She Boutique ... a unique store that offers a great selection of stylish, well-made and affordable apparel & accessories

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She Boutique recently opened its doors for business on 6th Street in downtown Lethbridge. The store is already creating a buzz with customers who are excited about their excellent selection of stylish and affordable women's apparel and accessories.

The boutique is owned and operated by Marijke (Mar-y-ka) Reitsma. Marijke has been creating and designing clothes her entire life. She has applied her artistic talents and passion to a variety of creative outlets such as antique furniture restoration, classic car interior refurbishment, leather garments and jewellery. Prior to opening She Boutique, Marijke was the owner and head designer for Fitz Clothing Company which supplied upscale cotton clothing to boutiques across Canada and the U.S.

Creating accessories particularly appeals to Marijke because it requires attention to detail, color and texture ... her favorite trio. Marijke brings an interesting combination of art and craftsmanship to each of her creations. Only the finest materials are used in her handcrafted products that span both classic and contemporary designs.

She Boutique has provided Marijke with an excellent opportunity to showcase her personal flair for fashion. She enjoys helping her customers put together the perfect outfit for any occasion. Marijke and her knowledgeable staff pride themselves on offering a fun shopping experience combined with exceptional service and great selection. The store caters to the astute shopper who is looking for quality style at an affordable price.

Besides her own creations, Marijke has brought in a unique collection of clothing and accessory lines by H&J, Vejaiz, Fitz, Verucci, Venoto and Anne Marie Chagnon. There's something for everyone at her unique store with sizes ranging from 0-24. Scarves, handbags, belts, jewellery and quality fashions can all be found at She Boutique.

Make sure to visit She Boutique - 313 - 6 Street, South, Downtown Lethbridge. Phone (403) 942-4600.

Tompkins Jewellers ... providing exceptional service and a wide selection of expertly crafted jewellery & giftware

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Lisa takes us on a tour of her bright and inviting store in downtown Lethbridge. Tompkins Jewellers has earned a solid reputation for exceptional customer service, product knowledge and a wide selection of fine jewellery and exclusive giftware.

Tompkins Jewellers is a second generation family business that was established in 1983. It was originally located in the old El Rancho Hotel and Convention Centre on Mayor Magrath Drive.

They pride themselves as being the home for the largest selection of Korite Ammolite jewellery and Ammonite fossils in southern Alberta. Ammolite, the fossilized gemstone, displays a rich variety of brilliant colors and textures. They work closely with the owners of the Korite Ammolite mine that is located about 25 minutes outside of Lethbridge. The mine is one of only two commercial Ammolite mines in the world. Exclusive tours can be arranged through Tompkins Jewellers. This one-of-a-kind tour is a great way to learn about Alberta history, geography, geology, gemmology and palentology.

Lisa and her knowledgeable staff provide a number of services including custom designed jewellery from concept, to design, to production of the final piece. Customers can arrange for an appointment to meet with one of their designers and discuss a variety of concepts and options. Their state-of-the-art equipment can produce amazing 3-dimensional renderings of their customers designs. Once the design is approved, a wax model is produced. The wax model is used to create a one-of-a-kind fine jewellery piece that will sparkle and delight for generations to come.

Besides their wide selection of fine jewellery, Tompkins has a number of exclusive lines of giftware such as the highly collectable Thomas Sabo Charm Club Collection and Sid Dickens Memory Blocks. Check out their great selection of popular Steelx and inspirational jewellery.

Tompkins Jewellers also serves as a downtown gallery for paintings and prints by well-known local artist, Karen Brownlee. Each year, the store takes part in the popular Allied Arts Council's ArtWalk. Karen is usually on hand to paint and talk with visitors during store hours.

For more information, call 403 - 327-3119. Tompkins Jewellers is located at 326 - 7th Street South. Visit them online at www.tompkinsjewellers.com (watch for their upcoming online shop).