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Go Native Pack your flip-flops and get ready to give them a workout: You can’t shop Sarasota in six-inch Christian Loboutins. Vacations and shopping go hand-in-hand, as you can tell from any travel guide to Paris, Hong Kong or Florence. But the real joy is finding something exquisitely made that’s also locally designed—and perhaps if [...]
Read More >>Who’s In Store
Former Robb & Stucky designers Joyce and Jeff Hart are behind the chic new furniture settings at Bee Ridge Lighting & Design, thanks to the vision of the 28,000-square-foot emporium’s owner, Maureen Drackett. “Maureen wanted a total home lifestyle concept for her customers. She has great lighting designers, but saw an opportunity to expand to [...]
Read More >>What’s Shakin’
1Treasures of the sea—cast-metal turtles, starfish, conch shells and more—spice up coastal tables for less than $20. The White Egret, 10006 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria Island, (941) 778-3782. 2 Emperor’s table collection by Lladro includes adorable Chinese children salt and pepper shakers ($225). Ashley Avery’s Collectables, 3501 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, (941) 366-3444. 3 Moroccan-style [...]
Read More >>Emerald City
1 Waterfall earrings by Piranesi Fine Jewelry with 35.65 ct. cabochon briolette emeralds and 71.23 ct. diamonds ($295,000) are one of a kind. Saks Fifth Avenue, 3501 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota (941) 364-5300. 2 Art Deco styling distinguishes sinuous drop earrings of 18K white gold with .67 ct. diamonds and green and black jade ($3,650). Shrode [...]
Read More >>Who’s In Store: Chris Covelli
“This is a chef’s playpen—I even come to cook here on my day off,” declares Christopher Covelli, executive chef and general manager of the breathtaking new Viking Culinary Center in Lakewood Ranch. Indeed, the 4,000-square-foot center’s gourmet retail showroom, Presentation Theater, and hands-on kitchen are all feasts for the eyes. Sign up for a class [...]
Read More >>Furniture to Fit
European panache has also come to Sarasota in the form of COR upholstered furniture at Home Resource, the exclusive source for the German designer brand in the state of Florida. Home Resource owners Michael and Kathy Bush are in good company, since COR is featured in a studio within the trend-setting Domus Design Collection showroom [...]
Read More >>Beautiful Life
Vanessa Opstal is surrounded by a quirky mélange of Old World crystal vials and space-age plastic tubes at Simply Spoiled, a cheery 21st-century iteration of a Renaissance apothecary. A former Manatee County attorney who switched careers to be with her young family, Opstal says her mission is to ensure product promises are kept. “We’re a [...]
Read More >>Beauty Secrets
1 The Oribe collection of hair care products debuting at The Met earns raves from celebs and editors alike (from $24). The Met Fashion House, Day Spa & Salon, 35 S. Boulevard of Presidents, St. Armands (941) 388-1772. 2 Renew Overnight is its name, and that’s just what it does, say the aestheticians at The [...]
Read More >>Red Hot
“When in doubt, wear red,” said designer Bill Blass. Fashion’s love affair with the color deepened with Christian Louboutin’s trademark red-soled shoes and now is reflected in everything from swimsuits to baby clothes. At home, red is the No. 1 color in kitchen ranges. The color that denotes passion and power is also popping up [...]
Read More >>Shop: Knots Landing
1 Down East doormats (from $44.95), handmade from reclaimed lobster trap float rope, were invented to keep ground line out of Maine’s landfills and help lobstermen pay for new sink rope. Basix on Dearborn, 449 W. Dearborn, Englewood (941) 474-7111. 2 A classic adorning myriad Sarasota waterfront homes, the Boathouse collection of fabrics and wall [...]
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