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We’re proud to spotl ight these recently launched or newly improved business ventures.
Local entrepreneurNicoleCraig
is thevisionarybehindThornbury’s newest shop,Cherchez LaFemme
- Fine LingerieBoutique, located in theheart of downtownat 31BruceStreet South.
Inopening the shopNicoleexplains, “Iwas looking for something thatwouldgivewomen somealternatives. It’s
great tohaveyourbasicbra,but it’snice tohave something that’s fun, empowering, thatmakeswomen feel good. It
doesn’tmatterwhat sizeyouare,wehave somethingbeautiful for you.”
Withprofessionalbra fittingandprivateappointments,Nicoleandher teamoffera luxuriousexperienceandper-
sonal attention toeveryclient.Andwithbras startingat just $38, there truly is something for everyone.Cuddleup in
CherchezLaFemme’scomfysleepwearordropyournecklineswithdesignerbrasandbralettes.New itemsarriving
weekly sobe sure topop in regularly. TIP: Drop some hints to thosewho love you becauseCherchez La Femme’s personalized customer
registrymakesgift shoppingabreeze,andprofessionalgift-wrapping isoffered in-house.Direct shipping isalsoavailable for thosewhoneed
their favouritebra ineverycolour.
Nicole stocks local jewelerscreations, suchas Lunamoon;acollectionof edgy forward-thinking jewelrydesignedbyKimGatesofSauble
Beach. Eachaccessory iscreated invery short runsand thematerialsusedarechosenbasedon theirminimal impact to theenvironment.You
will also findwell knownnames suchasEmpriente,Hanro, SimonePérèle,Chantelle, Fortnight, Blush, JaniraShapewear,NuBra, BedHead
Pajamas, SaxxUnderwear (for your favouriteguys) andmore. Swimwearwill bearriving soon just in time for cruise season! (I can’twait to
try someon.) Achieving the correct fit in lingerie is not easy findbut I loved thepersonalizedboutique experience I was given at Nicole’s
shop. Youwill too!
Cherchez La Femme | 31 Bruce Street South, Thornbury | 226-665-3131
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Local entrepreneurs
BeckySmall andMatthewMcKeewere looking foranewventure, and
being horse (and hound) enthusiasts, the couplebegan looking into franchisingoptions. Equestrian
andPetSupplyRetailerGreenhawkcaught theireye. Founded in1985 ina trailer,Greenhawk isnow
the largest equestrian retailer inCanada. GreenhawkCollingwood (which is actually located on
CountyRoad124 inNottawa) remains true to its rootsand is familyownedandoperated.
In addition to tack, ridingand equine apparel and equipment, the beautifully renovated4000
square-foot facilityalso stocksBark&Fitz,whichoffersavarietyof highqualityproducts tohelpyou lookafteryour four leggedcompanions.
ThepopularBark&Fitz line includeshealthypet foods, treats, toys,groomingproductsandmore.BeckyandMatthewarepleased toannounce
that pet groomingwill beavailable starting inOctober/November. As newowners of aGreenhawk franchise, Becky andMatthew’s staff
pride themselvesonexcellent customer servicewitha strong teamof equestrianenthusiasts.
Whether you’re just beginningor areanexpert rider,GreenhawkCollingwoodhas awide varietyof helmets, tack, blankets, breeches,
horseboots,andother topbrand, equestrianapparel tooutfit every rider.Andasa long-standing supporterof hundredsofgrass rootsequine
eventsacross theGreenhawk sponsors theGreenhawkCanadianShow JumpingChampionships, heldeveryyear at theRoyalWinter Fair,
whereCanada'sbest riders compete for a topprizeof $100,000.For you, for your horse, for your pet. SeeGreenhawkCollingwood inour
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3815 County Rd. 124 Nottawa 705-445-7344
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Following threesuccessful years
inThornbury,masterhair colouristAngelaDonnellyhas
relocatedher thriving salonbusiness todowntownCollingwood. Thebright and sunny space, formerly
occupiedby JewelleryDesignerandMixedMediaPainterBonnieDorgelo, (aboveBent Taco) isagor-
geousopenconceptwithplentyofwhitewall space forAngela to leavehermarkon.
“Because I’manartist, and this spacewas formerlyanartist’s studio, I found it very serendipitous,”
explainsAngela. “As soonas I saw themassivebaywindows in the front lookingontoPineStreet I knew this locationwasperfect.”
Inaddition tobeing colour-correcting specialists, the stylists at Glowarepassionateabout ensuring eachand every customer leaves the
salonsatisfiedandconfidentwith theirnew look.Services include, thenothing-short-of-miraculousGoldwinKeratin treatment, highlighting,Elu-
mencolour, hair extensions, andmakeupartistry.GlowHairStudioandGallery isaGoldwell salonbut alsocarries celebrity favouriteKevin
Murphycruelty-freeproducts.
Glow isalsoproudlya ‘GreenCircle’ salon,whichmeans it recycleswasteanddiverts it from landfills. Theprogram repurposes things like
hair foils, colour tubes, chemicalwasteandcut hair that falls to the floor—thehair is collectedandprocessed tocreateboons that areused to
cleanupoil spills—while theplasticsandmetalsare recycled intochildren’splaygrounds!
Glow’s reputation speaks for itself andAngelahas found that her regular Thornburycustomers havenot balkedat the25-minutecommute
toCollingwood. If youhaven’t alreadydone so, stop inand see the talentedwomenatGlowHair StudioandGallery—and, don’t miss their
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GLOW Hair Studio & Gallery 48 Pine St (upper level) Collingwood | 705-445-4247
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