October 8, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 17 ����� in business Rosie: the gracious hostess at Le Chien Catherine Freebody of PROVISIONS C Rosie R osie serves as hostess at Le Chien, a shop offering retail items, grooming and daycare for the discriminating canine. The personable Bichon is always ready to receive guests: from humans offering her a pat on the head, to nervous first-time canine visitors in for a day of pampering at the pet spa, to returning friends for some time at daycare. Her staff offers grooming - from breed standard to a practical pet clip - by experienced, professionally-trained pet stylists. They clip nails, clean ears or rec- ommend special shampoos or products for specific needs, such as a dry coat, sensitive skin or a luxurious cleaning. Rosie enjoys sharing a secure outdoor play area with her friends on a break from their grooming regime or with her playmates in for daycare for a few hours or a full day. She offers a game of tag, exploring the scents or lounging on a grassy spot in the sun. Come in and visit this state-of-the-art facility. We can discuss your pet’s require- ments to see what care will best serve you and your best friend’s needs. Rosie would love to meet you. Le Chien is located at 26 Central Ave. in the Wortendyke section of Midland Park. It is open from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. Call 201- 447-WOOF (9663) for more information or to schedule an appointment to pamper your best friend. atherine Freebody says she is tired -- “but in a good way.” Since opening PRO- VISIONS Home and Garden at 42 Central Avenue in Midland Park with her business partner, Michael Serventi, in May, she has been hard at work balanc- ing her family life and her new business. “It is exciting and challeng- ing,” Catherine says, “and I love it! The days fly by now. There is always something to do.” Whether she is helping a customer, building a website, frequenting estate sales, or deliv- Catherine Freebody ering furniture, Catherine is never bored. When her three children were younger, Catherine was a part time yoga instructor and preschool teacher. Now that her daughters are older, Catherine felt the timing was great for her new venture. “Michael and I were both at a point where we needed a change -- a new project in which we could focus our creative energy doing something we love,” she explains. Both are passionate about finding treasures, such as high quality mid-century fur- niture, (including such sought-after names as Bertoia, Knoll, John Stuart, Jack Larsen, and Naguchi), intriguing artwork, funky lighting, unique accessories, and more. PRO- VISIONS has a little bit of everything, and customers are welcome to spend time exploring. Catherine spends a large part of her time at the store building a website, updating the store’s Facebook page, and adding items to PROVISIONS’ shop on Etsy.com and krrb.com. “Since we have a constantly rotating inventory, there are always new photos to take and edit, listings to post, and pieces to research,” Catherine notes. PROVISIONS has received a warm welcome from the local community, and already has a few “regulars.” “I’ve always dreamed of running my own business,” Catherine admits. “The time felt right, the space was fantastic for our vision, and we went for it. So far, so good!” Call (201) 857-3335 or visit provisionsnj@gmail.com for details. The Sullivan Team: Betty and Juliana T he Sullivan women, Betty and Juliana, comple- ment each other by combining two generations of experience, knowledge, and expertise in real estate sales. For over three years, this partnership has served their clients with a professional and comprehensive understanding of the current real estate market. Offer- ing all of the services required for successful buying, selling, and marketing, these real estate experts cover it all. Native to this area, they both have a thorough knowledge of the surrounding towns and share this real estate expertise with their clients. During her years of being a seasoned agent, Betty, who has extensive resources, has successfully served hundreds of families. She has helped them through one of the biggest financial and emotional times of their lives: the buying and selling of their homes. Her sincere manner of approach with her clients always develops a mutual respect and confidence, which are necessary ingredients for successful transactions. Many lifetime acquaintances of Betty’s, now finding themselves empty nesters, seek her out to gain direc- tion with the weighty decisions of moving on. Again, Betty is expert at this type of guidance. Juliana has been an associate with Terrie O’Connor Realtors since 2011. Her ability to perceive value and understand the market along with her exceptional work ethic earned her the 2012 and 2013 Circle of Excellence award. Currently, Juliana is an active member of the Woman’s Club of Ridgewood and serves as co-chair on the Community Service Com- mittee at the Real Source Association of Realtors. She is also one of the founding members of the Terrie Betty Sullivan Juliana Sullivan O’Connor Realtors Young Professional Connection. Terrie O’Connor Realtors now has seven local or nearby offices with a Corporate Headquarters and Training Center in Ramsey. In the summer of 2012, TOCR expanded once again by opening The Terrie O’Connor Real Estate School, which is affiliated with Ramapo College. With the outstanding support and networking of the Terrie O’Connor sales associates, the Sullivan Team is ready to assist you with all your real estate needs. Please call or e-mail Betty at (201) 788-5355 or fdsbas@aol.com, or Juliana at (201) 916-8595 or julianasullivan@tocr.com. “Our line is open, and we are always ready to answer your real estate questions and to help you successfully through one of the most important events of a lifetime: buying or selling your home,” Betty and Juliana say.