10 — Friday. May 1. 1998 — North Shore News
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Comber carves out creative niche in

DISTINCELY original and charnung “That is one was
describe the nmpressive ats or woodworking cratoman Bre
Comber, who fashions indigenous mater
wood fite unique custam burl furnishings, home ace
picees, and corporate gift The North Van native re
celebrated the opening of his new workshop, which doubles as
the Brent Comber Originals show gallery (by appointment, |
: 904-4467) with an openi sption on the prenmes at 25]
bright Harbour Av ‘ Ms associates, triends
lights and lamily joined © omber and his wite Pall, who are eypecting
= their second child (ifth generation of North Shore Combers:
on fuly 11, for the business launch celebration. The rustic ser-
i for the party with glowing candles, cate
hts and Comber’s woodwork, exuded the very essen
warmth and hospitalicy.

NEWS photos Ann Hamito:

Brent and Polly Comber share a smile with the Bright Lights lens as they celebrate the
oificial business launch of Brent Comber Originals. which offers uniquely designed cus-
tom-built furnishings and corporate giftware crafted from reclaimed wood.

Photographer RaefGrohne David and Joanna Shillington of West Van, who are
enjoys the reception. expecting a baby at the end of May, are in attendance.

Business associate Fiona

™ — : " " Marshall White arrives on —Intevior Designer Marc Minette teanis up with Catherine
Business in Vancouver reporter lan Noble and his wife Business Associate Lymn the scene. Lane of Brent Comber Originals.

Victoria cuddie up with their darling son Nicholas. Meehan checks in.

: Wood frames, pictured above, plus framed mirrors, cabi-
Wood _ craftsman : nets, trays and tables are among the variety of hand-
Smith joins in the celebra- — Jim and Janet Comber, Brent Comber’s dad and mom, crafted furniture and giftware created by North Van wood-
tion. make a toast to their son's success. work designer Brent Comber.

Pictured is a rustic medi-
cine cabinet created from
the reclaimed wood of a.
Great Pacific Railway
freight car.

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