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the HERALD Arts Ideas Wednesday November 1991 Christmas gifts for all in downtown Georgetown Christmas is always tinged with nostalgia because we can t help remembering what Christmas was like when we were children For a child the birth of light in the darkness of winter makes a lot of sense As children we feel strongly that Christmas is also a metaphor for our own ar rival in this world Gift giving is the outward expression of an joy a desire to reach out to a community of friends for celebra tion To shop for a gift is therefore not necessarily such dreadful commercialism as some people seem to think To me it means fin ding the nicest possible offerings for the people close to my heart For that reason I made my to Georgetown s lovely old Main Street recently inspecting all the enterprises there and returning with a long list of items that caught my eyes and my fancy At Pictures and Presents I saw besides candles tree decorations and the usual wildlife reproductions several superb small owls by the Glen Williams sculptor Joe Coutts Also some reproductions of very charming water color paintings by the Caledon painter Laura Berry Haydn Music Shoppe across the street from mighty Knox Church has pianos and guitars for sale and many Christmas song books for singing and playing at home The Final Touch down the road has pot dried flowers thick bath towels and music boxes But the main at traction for me are some wonder old pioneer furniture A French Canadian cradle for in stance and a very fine armoire from the Ottawa Vaile The Village Shoppe has Ken Done nightshirts for men and women and at home fun suits by the same designer Also Carol Little separates striking par ty dresses in velvet and taffeta Also featherweight silk jackets that are washable At Elizabeth s Fashions all gentlemen shoppers will get their purchases wrapped free of charge The store has very seduc tive lingerie and flattering silk stay up stockings as well as silk blouses by Mr Roberts and leisure wear designs by Paris And an artisan irom New Brunswick has sent delightful pins and earrings r Ideas and The Arts by John Sommer John Boughton is the best place to go to if you are looking for figurines or an expen sive piece of jewellery A MVP Distributors there arc skates and Brooks running shoes and everything else for the sports and games minded Chnstiane has smart washable silk suits by Btanca dashing designer scarves by Mm dy Lady Manhattan Blouses Victorian cotton nightgowns and from India and in teresting antiques in the back of the store H and Clothing is the store for the image conscious male Here he can find trenchcoats and leather jackets from London Fog sportsjackets from Saville Row and Ralph Lauren very elegant shoes shirts and ties from the best designers Also luxurious bathrobes My Generation has a new shipment of Royal blouses and quality shirts pullovers and sweatshirts from Esprit Also bold safari shirts from Base Camp for men On to Jeannette j Dutch Deli where marzipans chocolate letters gingerbreads rum filled chocolate beans caviar smoked ham and Delft Blue porcelain gift items are waiting for you In the huge BiWay store I liked the sturdy hiking boots for men and women and the colorful lightweight winter jackets for the whole family has very nice dresses for little girls for little money Fletchers Family Shoe Store is stocked with Nike and Reebok running shoes well made sports shoes for mother father and the children as well as bags and gloves and very fancy evening shoes Do you know that Main Mart Groceries has the largest assortment of quality magazines at this end of town And Main Video and Variety a few houses down has the larget selection of videos Everything from Treasure Island to Casablan ca to The Sound of Music Right now the trav 1 boutique at T G Travel has lug gage sale with terrific bargains They also have tempting little outings for couples that want to get away for Christmas Like this one to romantic Quebec City with Via Rail and two nights in a smart hotel 750 for two The Connoisseur s Court next door has angels galore as well as large blue and white porcelain vases and lamps Frank Sheilds Upholstery the corner of Street will give your tired old ingroom furniture a brand new holiday look If you continue on Wesleyan Street and mount the stairs to the first floor you will find yourself at Bee Line Travel Until November you can book a charter flight to good old London England from December to January for 599 return Give the folks back home a huge and long remembered surprise The most sophisticated fashion store for children in town is Vic Lane I saw there a ravishing coat for a girl wine red with black trim Also Elvira Vali party dresses that will make the wearer look like a dainty Vic tonau photograph Boys will find beautifully made outfits from Blitzen and and for very small babies the store has the softest handmade Canada shoes Ask for the imaginative for your child s room created by Pockets of Learning Young Pharmacy has besides lots other items great perfumes soaps and colognes from Max Factor Elizabeth Yardley sand In the old bank building is the atelier of Mary Dressmak ing This skilled lady will make you a dress or alter an old one She will widen or tighten make longer or shorter whatever you have outgrown Around the corner on Mill Street is Teddy Bear Magic a just opened store specializing in Teddy Bears of all sizes and dif WELCOME TO HALTON HILLS YOUR PLUMBING NEEDS Read All The Local Hews In Home of Helton Hills 1866 POMPEI PIZZERIA ii SUBS to Wed SI off small or urn and 00 off la ge and umbo PICK UP ONLY Happy to be part of the Halt on Hills com are the who moved here from I two months ago Courtesy of these fine businesses and MCE Hostessei Cathy Donley Dabble Butler BRAMPTON MEMORIAL GARDENS Cemetery West jib I Complete en at on Trad a Sconces InHome Service On Request ferent price ranges My favorites are the handmade Teddies by the Canadian artisan Karen s back on Main Street has an enlarged selection of appliances as well as marvellous wicker furniture and sturdy painted reproductions of old village classics At and Away are balloons for every taste and occa sion besides tree decorations candles and fresh flowers Foodstuffs is the place for people who love to eat and prepare their own inherited recipes but also for people who use and collect baskets in all shapes and sizes Cachet is a gift store of distinction we have better one in town love this place its wonderful gift wrapping sup plies its Canadian fine crafts its beeswax candles its boxes from Kashmir its tasteful Christmas decorations its earrings Oxbow Books has all the latest publications and a good collection of antiquarian books But this year the star is a new children s book with the title Doctor Kiss Says Yes This book with it s superb tions by the Georgetown artist Joanne Fitzgerald will make a fine present for any child Joanne is going to be at Oxbow Books on November 30 from 2pm on to sign her book for you Since am at it let me tell you about some of the other businesses in the old town There are several Beauty Salons for in stance to get yourself in shape for the holiday season five to be exact There is Ollie Cycle and Ski where you can get those glittering high tech bicycles that will eventually replace the motorcar There is the Salvation Army where you find designer fashions for a fraction of the price of a new product Last but not least there are about 10 restaurants and pubs in the old part of town Let me men tionafewofthem The newly named Ivy House serves scrumptious lunches and teas in a gracious old time decor Cakes of Elegance is like a Vienna coffee house with mouth watering cakes and scones and muffins You can order a gingerbread house there or a yule log or a fruit cake or mincemeat tarts and everything isfreshl made on the premises The Cellar Georgetown s in timate dinmgroom for gourmets has become a landmark again under new management It is the right place for a candle light dm Cornish hens will be on the menu for Christmas If you are planning a party for the festive season but don want to do the cooking yourself call I was told their turkeys are bigger than ever this year What else We have two famous oriental restaurants on Main Street The House of Bud dha and Yongs We have a sturdy old hotel The as well as a fish and chips shop and a pizza restaurant We also have a splendid English pub The George and Dragon And there are tuck shops and a shoe repair shop and a cleaner to remove the ravages of too many parties And banks where we get the money to pay for it all Merry Christmas to you and good shopping Anniversary celebration Clay Concepts Studio and Gallery In Gten Williams located at Main Street held a special Open House Saturday to mark its Second Anniversary Pictured above owner Carol Ann shows off this beautiful porcelain platter one of the many pieces of work on sale Ms Michaelson wants people to know anyone who brings in a donation of food to the gallery Nov 30 will receive a 25 per cent price off allworks Herald Photo Say saw it in The Herald