Grandson is 1 year old already

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Birth of our First Grandbaby.....Benjamin Raymond Langelaan

Benjamin Raymond Langelaan was born to Jessica & Mark Langelaan on January 6th, 2011.  We are so proud to be the happy grandparents.  more >>

Jessica Langelaan (Our Daughter) Carried the Olympic Torch This Year

This year my husband Raymond and I were thrilled when our oldest daughter Jessica Langelaan carried the torch in Oakville, Ontario.  It was a bittersweet moment in time as my father Keith Acton whom we were very close to passed away on December 18th, 2009 and Jessica carried the torch on December 19th, 2009. It was a wonderful moment in time.  You could feel the excitement vibrating in the air,... more >>

Moxie Trades

Recently Marrissa Mctasney of Moxie Trades came to our shop.  We talked a little about our business here and Marissa actually shot a video.  To see the video....go to www.moxietrades.com.  Marissa is a very inspirational woman who has definitely followed her dreams.  She has created a line of women's work wear.  more >>

Helping Out the YWCA in Oshawa

This past summer we were asked if we could do some work for the YWCA in Oshawa.  We refinished 12 small meeting tables free of charge.  These tables will be used in the Heritage Rooms at the Adelaide House which is located at 33 McGrigor Street in Oshawa.    more >>

Newcastle One of a Kind Artist & Artisan Show & Sale

On Saturday July 12th, 2008, Raymond and Jill did a caning display at the Newcastle's One of a kind Artist and Artisan Show and Sale.  It was a beautiful day and they got to speak to lots of different people.  more >>

Cobourg Waterfront Festival 2008

On June 28th, 29th, 30th and July 1st we had a booth at the Cobourg Waterfront Festival where we handed out flyers and did caning demonstrations for all the days of the festival.  The weather started out terrible with torrential downpours but as the days progressed the weather got better and better.  more >>

Pickering Home & Garden Show, March 2008

At the end of March, was the "Pickering Home & Garden Show".  I did 3 presentation on "Turning Trash to Treasures".  It was a fun weekend and we met lots of people.  more >>

"Be Your Own Designer" & the Pickering Home and Garden Show

Two new things are happening right now for us at Gentle Hands Restoration.  I am being featured on a TV show called" Be Your Own Designer" for Rogers Television Durham, a half-hour live format that features guests to inspire the viewers to either try decorating themselves or enlist the help of the guest.  This show will take place on Thursday, March 20th @ 7:30 p.m..      more >>

Fall Cottage Life Show at the International Centre

In November of 2007 I was asked to do presentations on turning "Trash to Treasures" at the Fall Cottage Life Show at the International Centre in Mississauga.  It was a really great weekend and I met lots of interesting people.  I hope that in the end I was able to help some people turn their "trash to treasures".  more >>

"Tradespeople I highly recommend!!!!"

Robert Acton  Robert Acton is a house painter that I would recommend to anyone.  He is actually my brother and while I am a perfectionist in the furniture restoring business, Robert is a perfectionist in the house painting business.  He comes with lots of references.  Robert's phone number is 905 244 9384.    Brooks Intercom & Sound  Ken Brooks does Sales, Service & Installations... more >>