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Home & Design Feature Ad

Apr 20, 2018

Written by David Fruscione

The award-winning store and beautiful design studio
located in the Naples Design District features the best,
most stylish, on-trend home furnishings & gifts. Selected
from a wide range of vendors and artists, the product
assortment is eclectic but has a focused point of view.
Merchandise categories included decorative accessories,
tabletop items, accent furniture, pillows, candles, lamps,
artworks, chocolates, and packages of gourmet treats.
Republic of Decor is one of the chicest stores in Naples! Continue reading

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At Home Jan 2018

Apr 19, 2018

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Wallpaper Feature

Apr 18, 2018

Written by David Fruscione

THE PAPER CHASE
Textural wallpaper can take space and transform it. And this stunning ivory paper from Ellis, handmade in France and dimensional with red contrast stitching, is available at Republic of Decor. Don't you wish you had more walls? Continue reading

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Luxe Living Textures Feature

Apr 17, 2018

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Terrific textures
Our therapist says we need to "feel more." And who
are we to argue? After all, tactile surfaces are our
happy place. Fuzzy fabrics, craggy ceramics, and
stubbly stone all make us want to touch everything in
sight. If being a bit more touchy-feely is one
of your resolutions, take a look at what we've found
for a home near you.

Blue ceramic tubular coral
centerpiece, available at
Republic of Decor
- www.republicofdecor.com
529-3813

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Gulfshore Life Jan 2018

Apr 16, 2018

Written by David Fruscione

The 10 Best New Restaurants

How they made their first million. Inspiring tales of success from four local entrepreneurs. Taking the emotional temperature of every child. Inside the movement to find and treat problems early. Pickleball, anyone? Behind the craze that has made SWFL a hotbed of the sport

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Garden Stool & Decorative Pillows Feature

Apr 15, 2018

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Garden Stool & Decorative Pillows Feature

Smart Plays

There's exciting energy this season mixing patterns and textures and more. By Matthew Kritis

Minimalists, prepare yourself - one of the biggest trends this season is big, bold, and eclectic. From pattern mixing and exaggerated proportions to metallics accents and other novelty materials, you might be thinking this trend lends itself only to the nighttime party girl. But we have other plans in mind. We challenge you to wear these pieces to work. The trick here is to make a strong statement without being too over the top. To shine brightly even when you're the boss, ground high novelty tops with classic twill pants, add a cool touch with a textural bag, make a case for casual Friday with color blocking, and ornate denim. Look for a fun jacket that can pay off of your wardrobe in a subtle way. And finally, think bold patterns to add a jolt of energy to the home. Lively accent pillows and ottomans will surely create a sense of party in any room.

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Gulfcoast Design + Decor Premier Issue

Apr 14, 2018

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Favorite Things at Republic of Decor Feature

Apr 13, 2018

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Favorite Things at Republic of Decor Feature

REPUBLICOFDECOR.COM
Republic of Decor ss an award
winning store and design studio
located in the Naples Design
District. The shop features the
best, most stylish, on-trend
home furnishings and gifts. I
selected some of my favorite
statement pieces which have a
handmade or heirloom quality
to them. I am always drawn to
merchandise that 1s unique and
believe ha you should fill your
home with special pieces that
provide great energy.
- David Fruscione Continue reading

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Florida Weekly Dec 2017

Jan 31, 2018

Written by David Fruscione

Curated retail

Republic of Decor is a magnet for stylish living

BY MICHAEL KORB
Florida Weekly Correspondent

Taking a chance on yourself is always an admirable bet. But when you have the background of David Fruscione, the owner of Republic of Decor, you've got to like the odds. The 42-year-old entrepreneur worked for close to two decades in retail architecture designing stores for Banana Republic (both domestically and internationally)
as well as Chico's and its various incarnations. When Chico's had its big layoff, Mr. Fruscione decided the time was right to gamble on himself. That's when he opened his 1,500-square-foot store in the heart of the Naples Design District. "I'm really excited to be a part of this movement happening in the Design District," he says. "I saw a lot of potential in this area. But that's not to say there haven't
been challenges." His store's location, right next to the new restaurants Timeless-An MHK Eatery and La Colmar Bakery and Bistro, meant he had to deal with a construction zone right outside for months after he opened two years ago (on Black Friday). Now, with the restaurants open and construction disruptions a thing of the past, customers can get back to shopping for the curated decor the store has become known for. "I work really hard to find products
that are from up-and-coming lines that don't have representation in Naples," Mr.Fruscione says about his inventory. "I find artists on Instagram that don't sell here. I'm selective and I curate the products so there is a pull to it, an energy to it. People are coming to me for those unique, fresh, statement pieces that are focal points." From hand-blown glass to hand-thrown pots (where Mr. Fruscione works directly
with the artists to select shape and color) to gorgeous pillows, lamps, vases, picture frames, wallpapers, furnishings, and
much, much more, Republic of Decor has become a destination unto itself. It even has a little gourmet food section (a microwavable
fondue is flying off the shelves these days). "Sometimes I feel like people come in here and do their grocery shopping,"

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Florida Weekly Dec 2017

Jan 30, 2018

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Mr. Fruscione

But its the decor that has everyone talking. So much so that Mr. Fruscione has started providing interior design service for clients. " people come in, talk to me, see my vibe, my aesthetic - that's what helps me get those contracts," he says. " you hear that the first two years ( in business) are the toughest, and it's sort of true. But I've gotten through that and I feel a shift of energy. More and more people are starting to know that I exist. I'm starting to get on people's radar. And that's rewarding. It's a unique and distinctive store." And it's a must-see for anyone interested in making a lovely home.

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