16 economist suntribune thursday dec 12 2002 m 1 a passion for antiques christmas is a wonderful time to spoil those who love to collect antiques some people think that antiques are out of their price range but that isnt always the case it just takes a bit of effort and windowshop ping to find an original gift that is sure to be cherished for years you dont even necessarily have to find an elab orate gift sometimes a small decora tive item can be found to complement an oldfashion decor perfectly with a bit of luck you can easily find the perfect treasure it could be a vase a chandleholder a chest a teapot or any other charming item or use your creativity and transform everyday antique items into original have a sparkling christmas there is no better way to say i love you than by surprising the one you love with jewellery whether it is to show your love for your spouse mother or grandmother offering a gift of jewellery can symbolize just how important a person is for you since it is such a precious gift it should be selected with great care this will often include visiting several jewellery stores and determining certain criteria before making a final decision the type of jewellery to offer is probably the first decision you should make will you offer a bracelet neck lace ring or earrings only by know ing the recipient of the gift well will you be able to make the right choice broaches and pendants can also make wonderful gifts thanks to a wide selection of styles and designs it is easy to find pieces that will reflect a persons unique personality and style on top of these choices there are many different types of practical accessories that can also make won derful gifts other criteria that should be con sidered include the material chosen does the recipient prefer gold silver or pearls each offers its particular charms and usually it is a question of taste the size and design also need to be carefully chosen some delicate designs cannot adequately accommo date a large stone no matter how pre cious it may be it goes without saying that price will also drive your final decision you can enjoy a truly sparkling christmas by offering the one you love some jewellery no other gift can elic it such emotion and its timeless beau ty is sure to leave a loved one wide- eyed with wonder bob professional water consultant 1 i4h free water testing aolua sales service hi visa i bottleless coolers filters 6 distillers reverse osmosis water softeners 0 uv systems air purifiers water purity life wwwtriaquawatercom located hwy 48 aurora rd 5 greenan road in ballantrae 9056429077 4164121071 toll free 18886633368 whe siam anb management at trialjll3 woub like to take this opportunity to thank their clienti wish evemone a safe an happii holiday season docrative pieces flowerpots can be placed in an antique wheelbarrow or in an old straw hat an antique quilt can be hung on the wall or even on the ceiling and an old softdrink cool er can be used as a coffee table the possibilities are endless all you need is a bit of imagination in any antique collection there will be some items that have not with stood the test of time as well as others you can give an antique collector restoration tools or accessories such as silk screens to add new life to pieces of furniture in poor condition there are also countless books that are full of information when it comes to collecting or refinishing antique items some books are more general while others focus on specific items styles and eras grand opening jan 4 2003 total fitness and aerobics centre professional training by laura binetti canadas most recognized body builder and trainer ifbb pro miss world 2000 i featuring full aerobics program ball classes pilates boxing boot camp full cardio section treadmills elipticles bikes stepper full strength training section free weights selectorized plate loaded for maximum training m call for info on our grand openin m hours of operation monday friday 6 am 10 pm saturday sunday 9 am 5 pm memberships from other clubs will be honoured garden plaza main st ringw00d ave stouffvllle 90516429195 gift certificates available w buy 6 sessions the 7th is free free tan on your birthday offer valid until january 15 2003 see store for details is offering a multilevel competitive swim program plus stroke development program 2 week free trial for 8 to 16 year olds must be able to swim 2 lengths of the pool wed 430530 pm sat 700800 am great coaching lots of fun steve downs 9056424345