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Handcrafted Coastal Charm
Masterfully created gifts and home décor by Gulf Coast Custom Designs Article by Michelle Parnell | Photography by Photo Guru SRQ Gulf Coast Custom Designs creates custom furniture, home décor, and art pieces that range from cutting boards to wall décor to large tables made from wood and epoxy resin. Each item that owner and artist, Tricia Bolds, designs is truly one-of-a-kind. “No two items will ever be the same because that’s how the process works,” Tricia explains. “With each item, the wood...
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Style Meets Community
at Monkee’s of Lakewood Ranch Article by Lisa Michel | Photography by Nicole Mac Photography Step into Monkee’s of Lakewood Ranch and you’re greeted by a beautifully curated space full of color, texture, and sophisticated style. Owner and buyer Emily Hovermale has a passion for pieces that tell a story—whether handcrafted by women-owned businesses, made by local artisans, or produced in small batches with purpose. “We do boutique styling, which means we typically carry just one of each size,”...
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Structure and Style
Creating beautiful spaces with Marie Vianca Design Article by Lisa Michel | Photography by Nicole Mac Photography Marie Vianca brings a distinctive approach to design, seamlessly blending interior design with architectural elements to create stunning, functional spaces tailored to her clients’ lifestyles. Originally from Puerto Rico, where she discovered her passion for design early on, thanks to her great-grandfather's legacy, who was an architect. Marie began her path as an architect...
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From Sketch to Stage
World-Class Theatre Costumes Stitched in Sarasota Article by Lisa Michel | Photography by Kristen Jensen David Covach, Costume Shop Manager of the Asolo Repertory Theatre, shared the process of bringing a costume from a sketch to a finished stage-ready garment. First, the director and designers from every aspect of theater: costume, lighting, sound, projections, props, hair and makeup, read through the script. Then sketches or storyboards are created to convey how the show will look and feel...
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