8 -PLUS!- Saturday. March 21. 1992 As she celebrates a decade in business, Fay Jensen, owner of Flora-de-Lite Weddings Ltd., Prince George's oldest bridal retail outlet, continues to ofer a complete one-stop wedding shop - gowns, tuxedos, flowers, jewellery, decorations and accessories. In filling a void in the wedding retail market, Fay’s objective was to make it unnecessary for local brides to shop for gowns and accessories out of town. In succeecfing to do so she created a challenging, satisfying career for herself. Fay has observed that weddings can be stressful, bringing out the best and worst in people, and feels her role is to sofve problems and make the occasion enjoyable. Regarding future plans, Fay says her actions will be influenced by her customers' requests. She feels operating a thriving business during in an ailing economy can in many ways be attributed to good customer service. Flora-de-Lite, the wedding place. tf-lonos-de-Jlite. l/Ue&di+Ufi Jltd. 1412 - 2nd Ave. 563-4646 feasfiets n liCossoms 1677 -15th Ave. 561 -1386 ^ (Patricia Squara) (fm Anita Siemens and Karena Lang are friends who, while operating separate businesses, discussed combining their talents and interests as partners. Anita had, for somelime, dreamed of having her own Merle Norman retail cosmetics Studio to compliment her modeling business. When the downtown Merle Norman Studio became available in 1991, the two young women made it theirs. Discussing the operation of a successful business, they quote Merle Norman, and the greatest of these is service. Earth gives and gives, but there is no emptiness. We are of the earth.* They feel service is not only supplying product but discovering the customer's needs by listening to her concerns and caring about the results. Anita and Karena believe if you give of yourself first, success will follow. This philosophy should serve them well in their new venture. ftieRLE noRmflfi 1393 - 3rd Ave. 564-2181 r A When Clare Scott couldn’t find the bed linens she wanted, she opened her own shop - Clare’s Bedroom Boutique & Linens, and immediately filled it with 180 to 250-thread percale sheets, duvet covers, pillow cases, shams and dust ruffles. Everything a well-dressed bed is wearing this year. And, she didn't stop there. Futons share display space with antique beds and furniture. She also has luxurious towels and wonderful linens (placemats, napkins, Battenberg and cutwork lace, etc.), exquisite lingerie, silk boxer shorts, Rogers' Chocolates, delicately scented soaps, and 'the most beautiful candles in the world". Clare feels quality merchandise doesn't have to be prohibitively priced and proves it. Personalized service comes naturally as customers call in and invariably stay for a visit Indulge your taste for beautiful things, for quality that lasts, at Clare's Bedroom Boutique & Linens, on Ogilvie, just off 15th. 1541 Ogilvie St. 562-5556 (Next to North star Autobody) Rowena Holden, her daughter Holly and Carol Ginter decided to open the kind of store they liked to shop in themselves, when in other cities. The result was Baskets & Blossoms, a specialty gift and floral shop, opened three years ago in Patricia Square. They felt Prince George was ready for a mini-department store featuring bath items, gourmet foods, fresh and silk flowers. Acquiring Princess Flowers at 1571 Third Avenue gave them further scope for their creative flair and abilities. It's now evolving along the same unique lines as Baskets & Blossoms. Personal care and attention are part of the service whether in creating arrangements from fresh or silk flowers, putting together a gift basket or supplying materials for customers 'own creations. As a full-value florist, special care is given to every order. Future plans include taking artificial florals to a different dimension in wall art and arrangements. With Midland Walwyn Capital Inc. since 1979, Faye D. Weir started as a stockbroker’s assistant and received her license in 1980. Prior to coming to Prince George, Faye spent three years in Ottawa, Ontario working in the investment department of Canada Permanent Trust Co. Through Midland, with 60 offices across Canada, Faye has access to a full range of quality financial products Including stocks, bonds, mutual funds and guaranteed investments. Wth a straight forward approach to customer service, she sees her role as assisting the private investor to protect and build assets, a challenging role that demands both outstanding economic and market research and ongoing training. Faye feels that in today’s worldwide economic climate, financial management is a crucial issue for today's working woman. To be competitive in today's business environment,Faye bases her strength on Midland’s philosophy, investment strategy and personal service. MIDLAND WALWYN INDIVIDUAL FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS 299 Victoria St.___________563-0401 Jane Edwards has always been interested in houses. Before becoming a realtor 15 years ago, she and a friend operated what she describes as a ‘sporadic’ painting and wallpapering business. Encouraged to enter the real estate industry by her husband, Bill, Jane is associated with Metric Realty. Successfully uniting people and homes is an art. Jane makes it look easy. Well known for her professionalism, she is also an excellent communicator who explains each step of a transaction to buyers and vendors and makes a point of keeping in touch with her dients. Commenting on today's real estate market, Jane says there’s a definite need for more mid-range housing. Because a home is the largest purchase most people will ever make, they are well advised to seek out an experienced realtor such as Jane Edwards to guide them through the process. 1563 - 2nd Ave. 564-0631 Res. 964-2440 V