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29 · Friday, November 4, 2011 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.insideHALTON.com Feel l beautiful b f l with h Silkeborg lk b fashions f h Silkeborg is an expression of its owners' love of fashionable clothing and accessories. The boutique's Downtown Oakville location features stylish and classic designer fashions and accessories selected to make women feel beautiful. From humble beginnings in their basement more than 15 years ago, Carl and Gina Jensen have woven together a successful business with unique street-front stores in Oakville and Niagara-on-the-Lake. Through patience and many long hours, their labour of love brings the eclectic offerings of distinguished designers together in these beautiful boutiques. Born and raised in Silkeborg, Denmark, Carl is proud to carry many well-known collections from his homeland with Georg Jensen and Rosendahl among the labels that represent the famous clean lines and modern designs for which Denmark is known. Gina lets her passion for making women feel and look beautiful guide her selections of stylish, well-made clothing for Silkeborg, choosing from European and Canadian collections. Silkeborg's Oakville location is a modernized 1920s bank with a usable renovated vault. It features two floors of display area for high quality clothing and accessories at desirable price points. The owners frequently update the displays to highlight new product lines being promoted at the boutique. At Silkeborg, Carl and Gina believe their customers will agree that there is something for everyone. Keep gift receipts organized A relatively recent component of holiday shopping -- or any shopping for that matter -- is the gift receipt. Keeping gift receipts organized can take a little effort on the part of the shopper to ensure each gift recipient is in possession of their respective receipts. Gift receipts are advantageous to people who are receiving presents. Should the item not fit or be a duplicate of something they already have, a gift receipt enables them to return the item effortlessly. It also clearly indicates where the gift was purchased so one is not driving around trying to find the store for a return. Plus, should the item have been recently reduced in price, a gift receipt will allow the full value of the gift to be received. Returning an item without a receipt could result in lost value and the sale price being rescinded. Although having a gift receipt will not entitle one to a cash refund, it will equate to a store credit in the amount of the original price purchased. Keeping gift receipts organized may take a little trial and error. One idea is to keep two envelopes and a pen handy when shopping. Write the names of the gift recipients on the master receipt or put their initials beside their purchased items. Place those receipts in one envelope where you'll keep your copies of f the receipts. On the gift receipts, write the names for whom the gifts are intended. Place those receipts in the other envelope that will hold all gift receipts. When it comes time to wrap gifts, refer to your gift receipt envelope and match up the receipts to the correct gift. Remember, the gift receipt will not display the price or sometimes even a product description. It will usually only have a bar code that will refer to a UPC, or product number. You may be able to match the receipt to the number on the product tag. But again, this is why writing the name of the person on the receipt at the time of purchase can make the process easier. Attach the receipt to the gift in some way and wrap. (MNS) F Pric g ALL in es bargainistas! 15% OFF* CALLING ALL BUY 1 ITEM GET 20% 25% BUY 2 ITEM GET OFF* BUY 3 ITEM GET OFF* If you have a passion for fashion get more style with your money at Silkeborg. *On all merchandise marked with pink sticker 35% BUY 4 ITEM GET OFF* 166 Lakeshore Road East, Oakville 905.337.3155