Heady. Lusty. Rich. Maroon is dark, delicious and decadent. Lips soaked in wine. Leaves turning in an airy chill. A bouquet of burgundy flowers. The fresh juice from a perfectly cooked filet. Despite being born from thick-hued blood red, all of your senses come alive with this marvelous hue. Paired with marigolds and navy blue, maroon marks autumn’s arrival. Matched with kelly green stems and golden petals, maroon welcomes spring’s embrace. It’s not often anyone’s favorite color, but maroon doesn’t mind. It will still be there when the mood strikes.
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2018 Cadillac XT5 Platinum
Modern muse
With 30 cubic feet of cargo capacity, remote fold-down rear seats and a hands-free lift gate, the Cadillac 2018 XT5 Crossover is game enough for any crowd and accompanying gear. Fully integrated technology like Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility ensure you’ll never miss an important event again. Plus, safety features like heads-up display, side blind zone alert, lane assist warnings and pedestrian collision mitigation will help everyone arrive safely, every time. MSRP starting at $40,195. Available at Val Ward Cadillac, south Fort Myers.
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Fit for a king
If the Iron Throne from Game of Thrones looked like this, the winner would have already been crowned. Supremely comfortable, luxuriously tall and adventurously asymmetrical, the Mad King armchair is designed by contemporary design genius Marcel Wanders, who BusinessWeek has proclaimed “Europe’s hottest designer.” One of the arms can be replaced with a slim wooden tray. Available for $8,895 from Italian brand Poliform at Richlin Interiors, located in the Miromar Design Center, Estero. Bonus: The legs can come in wood or covered fabric and leather.
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Royal affair
Raise a glass this holiday season with a magnificent matched set of 14K rose gold, Bordeaux rhodolite garnets and diamonds by Royal Jewelry. The pendant (featured here) and matching ring (see showroom) have a 3.70-carat cushion cut center with a .37-carat brilliant cut diamond halo. Perfect for every season festivity. Prices upon request. Available at Bradley’s Jewelers in Fort Myers, bradleys-jewelers.com.
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Cherry bomb
Elevate your LBD (Little Black Dress) to the stratosphere with the Pierre Hardy Lunar leather T-strap sandals in cherry. The sensual velvet of this Italian-made peep-toe shoe will bring warmth while the bow accent offers a sexy wink of where the night might take you. With a comfortable 4-inch block heel and an adjustable ankle strap, everyone, including those who normally shy away from heels, can gravitate toward the Lunar to give their holiday outfit a lift. Retails for $795 at saksfifthavenue.com.
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Top that
Small. Structured. Sophisticated. The Juliette top-handle satchel from Tory Burch is all that and more. The imperial garnet color bursts from the high-gloss leather, and the gold push-lock closure gives it just the right amount of vintage charm. An optional, adjustable shoulder strap sweetens the deal. $558 at toryburch.com.
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Drinks on me
You’ll break out this beautiful decanter and glass set ($159.95 at williams-sonoma.com) for the holidays, but you’ll keep them around all season long for their darling design. The Regency garnet-cut decanter and double old-fashioned glasses (set of 4) from Williams Sonoma are inspired by vintage glassware. Featuring a different hand-cut pattern on each piece of lead-free glassware, the set is painted a deep garnet hue. The decanter’s matching stopper helps preserve liquors. Cheers!
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Vamp it up
This sexy, ribbed dress from Red Haute transitions seamlessly from day to evening and has a fit that makes a woman feel self-assured in any setting. Pair it with knee-high stiletto boots for a chilly evening. Or up the glam factor and wrap your neck in that stunning garnet and diamond necklace (at left). Red Haute is known for using soft and luxurious natural fibers like modal, silk and viscose. $126 at Jennifer’s in south Fort Myers or jennifersftmyers.com.