DESIGNING WOMEN

DIAMOND SWIRLS

Treas Sikowski and Jennifer
Buchanan are the co-owners of
Shapes, a new boutique in down-
town Royal Oak. These two de-
signing women create one-of-
a-kind garments. Their custom
clothing includes wedding dress-
es, bridesmaid dresses, mother-of-
the bride dresses, suits and
separates.
"At our design studio, our ob-
jectives are to avoid restrictions on
dressing by creating specialized
clothing according to a custom re-
quest, as well as unique pieces
based on our own inspirations,"
said Sikowski.
The dusty mauve-colored gown
shown is made of rayon crepe and
is cut on the bias. The Empire
waist and fit-and-flair design flat-
ter all figures. Beaded and se-
quined Chantilly lace accents the
bodice and side panels.

Platinum and 18-karat gold
are a perfect combination for
a wedding band, engagement
ring or an all-occasion neck-
lace. Although the engage-
ment rings in the photo
feature a round-cut diamond
with fancy-cut side diamonds,
the consumer has a choice of
diamond style for the solitaire
ring. According to owner
Robert Greenstone, the wider
wedding bands are sophisti-
cated and can be worn with-
out a solitaire. These rings
make a perfect anniversary
gift. The necklace with
baguette diamonds is by
special order.
In addition to diamonds,
Greenstone's carries other fine
jewelry including pearls, watches and estate items. There is a large stock
collection of Waterford crystal, another perfect wedding gift.

MAZEL TOV!

Barbara Roznowski, of Roz De-
signs in Farmington, creates
unique wedding accessories and
crafts. For that special day she
sews satin wedding albums,
video cases, and a mazel tov
bag. The mazel tov bag is a satin
drawstring pouch with lace and
pearl trim. In the bag, the new-

Sikowski and Buchanan work in
a variety of fine fabrics from silks
to leathers. Buchanan is talented
in leathers, while Sikowski spe-
cializes in lace. "We are consantly
learning from one another, and
playing off each other's innovative
ideas. Our union is one that will
greatly benefit our customers,"
said Sikowski.

Merchandise available at Shapes,
Royal Oak.

lyweds put the glass that is
crushed by the groom after the
couple are pronounced man and
wife by the rabbi. The newly-
weds can keep the glass forever
as a memento of the ceremony.
"I saw the mazel tov bag in a
catalog. I thought it was a neat
idea," said Roznowski.
She began the business last
year after planning her daughter's
wedding and has been attending
local craft shows. Roz Designs
also makes silk flowers for bou-
quets, corsages and boutonnieres.
They look real but are fabric and
can be reused.
Other big sellers include music
boxes and a gift box to rent or buy
to store the envelopes received at
the wedding.

Merchandise available through
Roz Designs, Farmington.
(810) 471-9068. Photo by
Goldenberg Photography.

Merchandise available at Greenstone's, Birmingham.

TO THE MANOR BORN

Nina Campbell, an English interi-
or designer, is inspired by many of
Great Britain's manors and coun-
try homes. She has created five el-
egant styles exclusively for the
tableware collection of Rosenthal
Classic China. These country pat-
terns are known for their lustrous
colors and timeless designs. They
are named after London's most fa-
mous boroughs. The pattern
shown is titled "Belgravia," which
is a residential area surrounding
I3elgrave Square in London. The
pattern uses a combination of red,

black, ivory and blue colors in a flo-
ral and traditional mode.
"Studio 330 carries the Rosen-
thal China line because it is some-
thing that we are now selling to
second and third generations of
brides. Whether the pattern is
traditional or contemporary, it is
timely and will last a lifetime,
says Randy Forester, owner of
Studio 330.
In addition to fine china, Studio
330 offers a wide selection of
ceramics, tableware, crystal and gift
items. A bridal registry is available.

Merchandise available at Studio 330,
Bloomfield Hills.

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