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16 - PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, November 23, 1999 il [ake a look at some For 20 years JILL BRADLEY has been a success story in-the fashion industry in Port Perry. Her latest enterprise, Jillian's At Home, Is a unique concept. Located in her house at 94 Ella Street, in one of Port Perry's finest original Victorian homes, the boutique opened in August 1998. ~ "When [ decided to open up my own store | wanted a really unique setting this | time", Mrs. Bradley says. This approach led to the opening of her home-based fine ladies' wear shop, Jillian's At Home. Located in the former servants' quarters of Mrs. Bradley's spacious century old home, Jillian's At Home offers up to the minute fashions in medium to better quality women's apparel. The many fine' labels include Jax, Jones New York, Liz Claiborne, Washable Suede and Poor Boy. Jillian's At Home offers personalized shopping, an extensive selection of fine apparel, fashion consulting and wardrobe planning. The boutique is open Tues. - Sat., 9:30am- 5:30pm. From sportswear to formal wear everything you need to complete that special outfit is at Habit Forming in Oshawa. Owned by ELKE DESROCHERS, the boutique offers designer fashions at affordable prices. Many will remember the "Clothes-Out" sales Mrs. Desrochers' started many years ago as she brought top Canadian designer fashions from the city to the country, offering clothing at prices much below the suggested retail price. Customers proposed she open her own store which she did three years ago at 27 Simcoe Street South in Oshawa. Carrying top line Louben and Rouie labels down. to sportswear by Koret, Picadilly, Jolibel, to name a: few, most fashions are offered much below the competitors' price. Celebrate the millennium, check out Habit Forming's festive fashions, large assortment of accessories, - millinery items, and specialty soaps. Attend the next sale in the country. Habit Forming's fashion event is the first weekend in Dec. at 348 Telecom Road, near Pontypool. For over 12 years VIRGINIA FREW- , manager of Thomas Cook Travel, has been fulfilling peoples' travel dreams. Having been on several cruises, the latest one being a 12-night Pacific Coastal Cruise last May that originated in California and ended in Alaska, Virginia now has a reborn passion for cruising. So much so that she is going on the same cruise again this year. When it comes to cruise vacations the best deals occur the earlier you book. "We have clients booked on cruises 18 months ahead of time", Virginia says. Besides planning your next glorious cruise, Thomas Cook Travel offers airline ticketing, package holidays and a full range of its own Thomas Cook =] Travel Insurance. 4 When choosing your next holiday destination, give Thomas Cook Travel =] in Port Perry a call at 985-2268. WENDY REVILLE and her husband, Brock, both licenced opticians, have owned and operated Port Perry Optical on Water Street for the past 13 years. Newly joining the staff is HEATHER MALCOLM-RUTHERFORD, honours graduate of the Opticianary Program at Ceorgian College. With an extensive background in prescription lab work, Wendy and staff provide their clients with quality workmanship. Carrying a laree selection of optical frames, sunglasses and accessories for all ages and lifestyles, "we strive to provide goad fit, style, function and quality at affordable prices". Much of the prescription lab work done on the premises results in prompter <ervice on eyewear and repairs. [t also assures a licenced optician has monitored your eyeglasses from start to finish. To ensure the best possible vision and monitoring of the general health of your eyes, Wendy stresses the importance of an annual eye examination which can be arranged by Port Perry Optical. in July 1997 when she opened McCully Manor. Since Dec. 1998, Sandy and her husband, Wayne, relocated making their home with the seniors. After retiring from 25 years of nursing, including working as a diabetes nurse educator at Lakeridge Health Services, Port Perry, Sandy feels her training is beneficial to the care given to the {residents at McCully Manor. "[ wanted to open a home for seniors, where they could maintain their independence yet be cared for by our professional support staff', she says. An efficient staff, which includes Sandy, a registered practical nurse and a personal support worker, monitors all medications. McCully Manor offers five spacious bedrooms, as well as sitting and dining areas, - plus no extra costs for cable, assistance with bathing or special needs. Pets are part of the staff, too. Montana, the cat, and Shanty, her canine buddy love the attention given by staff and residents. Opening Veni Vedi Studio/Callery has been the realization of a long-term dream for CHARLOTTE HALE. Combining a passion for people, art and photography, as well as a need for a main street venue for the arts, Charlotte waited for the right space and time. It all came together in July, upstairs above Brocks, in a beautiful sunny room. Veni Vedi has quickly become an arts centre. Dedicated to supporting local artists and those in the early stages of their careers, each month the Gallery showcases artists working within a medium or theme. While workshops for painting, drawing, photography and writing will be offered on a full time basis in the New Year, an open=tudio for fioure drawing and lecture series is currently in the works, too. As part of a group developing a spring studio for 2000, Charlotte feels Port Perry is blessed with many talented artists. . For her part, in the future Charlotte looks forward to representing artists on the global market and will continue to photograph people's lovely faces. : SANDY McCULLY had a dream of | establishing a home for seniors, one with 1 a family concept. Her dream was realized When it comes to travel, a little bit of advice goes a long way. Where's a great place to stay? What's the best way to get there? Where can | find a bargain? Is there enough for the kids to do? There is no better source of information than a locally owned and independent Travel Agency. At Marigold Travel, SHIRLEY, BARB, LAURA and MARY focus on providing clients with the finest values in cruises, leisure travel. Their goal is to provide their valued clients with competitive rates and friendly, professional, personalized Travel Industry 'organizations; CLIA, GEM and VACATION.COM allows Marigold Travel to offer their customers lower rates, reduced last minute sell offs and competitive pricing, + Do you dream of taking a vacation? perhaps hot and exotic? Whatever your travel needs, be sure to come in and speak to the ladies at Marigold Travel. They can help make that dream vacation a reality. Since creating her quality knit-fur products over 20 years ago, PAULA LISHMAN has carnered quite a reputation throughout the fashion world. Shipped all over the world the biggest markets right now are in Japan, Europe and the US. but, at home, a wide selection of high-quality goods are available at Lishmans at 158 Queen Street, Port Perry. Here you will find an outstanding gallery of men's and ladies' coats, hats, shawls, mitts, slippers and blankets, all made from knitted and woven fur. A new addition to the store this year is the sale of washable fur yam available in almost 300 colours. whether it is a beaded necklace with a mink, a cashmere cape with a sheared beaver design on the hem or a floor-length negligee trimmed in mink, a crochet hook or a daming needle can transform an ordinary garment into a one-of-a-kind creation. When checking out the knit-fur fashions at Lishmans don't forget to inquire about the sales rack in the back room. "Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" vacation packages tours and all types of service. Being members of a number of Somewhere adventurous and exciting or For 15 years CAROLYN HALL has been in the Real Estate business. Since the fall of 1995 Carolyn and her husband Robert have worked together as a sales team for Sutton Croup Lifestyle in Port Perry. Throughout her career Carolyn has won many awards. Dealing primarily in residential real estate, since being a part of Sutton Croup Lifestyle the Halls have been the top sales team. To keep herself abreast of new changes in the industry, she is continually updating herself in education courses presented by the provincial or regional real estate boards. 4 A believer of being involved, in 1997 J Carolyn served as the director for the | northem region of the Durham Region 1] Real Estate Board. For three years she J served on the Professional Standards 4 Committee. Having lived in Port Perry for 25 years, she enjoys lending her support in the community. This is her second year involved in the Christmas Charity Auction, an event that supports the hospitals in the Durham Region. Committed to giving her clients personal service, give Carolyn a call today for your real estate needs. TANTS Tired of the same old home or office? Then it's time to spruce things up and redecorate. With the help of an interior designer you can avoid making costly mistakes and make your home or workplace a dream come true. At Interiors by Lorelei in downtown Uxbridge, owner BARB STIRLING can help you with all your decorating needs. With more than 30 years experience in interior design, Barb works closely with her clients to design a space to accommodate their needs and lifestyle. With all her expertise she can show her residential and commercial customers how to affordably revitalize space and, at the same time, incorporate the latest styles and fabrics. Barb offers a laree <eclection of upholstery, draperies, new designer wall coverings and many more accescornies needed to give your home the look you desire. An agent for Levolor blinds and Shade-o-Matic shutters, the many fabrics available at Intenors by Lorelei include Robert Allen, Maxwell, Joanne and Flite, Visit the showroom between 10am to 5pm from Tues. through Sun. Discuss your decorating needs with Barb at 852-173. =A