This is a Newsletter for
Cathy Allan Ladieswear customers
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This is a Newsletter for Cathy Allan Ladieswear customers
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May 2011
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Brief History of Mother's Day
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Mother's Day in Canada Mother's Day 2011Sunday May 8, 2011 Many Canadians celebrate Mother's Day by showing their appreciation for mothers or mother figures. The Mother's Day date in Canada is on the second Sunday of May each year.
Early celebrations of Mother's Day originated from Canada's neighboring country, the United States. Carnations are a popular Mother's Day symbol in both Canada and the United States. Some people may choose to wear a carnation as a brooch on Mother's Day. However, other flowers are also given to mothers or mother figures to symbolize one's love and appreciation for them.
Please drop into the store any day from Thursday, May 5th to Sunday, May 6th and enter the draw for a $50 gift certificate. Draw to be made Sunday, May 6th at 4:00 pm.
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The Emerald is associated with love, hope, prophecy and wisdom.
The general meaning of the Lily-of-the-Valley is sweetness, humility, return of happiness, fertility and hope. |
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Window ,Window on the Kent Looking at you is an awesome event. You are truly a picture of elegance Crafted by someone with great fashion sense!
Well………if you haven't seen the absolutely beautiful windows at Cathy Allan's new location then you are missing a wonderful treat. They are the talk of the town! In fact it is amazing how many ladies come into the store just to comment on the fabulous window displays.
In keeping with Liz's desire to create a newer, more boutique- like image she very cleverly planned for clients to begin their fashion journey through her window displays.
How fortunate she was to find a creative and talented artist who was willing to work with her. David Bennett is an expert in window dressing and has an amazing artistic background. David likes to develop a "feel" for the type of image his client wishes to project. Prior to beginning his work for Liz, David spent a lot of time in the store talking with Liz and her staff in order to develop a keener sense of the image Liz was trying to create. His window displays are a wonderful example of style, class and dramatic flare.
Now his bi weekly visits are viewed with anticipation as everyone anxiously awaits the unveiling of the "new look".
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Sandy O'Neill |
Meet Sandy O'Neill If you have ever attended one of the many fashion shows by Cathy Allan Ladieswear you will be sure to remember Sandy, She is the petite "ball of fire" who looks fabulous in any outfit we chose to have her model. Small in stature but big in heart is a perfect way to describe this six year member of the Cathy Allan team.
After sending her resume for Liz to consider it wasn't long before Liz welcomed the chance to bring Sandy on to the team. Sandy arrived for her interview, the position was offered and the "rest is history" her previous experience in retail made her an excellent fit for the store.
Sandy is most often the organizer behind the scenes when Liz is getting ready for one of the many fashion shows throughout the year. Sandy does an amazing job of fitting the models, arranging for fitting times and generally outlining the tasks that need to be done before show time.
You might also find her late in the evening helping Liz to merchandise. Her excellent sense of fashion is the reason for her selection as "the merchandising guru" along side Liz.
Sandy and her husband Dan have two terrific sons Mark and his wife Julie and Devon and his soon to be wife Megan. Family is very important to this couple and they sure have a lot of them !!!!!!!!!!!!!! In addition to work and family Sandy manages to find time for her favorite past times of curling, gardening and walking ( at least she claims that she walks !!!)
Please say a special hello to Sandy next time you visit the store. |
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Famous Women in History
Amelia Earhart became the first woman to fly solo transatlantic this month, 79 years ago. She left Saint John, New Brunswick on the morning of May 20, 1932, stopping briefly in Newfoundland and intended to exactly duplicate Lindbergh's flight to Paris five years earlier.
Her flight was sponsored by a wealthy woman named Amy Guest. Guest wanted to be the first woman to fly transatlantic, but settled for being the money behind it. She chose Earhart because she had "the right image". Earhart flew with a three-person team in 1928, becoming the first woman to fly transatlantic (and piloted part of the way).
Her solo flight lasted 15 hours, 18 minutes and she traveled over 2000 miles. It was plagued by troubles, though. The weather went nuts, gas line leaked into the cockpit and her altimeter broke so she didn't even know what altitude she was flying at. She dropped suddenly 3000 feet once and went into a spin that she obviously pulled out of. Due to the weather and the other problems she had to scrub her landing in Paris and landed instead in a field near Londonderry, Ireland on May 21, 1932.
She received the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Gold Medal of the National Geographic Society and the Cross of Knight of the Legion of Honor from France.
The Quote of
May
"The world's favorite season is the
spring. - Edwin Way Teale ________________________________________________________________
"In the marvelous month of May - Heinrich Heine
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Recipe for the Month of May Chicken Fajita Fiesta Ingredients:
½ lb chicken tender strips 1 stalk Romaine Lettuce (shredded) 1 Avocado (diced) ½ of a Red, Yellow, & Orange Bell Pepper (diced) Authentic Mexican Cheese Blend (shredded) 1 tablespoon Green Onion (chopped) ¼ Cup Spicy Ranch Dressing ½ Cup Hint of Lime Tortilla Chips (crumbled) 1 tablespoon butter Salt, Pepper, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Fajita Seasoning
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Directions:
Season your chicken strips with salt, pepper, garlic & onion powder & fajita seasoning. In a sauté pan melt your butter and place the chopped bell peppers in side. Sauté the peppers for about 3 minutes than add the chicken strips and cook thoroughly. Remove the chicken strips and cut them into chunks. Allow the peppers to brown and create a crust. In a large mixing bowl add the lettuce, chicken, peppers, avocado, cheese, onion, and dressing. Give the salad a light toss to make sure the entire thing is coated. Season with salt & pepper to taste and then place the salad in your bowl. Top with a few sprinkles of the Tortilla Chips and voila!!!! A fiesta in your mouth!
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Upcoming Fashion Shows
Wednesday, May 25 Lakefield United Church
1:30pm
....and now, please check out from time to time more Fashion Shows and Events for Spring and Summer Season 2011
http://www.cathyallan.ca/html/events.html
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Amelia Earhart Completes
Solo Transatlantic Flight
