What Are Your Hands Doing ? My name is Marie Chalifoux-Fournier and I am the owner and designer of One Kind Couture. M & R: So Marie, what are your hands doing? Tell us a little about One Kind Couture? MCF: I have been designing and making clothing for over 12 years. All of the clothing [...]
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What Are Your Hands Doing ? 
My name is Marie Chalifoux-Fournier and I am
the owner and designer of One Kind Couture.
M & R: So Marie, what are your hands doing? Tell us a little about One Kind Couture?
MCF: I have been designing and making
clothing for over 12 years. All of the clothing on Etsy and on my web site have
been created by me. I love to mix art with fashion to create one of a kind designs.
My line is feminine and figure flattering. The Universe see’s women as being
beautiful and unique and that's how I want my customers to feel when they wear my creations. I am always learning and growing. I am based in beautiful Portland, Oregon.
M & R: Where do you find inspiration for your dresses?
MCF: My inspiration comes in many forms whether
it’s watching an old Tuner Classic Movie, taking a stroll through one of the
many beautiful parks here in Portland or sometimes I sit back and allow the
fabric to guide my hands.
M & R: What are some popular dress styles right now?
MCF: All of my designs are one of a kind, so I
really don’t follow “trends,” I like to listen to my client, allow her to tell
me how she wants to feel on her special day, and I go to work creating a gown
that reflect her personality and body type.
M & R: How long does it take you to make a dress – from start to finish? What’s your
favorite part of the process?
MCF: The length of the process depends on the project. Typically, I allow 3 to 4 weeks from
start to finish.
M & R: Like Minter & Richter you perform a lot of custom work. What are some of
the benefits of working so closely with your customers?
MCF: I love doing custom designs. It allows me to really get to know my client, hear
the excitement in her voice when she describes her dream wedding gown or
special event dress. I ask questions as to the location of the wedding. How
does she in vision herself on wedding day? Will the wedding be traditional or
nontraditional? By gathering as much information as possible, it allows me to
channel her essence as I design and create her gown. Like my clients, I get
excited with each new project, through the excitement comes love and that love
is sewn into each stitch I sew, so that love may surround her on the most precious
day of her life.
“What Are Your Hands Doing?” Marie Chalifoux-Fournier of One Kind Couture
$What Are Your Hands Doing ?
My name is Marie Chalifoux-Fournier and I am
the owner and designer of One Kind Couture.
M & R: So Marie, what are your hands doing? Tell us a little about One Kind Couture?
MCF: I have been designing and making
clothing for over 12 years. All of the clothing on Etsy and on my web site have
been created by me. I love to mix art with fashion to create one of a kind designs.
My line is feminine and figure flattering. The Universe see’s women as being
beautiful and unique and that's how I want my customers to feel when they wear my creations. I am always learning and growing. I am based in beautiful Portland, Oregon.
M & R: Where do you find inspiration for your dresses?
MCF: My inspiration comes in many forms whether
it’s watching an old Tuner Classic Movie, taking a stroll through one of the
many beautiful parks here in Portland or sometimes I sit back and allow the
fabric to guide my hands.
M & R: What are some popular dress styles right now?
MCF: All of my designs are one of a kind, so I
really don’t follow “trends,” I like to listen to my client, allow her to tell
me how she wants to feel on her special day, and I go to work creating a gown
that reflect her personality and body type.
M & R: How long does it take you to make a dress – from start to finish? What’s your
favorite part of the process?
MCF: The length of the process depends on the project. Typically, I allow 3 to 4 weeks from
start to finish.
M & R: Like Minter & Richter you perform a lot of custom work. What are some of
the benefits of working so closely with your customers?
MCF: I love doing custom designs. It allows me to really get to know my client, hear
the excitement in her voice when she describes her dream wedding gown or
special event dress. I ask questions as to the location of the wedding. How
does she in vision herself on wedding day? Will the wedding be traditional or
nontraditional? By gathering as much information as possible, it allows me to
channel her essence as I design and create her gown. Like my clients, I get
excited with each new project, through the excitement comes love and that love
is sewn into each stitch I sew, so that love may surround her on the most precious
day of her life.
What Are Your Hands Doing ?
My name is Marie Chalifoux-Fournier and I am
the owner and designer of One Kind Couture.
M & R: So Marie, what are your hands doing? Tell us a little about One Kind Couture?
MCF: I have been designing and making
clothing for over 12 years. All of the clothing on Etsy and on my web site have
been created by me. I love to mix art with fashion to create one of a kind designs.
My line is feminine and figure flattering. The Universe see’s women as being
beautiful and unique and that’s how I want my customers to feel when they wear my creations. I am always learning and growing. I am based in beautiful Portland, Oregon.
M & R: Where do you find inspiration for your dresses?
MCF: My inspiration comes in many forms whether
it’s watching an old Tuner Classic Movie, taking a stroll through one of the
many beautiful parks here in Portland or sometimes I sit back and allow the
fabric to guide my hands.
M & R: What are some popular dress styles right now?
MCF: All of my designs are one of a kind, so I
really don’t follow “trends,” I like to listen to my client, allow her to tell
me how she wants to feel on her special day, and I go to work creating a gown
that reflect her personality and body type.
M & R: How long does it take you to make a dress – from start to finish? What’s your
favorite part of the process?
MCF: The length of the process depends on the project. Typically, I allow 3 to 4 weeks from
start to finish.
M & R: Like Minter & Richter you perform a lot of custom work. What are some of
the benefits of working so closely with your customers?
MCF: I love doing custom designs. It allows me to really get to know my client, hear
the excitement in her voice when she describes her dream wedding gown or
special event dress. I ask questions as to the location of the wedding. How
does she in vision herself on wedding day? Will the wedding be traditional or
nontraditional? By gathering as much information as possible, it allows me to
channel her essence as I design and create her gown. Like my clients, I get
excited with each new project, through the excitement comes love and that love
is sewn into each stitch I sew, so that love may surround her on the most precious
day of her life.
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Cleaning Titanium:
It is likely that you already have on hand the common household cleaning materials to care for your titanium wedding band. Liquid dish soap can remove any dirt and grease build up, and an ammonia glass cleaner can be used for shine. Wash and dry your ring with a soft towel or lint-free cloth.
Polishing Titanium:
Apply a cream metal polish with a jewelry care cloth to remove minor scratches in your titanium wedding band. Use liquid dish soap to wash away any polish residue. For titanium wedding bands with a satin or brushed finish, use a fine nylon pad (available at most auto care stores) to restore the soft look of the finish. Avoid rubbing any surface with anodized color, as it will take the color right off.
Cleaning Rings with Wood Inlays:
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Cleaning Anodized Rings:
Skin oil, soap residue and other contaminants can leave a film that can cause anodized color to look dull. Revive your anodized titanium wedding band by soaking it in glass cleaner for 3 minutes, then rinsing it in warm water before allowing it to air dry. Repeat the cleaning process if necessary. Remember never to wash anodized rings with cleaners containing abrasives.
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* Minter & Richter offers FREE "Spa" Treatments for your wedding band for life! Contact us for more details!
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