Lisa Marie Designs

A creative and exciting line of fashion jewellery by Lisa Marie Holt is just one of the unique examples of the wide array of tempting goods which can be found each Saturday at the Marché Moncton Market. Fashionable and affordable, Lisa Marie’s handmade pieces are wearable works of art! One-of-a-kind beads, findings, pendants and chains in glass, metal, wood, shell, and a host of other interesting mediums all come together magically to produce pieces that make an individual fashion statement. Perfect for a special gift for family or friends, these pieces are also the ultimate treat for onself as well! The crowning addition to a discriminatory wardrobe, Lisa Marie’s jewellery will get second and third looks!

Indeed, Lisa Marie Designs represents a complete departure in occupation for artisan Lisa Marie Holt who is an accountant by trade. This foray into jewellery making gives life to her creative side, and this juxtaposition of these two elements in Lisa Marie’s psyche results in the glorious expression of versatility in combining the artistic with a business acumen.

Curious about Lisa Marie’s Designs? E-mail her at lisamarieholt@hotmail.com, check out her website at www.lisamariedesigns.ca, visit her Facebook site at Jewellery Line by Lisa Marie for a closer look at her quality work, or drop by the market on Saturdays and experience the unique stylings of a true artisan!

Roughstone Western Tack and Leather Work

David Wright is an artisan in leather. His Roughstone Western Tack and Leather Work display can be found at the Marché Moncton Market every Saturday where extensive examples of his excellent leather work are available for sale. Wonderful tooled wallets, belts, wristbands, key rings, satchels, dog collars, handbags, and waitress aprons represent a wide inventory of goods which also includes quality equine accessories such as saddles and bindings. Offering the finest in custom work, David can also execute unique designs to client specifications.

David got his start in leatherwork when he bought a horse! Finding harness straps, etc., quite pricey, he opted to purchase sheets of leather and make his own. Pleased with the outcome – a hobby was born! David went on to make his own belts which gained the attention of co-workers who ordered them for friends and spouses, and a lucrative enterprise was the result. Today, David has successfully parlayed a passion into a small business that brings top quality craftsmanship in leather to a growing clientele. Attention to detail and excellence are the hallmarks of David’s work.

In the market for a piece of quality leather work? Contact David at (506) 388-8001, cell (506) 381-3994, e-mail at info@roughstockhorsetack.com, or visit the website at www.roughstockhorsetack.com or drop down to the market and view the meticulous work of a master in leather.

Gala Expo 2010

The Gala Expo wedding and Prom showcase brings a bright spot to the depths of our Maritime winter! Slated for February 21 at the Moncton Coliseum Complex, this gala event showcases wedding and prom fashions and related goods and services for the prospective prom attendee and bride looking forward to hallmark events in their lives. The second annual event, and one of the largest of its kind in Atlantic Canada, the Gala Expo is certainly the most unique in the quality of its prize packages and in its gown sale which will feature over a thousand gowns. The Gala Expo attracts grads, brides, and exhibitors from across Atlantic Canada, bringing a wide range of choice to graduation and wedding planners all under one roof! The Gala Expo will feature idea-driven exhibits and interactive booths with onsite as well as Internet access. Featured exhibitors include and are not limited to: Beauty & Cosmetics, Bridal & Prom Fashions, Bridal Showers Bachelor(ette) Parties, Caterers, Dance Studios, Decorators, Drycleaners Preservation, Engravers, Esthetics, Financial Services, Flowers, Gifts, Hair Salons and Stylists, Health Fitness, Home, Honeymoon & Travel & Accommodations, Invitations Stationary, Jewellers – Diamond Gold, Jewellery & Accessories, Limousine & Transportation, Marriage License, Music Entertainment, Officiants, Photographers, Rentals, Seamstresses, Spas, Tanning, Tuxedos Suits, Venues, Videographers, Wedding Planners Consultants.

Fashion shows, dance and all-day musical entertainment will highlight this exciting event along with the much anticipated gown sale which offers up to 80% off on featured gowns. There will be gowns by over 50 high couture designers with such well known names as Atelier Pronovias, Alfred Sung, Alfred Anegelo, After Six, Alyce, and Anjolique, and more. There will be special offers and prize draws including the popular “Win a Car” ACS Formals Customer Appreciation Draw which will give away clear title of a new Dodge Caliber right there at the show courtesy of a major sponsor, Can-Am Chrysler.

Along with all the fun and excitement the Gala Expo brings to attendees from all across Atlantic Canada, a deep commitment to giving back to community underlies this event. $2.00 of each $13.00 ticket is donated to a non-profit organization like the IWK, and the $2.00 sale of each of 500 Wedding Bells magazine will go to the IWK. Local schools will be in attendance with their own fund raising as well, and 10¢ from each new member to join the ACS Formals Facebook site will also go to IWK.

ACS Formals of Rivernew, N.B., is the driving force behind the creation of the Gala Expo and is also its main sponsor. A family-owned and operated business since 1976, ACS Formals offers a one-stop shopping environment for formal occasions such as proms and weddings. Located at 830 Coverdale Road in Riverview, N.B., ACS Formals carries a wide inventory that includes bridal wear, tuxedos, shoes, veils, gloves, jewellery, and other accessories. Also carrying wedding props such as archways, floral stands, decorations, tableware, and invitations, ACS Formals has everything needed for that “dream wedding.”

ACS Formals is the vision of owner Johan Levyssohn who heads a team of professional seamstresses, tailors, and wedding consultants whose goal is to provide excellence in service and the finest products in the business in helping the bride and groom to achieve the wedding of their dreams.

“Our primary goal is the commitment to doing everything possible to provide you with superior products and service that exceed your expectations. This is our number one priority and results from flexibility, quality, and attention to detail,” says Johan Levyssohn. “We are looking to build on the success of last year with a show that is twice the size, featuring over a thousand gowns and encompassing two arenas. Attendees are encouraged to buy tickets early online or in store to avoid lineups, and those attending the gown sale should view “gown sale tips” from the Gala Expo website at www.galaexpo.ca.”

For more information on Gala Expo 2010 or on ACS Formals, contact Johan Levyssohn at 386-3889, e-mail at thegala@rogers.com, or visit their detailed website where you will certainly find “everything to make your special day the most beautiful it can be!”