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Show r Thursday, December 6, 2007 Page 4 0 R E M TIMES N WHO'S WHO AND WHAT'S HAPPENING Princess Celebrations Melissa Mayntz NOflh f OIjIJI 'All Lvery little girl dreams of being a princess, from the beautiful dress to the sparkly tiara. The next best thing, however, how-ever, is meeting a princess, and young girls in Utah and Salt I.ake Counties can have-that have-that dream come true through frincess Celebrations when their favorite princess attend their parly for a truly magical event. Mindy Stailey started Irin-cess Irin-cess Celebrations two years ago when she dressed up as Snow White at Halloween and one of her friends was so Four Seasons Cottage has gifts for all occasions Barbara Christiansen WMW COUNW MAFI Four Seasons Cottage has opened its dxrs in eastern American Fork. Hanging above the door is a sign that says "Gifts for Fvery Season . and Occasion." They are running a promotion promo-tion in which any $75 purchase gives the customer a ticket in a drawing for a 4(i-inch Sharp Aquos flatscreen television. The drawing will be held the week before Christmas. The location used to be the home to a craft consignment store, but the new owner, Donna Don-na Holland, said her emphasis is on gifts. Odin creates new position (Win Development, an online development and integrations company, has announced that it has filled a recently created another full-time position. The Senior Developer position, the fourth full-time position created by Odin in the past 12 tipker Kd..: . ...1-''.,. ."' GEE?rjB3D We carry building materials, paint, cabinets, lighting fixtures, furniture and appliances. 'BEST PRICES ON LITTLE GIANT LADDERS! Donate hardware, tools, and furniture to Habitat for Humanity Hu-manity to help Utah families and further our cause. ?Tf Habitat for Humanity' 626 N. Freedom Blvd., Provo Da Qt m Co" 3REST0R for questions iViDlQisi (373-7867) 10-6 M-F, 9-3 Sat 7 AO North 300 EastOm o, MX Ul S 3 ft impressed by her costume, she asked Stailey to visit a party. Today, Stailey visits between six and 10 parties each month, but not always as Snow White. Her princess personas also include Sleeping Beauty, lrincess Beauty, Cinderella Cin-derella and the Little Mermaid Irincess. When Stailey becomes a princess, no detail is too small. I ler costumes are customized to be as authentic as possible, and she has different wigs, jewelry, shoes and other accessories ac-cessories for each costume. For this mother of two boys, being a princess is an opportunity to spend time with young girls and express "We want to be known as a gift store," Holland said. "Someone can come in and grab a gift for any occasion." T he store used to be a residence, resi-dence, and they have decorated decorat-ed each of the rooms in a different dif-ferent scheme. She said it gives the customers a chance to see the items in a natural setting. They carry home scents including candles, sprays and potpourri home decor, furniture, paintings, kitchen and dining items, wreaths, hand-made gift cards, jewelry, lotions, home cleaners, picture frames, clocks, candleholders, and candy. "We will be getting more candy in," she said. One they months, was filled with the hire of Chris Shepherd. Shepherd brings experience in a young career to Odin's development team. His resume re-sume already includes stints at companies including Unisys, Uni-sys, Franklin Covey and First Health of Utah. "Hiring Chris is another significant sig-nificant chapter in our growth story; one that is the industry's feedback telling us our unique approach is strategically effective," effec-tive," said Gary Norton, Odin Development's president. "We are looking forward to Chris' contribution to our innovation and our culture." all your surplus building materials, If you go Princess Celebrations Phone:(801)592-5698 Web site: www.princess-cel-ebrations.com Hours: By appointment that feminine fantasy of being royalty. "My little boys just think I'm crazy," Stailey said. "This is how I let out my girly side." Being a princess, however, is about more than looking pretty and being a girl. Stailey said she is always impressed If you go Four Seasons Cottage Locations: 1096 E. 50 South, American Fork Phone: 492-7878 Hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. currently have is called almond snappers, with almonds, chocolate choco-late and caramel. They are similar to "turtle" candy. There are some gift baskets already made and Holland said she can create specialized orders for gift baskets to fit an individual personality. Lehi Wingers fundraiser Wingers staff are sponsoring sponsor-ing a fundraiser for a widow and her five-year-old child as a Sub for Santa family and to help pay for funeral expenses. Her husband, the sole wage earner, was a cook at Wingers Wing-ers in Lehi for four years and passed away Nov. 27 because of health complications. All tips waiters and waitresses wait-resses receive at the Lehi Wingers, 380 N. 850 East or north of the Lehi Roller Mills, on Dec. 7 from 7:30 a.m. until Meet Elsa! Elsa has been a volunteer vol-unteer here at Orchard Park for 14 years! She is so energetic and loving. Elsa plays bingo with the patients as well as painting their nails, dancing with them, helping at meal time and visits with individual residents. She is, without a doubt, one of Orchard Parks finest treasures! a royal treat at by how awed the party guests are and how quiet the atmosphere atmo-sphere can become when the princess arrives. For many young girls, the princess is the ultimate role model, a fact that Stailey uses to help spread positive messages. "As a mom, I kind of use that to my advantage to help the girls feel good about themselves," them-selves," she said. In addition to 30 minute princess appearances, Princess Prin-cess Celebrations can help arrange a complete princess party theme, including food, favors, games, stories and more. Stailey has three other women who help with arrangements ar-rangements for each party or Four Seasons has painted signs and can also create customized signs for special orders. There is a room dedicated to baby items, including bibs and toys. "We thought that would go well especially by the hospital," she said. Many of the items are designed de-signed by the owners. "I am very crafty," Holland said. "I have always liked to work with my hands. It is fun to create things." For their customers from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, they have a monthly Visiting Teaching Message. It has a quote from 11 p.m. will be contributed to the family. "It was a big loss for his family and a big loss for the coworkers co-workers too," said Greg Scla-fani, Scla-fani, Wingers general manager. manag-er. "Every one loved him." Women in Business The North Utah County Women in Business, supported sup-ported by the Lehi Area and American Fork chambers, is combining with the Provo Orem Chamber for its Dec. 13 Women's Business Network at Tahitian Noni Headquarters in Orem. mmm INSURANCE AGENCY home auto life business ImtoTrW rnT? k(7YVA lnOiJ?; Richard Foote I mS3 Qaxffl $?4-03S5 If you get a quick offer near your your home is on the market, you have your agent to thank for pricing it correctly. Do not necessarily assume as-sume that more good offers will follow. When a house first hits the market, lack of certainty about fair market value will work to the seller's advantage. If the property is fairly priced, educated buyers will make a good offer in an effort to get the house before someone else. A house that lingers on the market prompts uncertainty over fair market value, which helps buyers who figure that a house worth the asking price would have sold. In the end, the first good offer may be the best one. UTAH VALLEY REAL ESTATE is devoted to who can also be princesses for parties that would like more than one royal guest. "We're really flexible," Stailey Stai-ley said. Parties and appearances can be arranged on short notice if Stailey's schedule permits. She recommends the princess theme for young girls between be-tween 4 and 7 years old, and said it takes the party to the next level when the girls dress up as their favorite princesses as well. Costs range from $100-260 or higher depending on the number of party guests, the type of arrangements and the location of the party. In addition to birthday par the message and usually an item to correlate with it. In December's package, there is a Christmas ornament. Holland said she and her partner. Amy Bishop, decided they wanted to arrange their store up more like a home than a commercial establishment. "We wanted to set it up like a house," she said. "We wanted people to be inspired how to decorate their homes. All of the rooms are different colors." While Holland has a background back-ground in graphic design, she also has experience in interior design. "I have always played with the idea of opening my own Mix and mingle begins at 11:30 a.m., followed by a speaker and lunch at noon. The luncheon will be put on by the Women's Business Network. Lunch is $15 for members paid in advance and $18 at the door. RSVP to Jeanie Johnson, (801) 851-2558 or jjohnsonthecham-ber.org. jjohnsonthecham-ber.org. Lehi Family Christmas Celebration The Lehi Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting the Lehi www.footeinsurance.com 305 N. FREEDOM BLVD. PROVO ina Real GsflaSe Presented by Mike and Julie Pierce BACK AND FORTH asking price when assisting you and home. We trust parties ties and events for children, Stailey said she is happy to be a princess at other events, such as family reunions or corporate events for entertaining entertain-ing children. While balancing her family and the demands of the business busi-ness can be a challenge, Stailey Stai-ley said the best part is always seeing how much the party guests enjoy the visit from their favorite princess. As for Stailey, she ean't decide which is her favorite princess because they all have different personalities, attire and character traits. ' "Any time I get to dress up as a princess is my favorite," she said. store," she said. Bishop is an interior designer design-er by training. "We have been friends for years," Holland said, The two have had a long-term long-term relationship. Holland has also had a relationship with the home in which their business is now located. "We love this little house," she said. "We bought it and have done quite a bit of remodeling. remod-eling. It is by the hospital on a nice-busy four-way stop. I have shopped here for years." The styles within the store vary, but many of the items are of a genre called "country-politan." "country-politan." Holland explained it is a little modern country. Family Christmas Celebration at the Lehi Legacy Center, 123 N. Center St. on Dec. 8. from 4-7 p.m. Santa Claus will be visiting and families can have milk and cookies with jolly elf and also a photo taken. There will also be a balloon drop, entertainment, treats and business booths with children's activities. The tree lighting will take place at 5:45 p.m. The Chamber-sponsored event will be precluded by a Christmas parade from Lehi Elementary School at approximately 700 N. Center St. to the Legacy Center Cen-ter at 3:30 p.m. Ross Schofield . your family with the sale of vour that when a house is fresh on the mar 5 MY J1IW mm J ket, there is usually an abundance of activity and the buyers who see it during the first few days of the listing are likely to be very interested. If you are fortunate enough to get a firm offer right away, it will probably be to your advantage to accept it or try to work out a compromise. Contact our office at 801-830-9292 or visit our website today. We want to facilitate the sale of your home. Conveniently located at 315 South 500 E, American Fork, we are dedicated to providing you superb su-perb customer service. ' ' Prudential UtaklUtlEmti www.utahvalleyrealestate.com |