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Discovering the Seashells of Southwest Florida: A Coastal Treasure Hunt

by Samantha Marchetta

Nestled along the shimmering shores of the Gulf of Mexico, Southwest Florida is a paradise not only for sun-seekers but also for seashell enthusias...

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Summer Hosting Must-Haves for an Outdoor Dinner Party

by Samantha Marchetta

Summer is the perfect time to host an outdoor dinner party. With longer days, warmer evenings, and a bounty of fresh produce, it's the ideal season...

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FARMERS MARKETS IN NAPLES

by Samantha Marchetta

Fresh fruits and veggies, flowers, cheeses, coffee and more? Sign us up! One of our favorite ways to spend a morning is browsing farmers markets for locally produced and sourced items, and thankfully, Southwest Florida has plenty of them. (Bonus: They're all pet-friendly!) Check out these Naples farmers markets, and nearby farmers markets in Marco Island, Bonita Springs and Estero.

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2020 JUNE BOOKCLUB: THE CHIFFON TRENCHES, ANDRÉ LEON TALLEY REVIEW

by Samantha Marchetta

During André Leon Talley's first magazine job, alongside Andy Warhol at Interview, a fateful meeting with Karl Lagerfeld began a decades-long friendship with the enigmatic, often caustic designer. Propelled into the upper echelons by his knowledge and adoration of fashion, André moved to Paris as bureau chief of John Fairchild's Women's Wear Daily, befriending fashion's most important designers (Halston, Yves Saint Laurent, Oscar de la Renta).

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NON-TOXIC BEAUTY FAVS: MAKEUP

by Samantha Marchetta

When I found out I was pregnant, I did a complete overhaul of my makeup/skincare- I switched to completely non-toxic everything. When I stopped breast-feeding, I continued my non-toxic routine while sprinkling in some other products I love here and there.

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5 TIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL FIRST DATE

by Samantha Marchetta

The pressure is ON during those first few dates with someone new. Both parties are (hopefully) on their best behavior, but nerves can still psyche us out. Since we’ve all been there before, we wanted to make a fool-proof guide to getting through the early-in-the-game dates with dignity and grace! Check out our favorite dating tips here:

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05/26/2019 Sunday Things

by Samantha Marchetta

I recently took an art history class to add a little more culture into my life, and this class has inspired me to start my own art collection. I feel like you could have the best decor style- but a great piece of artwork add character to a home. This piece by Holly Addi is fantastic. I love the subtly, yet pops of bright colors.

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