Rattan Wicker & Cane

Turn Your House into a Home

Written by Joanna Michaels and Photographed by Albertine Ellinwood

One of the joys of homeownership is putting your unique stamp on every room within your abode. For over three decades, the team of experts at Rattan Wicker & Cane has been working diligently with customers to make that as seamless a process as possible, so that the final result is a residence that genuinely reflects its owner’s personality. Janice O’Brien, manager and interior consultant explains, “We’re all about the customer and their needs, so we have an ‘on-approval system.’ If you can’t make up your mind about a piece, try it in your home. If it doesn’t work, just bring it back. If it’ll fit in your car, take it with you. It’s important to me that the customer has what they want, not what I want.”

Pelican Cottage

Experience Great Shopping Where Shopping is a Great Experience

Written by Suzi Harkola and Photographed by Albertine Ellinwood

Shoppers visiting Pelican Cottage in Osprey enter a furniture and accessories store that is truly unique, one where their senses are awakened by the gentle sounds of tropical music, the colorful, attractively arranged room vignettes, and a quaint, welcoming feeling. Drawn into the shop, their first reaction is excitement because there is so much to see and absorb. As they wind their way among the beautiful room groupings, customers will quickly note accessories and outstanding works of art, meticulously displayed by color and style. Fresh-baked cookies are always available, a thoughtful gesture that adds to the store’s considerable warmth and charm.

Nice Diggs Furniture

Quality, Style, & Affordability

Written by Melody Tinder and
Photographed by Albertine Ellinwood

Nice Diggs Furniture provides a fresh approach to home furnishings, with an exciting blend of Florida style and casual atmosphere that is sure to delight shoppers. Voted the Best in Overall Furniture for 2010 and 2011 by Venice residents, buyers can choose from a variety of new tropical trends and modern contemporary pieces that look good and complement their lifestyle. When owners Bobby Brown and Cheryl James began the company four years ago, they determined that offering quality new furniture, style, and great customer service would be the guiding principles for Nice Diggs. Response has been favorable even from the beginning, with a major showroom expansion taking place just a year after the store opened, and the store has continued to be an overwhelming success.

Judy Mazrin

A Refreshing Approach to Real Estate

Written by Sam Schunk

Judy Mazrin brings a compassionate manner to real estate, one based in an understanding that it is about relationships. “People care about the Realtor, so it’s a one-on-one thing,” she explains. “When people are looking for a home, I realize that they are buying a lifestyle, so I take the time with them to be sure I understand what that means to them. I want my clients to be happy. I want them to call me again down the line, when they are looking to make their next move, and to be so satisfied that they refer me to their family and friends.”

 Enjoy the Benefits of a Spa! 

Unwind after a long day and let the gentle flow of the jets in your home spa loosen your muscles, massage your neck and back, and relax your body. Bob Ely, owner of All American Decks & Spas, knows there’s nothing like owning your own enticing little pool of water that can benefit you physically and mentally.

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A Cool Oasis

Satisfyingly refreshing,
there is nothing quite like feeling cool droplets of water streaming down your body from an outdoor shower. Surrounded by nature,
your personal waterfall
is the perfect way to appreciate and enjoy our amazing Florida climate.

 

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