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"Compared to that, buying an is _ , 7 ,, r . . riskier." .‘ i " “ ' PI! l RI d That's because choosing those special 5; _ - ‘ - 2, pieces is a very personal decision. and « P ’ ~ y one that you will live with for along ‘ , y . q. 580 ms“ w~ m time. But so will everyone else in your ' ” ~ ’ ' ' ‘ ' M L0. (519)m home. “The first thing to consider is, ‘ For instance, if you're looking for a special WWW“ what do Mm like? That's the most "hm!“ my piece for over the mantel or couch. they can G I‘ERY cussion." said AllSOI'L “And ”It" WNW/he"? advise you on whether a vertical. horizontal or AL M‘ along the way. we ask ‘Does your partner like square piece would look best. and what size With; w “om would ,- . » . . ~ proyide the best proportions for the spate. ON mE GRAND M ‘w That's why Gallery on the Grand sends each They‘ll also give honest advice about any item home on approval, allowing the customer to existing work you already have in your home. Is live with the an for a few days in their own space n worth keeping? Should it be reâ€"framed‘.’ Would 33535.» if Lf:§¥&§g.2§f~: , f Haggai»??? ijamwww “‘”"W~! before making a decision. "People really like it look better in another room? a $11} sits K; 3 , ,. g: i l 3 that. It definitely takes the risk out of the pur- They recently helped out a client who was ”if . 7.3 g > - > . a} i chase." said sales associate Shannon Zylstra. holding a personal event in her home. She had a a“ g : i 3 Gallery staff will also come out and do a piece that had been painted by a family member. . . ‘ j a?) ; >19L 4 ;‘ home consultation. “We encourage our clients to but was damaged. The client wanted to throw it a, f. ‘ . - _ s: I . / 5 let us help them," Alison said. ”This isn't ObVi- out. “We thought it was fabulous.“ Alison said. .' j": g f ' OHS (0 a 10! Of People. but WC encourage them (0 "We sent it out for repair and it now hangs in a ‘ 2 g ' ’ . do a size test." place of honour over her mantel.“ Gallery on the . Grand also re-framed her existing photos. helped Custom Orthotics / Ankle / Knee Braces . »: her me“ {out w pieces and “hung a“ or me Arch / Heel / Ankle Pam " an in her entire home. Flat Feet / High Arched Feet 3 ‘ That‘s another risk that they're willing to take . Plantar Fasciitis. Bunions Doctors ‘ . O" f” you 7" a phys'c.“ "5k A” w“ “mm” _ . M] mt ~ _ K» "T about hanging your pieces? Are you nervous Na" PrOblemS (fungah ingrown) ‘I’ _ -‘ a! about hanging an over stairs? “We‘ll do it for Warts, Corns. Calluses "808888“ / f . you. We‘ll take that risk." Shannon said. Diabetic Foot Care l ‘ g‘ . And if you would like to buy a piece as a gift 5 . . F {C e & o ‘ y . for someone else. all purchases are fully , entor 5 00 gr m re , 4 ., exchangeable. 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