P U B L I S H E R S L E T T E R
Greetings
I want to personally thank all of our partners, supporters and suppliers in making Collxtion Magazine the highly respected publication that it is. In all areas of distribution, whether it be Western North Carolina, Ocala Florida or Southwest Florida, Collxtion Magazine has been received with much enthusiasm on the design, quality and editorial direction. We will always continue to search for the finer things in life that our readers want to enjoy and learn more about.
Also a big thanks to all of our new advertisers that believe in what we are doing and want to be included in something special that best represents their quality and expertise.
This issue has quite the variety of features. Starting off with the incredible collection of Sydell Miller. Including global brands like Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Dior, and other well known fashion leaders. Miller lived a life of beauty, both inside and out. We have a great story on Jeanie Edwards Fine Art from Highlands NC. Her gallery represents a diverse range of artists, each with their own unique style and medium. Also the Naples Winter Wine Festival has announced that acclaimed Sonoma County Chef-Vintner Dustin Valette will be honored as Chef de Cuisine on January 30, 2026 through February 1, 2026 at The Ritz-Carlton Naples, Tiburón.
We would also like for our readers to be made aware of and support the Cashiers Historical Society Showhouse in NC this August 22-30. The weather will be cool and the mountains are calling. Make sure and enjoy the many different photographers that are featured from the mountains to the beaches. Their websites are available where you can browse and purchase their work.
Our staff is always encouraging feedback and open to ideas on unique content that we should explore.
Should you have an interest in Collxtion Magazine please contact me directly.
Regards
Bill Hemmer Publisher
JULY / AUGUST / 2025
PUBLISHER Bill Hemmer
ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER Bo Hemmer
CREATIVE DIRECTOR Bill Hemmer
GRAPHIC DESIGNER Bill Wellban
CONTRIBUTING
PHOTOGRAPHERS & ARTISTS Terry Barnes Lauren Baxter Vivian Boswell Kathy Carl Doug Cavanah Eric Clay Tina Curry Maggie Dearth J Boult Designs Julian Dimock Heather Donlan Jeanie Edwards Julie Evans Frank Frances Jim Freeman Dennis Goodman Karen Hammler Mark Hutchison Byron Jorjorian Ronald Katinsky David Liam Kyle Jenny Odom Denise Phillips David Stevenson Rob Travis Julia Weller Kim Woodman
ADVERTISING INFORMATION Bill Hemmer C: 706-717-1184 E: hemmer5556 @ gmail. com www. PortfolioMagazineNaples. com
Bo Hemmer, Associate Publisher Bill Hemmer, Publisher
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