October 13, 2010 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • Page 15 ����� in business atricia “Patty” Lacourte brings her own sense of style and elegance to Eurica, Wyckoff’s premier home accessories and interior design shop. Since purchasing the store with her husband, Alain, in the fall of 2007, Patty has drawn much inspiration from her background in interior design. As a graduate of the Henri Matisse School of Interior Design in her native Peru, Patty works closely with her clients to first visualize and then Patricia ‘Patty’ Lacourte create the ambience and surroundings most reflective of their tastes. Through her knowledge of computer design, Patty takes her clients from concept to drawings and elevations and finally to the actualization of each project. At the same time, Patty prides herself on her ability to help her customers accessorize their homes, from one room to an entire house. To her customers, Patty is a constant source of gift ideas and decorating solutions, always putting careful thought and deliberation into satisfying their needs. In visiting the store, you might be surprised that she will remember your previous purchase or the person accompanying you at that time. If you start talking about your home endeavors, you might find yourself making an appointment for one of her in-home design consultations and realize during the process that she has in mind only your desire to make your home a place you will love to enter—and she will accomplish all this with integrity, charm, and taste. Patty’s attention to detail, her commitment to both form and essence, as well as her warmth and creativity, transform the connections she makes with her customers into loyal relationships that develop and endure. Come and visit Eurica at 648 Wyckoff Avenue in Wyckoff. Hours are Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., or call (201) 848-5633. 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Dr. Mazzola was responsible for the creation of the Neuromuscular and Movements Disorder Center for Children at Hackensack University Medical Center in 2001 and the Craniofacial and Cleft Lip and Palate Center at Morristown Memorial Hospital in 2006. She has cared for thousands of children with neurosurgical disorders in New Jersey. In July 2009, she started her own practice: New Jersey Pediatric Neurosurgical Associates. Dr. Mazzola accepted the challenge of developing a unique, specialty practice that accommodates children and adults with all aspects of congenital and pediatric neurosurgical disorders. She is proud of her team of five employees and the services that they provide. Dr. Mazzola encourages anyone with questions Dr. Catherine Mazzola to visit her website or to call for a consultation. New Jersey Pediatric Neurosurgical Associates is located at 310 Madison Avenue, Morristown, NJ 07960. Phone (973) 326-9000 or visit njpediatricneurosurgery.com.