Albert Meadow Antiques Filled with turn-of-the-century romance and charm, this antique-lover’s paradise on Captiva Island boasts one of the largest selections of museum-quality antique and period jewelry on the southwest coast of Florida.
Proprietor David Doherty offers an impressive collection of diamond, gold and platinum estate pieces, including Edwardian, Art Deco, Art Nouveau and Victorian. American Fine Art is also featured, as well as collections of American European Art Nouveau glass from Tiffany, Daum and Galle.
Delight in hard-to-find treasures and unique “items of virtue,” those small and very special gifts that are simply no longer made.
Located on Captiva Drive across from the Bubble Room Restaurant, open from December 18 through April 10, daily 11am-4pm; 239-472-8442.
Jungle Drums As you safari through Jungle Drums, prepare to experience the ultimate selection of art with a focus on wildlife. Serious collectors and admirers alike are impressed with the beauty, as well as fun, in a broad variety of work in all price ranges. From life-size bronze sculptures to elegantly crafted jewelry, to shirts designed by artist/owner Jim Mazzotta, each is a visual delight. Art media presented from local and international artists include metal, wood, glass, clay, paintings, prints, furniture, accessories and more.
Owners Kathleen and Jim Mazzotta created Jungle Drums to share their enthusiasm about art as well as the unique experience of the barrier islands. Located in the heart of Captiva Island’s restaurant and shopping district, it’s a short walk from the sunsets on the Gulf of Mexico; 239-395-2266, www.jungledrumsgallery.com.
Lily & Co. In addition to offering some of the most exquisite jewelry lines in the world, Lily & Co. is also the place for memorable artistic creations. With elegant collections from McDermott Glass and Franz Porcelain, as well as Santiva Images by Rob Pailes and island gifts from Mariposa, you’re sure to find unique treasures to capture your island experience. Lily & Co. is located at 520 Tarpon Bay Road in Sanibel. Visit www.lilyjewelers.com or call 239-472-2888.
Suncatchers’ Dream An irresistibly inviting gallery featuring sparkling glass, crystals, ceramics, wind chimes, jewelry, cards, tiles, suncatchers and home and garden accessories. Hand-blown kitras glass catches sunlight by day, while Crystal Dreams give off a fiber-optic glow at night.
You’ll find holiday ornaments and suncatchers you can carry around – small kaleidoscopes filled with oil and glitter that slowly slide through one’s field of vision.
Also enjoy star-shaped paper lamps, both stable and mobile, for a stained-glass effect; hand-painted, tropical steel decor; or giant suns to accent a front porch or lanai.
One of the best selections of cards on the island – from beautiful to crazy. Meticulously handcrafted butterflies and dragonflies offered on suction cups for glass doors or windows.
Catch your own dream at Suncatchers’ Dream in the Olde Sanibel Shoppes next to Over Easy Café. Visit www.suncatchersdream.com or call 239-472-7860.
The Tower Gallery Sanibel Island’s colorful charm greets you as you enter the landmark, circa-1920s beach house that is home to the Tower Gallery and its 23 local professional artists. From the whimsical and fun to the elegant and beautiful, there is art for everyone to enjoy. Among the many styles—realist, impressionist, abstract and everything in between—you will find the unique art piece for your home, office or a special gift. Enjoy original paintings in oils, acrylic, watercolor, pastels and mixed media; fine art reproductions and sculptures. Also, enjoy whimsical glass, Raku ceramics, fine jewelry, wildlife and historic images in black-and-white photography, and soft sculpture dolls. Come visit this unique art gallery; browse at your leisure, chat with the Tower Gallery’s artists and dine at the adjoining Il Tesoro Restaurant. Gallery Place, 751 Tarpon Bay Road, Sanibel Island, 239-472-4557, www.towergallery.net. |
