Palm Beach Cottages & Gardens Spring 2026

Designed to disrupt

From fearless color to distinctive veining, Opustone stone slabs move beyond expected design. Sourced globally and chosen for impact, these surfaces are made to stand out—loud, luxe, and anything but ordinary. opustone.com

HOMES WITH CHARACTER

Create unique garden dreams with our wide variety of Outdoor Living pergolas. Featuring our adjustable louvered roof BAVONA, you can craft an individual oasis of comfort and wellbeing.

PERFECTION

IS IN THE DETAILS

HAMPTONS WATERFRONT HOMEOWNERSHIP WITH LUXURY HOTEL AMENITIES OFFERED THROUGH CANOE PLACE INN & COTTAGES

Located across the Shinnecock Canal from historic Canoe Place Inn, the Canoe Place Boathouses offer a rare blend of contemporary living, sought-after convenience, and celebrated Hamptons charm. All just a short drive from Manhattan and moments from the area ' s beloved beaches, villages, and three world renowned golf courses. These 2 and 3 bedroom residences provide spacious interiors, private terraces, and panoramic canal views.

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Photograph by Arriana Hohenlohe Boardman

Styled by Harriet Mays Powell

Chairs by Janus & Cie.

Botanica Landscaping featuring Maxi, the dacshshund

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STAYING CHIC

A designer made a Vero Beach home into a fashion statement that not only stands out in its waterside locale, but is meant also to remain always in fashion. by David Masello | photographs by Max Kim-Bee

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RAISING THE BAR

Whether out on the town or at home, from mocktails to cocktails, from nostalgic to ultra-modern, Palm Beach bars are big! by Harriet Mays Powell and Baroness Sheri de Borchegrave | photographs by Nick Mele

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PLANTS WITH PURPOSE

Landscape designers, Debra Yates and her son Benjamin Burle, put native pollinators and plants at the core of their work. by Harriet Mays Powell | photographs by Benjamin Burle Jungles

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CHARACTER COUNTS

A venerable 1930s Palm Beach house defined its era. The designer respected its heritage while making its interiors and grounds relevant for today. by David Masello | photographs by Jessica Glynn/JBSA

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PEACEFUL PERFECTION IN PROVENCE

Le Mas d’Anez, curated by antiques and art collectors Susan and Wolfgang Hofherr, owners of Authentic Provence in West Palm Beach, is a masterclass in blending historic Provençal architecture with refined interior design. by Harriet Mays Powell | photographs by Stefano Scatà

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COASTAL

COOL

The interior of a new build respects the traditional Palm Beach design vocabulary, but infuses it with refreshing modern energy. by Marisa Marcantonio | photographs by Carmel Brantley

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TAILORED TO PERFECTION

A winter getaway in Wellington blends refined modern luxury with laid back charm. by Jean Nayar | photographs by Jessica Glynn/JBSA

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PARK-ITECTURE

In the Miami Design District even humble parking garages are elevated art installations. by Harriet Mays Powell | photographs courtesy of The Miami Design District

Spring Ahead

As we head into spring, designers and homeowners alike are embracing a bold approach to interior spaces. This “curated maximalism” is shown by layering rich textures, patterns, and vibrant colors in unexpected ways. Softer curved furniture is replacing hard edges, while trimmings and elaborate details are making a comeback. Tassels, fringe and cording are increasingly allied to architectural elements such as crown molding and raised panels. This is not so much an exercise in nostalgia, as a refreshing and contemporary use of traditional details. ■ Now more than ever, homeowners seem to be interested in provenance, and are seeking pieces with meaningful stories, such as vintage heirlooms and unique artworks. Minimalism has been superseded by a desire for authenticity, with comfort and a personal narrative leading to the creation of spaces that feel lived-in and deeply personal. True luxury is seen to lie in what endures. ■ The town continues to evolve at breakneck speed. In particular, West Palm Beach—now increasingly referred to as “Palm Beach West!”—is seeing an exponential increase in the number of new residents and homes. This has resulted in a flood of sophisticated furnishing and design stores. The SoSo district, which debuted in the fall, is set to become an important destination for design enthusiasts. And the Kips Bay Decorator Show House, from February 24 through March 24, will for the first time, feature two adjacent properties, with leading design talents exploring a range of creative possibilities. ■ This is an extraordinarily exciting moment in the storied history of Palm Beach, a dynamic era which is my pleasure and privilege to chronicle.

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Beach Cottages & Gardens hmayspowell@candg.com

PERFECTION

IS IN THE DETAILS

Polo anyone?

The universal answer to this question is usually YES! Whether you are an avid team supporter, a sports enthusiast, a people watcher, fashionista or all-round fun seeker, there is something about an afternoon at polo that enriches the soul.

■ Our sister publication in Connecticut has had the CTC&G Players’ Lounge at Greenwich Polo for the past 12 years boasting a changing designer tableau, a great band and bar, and accommodates everyone from Big Bank buy-outs and graduation parties to design industry get-togethers where even the National Anthem is exciting! ■ At home here, we are delighted to announce the debut of the Palm Beach Cottages & Gardens’ Champions Corner overlooking the action at the National Polo Center in Wellington. Designed by Erick J. Espinoza for Heller, the Palm Beach Cottages & Gardens’ Champions Corner will feature Heller’s iconic modern furniture—beautifully engineered and made to withstand sun, weather, and time. Clean-lined and color-forward, the design balances rigor with a sense of play. ■ We hope you’ll join us at polo this season. For dates, tickets and reservations, visit www. cottagesgardens.com/ChampionsCorner

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Spring 2026

PALM BEACH COTTAGES & GARDENS’ CHAMPIONS CORNER AT NATIONAL POLO CENTER – WELLINGTON

JAN MAY

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Designed by Erick J. Espinoza for Heller, this VIP experience debuts January 11 for the 2026 season at the National Polo Center –Wellington. Guests will enjoy prime match viewing from the newly designed Champions Corner while savoring light bites and expertly crafted cocktails. Bringing the pages of Palm Beach Cottages & Gardens to life, Erick J. Espinoza’s design showcases contemporary furnishings by Heller in a setting that seamlessly blends sport, style, and hospitality. Sundays starting January 11. National Polo Center, 3667 120th Ave. S., Wellington, FL 33414. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit nationalpolocenter.com.

KIPS BAY DECORATOR

SHOW HOUSE PALM BEACH

FEBRUARY 24-

Palm Beach Cottages & Gardens is sponsoring the Kips Bay Decorator Show House Palm Beach 2026, which is set to feature the work of the country’s most celebrated designers and architects, who will use their design talent and passion to transform two remarkable properties on North Flagler Drive in West Palm Beach. The homes will be open to the public from Monday through Sunday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM beginning Tuesday, February 24, and closing on Tuesday, March 24. The annual Show House doubles as the nation’s leading design event of the year and a major fundraiser for Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club and Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County. Opening Day: February 24. General Admission: February 25–March 24. 3410 North Flagler Dr., West Palm Beach. Purchase tickets at kipsbaydecoratorshowhouse.org

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OPEN HOUSE

MIAMI 2026

Open House Miami (OHMIA) returns for its third annual celebration, offering over 100 curated experiences across more than 20 neighborhoods in Greater Miami. Free and open to the public, this three-day festival highlights the city’s architectural and cultural legacy through tours, workshops and immersive events, including exclusive access to iconic and hidden spaces. Building on last year’s success, OHMIA 2026 introduces new themes and experiences. Opening Day: February 27. General Admission: February 28–March 1. Various locations in Greater Miami. Learn more at openhousemia.org.

DARE TO BE BOLD

THERE IS A RENEWED APPETITE FOR VIBRANT COLORED JEWELRY WHERE DESIGNERS COMBINE A PLAYFUL MIX OF BRILLIANT GEMSTONES, BRIGHT ENAMEL AND UNEXPECTED MATERIALS TO CREATE DRAMATIC STATEMENT PIECES. BY

Adam Neeley’s California Dream’n ring with green tourmaline, spessartite garnet and pavé diamonds, set in 18k yellow and white gold. shop.adamneeley.com.

Eden Presley’s earrings with spinel, turquoise and vesuvianite, set in 14k gold. edenpresley.com.

Bohème by Véro’s Tutankhamun cuff with amethyst, blue onyx, calcedony and lime onyx, set in 18k goldplated recycled brass. bohemebyvero.com.

Emily P. Wheeler’s Patchwork earrings with maw sit sit, suglite and black agate, set in 18k yellow gold.

DESIGN MIAMI TURNS 20!

Design Miami celebrates its 20th anniversary with the theme Make. Believe. showcasing radical comfort, historical surveys, and imaginative works across 70+ exhibitors, blending fantasy with fine collectible craft. Key highlights include sculptural furniture and immersive installations, displayed in a quieter, more refined atmosphere than in past years. | By Harriet Mays Powell

All At Sea

Miami’s New Underwater Sculpture Park

The ReefLine is an ambitious sevenmile-long underwater public sculpture park and artificial reef project, currently under construction 600 feet off the Atlantic coast of Miami Beach. It begins near 4th Street in South Beach and will extend as far north as Bal Harbour. The installations are submerged at a depth of around 15 to 20 feet and are intended to combine art, science, and conservation, using large-scale artworks to create marine habitats and to aid coral restoration. They will also boost biodiversity and climate resilience, as well as forming a snorkeling and diving trail.

The first permanent installation was deployed in late 2025: Concrete Coral by Leandro Erlich comprises 22 life-sized car sculptures, seeded with native corals and arranged in a submerged traffic jam. Later this year it will be joined by The Miami Reef Star by Carlos Betancourt and Alberto Latorre, a massive formation of 56 3D-printed concrete starfish, and Heart of Okeanos by Petroc Sesti, a giant sculpture modeled after the heart of a blue whale.

Further sculptures will be installed over the next 10 years. However, nature itself will “complete” the work. Scientists estimate it will take three to five years for seeded corals to “bloom” and begin to cover each new work, attracting marine flora and fauna and acting as a magnet for fish and a haven for biodiversity. thereefline.org.

Getting Trim

The trend for ornamentation from Samuel & Sons | By Harriet Mays Powell

Details Matter

A return to elaborate embellishment with the resurgence of classic trimmings like tassels, fringe, and ornate cording on upholstery, pillows, and drapery, adds texture and Old World charm. Here is a selection from Samuel & Sons latest collection. The firm is a third-generation family-owned business, and renowned as a leader in luxury decorative trimmings. The company has supplied bespoke passementerie to the White House, Blair House, and the Clinton Presidential Library.

All Tied Up (top and right)

Embroidered Border is a wool border with individual scallops and circular cutouts, in Celadon. Trianon Double Tassel Tieback, includes ornamental molds and is hand-tied with Turkish knot embellishments, in Marzipan.

Woven Wonders (center and left) Westport Diamond Borders are woven geometric borders with elegant, raised edges, in Sunrise and Flint. Tassel Skirt Fringe, is a hand tied tasseled skirt fringe with crisscrossed cords and a braided head, in Dewdrop.

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On The Waterfront

As 2026 gets underway, a who’s-who parade of celebs, finance execs, wealthy transplants, and tech billionaires continues to jockey for the poshest compounds and estates in some of South Florida’s most exclusive waterfront enclaves. Happily, well-funded house hunters have a wealth of ultraluxe options to consider, including a gated Key Biscayne estate, tailor-made for the yacht set; a modern, three-level residence on Hillsboro Beach; and a sophisticated, custom-designed turnkey on Jupiter Island that comes fully furnished. All of the homes boast deep-water docks with ocean access, giving buyers the option to moor everything from a jet ski to a superyacht right outside their door.

For old-school Palm Beach glamour, don’t miss this issue’s Big Deal, a four-plus-acres compound on the island’s North End that was once owned by Italian fashion scion Aldo Gucci. While there’s no place to park the family speedboat, the oceanfront estate’s resorty vibe, gorgeous beach, and two swimming pools more than compensate. Priced at $205 million, the palatial estate currently ranks as Palm Beach’s most expensive listing—and one of but a handful of properties nationwide to cross the heady $200 million threshold.

KEY BISCAYNE

Businessman Raúl Rocha Cantú, a co-owner of Miss Universe, has put his luxe gated compound on the market for $29.5 million. The sprawling Mediterranean-style villa sits on a breezy .75-acre lot on Key Biscayne, an upscale island enclave prized for its privacy, security, and proximity to Miami’s vibrant Brickell neighborhood and Coconut Grove. Ideal for yacht and boat enthusiasts, the property overlooks Biscayne Bay and Pines Canal, offering 346 feet of water frontage and a dock with direct ocean access, plus a pool, shady gazebo, and a private spa and sauna for unwinding after a day at sea. With its floor-to-ceiling windows, the sunny, 11,000-square-foot home includes a library, home theater, wood-paneled bar, and nine waterfront bedrooms. Interested buyers can also purchase the adjacent lot for the rare opportunity to add 250 feet of waterfront and half an acre to the compound. Carlos Coto and Claudine Coto Knautz of the Coto Group at ONE Sotheby’s International Realty share the 260 Cape Florida Drive listing; (305) 389-6229.

HILLSBORO BEACH

You’ll find this modern, three-level coastal estate perched above the ocean on Hillsboro Beach, an exclusive barrier island northeast of Fort Lauderdale, known for its low-key luxury and scenic coastline, dubbed Millionaire’s Mile. Built on nearly 2.5 ocean-to-Intracoastal acres, the gated 10,100-square-foot mansion features a striking three-story entry, open-plan living room with 20-foot ceilings, streamlined chef’s kitchen, and seven ensuite bedrooms with glass walls and balconies that provide uninterrupted views of the changing weather and crashing waves. Perfect for casual parties, the patio delivers multiple seating areas, a sparkling pool and spa, and a covered dining terrace with outdoor grill and kitchen. A wooden path bordered by native seagrapes leads to the beach, while the Intracoastal side offers a deep-water dock with ocean access and a new seawall. Car collectors will appreciate the stylish eight-car garage. Priced just under $60 million, 1107 Hillsboro Mile is listed with Chad Carroll of The Chad Carroll Group; (305) 400-9507.

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ESPINOZA FOR HELLER

A new VIP experience at the National Polo Center, Wellington

Heller furniture throughout the space gives a chic modern look, including these sculptural Vignelli Rockers. hellerfurniture.com

Serena & Lily Rattan Floor Lamps provide a laid back "Palm Beach" feel. serenaandlily.com

Morano Group's "beyond landscaping" approach makes the space feel welcoming with strategically placed succulents, ferns, and mini orchids. moranogroup.com

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Seaside Sunning

Teak folding beach chairs covered with Perennials Port Stripe, both from Serena & Lily, serenaandlily.com. Beach towel in Zebra Palm from Matouk, matouk.com. Hat and market bag, stylist’s own.

STAYING CHIC

A DESIGNER MADE A VERO BEACH HOME INTO A FASHION STATEMENT THAT NOT ONLY STANDS OUT IN ITS WATERSIDE LOCALE, BUT IS MEANT ALSO TO REMAIN ALWAYS IN FASHION

WRITTEN BY DAVID MASELLO PHOTOGRAPHS BY MAX KIM-BEE PRODUCED BY CAROLYN ENGLEFIELD

There might be two kinds of homeowners in this world: those who fear patterns and those who embrace them. At the onset of this project, as with the four prior ones that designer Charlotte Barnes has done with this homeowner and her husband, Barnes and the client began with an afternoon expedition through New York’s D&D Building.

“We typically go there and fill up with tons of fabrics,” says Barnes, “and while she and I have no idea where we’re going with all the competing patterns and colors, we start playing around with them and, then, suddenly have a plan.” The homeowner, too, recounts, with fondness these fabric-shopping forays. “Charlotte and I have fun together—we understand

Hallmarks (above, clockwise from bottom right) Custom lanterns from Nierman Weeks line the loggia. A Paolo Moschino fabric, a Katie Leede pillow fabric, and a Samuel & Sons trim define a vintage rattan chair. An antique console table from Carl Moore Antiques and a custom painted wood panel with bird, from Casa Gusto, serve as focal points. A detail of a rattan chair with tassels and trim.

Living Great (left and above) The home’s great room feels especially expansive with its painted vaulted ceiling. The bright room is furnished with a pair of John Saladino sofas upholstered in a Paolo Moschino fabric, rattan chairs, and Urban Electric sconces centered in the fireside seat nooks. The Catherine Warren painting (above) is from Casa Gusto. (below) A Chinese bronze crane censer, from Avery & Dash Antiques, is set on an endtable.

Breakfast Out Of Bed (this page) A terrace/eating area off the primary bedroom is equipped with a vintage “Swan” dining set from Devonshire of Palm Beach. The fabrics are Quadrille, and the toile agave plants were created by Casa

each other. Mixing patterns is, I think, an instinct of mine, and, yet, I don’t like to make a single design decision without Charlotte. She is always my ‘taste check’.”

After the clients purchased this H-shaped, three-bedroom Vero Beach house on the Indian River, they had locally-based architect Peter Moor make significant layout changes. “It was a spec house originally,” says the homeowner, “and just too openplanned. Peter and Charlotte were so talented at reconfiguring rooms, making spaces a bit more closed off and defined.”

The real thrill of the home, though, was furnishing its rooms. “This is definitely a Florida house,” Barnes emphasizes, “but we decided to make this a chic house, wherever it is.” When Barnes came upon some exuberant two-tone Moschino fabrics, she knew they were right for the great room—and the pattern now wraps two John Saladino sofas. After Moor ingeniously carved out novel seating nooks in the room, Barnes was intent on

Porch Time

(above) Despite the allure of the manicured grounds, some meals and game times are best had indoors at a vintage metal dining set with chairs covered in a fabric from Elizabeth Eakins. A vintage rattan ottoman uses a Quadrille pattern.

Going Small To Big Effect

(right, top and bottom) A Studio Four NYC wallpaper enlivens a powder room situated off the library. The mirror is from Serena & Lily. A Muriel Brandolini Roman shade is the backdrop for a small bar area, equipped with a vintage bar cart found at Patrick Moulteny West, in Palm Beach.

Getting Particular (top to bottom) Shade can be found in the primary bedroom, beneath a faux coconut palm tree from The Canvas Nursery. The vintage rattan chair and ottoman are accented with a Carolina Irving fabric. A pair of Maison Jansen lamps, through Casa Gusto, are set atop a lacquered desk.

Balancing Act (opposite) Elements are arranged in pairs in the primary bedroom: painted chests from Casa Gusto, vintage rattan mirrors from Bamboo & Rattan in West Palm Beach, and bedside lamps from Jean Roger. An antique Swedish bench from Dawn Hill Antiques is set at the foot of the bed.

cladding the ceiling with pecky cypress, a textured grade she then had painted to a sandy hue.

Further evidence of the aesthetic bond Barnes and the client share is apparent in the enclosed loggia, with its two elegantly sinuous consoles positioned at either end, and whose forms harken to the Villa Kerylos, the famous French house that references ancient Greek forms. “Not only is this the room to watch sunsets,” says Barnes, “it also features bird-related artworks since the homeowner loves birdwatching.” Indeed, as the homeowner states, “The reason my husband and I bought this house was because of its views. Across from us is an island filled with unbelievable birds, which I never stop looking at as they land and take off.”

While the homeowner admits to always wanting to collaborate on a design, she readily concedes, “Charlotte is so good at what she does that we purposely let her have an even heavier hand in making this house what it is.” A wall of the bar area, for instance, is ablaze with a Pierre Frey pattern depicting a dreamy, Edenesque scene of palm trees and deer, cows and lions. Barnes further imbued the diminutive space with pilasters made of faux palm trees, deer antlers, an Italian mid-century mirror, and

custom bamboo furnishings. Of the client, Barnes insists, “She pushes me to find the best.”

As the bar suggests, no room in the home is predictable or absent a surprise. The library is a soothing, cool, moody space with navy grass cloth on the walls and a deep glossy-red ceiling.

“I had a vision of this room referencing Oscar de la Renta’s iconic house in the Dominican Republic,” says the homeowner, “and because Charlotte is so unbelievable with color, I wasn’t afraid to have a dark room in a Florida house. Charlotte never gives up on finding what’s right.”

The swooping headboard in the primary bedroom has, as Barnes says, “a magical quality,” and she trimmed curtains there with a dynamic, yet discreet, cranberry-hued Houles trim. The screened porch’s fireplace surround is clad with Moroccan tiles, whose metallic finishes seemingly ignite in the Florida light. An Hermès wallpaper (the last such pattern made by the company) in a powder room is so visually animated that the space appears to vibrate.

“Every time we’re at the house, the first thing I do,” says the homeowner, is send Charlotte a ‘thank you, thank you, thank you’ for making us, as a family, feel so good when we’re there.” ✹

BAR Raising the

WHETHER OUT ON THE TOWN OR AT HOME, FROM MOCKTAILS TO COCKTAILS, FROM NOSTALGIC TO ULTRA-MODERN, PALM BEACH BARS ARE BIG!

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PHOTOGRAPHS BY NICK MELE Best Bar None (this spread) The traditional French restaurant, La Goulue, has a well-heeled bar scene, with reservations at a premium. Cori Berman, one of photographer Nick Mele and his wife’s great friends, takes center stage on the classic zinc countertop, wearing a vintage brocade dress, sitting across from waiter, Emmanuel, while he dispenses libations from the classic bar cart. lagouluepalmbeach.com.

Bartending Bravado with Michael Lawrence

Private parties in Palm Beach aren’t complete without the stylish swagger of Michael Lawrence, who is renowned not only for his charm, but his dramatic balancing acts with bottles of champagne and wine. For information call 561-707-5849.

Here, Lawrence is posing in a private home, designed by Billy Ceglia, featuring a brushed brass bar with a pair of vintage Knoll stools. billyceglia. com

Animal Spirits Mary Lou’s, a hip nightclub in West Palm Beach, designed by Volenec Studio, displays an opulent and seductive interior, full of velvet and animal prints. Its quirky décor takes design inspiration from the era of celebrated discos like Studio 54. Named after the co-founder’s eccentric grandmother, Mary Lou Curtis, the venue is keen to respect its history by maintaining elements of its former incarnation as Bertos Bait and Tackle shop, a corner store that sold everything from Dom Pérignon to actual bait and tackle. The photographer’s wife, Molly Mele toasts their dog, Lola, at the bar. marylous.com

How cocktail trends take hold is a mystery. Why is the classic Martini as popular today as it was in the Mad Men era? And how did the Negroni, the bitter Camparibased aperitivo, become so ubiquitous on American cocktail menus? The recent surge in booze-free mocktails makes more sense, mirroring the rise of wellness culture and the sober-curious movement.

MARTINIS

The Martini revival is fueled as much by theater as taste. Presentation is everything: oversized olives, bespoke glassware, sidecar carafes reclining in bowls of crushed ice. Done right, the Martini is undeniably chic. It is also endlessly customizable—gin or vodka, extra dry or extra dirty?

Palm Beach tipplers are Martini-mad these days. “The Dirty Martini is among our biggest sellers,” says Alaina Donato, bar manager at Mr. B’s Tavern. Her extra-dry house version comes with no vermouth at all. “When people request vermouth, I will simply spray the glass with Noilly Prat,” she says. Her Extra Dirty Martini is filthy, with a full ounce of olive brine mixed in.

Mary Lou’s is the ultimate Palm Beach Martini destination, with eight variations shaken tableside. “I am British, so naturally I am a fan of gin Martinis,” says general manager Mit Amin. “I’d suggest the Butterfly Blossom, made with a lavender syrup and Widges gin.” Another favorite is the Lemon Feta Martini, with feta fat-washed Bombay Citron Pressé gin and a feta-stuffed olive.

Martinis are also serious business at La Goulue. “We serve our Martinis at 50 degrees—so cold there is condensation on the glass,” says beverage manager Xavier To Van Trang. The Marquee Martini is made with ultra-premium Altius vodka by Grey Goose and served with a caviar bump.

NEGRONIS

The Negroni—equal parts Campari, gin, and sweet vermouth—has been the backbone of the American mixology movement for more than a decade. It remains a cult favorite among top bartenders, who continue to tweak the original Italian formula.

“We reimagined the Negroni through a luxury lens,” says Dimitris Zafeiropoulos, global beverage director of Estiatorio Milos. Their white Negroni features Reserva de la Familia Añejo Cristalino tequila, Carpano Dry vermouth, and Lillet Blanc. “The rich tequila texture plays beautifully against the herbal crispness of the Carpano and the honeyed Lillet,” he explains.

Negronis are also big sellers at Mr. B’s, both in the classic format and in a house version, the Frank the Tiger, which swaps Montenegro amaro for vermouth, which “beautifully balances the bitterness of the Campari,” Donato says.

MOCKTAILS

La Goulue offers some of the most intriguing mocktails in town, featuring Opius, a Belgian collection of zero-proof “spirits.” The lineup includes Amaro with lemon, almond, and cardamom; Nigredo with toffee, caramel, and French oak; Albedo with fennel, anise, juniper, and clove; and Rubedo built on bitter orange. They can be mixed into nonalcoholic Negronis and Old Fashioneds. For something lighter, the restaurant at the Norton Museum serves a Cucumber, Ginger & Mint Agua Frescas and an “I Don’t Want No Scrub,” made with hibiscus and raspberry teas, apple cider vinegar, pineapple juice, and jalapeño. ✹

Mr. B’s Tavern - www.mrbspb.com

Mary Lou’s - www.marylouspb.com

La Goulue - www.lagouluepalmbeach.com

The Restaurant at Norton Museum - www.norton.org/restaurant

Estiatorio Milos - www.estiatoriomilos.com/location/westpalmbeach

PLANTS with PURPOSE

LANDSCAPE DESIGNERS, DEBRA YATES AND HER SON BENJAMIN BURLE, PUT NATIVE POLLINATORS AND PLANTS AT THE CORE OF THEIR WORK.

BY HARRIET MAYS POWELL

Winners of the 2024 Florida Native Plant Society Garden Award, Debra and Ben of Yates Burle Studio consider their work “the art of space.” They have a specific process which focuses on gathering the historical and ecological context of the places in which they are working. “When we receive a project, we study a radius around the site. We try to find natural areas nearby where we can gather insight from the way the native plants interact,” Ben explains. “For a recent project on Palm Beach, we were inspired by the Snook Islands Natural Area, in Lake Worth. We were able to use plants almost entirely native to this county, many of them found in that natural area.” Debra added, “and what we have to do find more projects like this one in Palm Beach… using natives in sophisticated settings, accentuating the right things, designing the hardscape to complement and support these plants.”

Go Back to Nature (clockwise from top left) Blooms on a Cinnamon Bark tree (Canella winterana) considered to be the “Rolls Royce” of native plants, says Richard Moyroud, a well-known native plant advocate. Once established, they are not only beautiful, but incredibly hardy and require almost no maintenance. Award-winning oceanfront property with native plantings by Yates Burle Design, including rare sea lavender (Heliotropium gnaphalodes), a native Florida and Caribbean palm known for its resistance to hurricanes. A salt-tolerant, and droughtresistant shrub that is crucial for dune stabilization and is listed as endangered in the state. The salt-tolerant Limber Caper (Cynophalla flexuosa) with spiraling white flower is a favorite with birds and is a larval host for caterpillars. A landscape of fully native groupings of rare coastal species planted in their natural habitat—coquina sand—not grass. On the right is the sturdy but slow growing Buccaneer Palm (Pseudophoenix sargentii), a native Florida and Caribbean palm, which attracts bees and is hurricane-resistant.

“A LOT OF IT IS KNOWING HOW TO PUT THINGS IN THE RIGHT PLACES. IT JUST MAKES THE SPACE FEEL BETTER, BECAUSE IT’S IN HARMONY WITH NATURE.”

Florida Flora (opposite, top from left to right) The rare native Satin Leaf Tree (Chyrsophyllum oliviforme), which is drought-tolerant and resistant to hurricane force winds. A Pond Apple Tree (Annona Glabra), another native species that can grow in tidal and brackish waters and is also found in the Everglades. A Buccaneer Palm (Pseudophoenix sargentii) with red berries that emerge after bee pollination.

Pretty in Pink (bottom) The Jamaican Caper (Quadrella jamaicensis) is naturally occurring on Bingham Island, just south of Mar-a-Lago. Yates Burle Studio planted 50 of them at the Ann

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Their consideration of the details doesn’t just end with the aesthetics—they pay attention to addressing biodiversity because they say that beauty and biodiversity don’t have to compete. “You don’t choose one or the other. So, then the landscape isn’t just beautiful for humans, it’s also intriguing for wildlife.”

They let trees grow into their natural form: No pruning or trimming in a restrictive manner, so one gets to see the natural growth of the tree as it takes shape. “Often our native trees and landscapes are disturbed by traditional maintenance regimens, and there’s nowhere for any type of bird to make a nest; flowers or berries get cut and bagged for trash, or the plant is pruned before it can even produce flowers.”

“We tell our clients not to trim the palms, and not to cut down the seeds—because then you prevent them from offering an ecosystem for birds, butterflies and bees…. which a lot of people don’t realize is something native palms provide.”

“Artificial grass, date palms and hedges are popular in Palm Beach, but it wasn’t that way historically. When you look at old photographs of landscapes, you see it was much wilder and more natural in its infancy than today.”

Debra ends by saying: “We feel that the importance of a tree is equal to that of an architectural feature. They go hand in hand.” ✹

Street Cred

(this image) What might be referred to as a Plantation/ Colonial-style house in Palm Beach has stood prominently on South County Road since 1936. Its entrance is cleverly positioned at the juncture of two wings.

Off the Walls

(opposite) In the home’s media room, interior designer Mark Tremblay preserved the original orange-hued cashmere fabric, as well as the chandelier that has hung there for many decades. The custom floor lamps are by Tod Von Mertens.

CHARACTER COUNTS

A VENERABLE 1930 s PALM BEACH HOUSE DEFINED ITS ERA. A DESIGNER RESPECTED ITS HERITAGE WHILE MAKING ITS INTERIORS AND GROUNDS RELEVANT FOR TODAY.

BY DAVID MASELLO | PHOTOGRAPHS BY JESSICA GLYNN/JBSA

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Even after Mark Tremblay had finished designing every room in this Palm Beach house for clients, something that the residence had begun with back in 1936 remained. “It had charm—when it was built and it has charm still,” says Tremblay from his design office in Boca Raton (his main studio is in Winter Park). “I like that trait about the house.”

The reason for the residence’s enduring—and handsome— presence on its Intracoastal site near the heart of Worth Avenue is because Tremblay knew that his work would require keeping much of what was in place from the start. “This project was about updating the house, while also furnishing its rooms with new things. Sure, there were some significant structural enhancements that had to be done, like the windows, which seemed held in place by sheer imagination!” The house has such intrinsic charm that its homeowners, a couple who hail from the Northeast, had previously started renovating a series of three other houses in town before they came upon this one, recognizing it as the one they really wanted.

In the couple’s desire to update the house while preserving its 90-year-old character and architectural integrity, Tremblay juxtaposed their museum-quality art collection with dynamic furnishings, many custom designed, that assumed a presence as pronounced as the art. The vast living room features four distinct seating areas, each defined by unique elements. Over the fireplace, for instance, a round mirror breaks up the figurative, realistic artworks that bracket it, while visually animating the room. Meanwhile, at the far end, a midcentury-inspired brass and bronze chandelier hovers over a seating group.

For the couple, who are involved in numerous local charities for which they host gatherings, the dining room remains among the most memorable, and used, spaces. A dreamy botanical scene, painted by a muralist, envelops the room in a soft blue, the depicted trees seemingly asway in a breeze. A dazzling, multi-tiered 1960s Murano chandelier rises conically over the table and when turned on the light it casts onto the lacquered ceiling creates an extra shimmer and glamour to any dinner.

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Although Prohibition had ended by the time this house was completed, people of the era were eager to add bar areas to their homes to celebrate the change. Sited between the media room and living room, the original bar and its millwork were preserved but updated by Tremblay, who bathed the space in a steel-blue, while adding a cantilevering quartzite countertop. “We lacquered the room, a perfect way to take something old and give it a new birth.” Such was the case, too, in the foyer, where Tremblay had the original inlaid marble flooring “buffed and polished to a sheen.”

But of all the rooms that Tremblay has honored most faithfully it’s perhaps the media room, whose walls are lined with a fabric he refers to as paprika. “That fabric is original to the house,” Tremblay points out, though it may have been applied at a later time. “It has a lovely velvety texture.” He had it cleaned and freshened, of course, as he did the original white trim that outlines the walls.

Tremblay’s attention to detail is seen also in his furnishing of the two pool areas, one in front of the house, the other at the rear. He preserved a pair of existing banyan trees that tower over the front pool, while at the rear, he designed a semicircular bench centered with a firepit. “The homeowners and guests like to nestle there. It’s one of several destination points in the yard.”

The designer is able to understand what he accomplished with this project. “It’s nice to know, and to be reminded, that you don’t have to make everything super-contemporary when reworking an old house.” ✹

Peaceful Perfection in Provence Peaceful Perfection in Provence

LE MAS D’ANEZ, CURATED BY ANTIQUES AND ART COLLECTORS SUSAN AND WOLFGANG HOFHERR, OWNERS OF AUTHENTIC PROVENCE IN WEST PALM BEACH, IS A MASTERCLASS IN BLENDING HISTORIC PROVENÇAL ARCHITECTURE WITH REFINED INTERIOR DESIGN.

BY HARRIET MAYS POWELL PHOTOGRAPHS BY STEFANO SCATÀ

Just 15 minutes from SaintRémy-de-Provence, this exquisitely restored 17th-century farmhouse estate is set among olive groves, lavender fields and ancient stone walls, and provides a quintessentially Provençal experience. It is available for both private stays and events.

A three-year renovation has transformed the mas —the regional term for a rural estate with living quarters and farm buildings—into a sophisticated yet unpretentious property that is a natural continuation of the couple’s aesthetic, on display in their West Palm Beach gallery.

Situated on 62 acres, the building boasts venerable stone walls, traditional shutters and terra-cotta accents and includes a pool, tennis court and putting green. Paths lead to a classic parterre that is surrounded by over 1,000 olive trees, lavender

fields and cypress hedges. Outdoor details include a hand-carved limestone 17th-century-style fountain and distinctive garden urns, known as Anduze planters, which are a type of traditional French artisanal pottery.

Inside, terra-cotta flooring, plaster reliefs and limestone fireplaces are complemented by a mix of antique Provençal and mid-century furniture, including works by Josef Frank and Memphis Milano. The dining room with its original oak beams, features an antique farmhouse table that sits beneath a chandelier by Cox London, plus a collection of delftware and faience china with blue accents from Pierre Frey. The living room displays an eclectic mix with modern furniture from Minotti being paired with an antique

Empire settee. Each of the six suites and bedrooms offers a distinctive character: one has a 19th-century crystal ship chandelier; another comes with a 1950s-themed décor. The tapestries and draperies are all from Nobilis, with embroidered Portuguese linens covering Colunex beds.

Besides the dining room, spaces for eating include the Carrara marble counters and farmhouse table in the kitchen (with seating for up to 12), and pergolas with tables and chairs, near the pool.

A sense of quiet luxury pervades Le Mas d’Anez, where time moves at a stately pace, creating an experience that is undeniably “Authentic Provence!” For inquiries: www. masdanez.com ✹

Country Comforts

(bottom right) The king size bed in the Chambre Bateau bedroom is from Colunex, with fabric and wall tapestry from Nobilis. The crystal and metal chandelier, in the shape of a ship, is by Maison Baguès, circa 1930. A pair of grisaille (monochromatic) 19th-century paintings of parrots—symbols of exotic beauty and refinement in European art—adorn the wall.

Modern Bathing (this image) The master bathroom features irregularly applied lime-based plaster walls and a stylized cement backsplash in shades of grey, complemented by iridescent green tiles in the walk-in shower. Villeroy & Boch’s stainless steel and porcelain sink, and a zinc bathtub are paired with an antique triangularshaped Italian chair, and geometric 19th century-style floor tiles.

All in the Mix

(left page; clockwise from left ) Painting by Austrian artist Max Gangl hangs above a pair of 1950s chairs by Marco Zanuso re-upholstered in Nobilis fabric, alongside a 1950s sofa by Minotti in green velvet. An 1830s Biedermeier cherry wood bar is next to a mid-century floor lamp by Hans Kögl.

The silver-gilded French mirror with floral decoration, circa 1720, is above an original Louis XVI marble fireplace, circa 1780. A painting by Baroque artist Giovanni Paolo Panini, circa 1720, hangs above a Vladimir Kagan-style curved sofa. French classical architectural models in wood, circa 18th/19th century, sit on a contemporary demilune console in patinated bronze.

The kitchen features a French limestone floor inlayed with Belgian bluestone cabochon tiles, a Lacanche kitchen stove and an island in white marble and stainless steel, alongside a Villeroy & Boch trough sink in porcelain. The 19th-century French farmhouse table seats 12 with rattan chairs by Sika. A vintage French ceiling pendant in zinc, along with 19th/20th century botanical artworks in original Renaissance frames, provide added points of interest.

Rural Perspectives (this page) A lavender border ends with a group of limestone spheres that overlook centuries-old olive and plane trees.

Coastal Cool

THE INTERIOR OF A NEW BUILD RESPECTS THE TRADITIONAL PALM BEACH DESIGN VOCABULARY, BUT INFUSES IT WITH REFRESHING MODERN ENERGY.

BY MARISA MARCANTONIO | PHOTOGRAPHS BY CARMEL BRANTLEY | STYLING BY ROBERT RUFINO

Round The Table (left) The custom Keith Fritz “Edward” table with an octagonal base offers a view of the pool, with shapely Baker’s Grande Aegean chairs with seat backs upholstered in Voutsa’s Maude Linen.

Long Island (bottom left and below) The airy and bright kitchen includes woods of varying tones, Balineum handpainted tile on the walls, and cabinets in Farrow & Ball’s Castle Gray. A long, curved island in walnut balances the organic elements and the client’s collection of ceramics assembled on their travels. Cabinet hardware is Rejuvenation’s Ansel Collection in aged brass.

Let the Games Begin (opposite) In the games area of the living room, a boldly colored banquette is placed near the sun-drenched windows, and the main seating area features a pendent orb light fixture that doubles as sculpture, unifying the entire space.

True to Ellen Kavanaugh’s design DNA— and the fresh Palm Beach aesthetic she’s helping to define—the designer has crafted a coastal retreat in Delray Beach that encapsulates the ease of living on the water. Designed for a Chicago couple as their full-time residence, the three-bedroom home is across from the beach, mere steps from the ocean. The interiors incorporate vintage pieces with modern lines, striking a balance between Palm Beach nostalgia and contemporary verve. Kavanaugh has infused every room with comfort, bold color, and a sense of fun. “We always begin with the client—how they live, what they love,” she says. “These clients adore travel and were open and trusting, which allowed us to push beyond their comfort zone.”

A new build in the Cape Dutch style—with a high-pitch gabled roof and whitewashed stucco exterior—the house

orients around the pool. Inside, Kavanaugh and Liv Toone from her team, layered in warmth with custom millwork, limewashed ceilings, and light finishes. A coral, green, and blue palette flows through the home and is its connective thread. An arched entryway leads to a sunlit living room. In the primary seating area, a neutral sofa comes with pillows in a painterly print. Underfoot, a natural fiber geometric pattern rug grounds the space, while cerused wood and acrylic accent tables add light touches. And an orange-striped banquette and matching curvaceous chairs surround a sculptural Knoll table, creating a playful vibe.

In the open kitchen, Kavanaugh deftly balances organic and modern elements. Pale green cabinets are set against beige and white patterned tiles that mimic the texture of grass cloth; a streamlined light fixture stretches across the island made from walnut; and open shelves display sea fans and ceramic collections gathered from the clients’ travels.

The primary bedroom is enhanced with a limewashed cypress tray ceiling that crowns grass cloth walls in pale shell

We always begin with the client—how they live, what they love “ ”

Poolside Sanctuary (above) In the primary bedroom, a Mr. & Mrs. Howard bedframe is upholstered in Quadrille’s Mandarin Moire fabric, with bedding from Matouk from Pioneer Linens. Side table lamps are vintage Murano glass from Jean Marc Fray with shades in a Pierre Frey fabric. The two-tone custom valences are designed with Cowtan & Tout fabrics.

A Spa Feeling (right and opposite) A curved brass chandelier from Massimo Frank Lighting hangs above a soaking tub with Waterworks fixtures in polished nickel. The patterned mosaic tile from New Ravenna is paired with a geometric beige silk wallcovering from Jeffrey Michaels.

pink. A silk chinoiserie headboard brings a whisper of old Palm Beach glamour and is complemented by modern nightstands and sea-glass–hued lamps. The two guest bedrooms have distinct personalities—one awash in coral, the other in aqua—their built-in closets with demilune mirrors adding architectural symmetry. Punchy prints on the headboards and Indian quilts contribute a fiesta of color.

The bathroom evokes the serenity of a Grecian spa. To take advantage of the view beyond, an arched entryway with intricate tilework leads to a tub alcove. Aqua blue tiles surround the bath and extend to a chair rail, with a neutral silk wallpaper in a

subtle geometric motif. Prints of tropical botanicals and a vintage shell chandelier complete the scene.

Drawing inspiration from a classic poolside cabana, the den, which is also the client’s office, blends Art Deco sophistication with a touch of whimsy. A bohemian ikat-printed sofa grounds the space; gold leaf wallpaper on the ceiling adds sparkle; pencil reed pod chairs provide natural texture; and a brass coffee table lends old-style Palm Beach glamour.

Balancing vintage and modern, surprise and restraint, Kavanaugh has created a relaxed home that captures the evolving spirit of Palm Beach style. ✹

Tailored to Perfection

A WINTER

GETAWAY IN WELLINGTON BLENDS REFINED MODERN LUXURY WITH LAID BACK CHARM.

BY JEAN NAYAR PHOTOGRAPHS BY JESSICA GLYNN/JBSA

Anyone who loves horses knows that Wellington, Florida, transforms into an equestrian epicenter during the winter months, when serious riders, trainers, and enthusiasts converge from around the world to take part in its top tier show festivals. So, as longstanding owners of the legendary equestrian apparel line Tailored Sportsman, it’s no surprise that New Yorkers Susan and Van Isaacs are among the regulars who visit the affluent village at this time each year. After making treks to Wellington for over two decades, it’s also little wonder that the Isaacs would eventually want to plant roots here, too. And when they recently bought this charming dwelling as a winter getaway in the oldest community in the village, an equestrian friend referred them to designer Heather Weisz to furnish it in a style befitting the pair. “Quality was super important to them, down to the placement and type of stitches on accent pieces,” says Weisz, principal designer of Wellington-based HW Interiors, which she runs with business partner, Lisa Hynes. “They have a keen eye for beauty and were all about craftsmanship.”

The two-bedroom, 2,000-square-foot home was originally built in the 1970s, but it had just been renovated when the Isaacs purchased it, with new ebonystained wide-plank wood flooring and fresh coats of white paint on its original

shiplap walls and vaulted ceiling. So, the designer started with the bonus of a clean slate. Another plus was the owners’ inherent sense of style. “The Isaacs are mature, but they’re also edgy and cool, with experience in the art world, so they always pushed the envelope,” says Weisz, who designed many of the cleanlined custom furnishings herself and wove in accents and art for splashes of color and zing.

“It had to be modern and timeless and not look like any home in the polo club or Wellington. We did not want any horsey stuff in the house,” says Susan. “We were interested in a more chilled version of New York City in Welly world, nothing cookie cutter,” adds Van.

The only existing piece the Isaacs brought to the home was a lively work of art, which they wanted to place over the sofa in the living room. “They recognized, however, that the painting was a bit too small to hold its own there,” explains Weisz. So, the designer introduced a grandly scaled fig tree, potted in an antique

mortar rice vessel, to complement the painting and fill in some of the extra wall space. Another challenge was creating a distinction between living and dining spaces in the open-plan living area, while keeping the spirit of the great room unified. “To address this concern, I designed the custom credenza placed in the center to bridge the two parts of the room, yet separate them,” Weiss says. She also installed a dramatic pendant over the credenza, while connecting and enlivening the two parts of the room with a sculptural grace note.

Since quality was the top demand, a substantial stone desk by Kelly Wearstler anchors an office space/TV room, while a classic Mies van der Rohe daybed stands as the centerpiece of the den overlooking the outdoors. Another priority was comfort. So plush materials—wool and silk rugs, a bouclé upholstered bench, and leather-covered sofas and chairs—along with sumptuous accents and luxe bed linens, finish the home with fine tailored touches that elevate its relaxed atmosphere with the performance and polish of a bespoke riding jacket. ✹

PARK-ITECTURE

IN THE MIAMI DESIGN DISTRICT EVEN HUMBLE PARKING GARAGES ARE ELEVATED ART INSTALLATIONS.

BY HARRIET MAYS POWELL | PHOTOGRAPHS COURTESY OF THE MIAMI DESIGN DISTRICT

XOX (Hugs and Kisses)

(this page) The work of Berlin firm J Mayer H, this garage comprises gigantic interlocking red and blue stripes, with sections covered in white metal screens, all intended to evoke puzzle pieces floating above the sidewalk below.

Urban Jam (opposite) Designed by Spanish architect Manuel Clavel of Clavel Arquitectos, the façade of this garage features 45 gold and silver full-sized car bodies that appear to be in a vertical traffic jam.

Itwas developer Craig Robins, the man chiefly responsible for today’s Miami Design District, who chose to transform its mundane infrastructure into works of public art.

Robins engaged Terence Riley, the former chief curator of architecture and design at MoMA. To facilitate maximum creativity, Riley allowed his chosen architects and artists, many with international reputations, to work on different areas, without knowledge of the others’ designs. (This

was a deliberate echo of a famous game played by French Surrealists back in the 1920s.)

This unconventional approach transformed urban necessities like the City View Garage and the Museum Garage into landmarks.

Besides parking, the garages house a garden, a lending library, a dedicated art space, an adult-sized playground, and numerous retail spaces. ✹

City View Garage

One end of the garage is a wave-like structure created by the firm Leong Leong, using gold titanium-coated steel with a shimmering foliage pattern. At the other end, a silver geometric pattern designed by artist Iwamoto Scott, is made entirely of aluminum. Between the two, are Fun Part 1 and Fun Part 2, by artist John Baldessari, with billboardsized black and white stills, depicting nostalgic beach and poolside scenes.

Serious Play

DESIGNERS

Amy Young Designs

Alexander Interiors

BAMO, Inc.

Bell Design, Inc.

Colleen Rosar Design

Danielle Balanis Design

EERDMANS

Firefinish Interiors

Justin P. Moreland Interiors

Kate Ives Design

Lisa Erdmann Interiors

Lopez Group Inc.

Lori Morris Design

LTA Interiors

Pappas Miron Design

River Brook

Sherrill Canet Interiors

Sire Design

Steven Walsh Design

Tartan & Toile

The Lewis - Gallo Design Group

Wecselman Design

Yarn Design Associates

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Louis Vuitton Celebrates Palm Beach Maison Opening

1. New Louis Vuitton storefront on Worth Avenue 2. Interior view of Louis Vuitton’s Palm Beach maison featuring curated tablescapes and styled tabletop displays 3. River Viiperi celebrating at the Palm House afterparty 4. The celebration continued at the Palm House with an after-party 5. Venus and Serena Williams celebrating Louis Vuitton’s new Palm Beach maison on Worth Avenue 6. Louis Vuitton unveiled its newest Worth Avenue maison, a two-story flagship, with an evening of celebration 7. Georgina Bloomberg dressed elegantly for the celebration 8. A look inside Louis Vuitton’s Palm Beach maison showcasing a seating area with curated product displays 9. The Palm House hosted an after-party with a notable crowd

Louis Vuitton celebrates its new Palm Beach maison on Worth Avenue at their two-story flagship and at the Palm House after-party.

ICAA Tour & Panel Discussion

The Institute of Classical Architecture & Art hosted a house tour and panel discussion called Architecture, Design, & Craftsmanship.

1. The beautifully designed front porch sets the tone for the home’s design and architecture 2. The entrance of the private West Palm Beach residence designed by Stan Dixon and built by Tim Givens 3. A “Ring for Champagne” button displayed alongside an architectural award from the Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach 4. The Northenders Band, Tim Givens, Joel Scott, Alissa Sanchez and John Ver Bockel, performed during the evening reception 5. The living room, styled for conversation and cocktails 6. ICAA Florida Vice President and architect Chris Baker, interior designer John Bossard, architect Stan Dixon, hosts John Ver Bockel and Kitty Carbonara with builder Tim Givens, interior designers Margaret Kaywell and Marsha Faulkner 7. NYC&G/HC&G Editor In Chief Clinton Smith with Palm Beach Cottages & Gardens Editor In Chief Harriet Mays Powell 8. Builder of the home Tim Givens with ICAA Florida Vice President and architect Chris Baker 9. The Institute of Classical Architecture & Art welcomed guests for an immersive evening of architecture and design 10. A view of the residence’s façade from the lawn 11 Guests were welcomed into a light-filled foyer

All the Cool Girls Get Fired

The Colony Palm Beach and Tory Burch celebrate Kristina O’Neill and Laura Brown’s New Book, All the Cool Girls Get Fired

PALM BEACH COTTAGES & GARDENS’ CHAMPIONS CORNER

DESIGNED BY ERICK J. ESPINOZA FOR HELLER

Palm Beach Cottages & Gardens’ Champions Corner, a new VIP experience launched this season at NPC Wellington. Designed by Erick J. Espinoza for Heller.

Sundays, now through April 26th

Photographer and scientist, Anders Hallan, based in Sydney, Australia, specializes in photographing the hidden worlds of sea urchins, mollusks, and ancient artefacts, where his work blends scientific precision with an artistic vision, that reveal details often invisible to the naked eye.

Recently published in National Geographic in a photographic feature on sea urchins, Hallan participates in exhibitions and contributes regularly to science and cultural magazines.

Here, a stunning collection of abalone shells, displaying their iridescent inner layer of nacre or mother-of-pearl, photographed together with their rougher textured outer shells , The colors range from blue, green, and purple, to pink and orange, with the colors varying by species and the abalones’ diet.

Hallan’s images are available in museum-quality prints for collectors, interior spaces, and anyone drawn to the intersection of art, science, and the sea. hallanstudio.com. @anders_hallan

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