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LIFESTYLE LETTER

MARCH 2019 PUBLISHER

Marc Schwartz | marc.schwartz@lifestylepubs.com EDITORIAL COORDINATOR

Lucy Probert | lucy.probert@lifestylepubs.com STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

Jean Terman

"Home Is Where the Heart Is" IT’S A COMMON PHRASE MEANING THAT OUR HOMES ARE A CENTRAL

SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR

Alexandra Reilly CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Kris Pepper, Jenneen Ameres

PLACE IN OUR LIVES—WHERE WE REST OUR HEADS, NOURISH OUR BODIES AND MAKE FOND MEMORIES WITH LOVED ONES. It’s the epicenter of our world, where we start and end each day, and where we keep our most prized possessions. This month, we bring you our Home Issue, which is full of ideas for creating the best environment for your home here in Northwest Bergen County.

Take a look at some of Northwest Bergen County's unique architecture; we’re sure you’ll appreciate the various styles of homes our towns offer. With springtime upon us, there’s no better time for a little DIY project! Refresh your interior with a few new home decor accents.

Engage the services of Diane Durocher Interiors or Eurica Home, Northwest Bergen County's award-winning interior designers, to guide you through the process of a dramatic update to one or more rooms in your home. Visit the incredible Wayne

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walk you through a curated selection of high-quality products, featuring the latest

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designs, sizes, colors and finishes.

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER DeLand Shore

If you're up for a total change of your surroundings, both Darlene Jelen of Berkshire

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Janeane Thompson

ART DIRECTOR Sara Minor

Hathaway HomeServices Abbott Realtors in Wyckoff and Lisa Sammataro of Keller Williams in Ridgewood have the knowledge, experience and passion to assist you in finding the next home of your dreams and desires.

We hope this issue inspires you to appreciate the place you call home—both your

EDITORIAL MANAGER Nicolette Martin AD MANAGER Chad Jensen REGIONAL SALES DIRECTORS John Newman | Eric Williams WEB APPLICATIONS Michael O’Connell

personal dwelling and our shared community—whether you’ve just moved or it’s a place your family has occupied for generations. Here’s to "keeping it local" and home sweet home!

Thanks for reading, and I look forward to seeing you around town.

Marc Schwartz, Publisher

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INSIDE THE ISSUE MARCH 2019

FEATURES 14 Help Around the House: How Volunteers Are Letting Seniors Keep Their Independence

18 Color Me Coral: Interior Designer Shows How to Make This Shade Your Own

24 A Family’s Dream Home: Upper Saddle River Home a Stunner Inside and Out

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28 Be Bold: Get Courageous with Your Tile

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DEPARTMENTS

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Lifestyle Letter

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Good Times

10

Around Town

12 DIY 14

Giving Back

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Local’s Choice

20 Renovate & Refine 24 Open House 28 Locally Owned 32 Lifestyle Calendar 34 Parting Thoughts

GOOD TIMES 1.

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72nd Annual Valley Ball Held at the Legacy Castle The Valley Hospital Auxiliary hosted its 72nd Annual Valley Ball late last year with more than 340 guests in attendance in their finest black-tie attire. Themed "An Unforgettable Night," the event, held at the Legacy Castle in Pompton Plains, raised more than $200,000 for children’s programs at the hospital. PHOTOGRAPHY BY SAL BENEDETTO ValleyHealth.com/auxiliary

4.

5.

6.

1. Valley Ball Committee | 2. Laura Klein, M.D.; Julia Karcher; Moira Christoudias, M.D. | 3. Audrey Meyers and Scott Agins, D.P.M; Carol Rakowski and Thomas Rakowski, M.D. | 4. Jason and Gina Desch, Maria and Sandro Mediago, James and Allesandra Agnew | 5. 2018 Valley Ball Co-Chairs Denise Downey, Elaine Heimberger and Carol Gillespie | 6. The Valley Ball in full swing

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AROUND TOWN Kory have worked and trained in such famed Paris spots as Bellouet Conseil Paris, the famous French house LeNôtre and the Hotel Concorde Lafayette. The comfortable café seats 25 and opens at 7 a.m. daily. Wedding cakes are also a specialty. FrenchBakeryNJ.com

PACHINKO AUTHOR TO SPEAK AT RIDGEWOOD LIBRARY LUNCHEON Best-selling writer and National Book Award finalist Min Jin Lee, author of Pachinko, will speak at this year’s 30th annual Friends of the Ridgewood Library Author Luncheon on April 3. Pachinko, a sweeping drama that spans four generations of Korean immigrants, was chosen by The New York Times Book Review as one of its best books

WALDWICK BAND CONDUCTOR CELEBRATES 40TH ANNIVERSARY

of 2017. The event includes a silent auction and

Waldwick Mayor Thomas Giordano presented

will be held at Seasons in Washington Township.

Waldwick Band’s Edmund Moderacki with resolu-

RidgewoodLibrary.org

tions from the borough honoring him on his 40th year as the band’s conductor. Edmund is also the assistant conductor of the Ridgewood Symphony Orchestra and is on the Executive Committee of Music Educators of Bergen County. The Waldwick Band is a volunteer music organization that performs in about 20 concerts and parades every year. Performances are held at the Village School in Waldwick, and summer concerts are at the Waldwick Oval amphitheater and elsewhere around Bergen County. WaldwickBand.org

SPIRITUAL MEDIUM PRESENTS WORKSHOP AT FLOW YOGA IN HO-HO-KUS Spiritual medium Drew Cali will present his "Gallery Style" mixed event of Meditation &

FRENCH BAKERY OPENS IN RIDGEWOOD

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Messages on March 2 at Flow Yoga in Ho-HoKus. He will open and close the event with voice-guided meditations and during the main

Pierre & Michel Authentic French Bakery, which

portion channel spirits to connect and commu-

opened in Elmwood Park two years ago, has

nicate with loved ones of participants attending.

recently expanded into Ridgewood offering patis-

Attendees must be 18 years or older, and not

serie, bread, cakes, tarts, sandwiches and of course

all are guaranteed a reading. Registration is

coffee. Parisian chefs Pierre Chayenne and Michel

required. FlowYogaNJ.com

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DIY

DI Y GIF T BA SK ET FOR A HOUSE GUEST, A NEW NEIGHBOR OR ANYONE IN NEED OF SOME CHEER, A BASKET FULL OF GOODIES PHOTOGRAPHY JEAN TERMAN

1. James & Maria Organic Fresh Pomegranate candle, Tuesday Morning, Midland Park, $9.99.

2. Jade plant, Rohsler’s Allendale Nursery, $4.99.

3. Sallye Ander Almond Goat Milk Soap, Rohsler’s Allendale Nursery, $8.99.

4. Blu Bottle water bottle, The Write Occasion, Wyckoff, $20. Sign, AR Workshop, Ridgewood, $15.

5. Olive R Twist Olive Oil Company, Tuscan Herb Infused Olive Oil, Ridgewood, $14.

6. Wire basket, Tuesday Morning, Midland Park, $12.

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GIVING BACK

HELP AROUND THE HOUSE:

ARTICLE KRIS PEPPER | PHOTOGRAPHY JEAN TERMAN

HOW VOLUNTEERS ARE LETTING SENIORS KEEP THEIR INDEPENDENCE

HOW MANY RETIRED GUYS DOES IT TAKE TO HANG A PICTURE? About four, according to Dennis Beezley of Glen Rock, who volunteers with the Chore Service of Bergen County.

Chore, an outreach program operated by the Bergen Volunteer Center, provides minor home repair services to our area’s senior and disabled residents.

Dennis began with Chore in 2009 when he was seeking volunteer opportunities after retiring from his career as a bond trader.

“I did a lot in my own home but also had a lot to learn,” he says. “The people who run Chore assess your strengths and match you up with other volunteers who complement your skills and knowledge. They emphasize safety while developing our knowledge and experience in home repairs like plumbing, electrical and carpentry.”

Dennis’ team consists of three other retired volunteers whose careers ranged from anatomy professor to property manager to facilities engineer. It’s an eclectic group that has hung their share of pictures and changed a lot of light-

“The true beauty of the program is t h at m o s t o f t h e volunteers are s e n i o r s t h e m s e lv e s , and they enjoy their experience every bit as much as the residents who benefit from their k n ow- h ow.”

bulbs over the years.

By performing simple repairs and installing safety grab bars, railings and additional lighting, they ensure that seniors and disabled Bergen residents can remain independent while avoiding injury from falls. The work is important because the costs of home repair can be prohibitive to those on a fixed income; the average client saves more than $500 by using Chore. And while nursing home stays can run up to $100,000 per year, studies have shown that home repairs help an elderly person remain in their home for 13 months longer than expected. When considering these kinds of numbers, the investment of Chore volunteers is incalculable to the families of seniors living at home.

The true beauty of the program is that most of the volunteers are seniors themselves—and they enjoy their experience every bit as much as the residents who benefit from their know-how.

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Dennis Beezley and his fellow Chore volunteers at work in a client's home

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“The program is really great for everyone involved,” says Jessica Leibe, program assistant for Successful Aging at the Bergen Volunteer Center. “Friendship and camaraderie are highlights for our volunteers, and I enjoy seeing them come every week having a great time. When they return at the end of the day and report how they overcame a challenging project, you can feel their sense of accomplishment,” she says.

“I grew up in the Ozarks where we rode in trucks and cracked jokes, and that’s what I do on Fridays with the guys from Chore,” Dennis says.

Dennis recalls a client who was rehabilitating from a fall and could not step into her tub to bathe. By figuring out her dominant side and how she would access the tub, the team was able to install a grab bar, attach a shower hose and assemble a shower chair for her.

“You really feel that you are helping people,” he says.

Chore currently has 52 active volunteers and serves more than 1,500 clients a year in 70 municipalities of Bergen County. Because the program operates on weekdays, most of the volunteers tend to be retirees, but that’s not a requirement, Jessica says. Chore can be a valuable experience for college students who have some free time, especially those who are physical or occupational therapy majors.

More than 1,600 grab bars were installed for Bergen residents in 2017. The challenge has been that Chore is gaining popularity and has a growing waitlist with clients scheduled more than six weeks out. The program receives numerous referrals from physical therapists, social workers, friends and relatives of those in need, so they are continually seeking new volunteers, donations of supplies, tools and financial support.

“The thank-you notes we receive from clients would melt your heart,” Jessica says.

Appreciative homeowners note the courtesy and professionalism of the volunteers as well as the fact that they trust them and feel safe with the team in their homes.

“Some of the guys even get specially requested by clients,” she adds.

All Chore service labor is performed for free by volunteers, and clients only cover the cost of materials. Chore is funded by the Division of Senior Services of Bergen County and by individual donors. For more information, visit BergenVolunteers.org.

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PA T T Y L A C O U R T E INTERIOR DESIGNER | EURICA HOME

201.444.4616 | EURICAHOME.COM 48 FRANKLIN TURNPIKE | WALDWICK, NEW JERSEY 07463

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LOCAL’S CHOICE

Color Me Coral: PHOTOGRAPHY JEAN TERMAN

INTERIOR DESIGNER SHOWS HOW TO MAKE THIS SHADE YOUR OWN

THERE’S JUST SOMETHING ABOUT CORAL; IT’S WARM AND ENERGIZING WHILE STILL STAYING SOFT. This year, the Pantone Color Institute, an industry leader in forecasting trends, chose Living Coral as its color of the year for its "nurturing" and "life-affirming" tones.

Patty Lacourte, interior designer and owner of Eurica Home in Waldwick, showed us how using shades of coral in small ways can add beautiful accents to your home.

“Try to adorn spaces with color in layers of design,” she says. “It’s the final touches and infusions of color that create a warm and welcoming space.”

Patty put together several looks that capture hints of this shade but advises that what makes a space your own is adding a personal touch.

“Don’t be afraid to surround yourself with pieces and colors you love,” she says. “Your home should be a beautiful reflection of yourself.”

Eurica Home, 48 Franklin Turnpike, Waldwick, 201.444.4616, EuricaHome.com

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RENOVATE & REFINE

The home's welcoming foyer

THE DETAILS HOME STYLE: TUDOR SQUARE FEET: 3,433 YEAR BUILT: 1925 OTHER: OWNERS ARE A FAMILY OF FOUR

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INTERIOR DESIGNER DIANE DUROCHER WAS WORKING WITH CLIENTS WHO LOVED THEIR 1925 TUDOR HOME BUT IN THE 12 YEARS THEY HAD LIVED THERE NEVER REALLY FELT LIKE THE INTERIOR

MATCHED

THE

HOME'S

ORIGINAL ARCHITECTURAL STYLE— OR THEIR OWN. “The previous owners had done some renovations back in the 1980s, including stark contemporary cabinetry that my clients felt did not reflect their own casual lifestyle and the Tudor design that they loved,” says Diane, owner of Diane Durocher Interiors based in Ramsey. After the kitchen, the mudroom, two bathrooms and a powder room were renovated, the family was well on their way to finally making this home their own.

“When it came time to work on the living room and sunroom, we continued the restoration with a comprehensive millwork design that melded well with the Tudor aesthetic,” Diane says.

And by adding beautiful built-in cabinetry and redesigning the columns, a more cohesive design was created. It was important to the clients that the newly renovated rooms in the home flowed respectfully from the entry foyer that had the original architectural details and moldARTICLE LUCY PROBERT | PHOTOGRAPHY PETER RYMWID

Tudor Living:

ing. The space was updated with new lighting, carpeting and a minimum of necessary millwork, such as the radiator cover.

“They love that the new living space is more family-friendly,” Diane says.

The living room and sunroom were united by installing a coffered ceiling with dimmer-switched recessed lighting and an area for viewing television, as well as a game table for family game night. Ample storage was added as well. As for the hardwood floors, carpeting was removed, and the floors underneath were refinished to match

HOW ONE FAMILY BUILT COMFORT BACK INTO THEIR HOME

the existing warm cherry finish of the original floors. The columns are structural but necessary, however, the tapered panel millwork surrounding the columns is new.

“The original Doric columns were contrary to the Tudor style of the home,” she says.

The palette that was selected is consistent throughout the home.

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The dining room reimagined

An autumn color scheme is seen throughout.

BEFORE

A game table and relaxed seating in the family room

BEFORE “They wanted an autumn color scheme that included shades of green, gold, sienna brown and rust,” Diane says. “The neutral paint color that we selected is the perfect backdrop to coordinate with the autumn palette, fabric and artwork.” With a couple of middleschool-aged boys in the family, it was important that their furniture and fabrics were durable, yet plush and comfortable.

“It had to be a place where everyone could relax and feel at home,” Diane says.

And they’ve hit a home run.

“Our clients' main request was that the interior of their home reflects the Tudor architecture with updated amenities. But it was also really important to them that it was casual and comfortable,” Diane says. “They love the end result because now it fits their taste and their lifestyle perfectly.”

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Columns with tapered panel millwork

BEFORE

Diane Durocher Interiors Sophisticated • Elegant • Timeless

Diane Durocher, ASID, IIDA, CAPS, CID P: 201.825.3832 E: diane@dianedurocherinteriors.com

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OPEN HOUSE

ARTICLE LUCY PROBERT PHOTOGRAPHY DAVIS PHOTOGRAPHY

A Fa m i l y ' s Dream Home: WHEN DESIGNING THEIR DREAM HOME IN UPPER SADDLE RIVER, THE DAVIS FAMILY HAD A SHORT AND FAIRLY SIMPLE WISH LIST: WITH THREE KIDS IN THE FAMILY, IT HAD TO BE FAMILY-FRIENDLY, AND IT HAD TO BE A COMFORTABLE PLACE WHERE THEIR FRIENDS AND THEIR CHILDREN’S FRIENDS WOULD GATHER. “Our kids were younger when we built the house, and it was very important to us to design it with them in mind, to make the next decade of their lives happy and fun in their new home,” Jack Davis says.

“We wanted a place where neighborhood friends would want to come and hang out."

And the location of the property, on a quiet culde-sac with only about a dozen or so homes, fit the bill perfectly.

“With a very large and flat front lawn, we became sort of the neighborhood playground,” he says.

Soccer, baseball, football, whiffle ball—you name it—and it was being played out front.

At over 6,500 square feet, with four bedrooms, six bathrooms and living areas on three levels, space is aplenty. The lower level contains a full second kitchen, a large entertainment room and one feature likely not found nearby: an Irish-themed pub.

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UPPER SADDLE RIVER RESIDENCE A STUNNER INSIDE AND OUT

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A great view from the porch of the front yard

“This was my dream,” Jack says. “I had been thinking for a long time about creating an authentic Irish pub in my home. When we started building it, I spent a lot of time getting the right stone, the right flooring, the whole look and feel had to be right. That was very important to me. It really was a labor of love.”

Wanting to use both indoor and outdoor space for entertaining, they built two porches, one in the front of the house and the other on the side.

“They’re great for happy hours or quiet reading,” he says.

The pool in the back brings friends to gather for several months of the year, and a hidden bonus to the property lies behind the trees in the back.

“In the woods behind the pool, there is a stream that runs through the property,” Jack says. “This became a major attraction for kids in the neighborhood, catching frogs, exploring and playing in the woods and in the water. We loved seeing them play out-

A sky view of this Upper Saddle River home and pool

side, just being kids.”

The end result couldn’t have been more perfect for them.

“Making this home right for our family was really the underlying factor with so much of what we did,” he says.

Even as their kids have grown and graduated college, sleepover space in the lower level has turned into entertaining their own friends in their dad’s pub.

“They probably use it more than I ever did,” he says. “But it’s really fun to see them as adults with friends they have known their whole lives still enjoying being in our home.

A house reflects who you are, and I think within each individual space in our home it reflects us perfectly.”

With their kids grown, this family is ready to pass off their home filled with special memories to a new family.

“They have created such a warm and welcoming environment for friends and family to gather over the years,” says Lisa Sammataro, realtor sales associate at Keller Williams Village Square Realty. “Now is the right time for a new family to create their own wonderful memories in this extraordinary home.”

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LOCALLY OWNED

Be Bold: GET COURAGEOUS WITH YOUR TILE ARTICLE LUCY PROBERT | PHOTOGRAPHY JEAN TERMAN

WHEN CONSIDERING TAKING RISKS IN DECO-

PEOPLE ARE HESITANT TO GO BOLD WHEN IT COMES

RATING, SPICING UP YOUR BATHROOM MIGHT

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entirely in one color. All four walls were pink or robin’s

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egg blue or avocado green because those were basically

White bathrooms have been a staple for several years

the only choices available. People are still taking those

now, and it’s considered the safest choice, says Chris

tiles down today and often replacing them with white

Groen, Wayne Tile Company’s operations manager in

subway tiles because that is something you wouldn’t

their Ramsey location.

get tired of looking at and is seen as the best choice for

“Often people make tile decisions based on resale

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color and still be smart about your decision.”

Wayne Tile in Ramsey is the perfect place to explore all options with exceptional service.

HOW ARE THEY ADDING COLOR WITHOUT OVERWHELMING THE SPACE?

Founded in 1955 by Bob Westra, with brothers

Depending on the layout of your bathroom, you can try

Harry and Don joining a few years later, Wayne Tile is

using color in a few different ways; either tiling just the

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biggest wall in the shower or on the vanity wall. Either

later as a leader in the industry, their goal remains

spot is a simple way of inserting a splash of color to an

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otherwise white or neutral bathroom. We’re even seeing

repair, an addition, a new home, on a budget or not.

people tiling just one wall in a powder room. Taking the

With five showrooms and design centers and 110,000

tile straight up to the ceiling makes the room seem taller.

square feet of warehouse space, Wayne Tile carries more than 100 lines of tile from all over the world. We

WHAT ARE PEOPLE DOING WITH TILE IN 2019?

visited their Ramsey showroom recently and spoke to

If you want to add color but stay away from anything

Chris Groen about why it’s time to add some punch to

too bold, there are some great options with glass tile

your bathroom tile.

which can have several colors in one sheet. One popular CONTINUED >

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Colors galore on this display

Felix the Cat is one of the newest collections available at Wayne Tile.

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LOCALLY OWNED

(CON TI N U ED)

A spa-like bathroom with picket tiles

glass tile line we carry has blue, gray, white and brown—a little bit of everything. You’re not committing to just one color with this choice, so if you wanted to re-paint your gray or white wall green in five years, it will still work with those colors.

The wood grain tile is still in style because it's a look that people can commit to that will last for a long time. We’re doing it in bigger spaces like basements where it’s a great alternative to laminate, especially in a basement that may flood; with the wood grain tile, you just have to clean up the water, leaving no lasting water damage.

Picket tiles have been very popular lately.

It’s a shape that has been around for a long time, even dating back to the arts and crafts movement where it was seen on stained glass windows and doors. It’s a great look on a vanity or shower wall.

Something that’s really fun and brandnew is a Felix the Cat cartoon porcelain tile that we’ve just installed in a client’s basement bathroom. It would also be great in a kid’s bathroom, or a powder room for an antique vintage New York look, maybe with a black wood tile floor. It’s a unique and cool tile for someone who wants to take that risk and also receive a lot of joy.

“ S t e p p i n g o u t o f t h e b ox a n d ta k i n g away t h e o r d i n a ry c a n b e e xc i t i n g .

Yo u c a n g o b o l d w i t h c o l o r a n d s t i l l b e s m a r t a b o u t yo u r d e c i s i o n .”

We carry the Versace line, which is a high-end designer tile that matches Italian fashion and Italian style. It’s beautiful and very popular. We have a great display of all of their tiles here in the showroom in Ramsey.

HOW CAN WAYNE TILE HELP ITS CLIENTS MAKE THE RIGHT CHOICES? We see a lot of people who come in with a lot of different ideas from websites, Pinterest, magazines, friends—you name it. It can be overwhelming sometimes, so what we do is talk to them about their ideas, help pinpoint their style and give them options. In the end, we get there; sometimes it takes a few rounds, but we will keep trying until they feel comfortable with their final design choice. We also work very closely with contractors on the installation and make sure everyone is on the same page and the job is done right.

50 Spring St., Ramsey, 201.825.8000 WayneTile.com

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MARCH

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

1

THE HIP REPLACEMENTS

includes a gift bag with a T-shirt,

supporter, local Glen Rock busi-

swim cap, goggles and a finisher’s

ness MSO Inc., as well as two

medal. WyckoffYMCA.org

ECF families. The evening will include cocktails, dinner, a ball-

The Old Stone Music & Coffee House, Franklin Lakes

This audience-pleasing duo of Lori Gretz as lead vocalist and Barry Gretz on guitar harmonize

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room dancing presentation by

THE LORDS OF 52ND STREET

proceeds will benefit ECF kids

Dance Evolution and both live and silent charity auctions. All

Wyckoff YMCA

with cancer and their families.

EmmanuelCancer.org

popu-

Original Billy Joel band members

lar hits from the last 70 years

who recorded and toured with the

including Sinatra, Patsy Cline,

Piano Man bring their band, The

the Beatles, James Taylor and

Lords of 52nd Street, to Wyckoff to

the Eagles. A $10 cover charge

perform such hits as “Say Goodbye

includes

performance,

to Hollywood,” “New York State

drinks and dessert. Performed

of Mind” and “Only the Good Die

in the historic sanctuary of the

Young.” WyckoffYMCA.org

beautifully

performing

the

SHERLOCK HOLMES RADIO Mahwah Library

The NJ Theatre Alliance presents

Franklin Lakes United Methodist

this

radio-style

produc-

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tion, Adventure of the Speckled

3

THE HISTORY OF THE SUFFERN RAILROAD

Doyle. The actors will perform this

Mahwah Museum

DR. DUBIOUS DIXIELAND JAZZ

audience" with sound effects and

The history of the Suffern railroad

commercials. Actors will be play-

will be outlined by local historian

ing several roles to make the tale

Mahwah Library

Craig Long, born and raised in

come to life, as a throwback to how

Celebrate Mardi Gras with Dr.

Suffern with family roots in the

many radio shows were performed

Dubious and the Agnostics in their

community dating back to the

in front of live audiences before

14th year at the Mahwah Library.

1700s. Craig, who has authored sev-

television. MahwahLibrary.org

They have been performing jazz in

eral local history publications, will

the New Orleans and Chicago styles

outline the history of the railroad

since 1998 in the tri-state area. No

and the development of towns in

tickets required; seats on a first

both Rockland and Bergen counties

come basis. MahwahLibrary.org

with an emphasis on Suffern and

Church

at

454

Pulis

Ave.

TheOldStone.net

Band based on a play by Sherlock Holmes' author Sir Arthur Conan famous mystery for their "radio

MahwahMuseum.org.

Mahwah.

21 SECOND ANNUAL SIMPLY SPRING

10

Admission

INDOOR TRIATHLON

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Simply Spring event, Hats Off to

EMMANUEL CANCER FOUNDATION CHARITY BASH

Lakes. Wear your favorite hat

Challenge

is

$5,

free

for

yourself

Indian Trail Club, Franklin Lakes

The Christian Health Care Center

museum members.

will

Wyckoff YMCA

with

this

60-minute race against the clock, which includes a 10-minute swim in the pool, 30 minutes on a bike in the

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host

its

Second

Annual

the Past, Present and Future, at the Indian Trail Club in Franklin at the event which will feature

Brick House, Wyckoff

casual attire, food and drinks,

cycle studio and a 20-minute run/

The Charity Bash at the Brick

an auction, prizes and a photo

walk on the treadmill. For ages 13

House

booth.

and up. Registration is required and

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will

honor Emmanuel

Foundation’s

longtime

ChristianHealthcare.org

/simplyspring

22 MINDING THE GAP Ridgewood Library

Minding the Gap is a documentary that centers on the stories of three skateboarders

from

Rockford,

Illinois, who find refuge from troubled home lives at their local skate park. The documentary won an award at the Sundance Film Festival for Breakthrough Filmmaking. This showing includes special guest speaker director Bing Liu, who is also one of the skateboarders.

RidgewoodLibrary.org

30-31 GEM, MINERAL AND FOSSIL SHOW

Midland Park High School

The North Jersey Mineralogical Society’s 30th Annual North Jersey Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show is a great event for the whole family.

Marvel at large selections of rocks, minerals, gemstones, hand-crafted jewelry, crystals, stone crafts and more on display. Come see nature’s awesome creations, and learn from the experts how to find your own minerals and fossils. Admission fee required. NoJMS.webs.com

We are always accepting submissions for events you'd like to see included in our Calendar section. Submissions are accepted via

the

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Us

tab

at

NorthwestBergenLifestyle.com.

9 Sheridan Avenue, Ho-Ho-Kus 201.857.4958

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PARTING THOUGHTS

SPRING CLEANING:

1

ONE ROOM AT A TIME Spring is the perfect time to transform your bedroom, garage, closet or kitchen. Start by splitting your proj-

2

FOUR TIPS FOR SIMPLIFYING THE PROCESS ARTICLE JENNEEN AMERES

CLOSET 101 Keep a donation bag in every closet so you can purge more often when a clothing item is past its prime or out-

ects into smaller tasks and breaking it down by space.

grown by a little one. Store shoes heel to toe so you can

In kids’ bedrooms, for example, start in the closet, then

see color, toe style and heel size easily. Organize clothing

move on to toys, desks, bookshelves, etc. To prevent

items by season, color and similar items in order to be

becoming overwhelmed, stay focused on the project at

more efficient when getting ready in the morning.

hand before moving on to the next section.

3

KITCHEN CALM Store similar items together, and keep the most-used items accessible in easy-to-reach drawers and cabinets.

4

RULES TO LIVE BY Don’t let junk mail into your home. Recycle any advertisements and catalogs that don’t pertain to your needs

Donate duplicates or items you no longer use, and purge

well before setting the mail down on your desk or

expired items on a regular basis. Keep all heavy items

kitchen counters. File, don’t pile. Make sure important

in bottom cabinetry and items used less frequently in

documents, bills, receipts, etc. make their way into a file

upper cabinetry. Also, don’t fall victim to buying every

system that is easily accessible.

kitchen gadget out there.

Jenneen Ameres is a professional organizer and owner of Conquer Your Clutter, based in Wyckoff.

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