All posts by JudithLiegeois

PAUL ARSENAULT My work concentrates on the unique essence of place, concentrating mostly on the waterfront, and emphasizing balance, beauty, and scale. With almost 50 years as a professional artist, I have had the good fortune to explore and document first and third world countries, often before drastic changes caused by exploitive growth homogenized many of them. Fundraising efforts have been a hallmark of my career, and have most often directed towards local and global environmental, humanitarian, and preservation causes. As a board member of Collier Waterkeeper, I’ve been increasingly concerned about the health of our local waters and sea... read more

‘The House of Drop’ is the latest sensory-provoking, visually-electrifying art experience to make its grand entrance into the world of fine art. Instinct is the inspiration for the creative visionaries, husband & wife duo of Italian-born Fabrizio Venuta & Nashville-native Britt Steele. A shared preoccupation with transformation, their art is best described as ‘contemporary transformative art’ as hundreds of hours are behind the thousands of layers of paint that create the signature ‘drops’ cascading at the base of each piece. ‘The House of Drop’ was passionately founded without boundaries as there is no object onto which their meticulous & unique... read more

GISELA MILLER As an artist, I have to trust the process. There is no other way to create. Creativity is an ecology in which all of the senses enrich one another-Listening to music, being aware of different movement patterns and their vibrations directly affects rhythm, movement, and brushstrokes in a painting. I paint with my whole body, always standing in front of the canvas, moving back and forth to view each new application of paint: it is almost a dance. I love acrylic medium because it allows me to paint quickly. Other mediums I incorporate in my work are charcoal,... read more

BARB BUTORAC I simply paint because I love it. I can find fault with everything I paint because there is nothing as beautiful and unique and as the subject I am painting. I am my own worst critic. I paint in oils and am comfortable with the fluidity of the medium. Whether it’s faces, sadness, happiness, old fat bodies, someone’s idol or someone’s friend and memories it’s so easy to lose oneself in it and deal with all the aspects of our lives. Pure enjoyment. Artist-in-Resident Monday, February 14th through Friday, February 25th 1199 Third Street South, Naples read more

From the moment Candace Moeller walked into the 2,883-square-foot home in Bay Colony’s Villa La Palma in 2014, she knew she was home. The three-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bathroom residence had everything she could need to live the perfect Florida lifestyle with her significant other and 91-year-old mother, who both live with her in the home. But after settling in, Moeller was underwhelmed. The place didn’t exactly reflect her personality, so she turned to Naples-based interior designer Judith Liegeois to help make every room more “hers.” “My goal was to create an elegant home, while maintaining a warm and inviting space for all... read more

Sometimes you have to go with your gut. Just ask Cindy Engles: during a Thanksgiving visit to Naples, she walked into an open house for the heck of it, and strolled out with a new home and plans for a cross-country move. Originally, she had only intended to walk off a slice of pie, but fate—in this case, a 5,200-square-foot coastal cottage—beckoned. One small issue: the residence was staged in a “very Florida” way, which is fine for some people. But for Engles, the aesthetic wasn’t going to work with the sizable modern art collection she has curated for more... read more

Situated next to a cypress preserve in Mediterra—one of Naples’ most exquisite gated communities—this 5,806-square-foot home is surrounded by silk floss trees, a plumeria tree, and a mix of bamboo varieties and pines. It’s a setting the homeowners were intent on celebrating from the moment they laid eyes on the property. “We chose to buy in Mediterra because of the neighborhood’s Audubon aesthetic,” says homeowner Robin Schiller. “Ever since I was a young girl, I have felt a harmony being in nature. As we approached designing this home, we knew we wanted to embrace the landscape around us. Our style... read more

Pull out all the stops with these Cupid-approved ideas to show those close to you how much you care. We could all use a little extra love this season, these are just a few of my favorite pieces to gift. Give your heart. All your warmth and positive energy manifested into a gemstone heart. Brighten their day. The aroma of a gorgeous candle fills my heart. We have beautiful pink glass candles by ONNO. For those more playful, the L’Objet gift set is a cheeky way to say I adore you. read more

With winters like these, we love to bring the outdoors in with textures and accessories from nature. Organic accessories span a wide range of neutrals, making them easy to include in diverse aesthetics. Mimic the gray stone from your patio onto your coffee table with beautiful natural coral or selenite crystal votives. Wood and sheepskin play so well with natural light—add elements into your home to create a cozy space that looks incredible at all times of day. And for the beach enthused, accessories and furniture adorned with shells are a must-have. read more