24 - Sunday. November 29. 1998 — North Shore News “AY north shore news {OME & GARDEN Wrap up gift baskets LOOKING for a beau- tiful gift for someone special this Christmas? Holiday gift baskets are perieet for a Hare group or family. Each basket can be custom made to satisfy even the most discriminating tastes! These baskets can be small, medium or large and filled with homemade jams, candles, chocolates and other delectable goodies. The time involved is minimal and the presentation stunning. Materials wood or wicker baskets stuffing (natural stuffing such as raffia and straw are the best) homemade jams, jellies and chutneys (available at craft fairs) beeswax candles chocolates, fresh ground home christmas crnaments cellophane, ribbon and dec- orations To get started, fill the bottom of the basket with the stuffing. Sometimes putting a litte crumpled newspaper under tie stuffing gives it a litde more height. Fill the basket with the larger items first, placing them at the back. Remember to take off all price tags before placing them in the basket. Turn all the items so the prettiest side of the pack- age faces forward. Arrange all the items in the basket and wrap the entire basket with celle- phane. Tie the basket with a wide ribbon at the top and deco- rate the nbbon with some holiday decorations such as an ornament or some artifi- cial fruit. The presentation of the basket is important. Use your imagination for decorating and adding the tinal touches. For more information about Christmas baskets. contact Barb Lunter ¢/o the North Shore News, 1139 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver, V7M 2H4. Or send e-mail to . — Barb Lunter lives in West Vancouver. Her floral products are available at Valerianne on Bellevue Ave. in West Vancouver. coffee, pasta, crackers CPE SY SECOND WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH: Until func, the Capilano Flower Arranging Club meets in the Cedar Room of the Delbrook Recreation Centre at 7:30 p.m. The evenings include workshops and demon- strations. For information, call Donna Sims at 986-9360 or Sharon Fairbrother at 985-8592. FROM NOVEMBER 2: Until the first frost, the Point Grey Chrysanthemum Association’s prize-winning blooms will decorate the walkways of Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden. Open daily from 10 a.m, to 4:30 p.m. with tours at 10:30 a.m., noon, 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. Reuncias CABINET SHOP LTD. KITCHENS ° BATHROOMS INTERIOR REMODELING Family Owned and Operated Since 1979 > Hundreds of Standard, Specialty & Custom Doorstyles Available > Professional Designers & Skilled Trades People from IDEAS“FO REALITY: © : he make happen « 7 Open Monday - sacurday 9:00 - 5:00 1300 Lloyd Avenue, North Vancouver Free Estimate 985-9527 René Rey ¢ 1 Chocolates Discover our Award (hit Chocolates Christmas FACTORY LOCATION INSTORE SAVINGS ON... SUN, MOON, STARS CHOCOLATES & BARS, SEASHELLS, TRUFFLES & MANY MOREL! individually wrapped B Cointreau, Peach or Strawberry | cHocotaTes 0 99 I SPECIAL vu Deo fo fu HEDGEHOGS OR CHOCOLATE MICE Box of 20 $9 (50¢ ea.) Great stocking stuffers Purchase *30 & receive a FREE recipe booklet Purchase *50 & receive a a FREE hedgehog t-shirt eal PEMBERTON Photo submitted IMPRESS your friends and family when you surprise them with a beautiful holi- day gift basket. Foe) ote aed a i a are ak es cared ae al ae ry pa araairan wo aie oll weal RéNXo Re-OPENIN To Gonzo South's new location at 757 Marine Drive (just West of Pacific Honda). The boutique style showroom features selected Mexican home furnishings and accessories. Each piece is custom made or purchased from its original source which is 2 what differentiates Gonzo South and makes it truly unique. Step inside and you 5 will soon realize that not all Mexican products are created equal. Simply put, “Gonzo South is about quality,” says owner Dennis Clarke. “Having 13 differ- ent suppliers throughout Mexico takes time to complete and co-ordinate each shipment but the end result is definitely worth it as my clients appreciate that extra level of quality and attention. Dennis would like to extend an open invita- «gs tion to you to stop by and see what Gonzo South is all about, as the showroom also features a catalogue of new inventory arriving the first week of December. You won't be disappointed. “See the di ifference quality makes” Open 7 days a week 757 Mavine Dv. — 67 |-T37S ii arccakenes Goto PRarer eee os