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Also in this issue, beginning on page 94, are several fabulous tables from The League Club’s Naples Tables event, held earlier this year. This much-loved tablescaping spectacular featured the work of more than 55 designers and is a true feast for the senses. Though incredibly difficult, Naples Illustrated selected a handful of tables to showcase in this issue. Here’s hop ing you enjoy these as much as we do and perhaps find some inspiring ideas for the details of your next tablescape.
In this Home & Garden issue of Naples Illustrated, we hope you find a healthy dose of inspiration for your humble (or not-so-humble) abode, starting with our cover shot, which showcases the efflorescent garden of Naples resident Selma Net tles. Every corner of Nettles’ garden appeals. At its core, the space is comfortable and inviting, though several bronze and marble masterpieces within infuse a stately feel, including sculptures by renowned Már ton Váró, whose work graces the front of Ave Maria Catholic Church and the intersection of Collier Boulevard and Tamiami Trail East. In addition to her garden, Nettles—who has assembled a diverse, mesmeric collection of paintings, photography, sculptures, and other pieces—was gracious enough to open the inside of her art-filled home to us, too. Learn more about this art aficionado, her home, and her knack for perfecting the eclectic starting on page 86.
Designer and television personality Nate Berkus perhaps said it best, “Your home should tell the story of who you are and be a collection of what you love.” I hope as you flip the pages of this issue, you’ll discover a few ways to enhance your home. There’s no place like it.
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To be truthful, I’ve lost track. But, I think I’ve lived in 14 different homes. From a historic home constructed in 1873 in Midland, Michigan, to a Southern-style resi dence in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, to the coastal contemporary I now inhabit here, each has been distinct and afforded unique and ample opportunities to conceptualize, design, and decorate. No matter where I lay my head, projects seem to find me. And I know I’m not alone. People relish their homes and love to make them hospitable, es pecially here in Naples. As we usher in fall and the home stretch of 2022, it’s a perfect time to turn our attentions toward our residences.
If you’re looking for ways to bring the bold into your home, flip to page 102 for a feature on statement pieces. You’ll find novel ideas for doors, bathtubs, countertops, and more. And if you have a love for lumber, you’ll likely appreciate our piece on the latest wood trends, which commences on page 116. Read about what’s au courant in the world of woods while also gleaning some practical tips for keeping hardwood floors looking their best.
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To honor their thirty-fifth year in busi ness, the group released a new logo. While the anniversary year celebrates the successes of the two principals, moving forward they want to highlight their seven “awesome design teams.” (collins-dupont. com) Gaylene Salomons
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Over the years, the design duo has worked on projects from Paris to Puerto Rico and Canada to the Cayman Islands. They have only missed “three, or maybe four states” in their years of designing homes, says Collins. They have also expe rienced the joy of traveling through Europe searching for both inspiration and unique pieces to fill their archives. It might take years, but they always seem to “find a per fect fit” for those treasures, adds Collins.
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Collins and DuPont cut their design teeth while working at the same firm. It didn’t take them long to discover they worked well together. Both have Midwestern roots: Collins is originally from North Dakota, and DuPont is originally from Indiana. They have lived and worked in Southwest Florida since 1978. Together they founded the Col lins DuPont Design Group in 1987.
The pair’s timeless design philosophy, however, remains the same. “We stay away from the trends,” says DuPont. “The trends follow us,” adds Collins. “We like to say we are the creative juice.”
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says that although the pandemic fueled the biggest adjustment with supply chain issues forcing them to change the way they did things, they also now notice a demo graphic shift, with a younger, more mobile, and more hands-on clientele emerging. Collins explains that “clients are seeking pieces that have meaning, provenance, are authentic, or handmade.” And with many clients already in possession of established and curated art collections, Collins says “our work now is less about finding the art than about assisting in placing it.”
Above and inset: Recent home designs by DuPontCollinsDesignGroup
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The Conservancy, which leads nationally rec ognized Burmese python research and removal efforts, made record-breaking news this past year with the capture of the largest python to date in Florida—a female, weighing in at 215 pounds and measuring nearly 18 feet in length. Her belly was full of eggs—122 to be exact.
“They are not supposed to be here,” Bartoszek says. To report an invasive species sighting, call 1-888-IVE-GOT1, or use the IveGot1 mobile app. (conservancy.org) –G.S.
In 2013, the Conservancy established a python research program to better understand the be havior and ecological impact of the snake and to reduce the long-term effects this invasive species would bring to Southwest Florida’s unique natural environment and the native wildlife population.
Although the Burmese python is a “beautiful and amazing creature,” he quickly emphasizes “they wreak havoc in the local environment by depleting the surrounding native wildlife.” Barto szek points out that hatchling pythons were first spotted on a roadside in Collier County in 2009 by a scientist who was specifically looking for them.
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Scientists hypothesize that the Burmese python (Python bivittatus) slithered into Florida sometime in the 1970s, most likely as a result of the thenburgeoning exotic pet trade. The unwelcome legless and carnivorous creature, known for rapid reproduction, quickly became a major menace to the bio region. Ian Bartoszek, wildlife biolo gist and environmental science project manager for the Conservancy of Southwest Florida, declares the invasive species “the wildlife impact issue of our time.”
Since 2013, the Conservancy has removed more than 1,000 pythons weighing in excess of 26,000 pounds from approximately 100 square miles in southwestern Florida. From November 2021 to March 2022, Bartoszek reports an additional two tons of pythons were captured and humanely re moved by his team of biologists at the Conservancy.
“Brown placed great value in mentor ship and guiding young architects into the profession,” says Adriane René Orion, 2022 vice president of AIA Florida Southwest, and
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A Topping Off Celebration in early June brought donors together to sign their names on the plywood wall behind what will become the donor-recognition wall. Donors enjoyed a guided tour of the first floor of the new building, which will house a series of meeting rooms, an art room, library, main reception area, and offices.
principal architect at Form & Light Architects in Naples. “Brown was instrumental in bring ing many architects to Naples.” Orion herself was mentored by Brown in her early career; after graduate school, she accepted an offer to move home to Naples to work with Brown’s eponymous firm. Eventually inspired to start her own practice, Orion fondly recalls, “An drea Clark Brown was unique in her brilliance, and she used it with purpose and elegance to sculpt space in a way that communicated her understanding of what it means to be human.”
The scholarship program, which runs between June and August each year, currently awards around $12,000 annually. Eligible can didates are graduates of high schools from the five counties—Collier, Lee, Charlotte, Glades, and Hendry—that make up the AIA Florida Southwest chapter. (aiaflasw.org) –G.S.
From top: Butterfly House designed by late architect Andrea Clark Brown; Brown seated at house.
To generate the funds needed to secure the land, construct the building, and meet necessary equipment require ments, a capital campaign was launched in 2019. Local philanthropists Patty and Jay Baker committed $5 million toward the project. This lead gift placed it on a successful track and inspired others in the community to support the cause.
he Naples Senior Center eagerly anticipates the completion of its new permanent home by the end of this year. Construction began on the 30,000-square-foot building located on 14 acres in North Naples last November.
Honoring a Legend
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Florida Southwest has renamed its local scholarship program the Andrea Clark Brown AIA Florida Southwest Scholarship Program in honor of the late renowned local architect who designed such notable Naples landmarks as Sugden Com munity Theatre, the “Butterfly House,” and St. Agnes Catholic Church, to name just a few.
From top: Rendering of new Naples Senior Center; Jay and Patty Baker with pups.
Initially founded by the Naples Jewish community and Jewish Family & Commu nity Services, the Naples Senior Center opened its doors in January 2014 as the first senior center in Collier County. The center, for individuals 60 and older, pro vides services addressing the emotional and social needs of seniors in Collier and southern Lee counties. Since opening, membership has grown from 80 to more than 1,400 members. An average of 40 different social, educational, and wellness programs are offered each week, thanks to more than 200 trained and vetted volunteers. (naplesseniorcenter.org) —G.S.
The local scholarship program was estab lished in 2018 to encourage students to pursue careers as registered architects. The commit ment on the part of the architectural students is significant in terms of time, effort, and cost. With this in mind, AIA Florida Southwest cre ated a program to help establish a continuous stream of local talent accepting the challenge. The organization hopes that after completing their formal education, the local students will return to Southwest Florida to enjoy a reward ing career in architecture.
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Go faster and further on an Electra Townie Go! e-bike in guava ($1,750); reach speeds of 20 mph with support from a rear hub motor. The Bike Route, (bikeroutenaples.com)Naples
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Head to hole one, and flaunt these fuchsia Pride golf tees ($9 per 30); a portion of sales proceeds are donated to breast cancer research. PGA Tour Superstore, Naples (pgatoursuperstore.com)
Vibrant Thibaut fabrics and trim (price varies per fabric grade and project) give pillows a quick facelift while adding a pop of pink to any room. Traditions Classic Home Furnishings, Naples (traditions.com)
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Complete with a petit rose garnish, Frosé ($16) at The French is a chic way to unwind after a balmy stroll on Fifth Avenue South. The French Brasserie Rustique, Naples (thefrenchnaples.com)
GLOSSY FINISH Smith & Cult nail polish in Suburban Warrior ($18) makes for a bold statement on your nails. Bluemercury, Naples (bluemercury.com)
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Lace up a pair of Golden Goose Yeah leather sneakers in rose ($525), then participate in a walk (or run) for the cure near you. Marissa Collections, (marissacollections.com)Naples
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Classic and smart, dress up almost any look with pearl pieces from Pierre & Harry, including this Keshi Coin Pearl Necklace with gold flake ($465), 64-inch Pink Rope ($1,395), and Baroque Studs ($625). Pierre & Harry, Naples (pierreandharry.com)
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Fuchsia Trifolio bucket bag ($1,850), Salvatore Ferragamo, Naples, ferragamo.com
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I have always been interested in interior design. It was some thing my mother introduced me to when I was young. We were always reupholstering sofas and chairs and adding drapery all over our house, so that was fun for me to watch growing up.
The acclaimed designer known for bold runway moments and size inclusivity dishes on his new furniture collection
How do you feel the worlds of fash ion and interior design intersect? They are so similar in a lot of ways. We have a client and start with an
I really design for my custom ers and people [who] love my clothes. I want it to be a full Siriano lifestyle. I want our chic clients to be wearing a fabulous Siriano dress, lying in a beautifully designed Siriano room.
You’ve had many showstopping red-carpet moments. What’s the one piece from the furniture col lection that will make a statement in any room?
What’s next for the Christian Siriano brand?
We have so many exciting projects in the works. My large exhibition of all my work over the last 15 years is on display at SCAD Fash Museum of Fashion + Film in Atlanta, which has been exciting. We just opened a new store called The Collective West in Connecti cut, and our interior business is really growing with two hotel projects in the works and a restau rant. We are just really proud that we get to work and create magical things every day.
I wanted this collection to feel modern and stylish, just like one of my dresses. [The pieces] have an element of statement and sculpture, which was so impor tant to me. I wanted them to feel special and not just be functional chairs that take up space. They also have vintage references from the ’60s and ’70s, which are my favorite eras in furniture design.
Christian Siriano offers customers “a full Siriano lifestyle” with state ment-making fashion and furniture collections.
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I think our Lola settee is one of the most exciting pieces in a room, but our Lula chair has become the most popular.
It’s really a similar process for both. I have even been using interior fabrics for clothes and clothing fabrics for interior projects. It is so fun to try and do things differently. I think that’s why clients are com ing to me. I bring a new perspec tive to this world of interiors.
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inspiration just like I would when I create a dress. Then we get into fabrics and silhouettes for a room.
Describe your new furniture collection.
Who or what has been your greatest inspiration when designing the collection?
What influenced you to branch out into home design?
Have you spent a lifetime building a successful business?
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1. HERE COMES THE SUN Effy Jewelry ring with an opal and diamonds set in 18-karat gold, $14,175. Macy’s, Naples (macys.com)
4. CURVE APPEAL Davidor pendant with orange lacquered ceramic and Palais diamonds set in 18-karat gold, $7,850. (davidor.com)
5. PEACHY KEEN Misahara Nebo necklace with peach moonstones, mother-of-pearl, opals, and diamonds set in 18-karat rose gold, $12,000. (misahara.com)
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9. STILL THE ONE Louis Vuitton Spirit High Jewelry Radiant bracelet with a garnet and diamonds set in 18-karat gold and platinum, price upon request. Louis Vuitton, Naples (us.louisvuitton.com)
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7. FLY AWAY HOME Paul Morelli butterfly stud earrings with mandarin garnets, diamonds, and black diamonds set in 18-karat gold, $16,000. Shannon Green Collection, Naples (shannongreen.com)
3. CORAL CRAZE Picchiotti Xpandable bracelet with coral and diamonds set in 18-karat gold and white gold, $32,000. Bigham Jewelers, Naples (bighamjewelers.com)
8. DOUBLE TROUBLE Tamara Comolli large Bouton ring with carnelian set in 18-karat gold, $2,750, and Bouton solitaire ring with a diamond set in 18-karat gold, $2,650. Marissa Collections, Naples (marissacollections.com)
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2. FRUIT PUNCH Provident Jewelry ring with an orange sapphire and diamonds set in platinum, price upon request. Provident Jewelry, Naples (providentjewelry.com)
6. SLAM DUNK Melissa Kaye Lola hoops with neon orange enamel and diamonds set in 18-karat gold, $2,950. Marissa Collections, Naples (marissa collections.com)
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Today, homeowners are taking a second look at their Mediterra nean residences and, instead of removing every trace of the lavish, are opting for more tempered modernizations.
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Mediterranean-style homes sprouted ubiquitously in Southwest Florida during the 1990s and 2000s. As millennials and modern de sign came of age, de-Tuscanizing became de rigueur
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When Robyn Lang-Shankland, interior designer at Bonita Springs-based Freestyle Interiors, was tasked with updating a five-bedroom, Gulf-front home in Old Naples, her client requested an elevated Mediterranean look. “The home was filled with beautiful Mediterra nean architectural details, and although the brief was to make the home more current, lighter, and brighter, it would have been criminal to remove all of its opu lence,” she explains.
During the 5,330-square-foot dwelling’s re juvenation, most of the stonework was preserved, as were the columns and hand-carved stone accents, the swooping stone staircase, and the iron balustrade. Many of the home’s dark wood details were also spared. A major change, as directed by the client, was replacing the original marble floors and decorative inlays with Italian walnut hardwood. “Wood is warmer and softer,” notes Lang-Shankland.
The first phase of the remodel took six months and was finished just before Thanksgiving, when family members from Maine came to gather for an annual holiday celebration. “Removing and replacing stiff, uncomfortable furniture from the house and adding comfortable sofas and chairs was incredibly important,” notes Lang-Shankland, adding that with the new furnishings in place, the family often found themselves spending time in the formerly seldom-used great room.
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Gone is the ornate wood dining table and the enormous, red-upholstered dining chairs. Now, a sleek wood table suspended over grace ful acrylic legs welcomes family and friends. Smaller-scale wingback chairs clad in light blue velvet and satin enhance the space rather than overwhelm it. A sideboard, featuring large ag ate gemstone knobs set in gold, sits beneath four framed agate gemstones hanging on the wall. Metallic-toned wallpaper, laced with spar
“the cabana,” the guest bedroom, with a walk-out balcony over looking the grounds, was also refreshed. The original bamboo flooring and matching bamboo ceiling stayed. In sharp contrast to the reds and greens that once dominated the space, LangShankland selected a lightly pat terned, soft velvet headboard for the traditional king-size poster bed; she added matching cus tom throw pillows and placed an oversize upholstered bench at the bed’s end. Reeded front pan
kling glass beads, lines a niche in the dining room where a dark cabinet once stood. LED lights provide backlighting. “The space is ele gant and opulent. It looks absolutely beautiful at night,” says the designer of the exquisitely refinedAffectionatelyspace. referred to as
The formal dining room bears no resem blance to the dark space it once was. Designed to accommodate large family gatherings, no details were overlooked. “The homeowner is extremely spiritual and loves crystals, so we used natural stones and crystals throughout the home,” says Lang-Shankland. In the evening, the dining space glows like a starry summer night with Swarovski crystals embedded into the hand-painted ceiling while a custom chan delier of polished nickel and cascading crystals casts subtle light over the room.
The refreshed kitchen was designed to be more current, lighter, and brighter, in contrast with the original look (above).
els on the nightstands reinforce the subtle tropical undertones of the room; especially welcoming is the hand-knotted throw ca sually strewn on the bed. “The idea for this room was to make it like a cozy nest where someone could do yoga or read a book,” says Lang-Shankland.Thegameroom was planned and designed as a space where the client’s grown children could enjoy billiards, play board games, and watch television. It transformed from a som ber, uninviting space to a welcoming gath
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ering spot. Comfortable, curved armchairs, swathed in a creamy performance fabric, were added; the gemstone theme makes an appearance in this space in the form of match ing hand-blown glass pendants on the chan delier and hanging over the full bar.
When phase one was completed, it was quite a reveal. “There were many tears of joy. The homeowner is excited to start phase two, which will include the primary bedroom and bath. I love the home’s new look,” says LangShankland. «
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The soil in Southwest Florida is fairly poor and not suited for growing many annuals and cut flowers. I recommend planting in raised beds, beds off of direct soil, or you can even create mounds of good soil on top of existing soil. My raised beds are only 6 inches above the soil line, but the higher you go, the better your yield.
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Full sun is required for most cut flowers. Watch your yard for a year, as the angle of the sun changes from season to season. The area of your yard that gets the full sun all day throughout the year is the area you want to place your cut flower beds.
Good soil is key for plants to thrive. To grow the strongest and best-looking plants, you need to add more nutrients to the soil with compost. I usually do a mixture of half topsoil and half compost.
I would highly recommend killing off the existing turf or weeds where you want to put your bed. A great way to do this is scalp the existing plant material (cut it very low) and then place cardboard over top of it. Make sure you remove all tape and plastic from the cardboard as the plastic will never break down. Then you can add your soil directly on top of the cardboard, which will break down over time.
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There is no better way to instantly enliven a home’s interior and boost the mood of its inhabitants than a bouquet of fresh flowers. Instead of outsourcing your blooms, consider planting your own supply for yearround procurement.
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Split your growing season into two separate seasons, the wet season (summer) and dry season (winter).
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The daughter of a landscape architect, Elizabeth Beans Cohn grew up with her feet in the dirt. She spent her youngest years gardening beside her mother and grandmother before earning a degree in botany and environmental science from Miami University in Ohio. Today she is the Associate Director of Horticulture at the Naples Botanical Garden, which, in addition to serving as visual inspiration for backyard gardeners, also offers on-site classes and Dig Deeper online instructionals on a variety of horticulture subjects. In an effort to encourage people to share in her love of gardening, Cohn has agreed to unearth her top strategies for creating a bountiful cutting garden. (naplesgarden.org)
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Plants take time. Be patient and make sure they are getting the correct amount of water. I also like to use natural fertilizers like fish fertilizer on all my cut flowers and vegetables. It is diluted with water, so I apply with a watering can.
The more you harvest your flowers, the more blooms you are going to get. Just like any plant, the more you pay attention and address issues sooner, the healthier your flowers will be.
Mulching helps a lot if you want to keep other weeds out. It is also a great way to add more nutrients to the soil. My favorite is FloriMulch because it is made using invasive melaleuca and does not have any dyes in it. Water is key! Especially in the dry season/winter, once the rains stop, it is essential to water your cut flower garden. I water almost every day during the dry season. Drip is best, but a sprinkler works perfectly fine, too. Even hand-watering, which is a great way to assess your plants and check for insects or pests, works.
A glowing bouquet of white porcelain flowers makes Corbett Lighting’s Lily fixture ($1,960) a glamorous floral display. Wilson Lighting, Naples, Bonita (wilsonlighting.com)Springs
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PETAL TO THE METAL Global Views’ Poppy mirror ($1,199) is a natural beauty with petals crafted from iron with brass at the edges. Norris Furniture & Interiors, Naples (norrisfurniture.com)
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Hand-sponged with wildflowers of the Italian countryside, these Fiori Di Campo condiment bowls ($114 for set of four) by Vietri embrace an alfresco feel. FabecYoung & Company, Naples company.com)(fabecyoung
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CULTIVATE A BURGEONING INTERIOR BY PLANTING DECOR WITH VIBRANT BLOOMS
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Agraria’s diffuser ($136 for large; $56 for small) releases its lemon verbena scent through petals of handmade sola flowers. Saks Fifth Avenue, Naples (saksfifthavenue.com)
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This Mughal Fleur pillow ($215) from Dana Gibson delivers a standout style performance either as a solo act or part of a couch ensemble. The Striped Cabana, Naples (thestripedcabana.com)
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Designer Laura Miller Mlinarich of Laura Miller created this room with a playful palette so her teenage client could channel her inner Parisienne. “While this 1970s Naples condo was transformed to meet her parents’ modern taste, their daughter’s space called for a pop of romanticism and cheerfulness,” Miller Mlinarich says. “We chose bright linen bedding embellished with crewel embroidery, an ancient hand-stitching technique that has also endured the test of time. When a place is made for one person to enjoy, it reflects their personality well. This room does the trick for a sweet, optimistic, and not-soserious sophisticate.” Naples (lauramillerasid.com)
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Changing the color temperature of light affects how warm or cool light will appear to the eye. “A cooler light temperature shining on limey green foliage pulls out the greens and adds dimension,” explains Stambouly. “Chang ing the actual color of the lights is easy, too.”
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“Through proper placement, selection, and control, we can help tell a story, define the space, set the mood, and create emotion,” sheAsnotes.shesees it, most folks who now call Southwest Florida home hail from somewhere
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For a well-lit property that can appear radi ant even after sunset, consider path lighting, low-lighting, and up-lighting. Areas to il luminate include focal points that can be seen in the distance, plantings and flower beds, specimen plants, fountains, pools, ponds, pathways, sculptures, gazebos, and more. Lighting can also be added outside prominent windows to draw the viewer’s eye past the glass, adding a visual extension to a space.
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Clockwise from above, landscape lighting pro vides Southwest Florida residents with an array of enhancements: Outdoor orbs; outdoor pool moorings; wall and architectural lighting.
The outside landscape surrounding one’s home can provide a dynamic canvas. The graceful sway of palm fronds casts shadows over the yard, the pool, on other buildings, and on adjoining walls of the home, creating an ever-changing backdrop for evenings spent relaxing on the lanai.
where snow and ice make appearances—at least through the winter months. When buying a second home or relocating permanently, they seek the tropics. When they look out into their yards, Neapolitans want to see a lush landscape, feel warm, and say, “I am here; I made it.” But sun-drenched Florida goes dark early in the evening. Really dark. And, after playing in the sun all day, most residents still long to look out and see their pieces of para dise. Let there be light.
When it comes to exterior lighting, Stam
bouly’s team strives to create an atmosphere that is warm, inviting, subtle, and artistic.
Lynne Stambouly, CEO at Illuminated De sign in Naples, is a 36-year lighting profession al. She believes lighting affects every space in a home. When planning, designing, and choos ing lighting for a residence, a collaborative ef fort among the homeowner, lighting experts, and other building professionals is ideal.
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With a simple adjustment, you can feature holiday colors or tailor lighting to a colorthemed party.
should spend money on landscape lighting, Bonita Springs resident Doug Kenney of Indi ana-based Kenny Machinery Corporation, a wholesale distributing company of landscape and irrigation products, responds with a ques tion: “Would you strap flashlights to the front
of a Ferrari?” It is his opinion that landscape lighting enhances curb appeal and adds value to the home. Custom-designed homes deserve custom-designed lighting.
Many Neapolitans choose to create outdoor environ ments with lighting that allows their property to appear radiant at all times, including at dusk and after sunset.
Of course, outside lighting serves as a safety feature, too. If you have a large yard, even if gated, and want to let your dog outside, says Stambouly, “you want to make certain there are no wild creatures ready to pounce.”
When asked by a homeowner why they
“Having a well-lit home on the outside is the extra frosting on the cake,” says Stambouly. «
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Moments like this are typical of the ethos of Ritz-Carlton Reserve properties. As the highest expression of the brand, these resorts (there are five around the world, the other four are in In donesia, Thailand, Puerto Rico, and Japan) aim to immerse guests in the culture, history, and
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Inset: A corten steel “skin” encases Candil, the resort’s agave bar. Below: Spa Alkemia invites guests to take the healing waters.
ZADÚN, ONE OF RITZ-CARLTON’S RARE RESERVE PROPERTIES, IS A CHIC OASIS ON THE RUGGED LOS CABOS COAST
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f you sign up for an agave tasting at Zadún, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Mexico’s Los Ca bos region, be prepared to walk out with more than a buzz. In addition to sips of some very fine mezcal and raicilla, you’ll get a taste of the mythology of the places where the agave spir its are distilled. Take sotol, for example. Out in the desert, the story goes, sotoleros catch a rattle snake and dunk it in the firewater, fangs and all, until it drowns. That microdose of venom is sup posed to be good for the health, to add vigor. We’re told it’s a local legend. Maybe.
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Zadún sits at the crossroads of desert and sea, between the Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Cortéz, so its story revolves around the rugged environ ment of Baja California Sur. Baja is famous for winter whale-watching, and Zadún’s perch atop a hilly landscape is the ideal place to observe the rituals of these gentle giants. From December to April, humpback and gray whales travel to the warm waters of the Sea of Cortéz—“the aquar ium of the world,” accord ing to Jacques Cousteau—to mate, calve, and nurture their young. Sometimes they’re so close to the coast, you can lit erally see them breaching from the terrace of your villa. For a more intimate encounter, your personal tosoani (a brilliant combination of concierge and butler) can arrange a private 2-hour boat excursion with the
flavors of a region while providing next-level luxury. Each of the Reserves has a unique nar rative that’s tied to the locale and its people.
While nothing outranks whale-watching on the bucket-list scale, the Ambassadors offer a wide spectrum of programs to keep guests of all ages engaged. On a rainy afternoon, sign up for the chocolate-making experience. It starts benignly enough with a history lesson, where you’ll learn that cacao beans were once more valuable than gold and that Montezuma drank 50 cups of chocolate a day, then progresses to a hands-on part that will make you appreciate that bar of Godiva in a whole new way. After roasting, peeling, and grinding the cacao beans, you’ll simmer them in hot milk with the spices of your choice. No instant gratification here, but good things—in this case, the drink of the Aztec gods—are worth the wait.
resort’s Ambassadors of the Environment, a team of trained naturalists who combine facts and fun to make nature come alive.
On the more active front, the Ambassadors lead morning and afternoon hikes through the landscapes of Puerto Los Cabos. The steep, rocky trails leading to the highest point of the Zadún preserve grant glorious views of the sea and desert ecosystem, and the exercise will jus tify the churros after dinner. For a deeper dive into the local flora and fauna, a guided 3-hour trip to the San José Estuary combines hiking with serious Indigenousbird-watching.traditionextends to Spa Alke mia, where therapies are inspired by ancient healing techniques and native ingredients. The Desert Botánica Ritual incorporates poultices with botanicals found in the Baja desert, and the Soothing Massage delivers a hydrating jolt, compliments of a prickly pear and agave infu sion. The can’t-miss treatment here is the Sava sana Experience involving music and sound. For this, you lie in Savasana posture on a mat
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while sounds (some musical, some not) sur round you. The idea is that the vibrations reach deep within the body to bring on a complete meditative state and, subsequently, a state of awareness and well-being.
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If days at Zadún are tonic for the body, nights are for the soul. As daylight diminishes, the steel “skin” surrounding Candil lights up, beckon ing guests to sip an agave cocktail before din ing at the fire kitchen of Humo. Mexican and Peruvian specialties are prepared on a woodburning parrilla and served sizzling to the table. Don’t miss the Baja-endemic snook or any of the choice beef cuts accompanied by grilled veggies and a killer chimichurri.
Whether dining at Humo or one of the more casual restaurants, music continues into the night, resonating across the hillside. On the lawn by the pool, families peer through telescopes at the stars, which seem brighter and more abun dant here. It’s a really happy energy, and that in it self is an experience. (ritzcarlton.com/zadun) «
Clockwise from top left: El Barrio, meaning “neighborhood,” features murals by local artists; Equis’ seaside cabanas; couples’ treatment room at Spa Alkemia; a corten steel sculpture by Arturo Berned welcomes travelers in the arrival pavilion; on a guest room patio, a wall-mounted sculpture is illuminated at night.
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Located at the west end of Ocala amid horse farms and sprawling golf communities, the 380-acre complex rivals—and in many cases exceeds—Wellington Inter national (where the Winter Equestrian Festival is held) as the epicenter of equestrian competition. With multiple indoor and outdoor arenas, the WEC is equipped for grand-scale competitions on the pro and collegiate levels. Almost every discipline, from dressage and hunter/jumper to Western pleasure and reining, has a home here, and an expansive polo facility is currently under construction. Be yond equestrian, there are facilities for sporting events like volleyball, cheerleading, and even a national-level dog show.
THE EQUESTRIAN HOTEL AT OCALA’S WORLD EQUESTRIAN CENTER PUTS YOU IN THE HEART OF THE HORSE-CIRCUIT ACTION
Lounging in an elegant suite while watching a dressage competition beyond a picture window is definitely not your everyday hotel fare. The Equestrian puts you in the heart of the action without sacrific ing the comforts and style of a high-end hotel. Marble bathrooms, haberdashery-inspired fabrics, and elevated classic design are all
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f you’re a horse-show enthusiast, or on the sup port team of a competitive equestrian, you may be used to long hours on hard bleachers or grass, lackluster food, and facilities that might not be best de scribed as “glamorous.” The World Equestrian Center (worldequestriancenter.com) and its showpiece, The Equestrian Hotel (equestrianhotel.com), are here to change all that.
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In the middle of it all—literally—is The Equestrian Hotel. It’s logical to assume that The Equestrian accommodates competitors and their
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entourages, but that’s only part of the picture. Nearly half of the guests of the 248-room hotel are either horse lovers who enjoy the energy and spectacle of the sport, or travelers looking for a luxury vacation with an unusual spin.
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accommodation hallmarks, but it’s the bird’s-eye view of the sporting events—like your own private box!—that sets the rooms apart.
Clockwise from top right: The Equestrian Hotel’s lobby showcases a mix of elements including Swarovski crystal chandeliers, equine references, and an impressive collection of dog art; Josh Dolan and Bromance compete in the Hunter Derby; Yellow Pony gastropub; dining options abound on property.
The public places are opulent but restrained. The lobby blends de mure elements such as panel molding and mahogany millwork with glitzy touches like Swarovski crystal chandeliers and unapologetic strokes of gold. Naturally, equine references from horse-head lamps to stirrup drawer pulls are everywhere. The showstopper here is undoubt edly the floor-to-ceiling fireplace, but don’t miss the dog paintings that decorate practically every square inch of wall space on the ground lev el. It has to be one of the biggest collections of dog art, anywhere.
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It’s easy to make a weekend of exploring the hotel and show grounds, but the surrounding area is compelling in its own right. Ocala is an outdoor enthusiast’s playground, with such attractions as Ocala National Forest (fs.usda.gov) and some of the state’s most beautiful springs. Closest to the WEC, Rainbow Springs (visitrainbow springs.com) is a popular spot for tubing and swimming (that water!). A bit farther but worth the drive, Juniper Springs (fs.usda.gov) offers family-friendly, prolific snorkeling on crystal-clear water. For adrena line seekers, The Canyons (zipthecanyons.com) is a scenic and chal lenging spot for zip lining (including a full moon adventure). Opt for the Big Cliff Canyon tour and fly over lakes, treetops, and canyons— one of many bucket-list experiences that can be checked off during a stay-and-play at The Equestrian. «
On the dining front, the big story is Stirrups (stirrupsocala.com), as much for its fine-dining menu as its terrace overlooking the Grand Arena. Dine on prime steaks or Southern fare like summer-corn hush puppies and black-eyed pea salad while watching equestrian events just steps from your table. If you can snag a seat at the Yellow Pony (yellowponyocala.com), jump at the chance. This buzzing gastropub is all about its bourbons and whiskeys, but its Tatanka Blue bison burger is the stuff of legends. Order it with a side of garlic-parmesan
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See it in the aluminum and it’s a jaw-dropper, largely on account of that teardrop body design. And it doesn’t just look slippery, it is slippery.
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I’ve come to the Mercedes-Benz research center in rural Immendingen (south of Stuttgart) to take a closer look at this visionary Vision EQXX. Right now, the EQXX is a concept car, with no plans for production. But the lessons learned from this advanced piece of engineering and technol ogy will be incorporated into pretty much all upcoming Mercedes EVs.
Climb aboard and the surprisingly production-ready cabin feels part George Jetson, part Mercedes E-Class circa 2030. It’s packed with some really cool features, like a massive, pillar-to-pillar, 47-inch touchscreen. The interior uses lots of sustainable, non-animal materials too, includ ing upholstery made from cactus, mushroom roots, and vegan silk. The funky blue shag mats on the floor are a mix of bamboo and recycled plastic water bottles. Need a snack? Chew on a seat.
THE GROUNDBREAKING MERCEDES-BENZ ELECTRIC SEDAN THAT CAN GO 747 MILES ON A SINGLE CHARGE
Mercedes achieved a drag coefficient of 0.17, making the Vision EQXX the most aerodynamic road car ever.
But there’s hope on the horizon. The remarkable Mercedes-Benz Vi sion EQXX can go for an astonishing 747 miles on a single charge. To put that into perspective, 747 miles is roughly the distance from New York to Chicago, Miami to Charlotte, and L.A. to San Fran and back. In a recent record-shattering run, the EQXX whizzed across Europe, from Mercedes headquarters in Stuttgart, Germany, to Silverstone, England.
I’m a range anxietist. Each time I get behind the wheel of an electric vehicle with a longish drive ahead, a tsunami of fear washes over me. Am I going to run out of juice before I can find a socket? It’s the same anxiety seen at airports and Starbucks across the land: smartphone us ers with power cords in hand, desperately in search of a vacant outlet.
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Arguably the Merc’s most impressive feature, however, is what lies beneath, i.e., the battery pack under the floor. It has roughly the same 100-kWh output as the battery powering the latest flagship all-electric
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When you need to scrub off some speed—yes, that’s a tight corner up ahead—the brake pedal is there, but it’s not necessary. Instead, steering-wheel paddles provide four stages of regenerative braking. In one-pedal driving mode, lifting off the gas will stop you in your tracks, while dumping juice back into the battery.
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POUNDS WHY WE LOVE IT: BECAUSE IT PROVES THAT RANGE ANXIETY WILL SOON BE A THING OF THE PAST.
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Other than that, the EQXX drives like any other EQ electric Mer cedes. That means instant acceleration, silent running, agile handling, and the uncanny feeling that you’re helping save the planet. Range anxiety? Consider me cured. «
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Piloting the EQXX around the sinewy Immendingen road course re quires you to totally recalibrate your driving style. For starters there’s the
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aero effect of that 0.17 drag coefficient. Lift off the throttle while cruising a flat section of the track and the speed of this silver bullet just doesn’t change. The car coasts and keeps on coasting.
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Mercedes EQS sedan, but it’s 30 percent lighter and 50 percent smaller.
Tipping the scales at just under 3,900 pounds, the EQXX is 1,800 pounds lighter than an EQS 580. Reduced weight means less power is needed to move it; the relatively modest 241-hp rear-mounted electric motor can punch the EQXX from standstill to 60 mph in a sprightly 7 seconds. The EQXX also comes with 117 solar panels integrated into the roof that juice all the accessories, including the cooling fans, lights, and controls. On a long drive, they can add up to 15 miles of range.
ELECTRIC MOTOR POWER: HP BATTERY: 100 747 MILES 196/74 INCHES WEIGHT: 3,869
Its claim to fame is its ability to use sunshine to cruise at 6 to 8 knots for up to nine hours, or roughly 100 nautical miles a day. Ease back to a sail boat-like 4 to 5 knots and you have the possibility of near perpetual motion.
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Austrian-owned Silent Group launched its massive solar-powered catamarans in 2016. Back in 2018, its then flagship Silent 64 grabbed headlines by becoming the first solar-powered catamaran to cross the Atlantic, from Spain to Barbados, in just 16 days.
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Along with beaches, gators, and Key lime pie, the one thing Florida has in abundance is sunshine. So, when a boatbuilder comes up with a luxury cruiser that’s 100 percent powered by the sun, it’s worth taking notice.
But space—and plenty of it—is a huge part of the appeal here. At al most 30 feet wide, it’s half as wide as it is long. The outside entertaining areas are truly vast, whether it’s the full-width rear cockpit, the spacious flybridge, or the sunken deck on the bow. Inside, you could hold a party for 20 in the salon and it would still feel empty. Add to that the large galley and dining area, plus the choice of three or four cavernous cabins, includ ing a master that takes up one entire hull.
However, for those who live by the mantra that life is too short to own an ugly boat, this might not be the craft for you. With its boxy superstruc ture, black-framed vertical glass, slabby hull sides, and Kansas-flat roof, it’s all function and not a lot of form.
Our skipper for today’s cruise along the Intracoastal is Silent’s delivery
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Today, I’m in Fort Lauderdale, slathering on the SPF 50 and trying out the Silent Group’s newest power cat, the $3-million-and-up Silent 60.
There is something totally soothing about gliding along with only the sound of water bubbling up in the wake, feeling the sun on your face, and knowing that it’s not costing you a dime in fuel. Miller tells me that one Silent 60 owner made the decision to buy after tiring of using his 80foot Italian motor yacht for family weekend trips from Lauderdale to the Bahamas and spending more than $12,000 on fuel. He’s not alone. Right now, more than 30 Silents are awaiting construction at the builder’s yards in Fano, Italy, and Istanbul, Turkey. In addition to the 60, there’s an 80 and even a superyacht-size 120-foot version.
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captain, Kyle Miller. With a tap of the bow thruster control and a burst of electric pow er, he eases the 60 out of its side-on slip and into the open waters.
To get technical for a second, this 60 comes with Silent’s E-Power propulsion pack, with its twin 268-hp electric motors and 207-kWh lithium-ion batteries. It’s good for 7-knot cruise speeds with a claimed— though optimistic—15-knot top speed.
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If you want more juice, then go for the E-Power+ package with twin 455-hp motors, 286-kWh batteries, and the promise of a brief 20-knot top speed. But remember that for anything over 5 knots you’ll need to crank up the diesel generator for one of every three hours to top off the batteries. Thankfully, like the electric motors, it is whisper quiet.
I’m guessing somewhere in the instruction manual for each yacht is the line: Just add sunshine. «
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Art aficionado Selma Nettles takes an eclectic approach to perfect her Old Naples home and garden
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Selma Nettles, the owner and sole inhabitant of the residence, gra ciously welcomes me inside. I step into a cool, dark foyer with low ceilings that opens to a sitting room to the left and a dining room to the right; every available space on the wall or the floor showcases an object of fine art in somber hues of browns and blues. A dramatic, purple-veined mantel, carved from old building columns, occupies center stage. A 500-pound wooden sculpture, by American figurative
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arrive at an unassuming estate located on a trio of lots in the southeast corner of a city block in Old Naples. Catbirds, en sconced in the prolific surrounding greenery, announce my ar rival with meow-like squawks. I follow a driveway lined with skillfully placed white Florida river rock that leads to the small wooden door of a charming house and feel as if I am wending my way into a mythical setting. My eye is immediately drawn to a Carrara marble sculpture basking in the morning sun.
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“I’m not a minimalist,” says Nettles, with a chuck le. She explains that she purchased the home in 2004 as a second residence—she also owned a home in New Hampshire at the time. Built in 1958 and consid ered vintage for Southwest Florida, Nettles admits she bought a “quirky old house.”
Nettles also admits to loving the “colors and sculpt ed, yet wild look, of English gardens.” She credits Hungarian sculptor Márton Váró and local landscape designer Lawrence Perillo, a principal at Blue Land scape Contracting Group in Naples, with helping cre ate the hybrid Italian/English garden she walks me throughNettlestoday.hadmet
artist Leonard Baskin, sits opposite the marble mantel in the sitting room.
Váró by accident in 2004 at a local gallery opening. As she recalls, they were both ad miring a painting she eventually bought. While con versing, Nettles shared her admiration of Michelan gelo’s figures trapped in stone found at the Gallery of the Academy of Florence, a prominent art museum
Quirkiness aside, Nettles had a plan for her pur chase. “Art is my passion, along with gardens,” she says. Creating the garden on this property took prece dence. Between 2000 and 2010, Nettles visited Italy a dozen times. “I love Hadrian’s Garden Villa in Rome,” she says of a UNESCO World Heritage Site containing the ruins and archaeological remains of an immense villa complex. Nettles made copious notes during her visit, hoping to create a smaller yet similar looking space of her own one day. “I wanted traces of history everywhere—both personal and cultural,” she says.
Gardens are a work in progress and constantly undergo reinvention. Natural disasters, especial ly, necessitate change. Following Hurricane Irma in 2017, Perillo was tasked with the redesign of nearly 90 percent of the garden that was original ly completed in 2008. Perillo, a Naples resident since 1995, is a certified arborist with a bachelor’s degree in plant science. “He kept the colors and designs of an English garden and created a sense of hidden rooms,” explains Nettles. “He really lis tened to what I wanted.” Today, Nettles describes it as a “symmetrical garden, a little ruffled around the edges, but a peaceful place, grounded by theOversculptures.”time,Nettles purchased more of Váró’s sculptures: five live outside in the garden and six
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in Florence, Italy. “I have my own version,” Váró declared. And just like that, a friendship began. However, she adds, “My garden was already planned when I met him.”
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smaller ones reside inside. Her favorite, however, is the first one she bought the night she met Váró, called simply Female Torso. Known for his life-size figura tive sculptures that often depict draped female figures emerging from a block of carved marble, Váró uses an approach that’s true to classic form; he carves directly into the stone, as the masters did.
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Today, Nettles’ garden plays host to a diverse collec tion of sculptures. There is a bronze sculpture of two dancers by Vietnamese artist Tuan Andrew Nguyen. A smaller bronze and stainless steel ribbon sculpture, cre ated by Paige Bradley, an American sculptor, is a copy of the original she gave to her husband, Victor, as an engagement gift. Nettles also has a cement face hidden in her garden’s banana grove. “It’s not significant art,” she claims, but “just for fun.”
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Clockwise from top: Art-covered walls in living area; elegant stairwell showcasing Nettles’ collection; dining room featuring an eclectic array of Oppositeworks. page, from top: Leonard Baskin’s 500-pound wood sculp ture; decorative foyer of Nettles’ home. MY ART BASICALLYIS
Nettles considers herself a very organized person and thought she could easily take on the role of general contractor for the remod eling project. New to town, she admits that she “did not know anyone, nor how things worked,” nor, she quickly found, “were con tractors interested in rebuilding a small house.” Eventually she passed the remodeling baton to a contractor and along with ample ag gravation, the house was completed in 2008.
Along the way, many of her friends ques tioned why she was even building a garden and why she wouldn’t just raze the little old house. Nettles herself acknowledges what she was doing was ridiculous. “If I had been practical, I would not have this house. I was underwater on it; I did not know Naples and thought I could do it all.” Ultimately though, she says, “I met great people, and I now have an excellent team to take care of the house andNettlesgarden.”concedes she became what she calls a cliché; although she was only going to live in Naples part-time, she started visiting more
Like a docent at an art gallery, Nettles guides me on a tour of the first floor of her home. As we travel from the foyer down the hallway to the kitchen and a large living area, art that was dark and more serious gives way to more en ergetic, fun pieces. Smaller-size sculptures are featured, like an orb of ceramic bluebirds resting on a side table by local artist John Car roll Long. A smaller Váró sculpture of a female face, sitting on an antique table, is said to be the likeness of the artist’s daughter. As we become more comfortable conversing and enter the
Once the garden came to fruition, Nettles realized her “little old house could not stand up to the grandiose garden.” Undaunted, she embarked on yet another project; she tore down walls and replaced windows, rebuild ing the house from the ground up. Her goal was to maintain the basic footprint and feel of the home, while widening doorways and re sizing and revamping rooms, like the kitchen. Most importantly, she wanted “the house to sit comfortably in its natural setting.”
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“Art is a bit of an obsession for me,” says Nettles. Of the pieces she owns, she says, “I think they are all beautiful, although not nec essarily classics.” There is a common thread in the art she chooses: “My mind can enter every painting, and I can walk around in it.” Nettles might not easily remember many of
From top: A vibrant mix of colors in the home office; cherished pieces make a strong statement in the dinette area just off the kitchen.
“My art is basically an autobi ography of my life—for better or worse,” she explains. Nettles has been collecting art for 30 years and states she has always had an inter est in art—reading and making lots of notes about it. Interestingly, her formal postsecondary education has nothing to do with art. She earned an undergraduate degree in psychology from Salem College and a graduate degree from Harvard in learn ing psychology. She also is quick to tell me she doesn’t have any artistic talent. “I do,” she emphatically claims, “know what things like to be near to each other.”
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more personal spaces in her home, the colorful personalities of both the owner and her artwork unfold.
frequently and became “mesmerized by the town.” In 2017, she sold her New Hampshire home and became a full-time Neapolitan.
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She likes to dig deep with an artist and relates she has at least five works from a handful of art ists. Her gallery features paintings by Richard Segalman, who brought beaches to life. Another
Clockwise from top left: Nettles surveying her garden; a table sits ready for guests; hidden cement sculpture within banana grove; orb of ceramic bluebirds by local artist John Carroll Long.
the specific titles of the works, but she does re member where and when each was purchased. For her, art captures moments in time. One of her more outlandish buys—a charcoal sketch on a paper bag of a couple dancing the tango—was purchased at 1 a.m. from a sidewalk vendor in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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“I do not buy art for an investment,” she says. “I go
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with what I like.” Over time, she explains, “your eye becomes more educated, and as you become more in formed, you become choosier.” Constrained by space, Nettles still finds paintings or sculptures that catch her eye. Although she has often stated she is done with buying art, if she sees something she must have and the budget allows, she will find a place for it. Even her garage is filled with paintings; however, relegation to the garage has nothing to do with how much she likes those paintings—it’s just more space for her to indulge herApassion.perpetual
favorite is Gabriela Gonzalez Dellosso, a realistic painter who pops an element of the surreal into each of her works. Nettles
Clockwise from top left: Peaceful sitting area; nighttime rearview of home; evening view of Váró’s Female Torso in front of trellised arch; bronze sculpture by Tuan Andrew Nguyen; female figure emerging from a block of marble by Váró.
world traveler, Nettles has upcoming plans to visit Scotland, Wales, and England. She also wants to revisit places, with fresh eyes—mostly to see the art again. Nettles always enjoys spending time with her four grandchildren. Close in age, they have only
often becomes good friends with the artists whose works she purchases, spending time conversing with them and listening to them dialogue about their cre ations. After reading a short tidbit about growing in terest in Cuban art in the Wall Street Journal in 2007, an intrigued Nettles started researching. She now owns two pre-Castro Cuban paintings from the Vanguardia period. Her trusted source for these is Ramón Cernuda at Cernuda Arte in Coral Gables.
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ever known G-mom (their moniker for a grand ma who likes to engage with her grandkids) as one who lives amongst objects of fine art. “It was normal for them,” says Nettles, remembering they enjoyed climbing and scrambling over her garden sculptures when younger. Has she passed on her passion to her grandkids? She’s not sure, but she mentions that they all stay in regular contact. Net tles also prioritizes giving back to the community, seeking those causes that focus directly on sav
ing people’s lives. Over the past two years, Nettles has donated 12 of her paintings to The Shelter for Abused Women & Children in Naples. Reflecting on how she successfully grew her spe cial paradise, Nettles identifies three factors: “do what you love, don’t listen to naysayers,” and “find a little bit of magic.” For her, the magic was in the form of Váró and Perillo—serendipitous encounters with people she might never have met had it not been for her desire to cultivate her passions. «
Whimsy and wonder emanate from this elegant, elongated table designed by Jayne Menke, owner of Miller Gallery in Cincinnati, Ohio, and Sherie Lynch Marek. The table features the art of Fort Myers-based artist Carlos Gámez de Francisco, who was born in Cuba. Gámez de Francisco’s work is heavily informed by the Russian Academy and often transforms history and reality into things they sometimes are not, including the provocative.
“I wanted to make the table impactful and bring art into an everyday setting,” says Menke, who hopes to open a gallery in Naples sometime soon. “I selected Carlos’ work because his paintings have such unique personality and celebrate the beauty of women.”
Naples Tables impresses yet again with tablescaping talents on full display at this year’s event
This harmonizes effortlessly with the floral arrangements spanning the heart of the table that include hydrangeas, peonies, daisies, and others. The tablescape’s capstone is the pastel bags containing guests’ table favors, which coordinate but don’t distract from its many flights of fancy.
Artist Carlos Gámez de Francisco’s work features prominently throughout Jayne Menke and Sherie Lynch Marek’s ethereal tablescape.
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The League Club’s Naples Tables event has skyrocketed, becoming a beloved philanthropic event in our area. More than 55 designers developed stunning tablescapes, raising funds for a worthy cause. As Christina Inslee, Naples Tables public relations director, recounts, “849 League Club members, friends, and designers embraced the opportunity to raise a record $635,500 for The Community Trust Fund.”
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While the field was fierce, Naples Illustrated has selected a few standout tables to share.
Gámez de Francisco’s imaginative art appears throughout the table on small canvas reproductions but is also on display in unexpected spots, including on plates and the vertical banners affixed to the back of guests’ chairs. The table is swathed in a custom-made light blue cloth with vivid flowers that add intense pops of color.
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Perfect for an afternoon garden party or for bringing the outdoors in, this table flourishes fabulously—down to every imaginative detail. In collaboration with assistant designer Amy Bruener and floral designer Silvana Harper, Katherine Goodman, designer and owner of Naples-based Up for Grabs, explains she values the Naples Tables event for the creativity and ideas it imparts to attendees.
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Setting the stage for this color-rich table is a leaf-themed tablecloth that coordinates seamlessly with layered placemats: a plum-hued one at bottom and a green-leafed one atop. The gold touches on the Bugatti flatware, the napkins, and the bird-graced plates radiate and add warmth, while the crystal water goblets and Champagne flutes evoke a baronial spirit without sliding into stuffiness. There are plenty of playful touches, too, including oyster-shaped salt wells and cored lemons holding white, cotton towelettes. As for the latter, which plays off the garden party theme exquisitely, Goodman notes, “I saw this idea years ago and thought it would be a great touch to the table.”
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Goodman explains, “I love the event because it helps to inspire people, giving them ideas about what they can do at home. Plus, it’s for a wonderful cause.”
As Hop Up Shop Owner Penelope Kernen relates, “The Rabbit Run dinnerware featured on the table setting is part of our classic, core collection and is a great base for all the color and design in the line. … Playing up the bunny theme was an ode to Bunny Williams, this year’s honorary speaker, who sat at our table.”
Guests sitting at this animated table, designed by Hunt Slonem’s Hop Up Shop, will surely raise a glass to the bold and beautiful. Slonem, whose birth year aligns with the Chinese zodiac sign of the rabbit, is well-known for his design creations that showcase butterflies, tropical birds, and of course, bunnies.
Hares make an appearance throughout this vivid tablescape steeped in vibrantly toned details anchored by a gold-hued canvas. Multicolored lacquered placemats, a variety of plates and bowls, linen embroidered napkins, bunny-based vases holding jewel-toned roses, and other inclusions from the Rabbit Run collection whisk-er away guests as they await their culinary delights.
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Hunt Slonem’s Hop Up Shop table pays tribute to Bunny Williams with its Rabbit Run motif.
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Monochromatic tones impart zen-like vibes to guests at Garden District’s muted table.
While many Naples Tables creations embrace the bold, this muted masterpiece by Naplesbased Garden District and Rufino Hernandez, owner/creative director, fascinates and enthralls its Hernandezonlookers. explains the table is designed to convey “a sense of peace and serenity.” At center stands the tree of life, from which calla lilies and glass waterdrop ornaments hang. White Buddha statues enhance the table’s zen-like mood. From pom-trimmed placemats to gold-embossed plates to coordinating striped napkins, all underpinned by a cappuccino-colored embroidered tablecloth, the table’s subdued, monochromatic tones help ensure guests relax and enjoy—perhaps even to the point of enlightenment. Natural colored palm frond fans artfully placed around the floral centerpieces suggest a relaxing tropicalEnhancingenvironment.the already impressive centerpiece are toffee roses combined with white calla lilies and white plumes, which inject both texture and dimension to the table. Every detail indicates careful consideration was given—even the seating. Wood-framed, webbed-cane chairs ensure guests sit comfortably while simultaneously enriching the table’s overall organic vibe.
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hallways of The Beverly Hills Hotel, provides a backdrop for the pink placemats, polychromatic plates, and blushcolored napkins cinched by daisy-inspired napkin rings. Cups and saucers, flatware, and glassware complement the tablescape’s aesthetic but remain understated—no upstaging here. Also simplistic are the table’s floral arrangements, which contain verdant hydrangeas and aptly incorporated stargazer lilies. And the glitz and glam of it all doesn’t end for guests when they depart this A-list setting. The table favors ensure guests enjoy rock candy, lollipops, and Hollywood-themed cookies in style—while sporting retro sunglasses in classic black.
Lights, camera, action! This star-studded table in pink and green tints—created by Leilani Bennett, creative design director of Bennett Interiors/Home Philosophie in Na ples, alongside Brielle Cheff, Tim Holobinko, and Leila Alhassan—dishes out a hearty help ing of old Hollywood glamour. Tablemates will have plenty to remark about, including a sun dry Tinseltown cast that includes the likes of Marilyn Monroe, Elvis Presley, Robert Redford, and Audrey Hepburn who appear in perfectly placed black-and-white photographs.
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The banana leaf tablecloth in pink and green, a nod to the wallpaper that lines the
Bennettstars.” adds, “Of course, I had to sneak in one of my daughter’s photos; Haley is the es sence of an old Hollywood female [actress].”
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“If I had to select one detail as my favorite,” says Bennett, whose daughter is well-known actress Haley Bennett, “it would be the 4-foot centerpiece with twinkle lights that lit up the faces of some of the most iconic Hollywood film
There’s no doubt Wilfredo Emanuel has a knack for setting tables that marvel. This one, which the HGTV Table Wars star designed for Naples Illustrated, required an extensive installation and is based on a concept meant to mimic an NI magazine cover. As Emanuel explains, “I designed a frame that looks like a magazine, open on the side; if you look from far [back], the table is inside of the frame, so it looks like the actual cover.”
Green hydrangeas and other flowers pair with intricately braided palm leaves that are sculpted to form the centerpiece—a work of art in and of itself. While the black-shaded flatware is unique, the touches of gold that grace the table, including on the Champagne flutes, are what bestow shimmer and sparkle to the tablescape. «
Hands down the tallest table at the event, this creation’s details are just as impressive as its immensity. The black, white, and green colors used throughout the tablescape impart energy and vitality to guests making themselves cozy in pine-shaded velvet chairs. A tablecloth in a spirited black-and-white print sets a regal, luxurious stage for the dynamic details that rest upon it, including the lime-hued placemats taking the shape of fronds. Coordinating in color but diverse in pattern are black-and-white striped chargers and plates, as well as black-and-white polka-dotted bowls. Black-and-white striped candlesticks in matte black holders along with a black-and-white striped teapot add intensity, but these are well-balanced by the lush greenery found on, in, and around the tablescape.
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Wilfredo Emanuel’s elaborate black, white, and creation—inspiredgreenbyan NI magazine cover—was by far the tallest table at the event.
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“Doors are not the sexiest part of the house,” says Jessica Bonanno, regional sales manager of Sun Mountain Custom Doors. Often overlooked, “they can be the art or the wow factor in a room,” she adds.
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“Wood is finding its place in the home again,” remarks Bonanno. “Wood adds warmth and char acter.” To allow the natural beauty of the wood grain to shine through, the Nobles chose a Winter Rye stain in a matte sheen for the white ash. The wood will patina gracefully and “promises to last for years, adding to a home’s history,” says Bonanno. Pricing based upon project size and materials; Sun Mountain Custom Doors, Naples (sunmountaindoor.com)
The Blue Mask Rabbit by Monteagudo, says Aldo Castillo, director of Aldo Castillo Gallery in Na ples, “reflects the idea that humans, contrasting the dignity of nature, make animal identities change. The rabbit can symbolize […] both positive and negative in different cultures.” $6,500; Aldo Castillo Gallery, Naples (aldocastillogallery.com)
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Forget making a statement; make a bold declaration with the dolls of Mariana Monteagudo, a highly recognized international contemporary artist, who creates mixed media sculptures from repur posed, upcycled materials. Monteagudo, who now lives in Miami, descends from a family of ceramists in Venezuela, and her work is rife with mystery, often addressing the obfuscated.
While personalizing their newly built home in the Park Shore area of Naples, Michael and Jodi Noble chose to design a custom door for their home office, situated just off the foyer. Bonanno assisted them with creating an 8-by-5-foot barn door of clear insulated glass outlined in white ash. At the door’s center and constructed also from white ash is an interlocking circular figure, a shape that is echoed in other rooms of their home.
This freestanding bathtub designed by Enzo Berti, carved from a single block of marble, welcomes the body with an ergonomic embrace. The tub rests on an iron base and appears to float in the air, free from its weight. With its upper profile at varying heights, entrance is facilitated, creating a stylish yet practical bathing space.
Kreoo marble tubs are bold in their aesthetic. The Kora model is available in one size variant and in seven different types of marble. The metal support is available in gold or dark bronze or a black metal finish. From $25,900; Duo Designs & Showroom, Naples (duodesign sandshowroom.com)
As Kris Kolar, vice president of merchandising and design for Clive Daniel Home, explains, it’s “a much more graphic, industrial piece.” Kolar adds, “Because of its visual weight, it looks great placed in pairs across from a sofa or even flanking a sofa.” Pricing upon request; Clive Daniel Home, Naples (clivedaniel.com)
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Earning myriad international awards and highly recognized for his inventive, organic work, Kenneth Cobonpue serves as designer and creative director for his eponymous brand, which features chairs that add an exclamation point to almost any environment. With sophisticated knots and weaving, the Cabaret chair is a real showstopper, as well as a modern, refined take on the company’s sought-after craftsmanship techniques.
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François & Co., an architectural surface company, makes it easy to reinvent the classic vintage look of a 1930s Parisian bistro in your own home. Visit their showroom in the Naples Design District and find authentic and durable countertop options in pewter, copper, and brass. Available in polished, mirrored, or antique textures, the metal finishes are culinary grade, lead-free, and naturally antibacterial.
Although they appear to be made of glass, these decorative vases, created by Gaetano Pesce, an Italian architect and design pioneer, are actually constructed from soft resin. The artist is known for innovative modern design characterized by an inventive use of color and materials. These quirky yet fun pieces stand out in a room, whether clustered together or showcased separately.
“An interesting vase is a perfect statement piece because it has a design aesthetic, and it is functional. Functional art is always a wonderful choice for an accessory,” relates Elisa Fleischer of Judith Liegeois Designs. From $750 to $1,500; Judith Liegeois Designs, Naples (judithliegeoisdesigns.com)
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he rest of the country may be moving to dark woods when it comes to interiors, but in Naples, a beachy vibe still rules. So even though local designers gravitate toward light shades, using white oak and natural walnut from floor to ceiling, they’re embracing many other trends.
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NAPLES HOME DESIGN EXPERTS ADVISE ON HOW TO INCORPORATE THE LATEST TRENDS IN WOOD TO COMPLEMENT THE BEAUTY OF SUNNY SOUTHWEST FLORIDA
“Wood creates endless possibilities,” says Ryan Hollenbaugh, president of Palm Brothers Remodeling. “It adds depth and character to a room. That’s what makes it so beautiful.”
Following are tips on how the latest in wood trends can elevate the decor of homes along the Paradise Coast. THE
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NOT KNOTS. White oak dominates the Naples market, partly because large knots and texture have fallen out of favor for floors. “It’s clean, elegant, white, and bright, with a tight grain and minimal streaks or knots,” says Chris Cosentino, president of the Hadinger Company of Naples. “The days of distressed wood are out in Southwest Florida.”
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EXPAND IT. Wider floor planks are in—some as wide as 12 inches, which is double the width of years past. But fear not. Chevrons and basket weaves still impress in entries and small areas. “Lately, though, clients want custom-engraved patterns in the foyer,” says Maciej “Machi” Dogiel, floor specialist/sales manager at Naples Flooring Company. “Nobody wants what their neighbor has.” As homeowners lighten up when it comes to hues underfoot, color currents have drifted from chilly white to warm honey tones, he notes.
That’s purely practical, says Hollenbaugh, who’s designed only one coffee bean–colored floor since moving to Naples from Boston. “Dark floors are like black cars. They show dirt more readily,” he says.
GO NATURAL. Some homeowners may seek emotional-escape rooms in tough times. “They want to bring nature
DON’T FAKE IT. If you want to be in fashion, invest in real hardwood floors over faux hardwoods of vinyl or tile. “The true beauty is hardwoods,” says Cosentino. “No planks are alike, so it’s like putting a piece of art on your floor.”
UPDATE IT. Freshen up your all-white kitchen by adding honey and natural wood tones. Or go bold, as in the current trend of contrasting islands and tray ceilings with more than one shade or texture, says Otterbeck.
DEFINE IT. Teak “ribs” or panels from the ceiling down a wall define areas within an open floor plan. So do ceiling trays, which also can ramp up the drama of chandeliers. “How we treat the ceiling really defines the room,” Hollenbaugh says.
“We’re doing a lot of contrasts, so most cabinets may be one color, with another color at the perimeter,” she says. “We’re seeing navy, black, and baby blues in kitchens and bathrooms. People are hav-
inside,” says Cori Craciun, owner of Sticks & Stones Collection. “Live-edge and two-toned wood consoles and tables are our best sellers right now. They’re warm and welcoming.”
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“They remind me of driftwood from the ocean,” says Hollenbaugh. Still, the dark browns that are popular up north have migrated south with some of his snowbird customers in the form of floating wood shelves, cabinets, and entertainment centers.
says Matt Riley, CEO at Thomas Riley Artisans’ Guild. “They might feature brassclad trim and wood interior panels.”
PARE IT. If you want to be in vogue, go beyond the pale. Deeper shades like chocolate are à la mode in northern climes, says Erin Otterbeck, vice president of operations in Naples for AlliKristé Custom Cabinetry & Kitchen Design. Even so, grays and white befit coastal sand and surf, so they won’t wash away soon.
Favored wood trends in Southwest Florida include use of natural tones in kitchens, darker ceiling beams, wider floor planks, live-edge tables, ceiling trays, and mixed trim pairings such as stone and metal.
PAIR IT. Mix things up. Use different materials—stone and metal trims, for instance.“We’re seeing wood, stone, and metal being integrated in vanities and cabinets,”
Beams add country flavor to an abode, with today’s versions leaning toward darker, rough-hewn looks. Regardless of hues, beams look best on high ceilings. Otherwise, they can bring down a house, making it visually claustrophobic. That’s also why restraint is needed in the number of beams or trays. Mute or lighten up colors from below.
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“Recently we did a kitchen island in turquoise,” Hollenbaugh says, but the rest of the kitchen was in a neutral tint.
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1. By all means, clean your wood floors, but skip polish. “You simply need to clean wood,” says Chris Cosentino, president of the Hadinger Company of Naples. First, find out the finish from the manufacturer to determine the type of cleaner needed. Then use a mop with a microfiber pad—not a broom, which could scratch the surface.
The key is proportion. It’s one thing to create a powder room in olive green, as one client did, and quite another to drown an expansive living room in a surprising shade, Otterbeck says. Chocolate vertical-grain cabinets work well between a light white-oak floor and a white ceiling with matching chocolate beams.
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2. When cleaning, don’t go natural. Vinegar can dull or erode finishes, according to the National Wood Flooring Association. Also, excess water can warp wood, so avoid steam cleaners and string mops.
3. Don’t refinish floors unless they are solid hardwood. “Those are extremely rare in Florida, where most floors are 1/4-inch thick due to the weather,” Cosentino says. The sole exception: Natural oil–finished floors may need oil reapplied in the most trafficked areas.
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Sometimes, you just crave a clas sic—like Scampi Alla Scampi, the version of the buttery, garlicky Italian American mainstay at Naples dining landmark Pazzo! Cucina Italiana. Chef Abel Ti rado combines seven fresh jumbo Gulf shrimp sautéed in garlic with white wine and lemon, then adds a little oomph with a hint of Meyer lemon and house-made clam stock. The chef plates the sauce and shrimp atop a light Meyer lemon risotto, then caps it all with house-made Calabrian chili oil, a sprinkling of fresh chives, and an oven-dried Meyer lemon slice. The scampi has graced the menu’s antipasti list since the restaurant opened its doors in 1995, proof that diners know a good tradition when they taste one. (pazzoital iancafe.com) –Kat Smith
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Bone Hook Brewing Co., Ankrolab Brewing Co., and Ceremony Brewing are among the Southwest Florida breweries embracing the seasonal spirit with specialty pumpkin ales and other creative Halloween-themed beverages.
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Bone Hook Brewing Co., Naples. Owner Dan Bilzor says for the last three years, brewer Bill Vaughan has followed the same formula for Pumpkin Jack’s Ale, one of Bilzor’s personal favorites.
Ankrolab Brewing Co., Naples. “We usually do a festive fall brew that is made with pumpkin spices to mimic the flavor of a pumpkin pie,” says Anasta siya Kelley, co-owner with husband Adam. It’s based on the Otto’s Barn Amber, a classic malty ale. Brewer Dominic Venditti adds sweet and spicy notes from cin namon, nutmeg, and cloves. (ankrolab.com) Hopsized Brewing Co., Bonita Springs. Owners Darlyn Victor and Ana Rodriguez de Vera, with brewer Tripp Allen, are conjuring up a pumpkin- and squash-based brew called Views Over Shadows. They plan to release it
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about two weeks before Halloween. Cinnamon and other spices complement the roasted squash notes. (hopsizedbrewing.com)
Signs of fall: more traffic, less heat, early sunsets, and the arrival of South Florida’s fa mous delicacy, the stone crab. The season kicks off October 15 with the luscious claws showing up on restaurant tables and seafood counters across the area as the sur rounding Gulf waters yield a bounty of succulent sea treasure. Celebrate the tasty crustacean at the annual Naples Stone Crab Festival, which hits the waterfront at historic Tin City October 28-30. Festivalgoers will enjoy heaps of fresh claws along with live music, art, and familyfriendly activities. One place to buy superfresh stone crab all season is at the family-owned Grimm’s Stone Crab Inc. in the “Stone Crab Capital of the World,” Everglades City. It’s fun to visit the docks and see the catch come off the boat. Be sure to pick up the necessary mallets and shell crackers along with Key lime pie while you’re there. (stonecrabfestival.com;crabsr.us)—K.S.
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Pumpkin spice Spam, Pringles, or toothpaste anyone? While the monster autumnal flavor trend has spawned such oddball items, the warm, spicy notes do blend harmoniously with ale. At many area breweries, it’s pumpkin time. Read on for a sampling of where to sip the sea sonal suds, often served with an optional brown sugar rim. –K.S.
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Ceremony Brewing, Bonita Springs. For the second year, owner Zachary Smith and brewer Ryan Carruth created Mabon Harvest, a spiced fall ale with pumpkin, brown sugar, and classic fall spices. Smith says the beer is “light and drinkable, with subtle hints of sweetness and vanilla.” Ceremony also plans to tap brews riffing on Halloween treats—Reese’s Stout, Snickers Stout, Blue Raspberry Sour Patch Kid Sour, Mounds Bar Stout, and Skittles IPA. (ceremonybrewing.com)
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HAROLD’S PLACE A fun, casual bar and grill that serves classic burgers, seafood, salads, and more in a tropical setting complete with a chickee bar and poolside dining. 2555 Tamiami Trail N., Naples (naplesharoldsplace.com)
THE LOCAL Fresh, healthy meals dominate the menu, and its brunch is one of the best in town. 5323 Air port-Pulling Road, Naples (thelocalnaples.com)
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SEVENTH SOUTH CRAFT FOOD + DRINK Owner Barry Larkin and chef Jay Schrednitz offer a locally and globally sustainable seafood program, handcut steaks, house-made pastas, and reimagined cocktails, along with a Sunday brunch. 849 Seventh Ave. S., Naples (seventhsouth.com)
Attention craft beer fans, wine aficionados, and all lovers of The Wonder Gardens in Bonita Springs: Brews for the Birds is a must-attend bash. On October 14, The Wonder Gardens, home to rescued, rehabilitated, and unreleas able birds and reptiles, kicks off the festival at 5:30 p.m. This brew fest–style fundraiser is a fun community event available to anyone 21 or older to enjoy. Organizers plan to have more than a dozen local breweries serving hand-picked craft selections, deli cious fare from food trucks, local vendors, raffles, and live music. All proceeds go to help the Gardens provide care to rescued animals. The ticket fee includes unlimited beer and wine tastings, access to the park, live entertainment, and a take-home cup. (wondergardens.org) –K.S.
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local favorite boasts a café that serves classic, fresh fare for breakfast and lunch or an early dinner. 2891 Bayview Drive, Naples (three60market.com)
485 DEGREES This from-scratch kitchen specializes in New England-style steak-and-cheese subs, po’ boys, and porchetta and fried chicken sandwiches. 7785 Davis Blvd. Unit 105, Naples (485degrees.com)
HOBNOB Elevated comfort food and sophisticated fare in a modern yet warm atmosphere. Beef and fish are brought in fresh daily and filleted on site. 720 Fifth Ave. S. Unit 101, Naples (hobnobnaples.com)
THE WAREHOUSE A menu dotted with fresh, lo cal ingredients complements an award-winning cocktail program. 9010 Bellaire Bay Drive, Naples (thewarehousenaples.com)
TOMMY BAHAMA RESTAURANT & BAR The Tommy Bahama lifestyle is full throttle in its eatery and bar at 1220 Third St. S., Naples; and Coconut Point, 23150 Fashion Drive #101, Estero (tommybahama.com)
The Naples area is packed with an abun dance of great eateries, serving up food and drinks to satisfy every palate. Naples Illustrated has rounded up details on can’tmiss places for dining delights.
OLD NAPLES PUB AND THE VILLAGE PUB Both of these local favorites feature an array of handhelds and finger-friendly foods perfect for the casual set ting. 255 13th Ave. S.; 4360 Gulf Shore Blvd., Naples (naplespubs.com)
FUSE BBQ Stop by for Texas-style brisket, Memphisstyle ribs, and Carolina-style pork. 2500 Tamiami Trail N. #114, Naples (fusebbq.com)
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LA PESCHERIA A creative, stellar eatery that honors the culture of Italian fish markets. 474 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (lapescherianaples.com)
RIDGWAY BAR & GRILL Chef Tony Ridgway continues wowing diners with classic American cuisine. 1300 Third St. S., Naples (ridgwaybarandgrill.com)
KC AMERICAN BISTRO As the name implies, regional American cuisine is on tap. 885 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Naples (kcamericanbistro.com)
HOGFISH HARRY’S Showcasing the Gulf Coast’s bounty, Hogfish Harry’s serves up signatures such as monkfish bucco and, of course, grilled hogfish. 600 Neapolitan Way, Naples (hogfishharrys.com)
TAVERN ON THE BAY This popular sports bar boasts huge televisions and great comfort food. 489 Bay front Place, Naples (tavernonthebay.net)
THE CLAW BAR This sister restaurant to The Bay House features a sophisticated blend of Southern traditions and high-quality ingredients. 221 Ninth St. S., Naples (theclawbar.com)
ALEXANDER’S The tastes of farm-to-table American and European cuisine commingle at this fine din ing establishment. 4077 Tamiami Trail N., Naples (alexandersnaples.com)
YABBA ISLAND GRILL A fun place for steaks, seafood, and cocktails. 711 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (yabbaisland grill.com)
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SAILS This bona fide “pescatarian’s haven” features ex quisitely fresh seafood prepared to perfection. 301 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (sailsrestaurants.com)
DORONA Local culinary superstars Fabrizio and In grid Aielli have excelled again with this modern Italian steak house. 2110 Tamiami Trail N., Naples (doronanaples.com)
THE FRENCH BRASSERIE RUSTIQUE Rustic French cuisine and lighter fare. 365 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (thefrenchnaples.com)
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USS NEMO UNDERSEA CUISINE & ADVENTURES
Everything is a cut above, but the signature misobroiled sea bass is a must. 3745 Tamiami Trail N., Naples (ussnemorestaurant.com)
TRULUCK’S SEAFOOD, STEAK, & CRAB HOUSE
BLEU PROVENCE Authentic dishes from the South of France are paired with wines from the vast, awardwinning selection compiled by the restaurant’s owner, Jacques Cariot. 1234 Eighth St. S., Naples (bleuprovencenaples.com)
THE CONTINENTAL This D’Amico restaurant is a styl ish steak house and gastropub. 1205 Third St. S., Naples (damicoscontinental.com)
ROCCO’S TACOS AND TEQUILA BAR Every day is Cinco de Mayo at this high-energy eatery. The signa ture tacos are a hit, along with the savory guacamole, made fresh tableside. 9123 Strada Place Ste. 7135, Naples (roccostacos.com)
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Truluck’s owns local fisheries, so the catch is always fresh in this fine-dining restaurant. Inquire about the sought-after seasonal selections. 698 Fourth Ave. S., Naples (trulucks.com)
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TARTINE & TARTELETTE Authentic, homemade French cuisine with wine pairings. 11121 Health Park Blvd., Naples (tartine-tartelette.com)
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With what it calls a “culinary vision for coastal Medi terranean,” where flavors are “delicately balanced through a fresh regional platform,” Mediterrano daz zles diners with a patio surrounded by lush greenery and bright, colorful flowers. It’s especially lovely in the evening, glowing with strings of white lights. Online reviews mention “perfection at this restaurant,” “a magical location,” and “consistently good service, food, [and] ambience.” (damicoscontinental.com; mediterrano-naples.com) –K.S.
SEA SALT Chef Fabrizio Aielli is a master at marrying or ganic local produce, wild-caught fish, naturally raised meat, and poultry with modern cooking techniques. 1186 Third St. S., Naples (seasaltnaples.com)
THE TURTLE CLUB Fresh seafood, fine steaks, and chops are nearly overshadowed by the spectacular beachfront setting. 9225 Gulf Shore Drive N., Naples (turtleclubnaples.com)
CHOPS CITY GRILL A modern take on the traditional, with prime aged steaks, local seafood, and more than 100 whiskey selections. 837 Fifth Ave. S., Naples; 8200 Health Center Blvd. Ste. 100, Bonita Springs (chopscitygrill.com)
OCEAN PRIME Enjoy exceptional hospitality, a de lectable seafood and steak menu, luxe cocktails, and a vibrant atmosphere. 699 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (ocean-prime.com)
JIMMY P’S CHARRED Known for its Wagyu beef, the popular butcher shop’s steaks and other fine foods are served in the restaurant next door. 1833 Tamiami Trail N., Naples (jimmypscharred.com)
TACOS & TEQUILA CANTINA The many varieties of tacos are made with fresh, local products and hand made tortillas. 4834 Davis Blvd.; 8971 Tamiami Trail N., Naples; 10952 Eagle Village Drive, Fort Myers (tacosandtequilanaples.com)
BARBATELLA Pizzas and pastas are delish, but don’t overlook offerings like the grilled salmon. Save room for the signature Nutella pizza. 1290 Third St. S., Naples (barbatellanaples.com)
THE CAPITAL GRILLE Fine dining with an array of dry-aged steaks, fresh seafood, and an extensive wine list. 9005 Mercato Drive, Naples (thecapital grille.com)
No surprise that the balmy, beautiful foodie destination that is Naples is home to two of OpenTable users’ 100 Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in 2022. The website examined more than 13 million verified reviews and reveals that Florida ranked second among the states with the most popular venues offering delicious food plus a great outdoor experience. Of the 11 restaurants in the Sunshine State that made the list, The Continental and Mediterrano, both in Old Naples, received accolades from visitors for cuisine, service, and setting. The Continental features a bougainvillea-trellised patio canopied with white umbrellas and dining cabanas where guests sip creative cocktails and savor fine steaks and seafood. Typical comments cite the “lovely courtyard,” “exceptional service,” and the “excellent food.”
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FELIPE’S MEXICAN TAQUERIA Casual, family-friend ly eatery serving fresh classics plus hand-crafted cocktails. 4255 Tamiami Trail N.; 2220 Logan Blvd. N. Ste. 810, Naples (felipestaqueria.com)
21 SPICES BY CHEF ASIF Chef Asif R. Syed offers classical Indian cuisine created with his special collection of spices. 4270 Tamiami Trail E. #21, Naples (21spicesdin ing.com)
I LOVE CURRY Mumbai native “Chef Di” shares his professional skill and passion for traditional, authentic Indian cuisine through a popular food truck, restaurant, and catering operation. 2740 Bayshore Drive Unit #11, Naples (ilovecurry124.com)
DARUMA Visit this Southwest Florida institution for traditional service or teppanyaki-style cooking, an always exciting culinary experience. 241 Center St. N., Naples (darumarestaurant.com)
134 NAPLES ILLUSTRATED EAT+DRINK 239-261-7157 | 141 N TAMIAMI TRL, NAPLES, FL 34102 | @WYNNSMARKET Delicious Deli Grab & Go Foods, Imported & American Artisan Cheese. Fresh Local & Cold Water Seafood, European-Style Bakery, Farm Fresh Produce & Organic Produce, Fresh Made Juice Bar, Great Selection of Gluten Free, Organic, Vegan, & Gourmet Products Naples’ first Farm & Sea-to-Table Restaurant Keto, Plant-Based, Organic, Vegan, Vegetarian, and Dairy-Free Options created by Chef Jeff Mitchell Open for Lunch, Happy Hour, Dinner + Weekend Brunch Online Ordering Available 5323 Airport-Pulling Rd, Naples • (239) 596-FARM • www.thelocalnaples.com $1 of every weekday Lunch dish will be donated to the STARarbility Foundation for October National Down Syndrome Awareness Month SourcedInspiredLocally by the ImpassionedSeason by Sustainability
SUSHI-THAI Presenting traditional dishes from Japan, as well as sushi and Thai classics. 869 103rd Ave. N.; 7935 Airport-Pulling Road N.; 898 Fifth Ave. S., Naples; 25101 S. Tamiami Trail, Bonita Springs (sushithaitoo. com and sushithaidowntown.com)
VEGAN KITCHEN The wide-ranging Asian menu includes influences from China, Thailand, and Vietnam, with many gluten-free options. 794 Neapolitan Way, Naples (vegankitchen.us)
GRAPPINO This latest venture from Ingrid and Fabrizio Aielli celebrates Fabrizio’s Venetian roots and houses one of the country’s most comprehensive grappa bars. 90 Ninth St. N., Naples (grappinonaples.com)
CELEBRATION PARK NAPLES This waterfront bar and food truck park has something for everyone, from Maine lobster and Greek gyros, to Asian fusion and Southern barbecue. 2880 Becca Ave., Naples (facebook.com/ce lebrationparknaples)
CAMPIELLO RISTORANTE & BAR This mainstay on Third Street South is a perennial gathering place for great food and people-watching. 1177 Third St. S., Naples (campiellonaples.com)
LE INDYA Having grown up on India’s southern coast, chef Suman Chaniyil creates authentic classics rich with flavor and finesse. 975 Pine Ridge Road, Naples (leindya.com)
SUSHI ONE Freshness is paramount at Sushi One and each order is painstakingly prepared by hand. 1410 Pine Ridge Road, Naples (sushionenaples.com)
MOLTO TRATTORIA The homemade pasta, sauces, pizza Napoletana, and home-style cuisine are all top-notch. 368 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (moltonaples.com)
BHA! BHA! PERSIAN BISTRO Michael Mir’s popular restaurant serves up savory lamb dishes and a wide choice of colorful and delicious Persian specialties. 865 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (bhabhabistro.com)
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OSTERIA TULIA Chef Vincenzo Betulia’s authentically rustic venue and “peasant” cuisine are delizioso. 466 Fifth Ave. S., Naples(osteriatulia.com)
BAR TULIA This late-night brother of Osteria Tulia serves outstanding pizzas and a variety of irresistible small bites, among other delicacies. 462 Fifth Ave. S.; 9118 Strada Place Ste. 8150, Naples(bartulia.com)
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JANE’S CAFÉ ON THIRD Having worked in places such as London, Hong Kong, and Frankfurt, the owners of this popular downtown spot offer a world of breakfast and lunch choices. 1209 Third St. S., Naples (janesgardencafe.com)
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DEL MAR Chef David Vilchez’s cuisine is infused with the flavors of the Mediterranean coast. 494 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (delmarnaplesrestaurant.com)
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COAST Enjoy a candlelit dinner indoors or watch the sun set over the Gulf on the terrace as you savor the globally influenced cuisine. 1901 Gulf Shore Blvd. N., Naples (edgewaternaples.com)
MEDITERRANO This restaurant serves up authentic dishes like Mediterranean sea bass with figs, apricots, and raisins. 336 Thirteenth Ave. S., Naples (mediterrano-naples.com)
VERANDA E The signature restaurant at Escalante hotel offers an eclectic fusion of Asian and French-influenced flavors in a romantic tropical setting. 290 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (hotelescalante.com)
Savor the Naples culinary scene in the great outdoors October 15 when the Paradise Coast Wine & Food Experience returns to Cambier Park following a two-year hiatus. The adults-only (21 and older) event, presented by USA Today, showcases an abundance of great chefs, restaurants, and more with cooking demonstrations, meet and greets, and seminars. Tickets for the Grand Tasting ($65 in advance, $80 day of) include a gourmet showcase with unlimited samples of creations from several eateries, fine wine and craft beer tastings, cooking demos, and access to sommelier and mixology seminars. VIP tickets ($100)—which include one-hour early entry, the Grand Tasting, and access to a VIP Lounge—are limited.
“Whether you’re a tourist or a local, the Wine & Food Experience is a must-do,” says Bruce Barone Jr., former executive director, Fifth Avenue South Business Improvement District. “There’s a reason that Naples has become a foodie’s paradise. We have some of the best restaurateurs and chefs in the business,” he says. “When you sample the savory cuisine and outstanding wines, you understand quickly why people are flocking to Fifth Avenue to dine and indulge. The Wine & Food experience will truly whet their appetite for more.”
The event also benefits Our Daily Bread Food Pantry, whose mission is ending hunger in Marco Island and Naples. (fifthavenuesouth.com) –K.S.
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1 green apple, juiced, or 1/2 cup of fresh-pressed apple juice
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the ingredients in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a simmer and stir until the honey fully dissolves. Remove from heat and let steep for 15 minutes. Strain into a clean jar, cover, and keep refrigerated for up to 2
2 oz. whiskey (or try with rum or cognac) Splash of kombucha, preferably flavored with ginger or apple
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Apple Blossom Fizz Ingredients
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1/4 oz. freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/4 cup culinary-grade dried jasmine buds
Fresh, crisp apples are synonymous with fall weather. Although we are not known for our apple orchards in Florida, we can certainly enjoy their bountiful fruits. Celebrate the slightly cooler temperatures and the season of harvest with my recipe for the Apple Blossom Fizz. In this fresh take on a whiskey fizz, apple juice, a squeeze of lemon, and a delicate jasmine syrup add zing. Topped with kombucha, this sparkling drink will brighten up any October occasion.
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In an ice-filled shaker, combine all the ingredients, except for the kombucha, and shake. Transfer to a glass with fresh ice. Top with kombucha.
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THE 17 T H ANNUAL Saturday, November 12, 2022 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. ❘ under the covered arena 206 Ridge Drive, Naples FL 34108 Come Join Us and Enjoy our signature Pony Pie Bingo, Mechanical Bull Rides, Live Country Music with Blue Stone Circle Band, Live and Silent Auction, Barn Tours and Much More! Catered by: For more event and sponsorship information, call (239) 596-2988 or visit us online www.NaplesTherapeuticRidingCenter.orgStevenandShelleyEinhornDick & ProctorWilma The mission of Naples Therapeutic Riding Center is to improve the lives of children and adults with physical, social and mental health needs through therapeutic riding and other equine-related programs. Naples Therapeutic Riding Center Presents ReserveSponsorChampion Trail Blazer Sponsors SponsorMedia
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A good complexion results from regular, customized skin care. Pur pose Advanced Esthetics, which recently opened in downtown Na ples, offers standard services like facials and chemical peels, but it also provides free consultations and a personalized treatment plan. Licensed aesthetician and owner Genevieve Gosset wants to both help treat issues and educate clients. “The skin is your biggest organ and … that’s what people see,” she says. “I just love everything about the skin, on the medical and the beauty side of it.” Turn the page for several of Gosset’s tips to help care for your skin. (purposenaples.com) –Erika Klein
Genevieve Gosset, owner of Purpose Advanced Esthetics
Use vitamins. Vitamin A can help treat acne and reduce fine wrinkles. Gosset recommends starting gradually to help your skin adjust, since it may cause dryness and irritation at first. Applying vitamins C and E can help protect skin and provide antioxidants. “If you use the A, C, [and] E vitamins and you protect your skin with a sunscreen, I think this is really a good package that everybody should be using,” Gosset says.
Apply sunscreen, then apply it again. Putting sunscreen on your face in the morning is a great start, but don’t stop there. It’s important to reapply throughout the day.
Follow a regular routine at home. You can’t wave a magic wand—or just go get a facial—for perfect skin. While you can get regular professional treatments, she says most of the work happens at home with a regular regimen for morning and evening. “It’s like going to the gym; you cannot just go once and believe you’re going to have super abs after,” Gosset says.
If you’ve ever started to feel a headache or nausea in the car, you know motion sickness can make traveling an ordeal. Antihistamines are a common treatment, but taking them can make you feel drowsy and miss out on your trip, and drugs can cause side effects and reactions in some people. Carol L. Roberts, MD, medical director at the Naples Center for Functional Medicine, suggests natural remedies instead. Roberts recommends ginger as particularly effective for seasickness or airsickness. She pre fers fresh ginger, but notes that ginger capsules or tea work, too, as does ginger candy— just watch the sugar content. Her other primary recommendation for motion sickness is cocculus, a plant extract and homeopathic treatment you can find in health-food stores as small tablets. “I like to start with natural things, balance the body, and see what hap pens,” Roberts says. “If you need a drug, it’s always there.” (naplescfm.com) –E.K.
Create a routine you love. “I don’t believe in having 100 products at home,” says Gosset. “I’d rather have a few products that people like.” She adds, “It has to be simple; it has to be efficient; and it has to be products that you’re going to love to put on your skin.” —E.K.
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Fizzy, sweet-tart, and ubiquitous, probiotic-packed kombucha has become a staple sip for the health-conscious. Naples resident Ashley Hadad started making the fermented tea for fun when she became interested in health and wellness after graduating from college, and eventually realized she could make a better version than many commercial products. She perfected her recipe and sold her kombucha to restaurants before starting her own business, True North Kombucha Hadad’s fermented beverages, which may help promote a healthy immune system, can be found at The Farm Stand at Naples Canning Co. You can try making it yourself at home, too. “It really is easier than you think,” says Hadad. For more, you can find numerous recipes for DIY kombucha online. (truenorthkombuchalife.com) –E.K.
Walking barefoot on the beach is not only relaxing, it may also improve your health. Earthing, also known as grounding, involves direct physical contact with the earth and its natural electric charge. Jennifer Khosla, a mind-body wellness practitioner and owner of Lean and Green Body in Naples, engages in the practice daily. “On days I can’t make it to the beach or the park, I walk through my backyard barefoot, connecting with the ground beneath me,” she says. “It helps lower my stress, rids me of any anxiety I may be experiencing, and helps me to stay present in my life.” Though few studies have been done on earthing, some research indicates it may reduce pain, stress, and inflammation while improving sleep and blood flow. Earthing is easy to do, and with these potential benefits, there’s little reason not to try it. (leanandgreenbody.com) —E.K.
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such as magnesium, vitamin D, zinc, and omega-3s. In fact, magnesium deficiency has been linked with low melatonin production.
There are numerous ways you can improve your sleep through your diet. For example, cherries, especially tart cherries or Montmorency cherries, have been shown to increase melatonin levels; consuming just 6 ounces of cherry juice can increase the body’s ability to use tryptophan. Plants and herbs—including chamomile, valerian, and lavender—can also help relax the nervous system. Add a few drops of lavender essential oil to your pillowcase, dilute it and apply it to your forehead, or add culinary lavender to your tea. Read on for more tips for better sleep.
» Use the bedroom for sleep, sex, and calming activities. Try eliminating the television and read instead (not off a screen).
What is Melatonin?
» Wait two to three hours after eating before going to sleep. Lying down while trying to digest a meal can cause discomfort and disrupt sleep.
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Exercise, yoga, and meditation. Just 10 minutes a day can lower stress hormones and promote calmness.
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Melatonin is a hormone that the brain’s pineal gland produces in response to darkness. Maybe you’ve heard of the importance of seeing the sun first thing in the morning and avoiding screens in the bedroom to help set your circadian rhythm (the internal clock that controls the sleepwake cycle). When we have trouble sleeping, we often chalk it up to too much stress, too many intrusive thoughts, too much blue light, or an overall feeling of restlessness. When that sleep-wake cycle feels off and sleep is hard to come by, many of us are quick to turn to sleeping pills or synthetic melatonin.However, what most people are unaware of is that your gut produces 400 times more melatonin than your brain does. How does this work? The gut microbiome (a collection of trillions of gut bacteria) converts nutrients from your food into serotonin, which is the moodstabilizing hormone that can be thought of as the building blocks for melatonin, the sleep hormone. The body does this beautifully, if the gut microbiome is balanced and we are getting adequate nutrition and vitamins—primarily an amino acid called tryptophan and vitamins
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The2023.touching, funny coming-of-age play takes the stage October 15. The New York Times lauds 26 Miles , by Pulitzer Prize–winning playwright Quiara Alegría Hudes, as “charming, spunky, and ultimately heart-rending.” Hudes, whose writing focuses on unearthing family stories, is perhaps best known for her collabora tion with Lin-Manuel Miranda on the Tony Award–winning musical In the Heights —a
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professional theater’s tagline claims, “from rip-roaring laughter to difficult subjects delivered with grace, Gulfshore Playhouse is a place where theater lovers share exception al experiences.” Hudes’ 26 Miles fits the bill
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With 26 Miles , the curtain rises on the final full season of Gulfshore Playhouse performances in the Norris Center before the group moves to its new home. The debut in its downtown Naples space— the Gulfshore Playhouse Baker Theatre and Education Center—is scheduled for late
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with its story of a broken family rediscover ing love, understanding, and identity. It runs through October 30 and will be followed by a series of six more shows to round out the 2022-2023 season, following a theme of “love in many colors.” (gulfshoreplayhouse.org) –Gaylene Salomons
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1 Blithe Spirit by Noël Coward, The Naples Players, comedy about a cantan kerous and spiritual skeptic, Blackburn Hall, Sugden Community Theatre, Naples, to Oct. 23, $47. (naplesplayers.org)
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GOINGS ON & PERFORMANCES
Clockwise from above: Triptych, “The Nazi Drawings” by Mauricio Lasansky and Contemplation Time by Ran Hwang at The Baker Museum at Artis—Naples; La vendedora de frutas sculpture by Ricardo Soltero at Naples Botanical Garden; the Naples International Film Festival returns October 27-30 with a new festival poster photographed by Maritza Caneca (below).
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4 Blind Tasting Wine Dinner, test your Old World and New World winetasting skills with Greg Rivera, advanced sommelier and Napa Valley Vint ners Association ambassador, Sea Salt, Naples. (seasaltnaples.com)
8 Music in the Garden, area musicians perform on the outdoor stage in the Water Garden, Naples Botanical Garden, included with regular admission. (naplesgarden.org)
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26 Apartment 3A, romantic comedy by acclaimed actor Jeff Daniels, Art Center Theatre, Marco Island Center for the Arts, to Nov. 13, $35 members, $40 nonmembers. (marcoislandart.org)
21 Boo at the Zoo, Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens, Na ples, to Oct. 23, activities included in regular zoo admission, free admission to children in costume. (napleszoo.org)
15 26 Miles, a coming-of-age story by Quiara Alegría Hudes, Norris Center, Naples, to Oct. 30, $23-$85. (gulfshorepla yhouse.org)
25 Crazy Pantz, benefiting Pace Center for Girls-Collier at Immokalee, The Players Club & Spa, Lely, $100. (pacecenter.org)
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Swamp Celebration 2022, participate in a two-hour swamp walk on Clyde Butcher’s property in support of the Big Cypress youth environmental education program, Big Cypress National Preserve, Ochopee, also Oct. 23, $75 for adults, $25 for children 12 and under. (floridanationalparks.org)
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14 Brews for the Birds, a community brew-fest fundraiser with local craft beers, food trucks, and live music benefiting res cued birds and animals, The Wonder Gardens, Bonita Springs, $55 for members, $65 nonmembers. (wondergardens.org)
16 Naples Concert Band, first concert of the season, Cam bier Park, Naples, free, donations appreciated. (naplesconcer tband.org)
Exceptional Night, museum visit created for children with physical and/or neurological disabilities, autism, and other sensory integration disorders, Golisano Children’s Museum of Naples, $5. (cmon.org)
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22 Greta Van Fleet, Dreams in Gold tour, Hertz Arena, Es tero, starting at $60. (hertzarena.com)
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Pitbull, Can’t Stop Us Now tour, with special guest Iggy Aza lea, Hertz Arena, Estero, starting at $30. (hertzarena.com)
RedSnook Catch & Release Charity Fishing Tourna ment, twenty-ninth annual event benefiting The Conservancy of Southwest Florida’s commitment to clean water, launch sites in Naples, Goodland, and Chokoloskee, to Oct. 23, $275 indi vidual angler, $550 for two. (conservancy.org/events/redsnook)
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Trevor Noah, Back to Abnormal World Tour, comedian and The Daily Show host, Hertz Arena, Estero, starting at $31. (hertzarena.com)
Mozart’s One-Act Comedies, Opera Naples presents one-act operas by Mozart in partnership with the Florida Gulf Coast University Bower School of Music, Wang Opera Center, Naples, also Oct. 16, starting at $18. (operanaples.org)
Jekyll & Hyde: The Musical, Youth Theatre production, the classic thriller of a brilliant mind gone awry, Performing Arts Center, Centers for the Arts Bonita Springs, to Oct. 16, $17. (artcenterbonita.org)
23 Twelfth Annual Daniel Lewis Dance Sampler, some of Florida’s most dynamic dance companies and choreogra phers take to the stage, Hayes Hall, Artis—Naples, starting at $29. (artisnaples.org)
27 Naples International Film Festival, the fourteenth it eration of the popular regional film festival, Artis—Naples and various theaters in Naples, to Oct. 30. (artisnaples.org)
13 Watercolors & Wildlife: Painting with Jan, paint the beauty of coastal Naples, Rookery Bay Environmental Learn ing Center, Naples, $85. (rookerybay.org)
19 Elektra, Salzburg Festival, film presentation of one of the most famous masterpieces in opera history, Wang Opera Cen ter, Naples, $22. (operanaples.org)
Paradise Coast Wine & Food Experience, savor the local culinary scene in the great outdoors, Cambier Park, Naples, $65 in advance, $80 day of. (paradisecoast.com)
29 Florida Everblades, opening night of the silver anniversary season vs. the Jacksonville Icemen, Hertz Arena, Estero, starting at $15. (hertzarena.com)
Alliance for the Arts, Fort Myers. “Joan Sonnen berg: A Retrospective,” mixed-media artwork by the Naples-based contemporary abstract painter and master artist, Oct. 7-30. (artinlee.org)
The Baker Museum at Artis—Naples. “Helen Frankenthaler: Late Works, 1990-2003,” to Nov. 27; “Ran Hwang: Becoming Again,” and “Recent Acquisi tions: 2019-Present,” to Jan. 8, 2023; “Envisioning Evil: ‘The Nazi Drawings’ by Mauricio Lasansky,” to Feb. 19, 2023; “Florida Contemporary 2022-23,” to July 16, 2023. (artisnaples.org)
Method & Concept, Naples. “New Works” by American master of fibers Debra Smith and ceramic artist Justin Donofrio, to mid-November. (methodandcon cept.com)
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WonderWeen 2022, children of all ages are in vited to trick-or-treat in their costumes, The Wonder Gardens, Bonita Springs, included in cost of admis sion. (wondergardens.org)
30 Myriam Hernández, Sinergia tour, Hertz Are na, Estero, starting at $70. (hertzarena.com)
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The new season at Artis—Naples kicks into high gear this month. This year’s overall theme, “Distance— Devotion,” reflects how the world has dramatically changed over the past three years through division and maladies. As CEO and President Kathleen van Bergen explains, the importance of love, loyalty, and shared experiences needs to be emphasized.
From exhibitions to performances, art in its myriad forms inspires humans to overcome the distance and division in life, whether real or perceived, and to focus on the importance of love and devotion.
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Travis Tritt and Chris Janson, Can’t Miss tour, Hertz Arena, Estero, starting at $40. (hertzarena.com)
Marco Island Center for the Arts. Ann Vree land, La Petite Gallery, Oct. 10 to Nov. 1; “Abstraction: Moods—Interactive Experience,” featuring Cam Kow alski, Cindy Colligan, Shawn Kelly, Maggie DeMarco, Terry Carter, and Erik Streeter, Oct. 10 to Nov. 22. (marcoislandart.org)
Michael Monroe Art, Naples. “Abstract Variations,” Oct. 1-31. (michaelmonroeart.com)
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The U.S. and The Holocaust, virtual discussion with filmmakers Ken Burns and Lynn Novick exploring the new three-part documentary, presented by WGCU and the Holocaust Museum & Cohen Education Cen ter, Hilton Naples, $50. (hmcec.org)
Naples Art Studios. “Gallery Group Show,” featur ing recent works from resident artists in watercolor, pastel, collage, ceramics, contemporary sculpture, and fiber, to Nov. 1. (naplesart.studio)
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28 Naples Stone Crab Festival, seafood, music, and family fun, Tin City, Naples, to Oct. 30, free. (stonecrabfestival.com)
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Artis—Naples offers a visual and performing arts season that reflects both the positive and negative sides to the intense emotions that animate lives in a variety of unexpected ways. The season’s schedule includes offerings in the visual arts, classical music, symphonic pops, dance, touring Broadway productions, special presentations, holiday concerts, and film. A com plete calendar for the upcoming season can be found online. (artisnaples.org) –G.S.
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For example, in Bright Disposition (above), warm metallic colors are painted in an upward flow, giving off a bright and shiny luster and inspiring positive thoughts. Known to some as “the painter on Pine Ridge,” Monroe can often be seen painting outside his gallery in Naples. The “Abstract Variations” exhibit, running through October 31 at the Michael Monroe Art Gallery on Pine Ridge Road, features several of his creations. (michaelmonroeart.com) —G.S.
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Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, Environmental Learning Center, Naples. “The Land They Love: Rookery Bay Reserve Staff and Volunteer Art Show,” featuring photos and paintings showcasing the 110,000-acre reserve with most items for sale, to Oct. 28. (rookerybay.org)
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Chiffon dress ($3,190), Fendi, fendi.com; earrings in metal with gold finish ($1,100), Gucci, Waterside Shops, Naples, gucci.com
Artist Michael Monroe, known for his bold use of color and elaborate texture, creates artwork that is full of expression. He says his paintings are “an example of unrestricted freedom and spirit,” and he considers himself a happy man.
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Naples Botanical Garden. “La Calavera Catrina,” featuring eight towering sculptures of La Catrina, one of the most recognizable figures of Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), Oct. 1 to Jan. 29, 2023; “Stickwork,” outdoor sculpture crafted of 30,000 pounds of willow, to 2023, included in garden admission. (naplesgarden.org)
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A rare sighting of two double ghost orchids (Dendrophylax lindenii) blooming in the Flor ida Everglades was captured by Naples-based photog rapher Dennis Goodman in June 2012. These somewhat frog-shaped perennial flora only bloom once a year—and for approximately a week—if at all. Typically, ghost orchids are found in subtropical regions and can be spotted in Florida growing on the pop ash, pond apple, and bald cypress trees. Goodman, who is a self-taught photographer, waded through chest-deep swamp waters to capture this elegant pair that seemingly floats against a deep, verdant backdrop. He owns and operates a gallery in Naples, located at 941 Fourth Avenue North. manphotography)tography.com;(dennisgoodmanpho@dennisgood
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