Innehållsförteckning för December 2015 från Naples Illustrated

The holidays inspire joy and reflection, whether we’re celebrating at home with loved ones or at one of countless festive events around town. It’s also a time when many are comforted by the gravitational pull of family traditions, while others will start new ones they hope will be followed by generations to come. In “A Festive Feast,” starting on page 60, Naples chefs share their favorite dishes for you to savor (and perhaps add to your traditional holiday meal). From delicious starters to a regal main course and new twists on popular sides, it is certainly a feast for the eyes. Of course, we couldn’t forget scrumptious desserts for a sweet ending. Every recipe is available online, so you can flip straight to the feast and then log on to…

PROTECTING THE RIVER OF GRASS THE EVERGLADES PROVIDE ECONOMIC AND RECREATIONAL BENEFITS TO THE STATE’S RESIDENTS, AS WELL AS THE WATER SUPPLY TO ONE IN THREE FLORIDIANS. THE ECOSYSTEM IS ALSO HOME TO 67 THREATENED OR ENDANGERED SPECIES. AS A RESULT OF DEVELOPMENT OVER THE PAST CENTURY, THE ECOSYSTEM HAS SHRUNK TO LESS THAN HALF ITS ORIGINAL SIZE, WHILE AGRICULTURAL POLLUTANTS HAVE HAD A NEGATIVE IMPACT ON INDIGENOUS PLANTS AND ANIMALS. SINCE 1993, THE EVERGLADES FOUNDATION HAS LED EFFORTS TO RESTORE AND PROTECT THE GREATER EVERGLADES ECOSYSTEM. TO SUPPORT THE CAUSE, THE FOUNDATION PRESENTS “AN EVENING WITH CARL HIAASEN” DECEMBER 4, FEATURING A LECTURE AND BOOK SIGNING AT THE NAPLES BEACH HOTEL & GOLF CLUB. (EVERGLADESFOUNDATION.ORG) READ WHAT ELSE IS ON HIAASEN’S MIND AT NAPLESILLUSTRATED.COM/HIAASEN Q&A HIASSEN: NO SURRENDER With…

1. FESTIVE GARLAND Seaman Schepps six-strand bead necklace in multicolor precious and semiprecious stones set in 18-karat gold, $19,500. Yamron Jewelers, Naples (239-592-7707, yamron.com) 2. GREEN LIGHT Wendy Yu Malachite Shield earrings with malachite, tsavorites, and cognac diamonds set in 18-karat gold, $6,050. Marissa Collections, Naples (239-263-4333, marissacollections.com) 3. CHRISTMAS IN PARIS Paris Nouvelle Vague ring with malachite and fire opals set in 18-karat rose gold, $36,600. Select Cartier boutiques (800-227-8437, cartier.us) 4. PERSONAL ORNAMENT Graff Diamonds brooch with white diamonds and a 144.27-carat emerald, price upon request. Saks Fifth Avenue, Naples (239-298-7914, saksfifthavenue.com) 5. DECO THE HALLS Bracelet with diamonds, chrysoprase, and black spinels set in platinum, $450,000. Tiffany & Co., Naples (239-592-6188, tiffany.com) 6. UNDER THE MISTLETOE Giuseppe Picchiotti Timeless earrings with diamonds and Colombian emeralds set in…

Ho, ho, ho... Guarantee your spot on the “Nice” list by greeting Old St. Nick with a super-tasty treat. We turned to an expert, Tony Ridgway, whose namesake bakery, Tony’s Off Third (tonysoffthird.com), is celebrating its twentieth year in business. “We use a great all-purpose cookie recipe that’s a big hit with kids and visitors from the North Pole,” he says. “We make them during all the major holidays, because they produce a really nice, smooth surface that’s perfect for intricate decorating.” For home bakers who want to impress Santa with their culinary skills, check out Ridgway’s holiday cookie recipe, along with other delicious cookie recipes, on our website. (naplesillustrated.com/holidaycookies) —Kat Smith A Polished Pub Comfort foods with modern flair, a convivial vibe, and a well-chosen selection of craft beers…

I Grab your suit—swimsuit, that is—and schedule your next board meeting, coastal style. Wakeboarding is the perfect watersport for adventurous types. Former Men’s World Wakeboard Champion Nick Cankar offers novice and experienced boarders the chance to hone their skills and master eye-catching spins, flips, and grabs at Wakeboard Naples (wakeboardnaples.com). Or get schooled family style by Captain Dustin Beatty of Waterski & Waterboard Charters Inc., a Naples native who grew up performing water-skiing shows for the public every weekend for almost 14 years. He brings your crew to their feet in no time. With a balance of fun and safety, Beatty’s Marco Island wakeboard lessons are instant memory makers. (wakeboardfl.com)…

Through the end of December, Harmon-Meek Gallery in Naples will showcase 200-plus diminutive masterpieces in the annual Small Works of Art Exhibition. Each painting, print, drawing, and sculpture packs beauty and charm into less than 20 inches. Among the featured artists is Darrel Austin, an American master whose whimsical pieces reside in the permanent collections of many major museums, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. (harmonmeek.com) —Kat Smith ART & MUSEUMS The Baker Museum, Artis—Naples—Celebrating 15 Years of Collecting at The Baker Museum, through Jan. 31; Dawn’s Forest, The Sculpture of Louise Nevelson, through July 24; Dressed and Undressed, Selections from the Permanent Collection, through March 6; Yves Saint Laurent + Halston, Fashioning the ‘70s, through March 6; Paco Pomet,…

YOUTH HAVEN WHAT: PARTY WITH A PURPOSE WHO: YOUNG PROFESSIONALS SUPPORTING THE EMERGENCY CHILDREN’S SHELTER WHERE: THE VON LIEBIG ART CENTER TRENDY TOURS AND TRAVEL WHAT: TRENDY TOURS AND TRAVEL’S ANNUAL CHARITY LUNCHEON & TRAVEL EXPO TO BENEFIT CHAMPIONS FOR LEARNING WHO: TRAVEL VENDORS, SPONSORS, AND GUESTS WHERE: HILTON NAPLES CHAMPIONS FOR LEARNING WHAT: BACK TO SCHOOL DINNER WHO: COLLIER COUNTY SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY LEADERS WHERE: THE CLUB AT OLDE CYPRESS AMERICAN CULINARY FEDERATION CAXAMBAS CHAPTER WHAT: ACF CAXAMBAS CHAPTER’S SCHOLARSHIP CHARITY DINNER & CHEF SHOWCASE WHO: LOCAL TOP EXECUTIVE CHEFS AND 80 GUESTS WHO ENJOYED A FIVE-COURSE MEAL WHERE: SHADOW WOOD COUNTRY CLUB…

BETTER TO GIVE We all love receiving gifts during the 12 days of Christmas, but giving feels even better. Besides, who needs 10 lords a-leaping, anyway? From December 14 to 25, we’ll share 12 festive ways to give back. Each day on Facebook and Twitter, we’ll highlight a different way to pay it forward on the Paradise Coast. Have a suggestion for how to make someone else’s holiday a little brighter? Share it on Twitter using #NIGiveBack and we’ll retweet our favorites. 3 REASONS TO LOG ON NOW 1. Celebrate New Year’s Eve, Neapolitan style. We’ve rounded up a sampling of the top local celebrations to help you ring in the New Year at naplesillustrated.com/newyearseve 2. Have you ever wanted to create an amazing work of art out of glass?…

PRECIOUS ONES The world is your oyster this holiday season with pretty pearl accessories…

“Fine jewelry should be the epitome of the person wearing it. It should not look staged; it should portray the unique personality of the person.” NI: Did you grow up knowing you wanted to design jewelry? Comolli: It was a hobby for me early in life, but my parents told me there was no way I could turn it into a profession. I had to finish high school and go to university first. So I studied economics and jewelry stayed a hobby, but I was basically not allowed to turn it into a business until later, after my professional career in consulting and marketing. Finally, I decided to do it by myself. But I’m very grateful they forced me to get the professional background because I’m not sure if I…

The contemporary art world shines a spotlight on Miami Beach this month when Art Basel returns for its fourteenth year. From December 2 to 6, thousands of visitors will enter the Miami Beach Convention Center to view works from 267 galleries representing 32 countries. “Fairs have changed the way collectors look at and consume art,” says Glenn Scott-Wright, director of London’s Victoria Miro Gallery, a regular at Art Basel. “Now the whole of the contemporary art scene can be viewed in one go at premium art fairs and the many satellite shows they have spawned, bringing all of the art world together to network, share, and exchange notes.” In addition to exhibiting 29 galleries new to the show this year, the esteemed fair welcomes Noah Horowitz, who in July was…

Make a stunning first impression this Christmas with a bold take on a classic reference to holiday garland. The base of the garland, as well as the accompanying wreath, are created from magnolia leaves that offer pops of shiny green on one side and warm brown tones on the other to complement the wood front door. This grand display of yuletide decor features more than 650 roses in three variations along with small clusters of purplish-black Dutch calla lilies placed in vibrant contrast. Now that’s what we call a warm welcome home for the holidays.…

Michael Lawler 239-261-3939 michaellawler.com GRAND ESTATE ADDRESS: 9771 Niblick Lane, Estates at Bay Colony, Naples YEAR BUILT: 1999 BUILDER: Gulfshore Homes OFFERED AT: $4,150,000 SIZE: 5,687 square feet under air, 8,174 total SPECIAL FEATURES: Nestled perfectly on a quiet cul-de-sac on one of the largest single lots in the Estates at Bay Colony, this beautiful estate home encompasses nearly 5,700 square feet of luxurious living space. Exquisitely maintained, this home features four bedrooms (one currently set up as an office), media room with new equipment for the optimal movie experience, private poolside gazebo, and five full and one half baths. The true chef’s kitchen features two full-size dishwashers, six-burner gas cooktop, two wall ovens, two microwaves, two Sub-Zero refrigerator drawers, full-size Sub-Zero refrigerator, and a walk-in pantry. The interior flows…

LA FEMME PERFUMERY La Femme Perfumery offers luxury fragrance, skin care, and beauty products, including the newest from La Prairie. Available in 12 shades, Skin Caviar Concealer and Foundation with SPF 15 is everything one needs for flawless, natural-looking skin in one convenient bottle. Its lightweight formula, enriched with a new peptide for increased firmness and elasticity, keeps the skin hydrated with a dewy finish. 351 12th Ave. S., Naples 239-434-7444 | lafemmeperfumerynaples.com PROVIDENT JEWELRY Provident Jewelry, the premier buyer and seller of fine estate jewelry and diamonds, is pleased to announce the addition of Tudor watches to its impressive selection of luxury timepieces, which includes Breitling, Bell & Ross, Buccellati, Cartier, Chopard, and Corum. Provident Jewelry is an authorized dealer of Chopard, Ippolita, Gregg Ruth, Gucci, and Roberto Coin…

Favorite Quote: “It’s the friends you can call up at 4 a.m. that matter!” — Marlene Dietrich Philip Douglas, the celebrity stylist-owner of eponymous Philip Douglas Beauty, is widely known for hair and makeup expertise. He recently won a U.S. competition to be the first American in 30 years to participate in the prestigious La Bioesthetique International Stylist of the Year Awards. Douglas also directs his passion toward supporting the Naples community. He spent more than a dozen years volunteering with the American Cancer Society’s Look Good, Feel Good program, for which he received the Hope Award. Earlier this year, Douglas and husband Doug Olsen received the Jim Dellas and Cheryl Deering Animaltarian Award for volunteer service with the Humane Society Naples. Words to live by: Always be true to…