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A6 The Bristol Press Wednesday, September 27, 2017 XXX CENTRAL CT CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE For more information on the Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce, please contact the Chamber office at 200 Main St., Bristol, 06010, or call (860) 584-4718. This page appears monthly in partnership between The Bristol Press and the Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce. For advertising information, call (860) 584-0501. 063745 Bryan J. Ricci CPA, CFP ® Financial Planning and Retirement Planning Income Tax and Accounting Services Locally owned and operated in Bristol for over 15 years visit us online at RICCIandCO.com RICCI & CO Certified Public Accountants and Consultants 71 Central Street Bristol Connecticut 06010 860 582-3300 HENRI MARTIN Owner/Broker 531 Broad Street Bristol, CT 06010 Phone 860.589.0101 Fax 860.582.7478 Cell 860.919.1215 www.HenriMartinRealEstate.com [email protected] 163 Park St., Bristol Take 10% Off FRAMELESS SHOWER DOORS BEST IN GLASS 877-456-3612 binswangerglass.com 063694 Commercial ▪ Home ▪ Auto Bristol • Winsted • CromWell • naugatuCk Tim Chapulis, Auctioneer 860-459-0964 ONSITE AUCTION SUNDAY OCTOBER 1, 2017 Plymouth Road, Harwinton, CT 3PM Bidder Reg. - 4PM Auction Start [email protected] 1185 Farmington Ave., Bristol 06010 Celebrating Our 38th Anniversary! INC. 69066 We’re here to make you SMILE! POSNER, HENDERSON & GOSLEE DENTISTRY Modern Dental Care with Traditional Values 255 N. Main St., Bristol (860) 589-7170 063741 COMPLETE AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE 64 West St./Rt. 69, Bristol (860) 583-3292 hamelinautocare.com HAMELIN & SONS 063722 91 Pine St., Bristol 860-582-1449 20% OFF Entire Store! NOW! 063692 The Tax Office CMW TAX SERVICES LLC Individual & Business Income Tax Preparation Professional • Affordable Confidential (860) 582-6900 1001 Farmington Ave, Suite 202 BRISTOL 69064 2176 West Street SOUTHINGTON Across from ESPN Entrance losmariachisgrill.com 860-261-5565 Authentic Mexican! Open Late! There’s a new Mariachi in town! 063710 860-584-0541 25 COLLINS RD., BRISTOL, CT www.bristolrad.com WOMEN’S HEALTH IS OUR SPECIALTY 063743 Beautiful Handmade Jewelry and Gifts GIFTS by DMARIE 203.892.7566 063724 At Gifts by DMarie, each piece of jewelry is unique By JUSTIN MUSZYNSKI STAFF WRITER BRISTOL—Gifts by DMa- rie offers a variety of handcrafted, one-of-a-kind pieces of jewelry. “Each piece that is made is unique,” said Dina Lento, the owner and sole jewelry designer. “When you have one of my pieces of jewelry, you will be the only one to have it.” Lento, who has been running Gifts by DMa- rie out of her home for four years, offers brace- lets, necklaces, rings, candle jewelry, decorative globes and decorative pic- ture frames. Although most of her jewelry can be seen and purchased at craft fairs in the area, Lento said she offers customized, made- to-order pieces as well. “I would love to design some pieces for a bridal party or something else like that if you wanted all your bridesmaids to wear the same piece of jewelry,” she said. “I would love to work with people getting married, having a baby shower or any kind of reception. I can do cen- terpieces or something else.” Lento, who also offers a men’s line, uses natural beads and those made out of acrylic, glass and crystal. She also uses materials like leather and pendants in her pieces. Lento also continually takes classes at different craft stores to improve her technique and heighten her sense of creativity. “The more creative you can be, the bigger of an audience you can reach,” she said. “As a kid, I always liked to do crafts and things, but I never thought I would be able to produce what I’m able to produce. I don’t know where it comes from. My creativ- ity has bloomed from a change in my life.” Lento said making each piece takes a lot of thought and planning, requiring her to picture the piece in her mind before she sits down to make it. She compared it to the process of writing or composing a song. One piece of jewelry alone can take anywhere from two to five hours to make from the start of the planning phase until it is finished. Lento, who is hoping to open a storefront in the next few years, said anyone interested in her jewelry pieces can call her at 203-892-7566 or visit her Facebook page by searching “Gifts by DMa- rie.” She does not charge for shipping within the state. “I can also drop pieces off at someone’s home or they can pick it up at mine if they want to see some of my other pieces,” Lento said. “Whatever is easier for them.” “I’m obviously not in this for the financial gain. I’m in it to see people smile and their faces light up.” A piece of handmade jewelry by Dina Lento of Gifts by DMarie.
