

 
The ladies are wild about scarves and this one doesn't fail to please.  Lightweight and colorful it is a fashion accessory with great versatility.  We stock a few dozen colors.  Affordable for all the women you need to gift.

 

Ikebanas in handblown glass
Ancient Japanese art form
 

New Small Ikebana
These elegant abstract vessels, designed and blown, are the perfect modern spin for Japanese flower arranging.  Like flowers, no two ikebanas will ever be the same.  Each one is signed. They come in several pretty colors. 

 

Fun and colorful earrings

Girls never have too many


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Tapestry handbags

For grad or Mom

 

Our most popular handbag now back in stock with beautiful new tapestries.  Outside pocket perfect for cell phones or water bottles.  Now available in larger version as well. 
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"Craft in America" 

 THREADS episode premieres

on PBS

May 11th at 9PM

 

Explore luscious woven textiles and story quilts by four leading US artists.

www.craftinamerica.org

 

  

Hours and directions 

PostOakNight 

Centre at Post Oak

5000 Westheimer, Ste 106

713-552-1242

(Across Westheimer from Neiman Marcus, across the parking lot from the Grand Lux Cafe, and next door to Nothing Bundt Cakes)

Mon-Fri 10-8

Sat 10-6

Sun closed


 

Memorial City Mall

746 Memorial City

713-984-1242

(Gessner at I-10, inside the mall between Starbuck's and Penny's)

Mon-Sat 10-9

Sun closed

 

www.hansongalleries.com

 

 

Newsletter Archieve

  

If you would like to see many new items we have had in most recent newsletters, click here.

 

It might be that you are just now looking for interesting gifts and need to see ideas previously highlighted in our newsletters.

 

 

Glass jewelry using Italian beads

Always a favorite  


Barthelemy Candy Glass 

Designing their own beads, the owners of Marco Polo pride themselves in keeping their jewelry unique.  Choices come in versatile long and short necklaces, bracelets, chokers and earrings.  Yes, we even have clip earrings.  Many color stories to choose from. 

 

Earrings under $30

Mom will love these

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McGovney 2012  

 

Special pearls for her

  

Shaw Opal

One-of-a-kind boulder opal and coin pearl necklace

by Julie Shaw

 

Richman Garnet Necklace

Lariat with pearls, garnets,

and red sapphire briolettes

 by Mary Anne Richman

 

Important jewelry box for Mom!

 by John Farrar

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This woodworker uses some of the most beautiful exotic woods that we have ever shown in our gallery.  Bold-grained Macassar ebony, bubinga, and this book-matched olive ash burl are just a few.  Click here to see some of the other specimens in stock. 
 
Our selection includes smaller boxes by gallery artists as well.   

  

Artisan jewelry

from gallery artists

Lewis Earring Thirty years ago we carried Lewis' earrings in titanium. He is now crafting his signature style in mixed metals with CZ's. Click here to see other choices.

 

Kathleen Maley creates the mobius elements for her 3-dimensional jewelry in sterling and 22K vermeil. Click here to see other pieces including her new 22" style.

 

 

 

A Gift for the grad

Wooden tie will be conversation starter 

These wooden ties are an upcycling fashion statement made by two brothers. Each wooden tie is crafted from reclaimed wood and may show signs of its adventurous past with nail holes and varying grain patterns. They are lightweight and flexible. Quoting the brothers, "Our commitment to upcycling, craftsmanship, and looking really fly make us an innovative company with a wacky touch.  

 

 

Another new neighbor offers

special coupon

Galleria Nails right above us

 

Our friends at Galleria Nails, 5000 Westheimer, Suite 158, have generously offered our customers a discount coupon just for trying them.
Galleria Nails Manicure 
Stop in either Hanson Galleries and pick up a coupon for dollars-off a manicure or spa pedicure.  You need to be a new customer to them, but you may use it at your leisure.  See why the gals (and guys) at Hanson Galleries choose them for their nails.  Click here to see their website.  There phone is 713-621-4111.              
To our friends,
We are moved and settled in our latest location at The Centre at Post Oak.  (See good directions above.)   Memorial City has had an update on its merchandise selection and stands ready for your visit.

Thank you to all our early visitors to the new location and especially your generosity at our Grand Opening charity celebration that benefited The Women's Home with over 50 umbrellas.

Looking forward to serving you at either location.  See our full-page ad in the
"29-95" section of this Thursday's Houston Chronicle.

We appreciate you!
 
Art, Donna, Larry and all your Hanson Galleries friends 

25%    "Happy Birthday to you" coupon

 

Only E-Newsletter customers are getting this offer.

 

If your birthday is in the month of May and you can show us proof, we will give you a 25% discount on any regular priced item in the store. Print this out and bring in to redeem or show it to us on your smart phone or IPad. Coupon not transferable. It can only be used by the birthday person. Custom made furniture and pieces $2000 or more are not included.

Only one coupon per customer can be redeemed for the month. Cannot be combined with any other special or discount (such as sale items or loyalty cards). No Lay-a-ways. Choose from in-stock items only.

 

Offer Expires: Last day of May for May 2012 birthdays.