Gratitude and Acknowledgements
Lorraine can no longer travel any distance for long and is unable to get out much. She relies on everyone to help her
through her daily life with the help of the internet, telephone, email and letter correspondence this has enabled her to meet
people from all around the World.
She says it is still possible to have a life when disabled, you can still make your dreams come true.
She wants to thank all the wonderful people below for their support and also for helping to make this website possible.
Brian - My very special and adorable husband
Mike - Our wonderful smiling eldest son
Dominic - Our youngest cutey pie son
Mother - My loving, caring mother who has helped me through my health and difficult time
Brother - Carlton who did a fantastic job on the bathroom thank you so much
Bestest Friend - Helen for helping me through my difficult time with health and to 40 years of friendship
Young Carers Bristol - Lin and everyone who helps Dominic care for his mother Lorraine
Selma - Dearest cherished friend in Australia
Diane - Wonderful kind and understanding friend in Iowa
Aline - generous, kind and gentle friend in the UK
Mary Jane - cherished friend in Las Vegas
Lil - Sweet snowy friend in Canada
Marianna - Sweet fabulous friend in USA
Sara - Great friend in Wirral UK
Lana - Caring, compassionate and understanding friend in Miami USA
Maureen - Dear and sweet friend in Massachusetts USA
Elizabeth Taylor - For giving us a change to own some spectacular jewels from her Avon Collection
Members and Friends - To all who have joined the Antique and Vintage Costume Jewellery Club UK
Business West - Business advice
Business Link - Business advisor Brian Steele
GP, Neurologist, Specialists - All the Health Team
Namesco - Web Hosting
Antiques and Collectables Magazine - Fantastic features on House of Francheska
Romancart - The best shopping cart
Protx - Secure payment gateway
Lloyds Tsb Cardnet - Secure merchant services
Paypal - Secure payment gateway
Liveperson - Live chat facility
Vintage Costume Designers - All the fantastic and wonderful Designers
Ipswitch - Best FTP program to use for uploading
Leonard Cheshire Disability Organization- Most grateful thanks to Johnny for all his support and to Leonard Cheshire
Jobcentre Plus Access to Work - ATW awarded grant to help with alterations, I cannot thank Mr Martin Whitbread enough for all your help
Crown Building Services - Thanks to Ross, Rob and Son for a fantastic job on the alterations, you come highly recommended
Tim Hill Photograper - Many thanks Tim, you are the best, the professionalism you showed is outstanding.
Barclays Trading Places Awards 2008 - Thank you so much, I am thrilled to of made the top 10 companies for the South West of England.
Bristol City Council - For all their help and support
Connaught Gas Central Heating Partnership with Bristol City Council - You guys were wonderful thank you
To all my customers and visitors, thank you so much for buying, all your kind words and for visiting the website
I hope I have not missed anyone out, I apologise if I have, please let me know, I need to add you too!
I will add everyone who has helped me to have this wonderful business working from home. Disability must
never stop you having your dreams come true. My gratitude goes to you all and that includes all my customers and clients
who have supported me by returning to my website for more fabulous jewels.
Love, Peace and Light to you all. Lorraine
