Buyimg In 1981, Joan Gaines of Guelph had an Idea. After studying the buying habits of con- sumers purchasing f ragrance in depar- ment and drug stores, ýoan found it was sur- prlslng how many people sampled expen- sive designer fragran- ces, and then purchased a Iess expensive product. Joan also ob- served that customers did not receive the kind of personal service so essential lW selecting a fragrance, and felt that someoe had ta step in and affer fragrances just as beautiful, but at a lesser price. Since people already pur- chased items such as jeweilery, clothlng and malce-up at home par- ties, why not parfume? With more than 21 years of dlrect-selling ex- perlence, and after a year's preparatlon in 'market research, selec- ting and buying bottles, (blendiang ouas, and preparing literature, Les 'Parfums Monique .Ltee was established - the first business of its klnd -in Canada. That ýwas in 1982. In the last few years Monique has gatned acceptance as a new company and has Os1hawa Gardeners The Oshawa Garden Club will hold its man- thly meeting on Mon- day, March 10 at 8 p.m. at Centennial United -Church, Bond St. W. just ,west of Gibbons St. .A panel of experts wil be present from the Civic Garden Centre in Toronto. They will be giving tips on various aspects of gardening in- cluding types af soul and the growing of Fuchsia. Tis will be foilowed by a question pariod tai enable everyone in the audience ta have their gardening questions an- swered. 1Tickets will be available for Card and Games Night to be held on Thursday, April, 24. Tickets are $2.50 each and are available from any member of the Executîve or by calling 723-1789 in Oshawa or 668-2258 in Whitby. DISTINCTIVE WEDDING INVITATIONS perTume at home proven that Monique's produet and service standards are high quality. Joan, and ber partner - daughter, Carol-Ann Sorbara, now head a successful sales organization with representatives ini every province of Canada, with plans for expan- sion. Monique most often attracts women and men who simply cannot afford the high cost of designer fragrantz. But stil want a quality product. Now, the com- pany Is aiso flnding that many of their customers formerly used designer fragrances. "This is probably due to the fact that we'use only the finest ingredients and produce a very high quality, long-lasting fragrance at an affor- dable price, " says Joan. The lime includes per- fume, cologne, eau de toilette, plus men's af- tersbave and cologne - ail priced between $10 and $351 Prices are kept Iow by eliminating the excessive costs of ex- pensive packaging and advertising. Monique Fragrances are beautifully packaged in simple, attractive bot- tes that corne in a useful velvet pouch in- stead of a box. To complement their fragrance line, Monique offers - body silk, soap, hosiery and a beautiful collection of satin and lace gift items. ' Fragrance has a very powerful effect on our lives ... that Is why Monique believes that fragrance selection la so vitally important. A parfume should com- plement your per- sonality, become a part of you. This is because of the magical thing cailed body chemistry* Besides the ingredients in the perfume, its reac- tinwhen it mingles* with the oils of yaur skln is what provides the ultimate effect. This is why Monique is sold alinost exclusively on the home party plan. Monique sales represen- tatives are trained to help people select fragrances, offering a high quality product- at an affordable price, whle at the sanie time earning a-good income. "It's good seeing paople sUcceed in business, and I'm thankful to be able to offer people the op- portunity to succeed in their awn business," says Joan., Joan and Carol-Ann run their awn manufac- turing faciity and par- sonally' oversee the production of their fragrances, along with running ail other aspec- ts of the business.,Under their enthusiastie direc- tion, the company is thriving and looking farward to continued growth and success 1 WHITB FRE PRIWEDNESDAY.MARCH 5, 1986. PAGE 27 Carl Clark, an Oshawa resident who ran an art supply store and studio for many years in Whitby, recently celebrated the launch of his first novel, The Killing Line at a special gathering at Fazio's Restaurant in Oshawa. Carl is seen here raising his glass with'Richard Taylor, vice president of General Publishing. The word is that the first printing of 30,000 copies isn't expacted to last long and Carl and his publisher. are already anticipating a second printing. 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