Page 20 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • October 9, 2013 ����� in business Sharon Sherman of Thyme & Place Design A are ward-winning of designs atten- and personalized tion the hallmarks Thyme & Place Design in Wyckoff. For more than 25 years, owner Sharon L. Sherman has combined interior design with kitchen and bath expertise to help clients achieve their dream environments. As both a Certi- fied Kitchen Designer (CKD) and a professional member of the American Society of Inte- rior Designers (ASID), Sharon brings a complete spectrum of design knowledge to every project she undertakes. By drawing on this dual expertise, Sharon is able to create design solutions that are uniquely Seated - Sharon Sherman; Standing - Isabelle Lanini and Darlene Charnesky matched to the needs and tastes of her clients, harmonize with their surrounding spaces, and are consistent with the architectural integrity of the home. These projects showcase fine cabinetry from a range of sources, includ- ing high-end manufacturers and skilled custom cabinetmakers. Sharon is supported by a competent, confident, and highly professional staff, which guarantees that clients always receive the benefit of one-on-one attention to their projects. Large projects are completed with the help of a construction team, including an architect and contractor. The Thyme & Place portfolio includes a host of award-winning designs in tra- ditional, country, and contemporary styles. Sharon’s honors include 2012 Silver and Bronze Awards for Design Excellence from the ASID NJ Chapter. She previ- ously received a Gold, two Silver, and three Bronze ASID NJ Design Excellence Awards. She has also earned national awards from Viking and Broan, and multiple design awards from the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) for kitch- ens, baths, and other room projects. Sharon is the immediate past president of the New Jersey Chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers. Experience a gem-studded fall at Devon Fine Jewelry N ancy Schuring, owner of Devon Fine Jewelry, has planned several exciting events for fall, beginning with the Meche Dog Show. From Oct. 10 through 12, Devon will fea- ture dog charms – and cats, too! All AKC breeds are represented. Each realistically rendered charm is available in silver, bronze, or gold with gem accents. Suna Brothers Jewelry will make its inaugural visit to Devon Oct. 18 and 19. All are welcome to learn about the heirloom qual- ity pieces available from this pur- Nancy Schuring and Julie veyor of fine jewelry. By popular demand, Patricia Daunis will return Oct. 25 and 26. This top U.S. jewelry designer invites customers to bring their own gems to be mounted in her silver and gold designs. Devon remains the exclusive source for several fine jewelry lines, including the Devon Original Designs. Devon also carries the Christopher Designs Criss-Cut line and Royal Asscher Diamonds. Devon has hundreds of beautiful diamond engagement rings, but custom designs are also available. Nancy’s charitable organization, the Devon Foundation, continues to support lapi- dary schools in Tanzania and Kenya, including the Arusha Vocational School. The foun- dation provides scholarships for African lapidary students, many of whom are women. This year, Nancy traveled to Kenya and Tanzania, where she visited the Arusha School. While in Africa, Nancy purchased gems from local mines to bolster Devon’s current collection -- the area’s largest selection of colored gemstones. Her choices included orange and red garnets, pastel blue and mauve zircons, and green and gold tourma- lines. Located 303 Franklin Avenue in Wyckoff, Devon Fine Jewelry is open Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10-6, Thursday until 8, and Saturday from 10-5. Call (201) 848-8489 or visit www.devonfinejewelry.com. Be sure to “like” Devon Fine Jewelry on Facebook. Open door, service to others are key for Freeholder Maura DeNicola O ne of the best parts of my job as an elected offi- cial is recognizing young people for service to their community,” says Bergen County Freeholder Maura DeNicola.”Service to others, whether community ser- vice or public service, is one of the most important tools we have for changing and improving our world.” Freeholder DeNicola and her family continue to pursue that effort. Having served two terms on the Franklin Lakes Board of Education, as councilwoman and the first woman mayor of Franklin Lakes, Maura was elected to the Bergen County Board of Chosen Freeholders in November of 2010. In her three years on the Freeholder Board, she has chaired the county’s Department of Public Works, Personnel, and Com- munity Development committees among others. She is Bergen County’s Liaison for Veterans’ Services and has worked with the New Jersey State Department of Human Services to increase awareness and accessibility of services for the county’s citizens with disabilities. Her tireless record of community service was reflected in her selection as the recipient of the Don Bosco Prep President’s Award for Outstanding Commu- nity Service. She was named a “Cool Mayor” by the New Jersey Conference of Mayors for her efforts on behalf of the local environment and as freeholder she was the 2011 recipient of the Camp Glen Gray Conser- vation Award, an award particularly special as Scouting has been an important part of her family’s life. With jobs and taxes on everyone’s mind, Maura is a strong voice for taxpayers on the Freeholder Board and has been unafraid to take an independent stance when necessary on their behalf. Her priorities are maintaining quality of life for families and providing services in an efficient and fiscally responsible way, along with grow- ing businesses and jobs in Bergen County. She is pursu- ing re-election this November. Freeholder Maura DeNicola with Governor Chris Christie A graduate of Boston College and Columbia Uni- versity Teachers’ College, Maura lives in Franklin Lakes with her husband of 29 years, Phil their four children – Philip, a Lieutenant and F-18 pilot in the U.S. Navy, Paul, an executive in finance, Conor, a mechanic and volunteer firefighter, and Lucia, a freshman in college - and a revolving door of friends and family. “I am here because of you and for you,” says Maura, reiterating her constant mantra in promoting an open door policy as an elected official. She may be con- tacted at her office in Hackensack at mdenicola@co. bergen.nj.us or by calling (201) 336 – 6276.