DECOR THAT DAZZLES
One of the newest destinations in the Design District is also one of its most chic. Enter
the airy, spacious environs of the Republic of Decor, and you'll find a curated collection
of the best and most stylish on-trend home furnishings and gifts. Unique and hand-made
pieces are the shop1s specialty-and exceptional customer service brings it all together
effortlessly. And don1t forget to check out the luxe design services.
Republic of Decor, 950 First Ave. N., (239) 529-3813, republicofdecor.com

YOU HAVE OPTIONS
We love all the steals and deals with thrift shopping. But there's something especially easy
to love about The Shelter Options Shoppe, where your dollar goes just a little bit farther.
As the retail arm of The Shelter for Abused Women & Children, all of this boutique's net
proceeds support The Shelter's Naples, Immokalee, and Bonita Springs programs and
services. So get ready to splurge, guilt-free.
The Shelter Options Shoppe, 968 Second Ave. N., (239) 434-7115, naplesshelter.org

KNOW THE SECRET
Auctions Neapolitan and Dovetails
LLC are like secret weapons when
it comes to decorating your home:
Auctions Neapolitan is the regional auction house that helps you whisk away items you no longer want or
need, and Dovetails LLC stands
ready with a treasure trove of new
and new-to-you furnishings that will
give your house a fresh look. Do-it-yourselfers
won't want to miss their
supply of Annie Sloan decorative
Chalk Paint, which is
excel lent for livening up worn
and outdated furniture; Chalk
Paint classes are offered, too.
Auctions Neapolitan &
Gallery, 1100 First Ave. S.
Dovetails LLC 20 10th St. S.,
(239) 300-4613,
auctionsneapolitan.com

BY LlZA. GRANT SMITH
'Tis the season to sparkle with these
holiday entertaining picks guaranteed
to add s{yle to your soiree

Posh Nosh

Poinsettia canope plates from Caskata ($110 for a boxed set of 6) feature the delicate beauty of the beloved plant in a fun and festive pattern. Republic of Decor  

For food lovers only

Patterns That
Demand Attention
THESE DESIGNS DAZZLE THE EYE. BY NANCI THEORET

NATURE'S FINEST
Nature works its own magic,
creating pretty patterns in
stone, marble, and granite.
Case in point: the swirling
greens of malachite
replicated in this Limoges
porcelain tray with 24-karat
gold accents. Available for
$195 at Republic of Decor,
Naples.

Seeing the Light for Fall
IN A NOD TO THE WARMER WEATHER CONDITIONS
IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA, YOU CAN NOW GET THE
DEEP, RICH COLORS FOR AUTUMN IN LIGHTER
FABRICS. BY CHERYL LAMPARD

WHILE FLORIDA IS geographically in the
Northern Hemisphere, our climate is far from
northern. Of course, that's why so many of us
love it here, but it can present a challenge when
it comes to transitioning our wardrobes at this
time of year. Although our fall manifests itself
in crisper mornings that call for an extra layer,
anything heavy looks and feels out of place. This autumn, designers, and buyers have got it spot-on: deep, rich tones that denote a seasonal shift, yet
the fabrics are lightweight and wearable even when the temperature rises throughout the day. If you still need a gentle reminder of a traditional fall, add some accent pieces in mellow colors to your home decor.

Candles, $52-89 each; Republic
of Decor, republicofdecor.com