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ne Business At Saint Michael School we provide an exceptional and challenging academic curriculum, combined with lessons of faith, honesty, respect, community service and moral values. Providing a Quality Catholic Education for Over 60 Years • Extended day care for full day needs • Full time, on-site Nurse • NEASC accredited • Classroom teachers Massachusetts Department of Education Certified • Low student teacher ratio • Nurturing & secure environment • Art, Physical Education, Music, Library, Computer & Spanish • Extensive extra-curricular programs Call today to schedule your tour 978-686-1862. kind of fun, too, and all the employees get a kick out of it." The bigger kick is sometimes had on the set, though; producers of the recent Pink Panther movie bought a unique $10,000 piece from the store, only to blow it up on screen. Hunting down special items—even those slated for destruction—doesn't actually require much travel, as pur- veyors selling furniture and textiles that will fit in Zimman's oeuvre always make their way to Lynn. As Zimman himself says, "They will find us." While Zimman's prides itself on an eclectic mix, Michael says customers are particularly drawn right now to an "ethnic casual" look—people are seeking comfort, clean lines, and a more contemporary look. That trend is very different from a few years ago, however. "When people were putting up all these grand homes, North Andover, MA • 978-686-1862 • www.SaintMichael.com Saint Michael School Catholic Elementary School • Serving the Greater Merrimack Valley Area Coeducational, Nursery - Grade 8 SHABAN'S men' s collection Fine Men's Clothiers Custom Tailoring COLLECTION Zanella THE Jack Victor G. Manzoni Baroni Alex Cannon St. Croix Saltaire Tommy Bahama Agave JACK VICTOR 104 nshoremag.com March/April 2012 28 Chestnut Street, Andover, MA 01810 104 nshoremag.com March/April 2012 978-475-5996 www.shabanscollection.com Fine Dining: A dining table, chairs, and playful alphabetical room accents . everyone wanted to look at themselves as being in a very grand situation," he says. "We were selling a lot of silks. Now, people are saying they are more comfortable with a nice plain linen drape." That's not the only change. "When I started [working at Zimman's in 2001], people would buy $10,000 and $15,000