February 29, 2012 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 13 F O CUS on Franklin Lakes Businesses Wyckoff Peddler: Still ‘country’ after almost 50 years yckoff Peddler, one of the area’s few remaining country stores, is still welcoming customers after five decades in Bergen County. Originally based in Wyckoff, the business moved to 861 Franklin Avenue in Franklin Lakes – the former site of the Bluebird Inn – 16 years ago. Sharon Spoelstra and Eileen Kuipers, who have co-owned Wyckoff Peddler for eight years, are now redecorating the landmark. “We are painting, refreshing, and reorganizing,” Eileen says. She emphasizes that the rental sign on the property refers to a commercial area located behind her store. On Saturday, March 3, everyone is invited to the store’s Grand Re-opening. The first 50 shoppers to make a purchase that day will receive a small gift. Throughout the month of March, customers will receive one ticket for every $10 they spend. Those tickets Sharon and Eileen will allow customers to participate in a giveaway and, on March 31, Eileen and Sharon will present a wrought iron patio table and chairs to one lucky customer. While the shop still carries country items, including some in the primitive style, there is so much more in store. Eileen and Sharon strive to feature American-made and Fair Trade products, including pottery from Wisconsin, Jersey Girl mugs, lamps made from spools found in old mills, and linens made by hand on antique looms. Wyckoff Peddler also carries curtains, jewelry, stationery and greeting cards, seasonal items, and small pieces of furniture. Customers feel so at home that many have become Sharon and Eileen’s friends. Eileen acknowledges that the shop’s warm, cozy feel encourages some folks who need a pick-me-up to stop by, soak up the pleasant atmosphere, and enjoy the scents wafting from scented candles and potpourri. Look for the decorative flags waving in the breeze and the wreaths that invite customers inside to search for exceptional gifts and home accessories. Hours are weekdays from 10-6 and Saturdays from 10-5. Phone (201) 891-2777 or visit wyckoffpeddler.com for more information. W Colony Florist & Gifts delivers fresh, innovative designs olony Florist & Gifts has been delivering fresh flowers and innovative designs throughout the region for over 50 years. Owners Ken Norman Jr. and Alan Margreither are already well known for their award-winning floral designs, but the shop’s talented staff members never rest on their laurels. Staff members continue their professional education so they will always be in the know about up-and-coming trends. Colony Florist & Gifts creates arrangements in a variety of price ranges for a host of occasions, from weddings and anniversaries to holidays and birthdays. Colony also specializes in personalized sympathy tributes. Fresh fruit and gourmet food baskets are also available here. This full-service florist handles a range of décor options for special events, Pam, Alan and Ken including table linens and lighting. Ask Colony’s specialists to lend a hand, and they will create the perfect ambiance for your next occasion. The shop also has space available for small meetings and workshops. The space is just right for a girls’ night out or a book club meeting. In-store, hands-on design workshops are presented at Colony Florist & Gifts throughout the year. Be sure to get on the shop’s e-mail list. Colony Florist & Gifts is open Monday through Saturday from 8 to 6 and Sundays from 10 to 2. Call (201) 891-2060, visit Colonyfloristonline.com, or stop by the shop at 762 Franklin Avenue in Franklin Lakes. C Pilates Place: Where change happens! ring balance to your body and life. The Pilates method, developed by Joseph Pilates, is a total body workout for men and women of any age that produces long, lean muscles without weight room bulk. Pilates improves posture and flexibility, and leaves people feeling energized and challenged. With over 500 exercises to choose from, workouts are always fresh and new! Pilates Place is a fully equipped studio. Sessions will include work on Reformer, Tower, Cadillac, Chair, Ladder Barrel, Spine Corrector, and mat work. Whether you are a solo client, or in a semi-private group of no more than three individuals, owners Natalie Bray and Julie Tafuri along with their exceptional instructors will make sure your workouts are the best they can be! Pilates Place offers a comprehensive teacher Julie Tafuri certification program. The curriculum at Pilates Place was designed to align with the Pilates Method Alliance standards. Upon completion of the training program and all of its requirements, the individual will receive certification from Pilates Place, LLC and will have met the necessary requirements to sit for the PMA exam. Julie and Natalie bring a total of 14 years experience to the training program. Established in 2003, Pilates Place of Franklin Lakes looks forward to hearing from you. The studio, which is open seven days a week with daytime and evening hours, is conveniently located in the Market Basket Shopping Center. Classes are by appointment. Call (201) 891-5285 and schedule a complimentary Pilates session today. B t’s been nearly five years since Jeff and Randy Bier of Cartridge World-Franklin Lakes opened their doors for business! “We would like to thank you for your increased patronage and for not feeding the landfills,” they say. Each day, Jeff and Randy work to educate customers about the ways their company’s products save money and the planet. The two pride themselves on supplying businesses and local residents with printer cartridges of superior quality and reliability. All Cartridge World products are manufactured diligently, using only specified inks and toners, and are 100% satisfaction guaranteed! The store’s ink and toner selection is so diverse, that even the large local “office Jeff and Randy Bier supply” chain stores send customers over for rare or older model cartridges that they do not stock. “We carry a very wide variety of cartridges and recommend printers to customers based on individual printing needs. Printing should be both easy and affordable,” says Randy, the company’s vice president. Cartridge World is a fast growing franchise with over 1500 stores world-wide. This “green” company keeps cartridges out of landfills, which otherwise could have taken up to 400 years to decompose. “A cartridge takes up to a quart of oil to manufacture, so it is senseless to simply throw it in the trash,” Randy adds. Cartridge World of Franklin Lakes offers free pick-up/delivery or shipping to businesses and local residents. All major credit cards are accepted. Visit Cartridge World at 830 Franklin Avenue, Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417, or call at (201) 891-0990 for all of your printer cartridge needs. Cartridge World – Franklin Lakes I