An expertly curated, luxuriously produced compendium of all things Naples, Naples Illustrated brings to life personalities and takes you inside the exclusive homes, parties and interests of the world’s most affluent and influential people.
Grateful. That’s a word that seems to be coming to my mind a lot lately. It’s the little things I am grateful for, like climbing into a warm bed at night with clean sheets, opening my refrigerator to find fresh vegetables and milk, a steady paycheck, a car in the driveway with gas in it, a driveway to call my own and a loving family. These are little things to us, but life-changing for many. So many of these everyday gifts we take for granted. I recently attended a luncheon hosted by the PACE Center for Girls. As I listened to each young lady speak of overcoming adversities I found hard to imagine, I noticed one constant with each speaker—pride. With the help and support of the center, these young…
It is often said the greatest wealth is your health, and how true it is. As we all dart around town trying to squeeze in all that we can during the social season, inevitably something has got to give. We may unwittingly skimp on sleep, miss a workout or eat unhealthy foods because we’re always in such a rush. In this Wellness issue, we go one-on-one with Naples neurologist and best-selling author Dr. David Perlmutter, who has been in the national spotlight for his tenets of healthy eating that he based on experience and research. What you eat can affect far more than your waistline, and turn to page 62 for what is sure to be “Food for Thought.” Beyond diet, chronic stress has long been known for having an…
EGGS BENEDICT Eggs benedict is a delicious brunch staple. As we mark National Eggs Benedict Day on April 16, Bites at The Ritz-Carlton, Naples shared its recipe for a bite-sized take on the popular dish. Serves 4 recipe Ingredients 8 eggs Splash of white vinegar 8 slices Canadian bacon Butter 8 slices of brioche Hollandaise sauce (recipe below) Baby heirloom tomatoes, roasted with salt, pepper and olive oil In a pot, heat water and a splash of white vinegar until just below a simmer. With a slotted spoon, stir the pot to create a whirlpool. Carefully crack and drop eggs in, one at a time, allowing the swirling water to keep each egg intact. Cook for six to eight minutes, or until the white is just set and the yolk…
NAPLES ILLUSTRATED WHAT: THE 2015 LEADING LADIES CELEBRATI ON PRESENTED BY NAPLES ILLUSTRATED WHO: HONORING AMANDA JARON, KIERSTEN MOONEY, AMY SEDLACEK, ANGELINA SPENCER AND NANETTE STAR OPOLI WHERE: CA FÉ LURCAT CELEBRITY MARTINI GLASS AUCTION WHAT: CELEBRITY-SIGNED MARTINI GLASSES DESIGNED BY ARTISTS AUCTIONED TO BENEFIT HONOR FLIGHT AND PAWS ASSIS TANCE DOGS WHO: FO UNDER BRENDA MELTON, SUPPORTERS OF VETERANS ’ CHARITIES, SPECIAL GUESTS JOE KASHNOW WITH HIS SERVICE DOG, CHICO , AND BOBY GOLDSBORO WHERE: SUGDEN COMUNITY THEATRE. THE EVEN T WAS SPONSORED BY NAPLES ILLUSTRATED. A highlight of the evening was Patty and Jay Baker’s $100,000 donation. THE LEAGUE CLUB WHAT: YOUR LIFE CALING—A CONVERSATION WITH JANE PAULEY , PRESENTED BY IBERIA-BAN K, LUNCHEON AND PA TRON PAR TY WHO: GUEST SPEAKER PAULEY AND SUPPORTERS OF THE CLUB’S PHILANTHROPIC…
While musician and songwriter Chris Botti’s fine features once landed him on People magazine’s 50 Most Beautiful People list, he’s not mere eye candy. The trumpeter’s artistry has led to collaborations with some of the most iconic music figures on the planet. Botti has worked with a who’s who of jazz and pop legends, from Sinatra to Sting, and his 2013 Grammy Awardwinning record, Impressions, pairs his playing with vocals by Andrea Bocelli, Vince Gill, Mark Knopfler and others. He’s performed in venues across the globe, from the Hollywood Bowl, to the Sydney Opera House, and coming up, Artis— Naples (artisnaples.org), where he’ll appear April 29. We talked with America’s largest-selling (four-million-plus albums) instrumental artist about his consuming passion. —Kat Smith NI: Does traveling for 250 to 300 shows yearly…
The creativity of Naples-based artist Jackie Morelisse stretches far beyond paint on a canvas. She has also worked as a jewelry designer, a costume and set designer for theater productions in Southwest Florida—and now she’s adding furniture designer to her list of talents. Her latest undertaking is BouTeak by Jackie Morelisse Fine Furniture, a colorful collection made from reforestation hardwoods, designed by Morelisse and handcrafted in Finca Pangola in Costa Rica. “It allows me to express my love of color through the natural beauty of hardwood,” says Morelisse, who spent 15 years at Finca Pangola nurturing more than 700,000 reforestation tree species from which the furniture was created. The handcrafted and custom collection is available at Clive Daniel Home in Naples. (239-261-4663, bouteak byjackiemorelisse.com) —Brooke Blythe…
