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Ron Woods, our late founder and publisher of Palm Beach Illustrated, was the keeper of this page until his passing in 2013. Ron enjoyed the holidays and kept a Christmas tree up year-round just because it made him smile. I appreciated that about him. Traditions have a personal touch. They are what we remake them. In my blended household, we enjoy Christmas and Hanukkah much to the delight of our college-aged daughters. As with many South Florida families, we have fused the history of two different groups to create new ways of celebrating the season. Florida is good for that—reinventing the past to fashion something new, merry, and bright. A classic seasonal must is the Festival of Trees at the Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens in West Palm Beach. The event…
I’ve said it before: The holiday season is my favorite time of the year— especially now that I watch it unfold through the eyes of precocious little ones. Take the negotiation with Santa Claus, for example. Last year, my son, 5 at the time, wrote Santa a letter that said: “Dear Santa: Surprise me. Love, Ian.” Now that he’s a big first-grader, he’s pulling out the stops and pledging all kinds of tribute to the jolly guy (“I’ll practice piano! I’ll eat my vegetables!”) in exchange for the extra-big Lego Star Wars set he wants. It’s absolutely heartwarming. I hope that love for the festive season is apparent in our pages as well. The December issue is typically full of glittering eye candy ranging from entertaining and food to jewelry…
THE RUNAROUND With the Eau Palm Beach Marathon and Run Fest set for December 4-6, we’ve put together a handy guide to running. Visit palmbeachillustrated.com/run for everything from gear and apps to advice on technique and insight into where to run. recipe HOT SPOT When the weather gets frightful, sip on this adult version of hot chocolate with a peanut butter twist, courtesy of Waterstone Resort & Marina in Boca Raton. Ingredients (Serves one) 1 cup milk 2 cracked vanilla beans soaked in vodka (substitute 1 tsp. vanilla extract for a non-alcoholic version) 1 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder 1 1/2 tbsp. sugar 1 tbsp. peanut butter (chunky or smooth) 4 mini Reese’s cups Whipped cream and hot salted peanuts to garnish Caramel and chocolate sauces for additional garnish Place vanilla beans…
HAIL THE BIG WIGS WHO: SUSAN G. KOMEN SOUTH FLORIDA AND SAKS FIFTH AVENUE PALM BEACH WHAT: KEY TO THE CURE WHERE: SAKS FIFTH AVENUE, PALM BEACH HIGHLIGHTS: SEVEN LOCAL MEN WERE SELECTED BY SUSAN G. KOMEN AS THIS YEAR’S “BIG WIGS.” DURING KEY TO THE CURE, THE MEN DONNED PINK WIGS AND DRESSED SAKS’ WINDOWS WITH POIGNANT QUOTES ABOUT THE BATTLE AGAINST BREAST CANCER. UNITED IN THE CAUSE WHO: JUPITER MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION AND SAKS FIFTH AVENUE PALM BEACH GARDENS WHAT: KEY TO THE CURE WHERE: SAKS FIFTH AVENUE, PALM BEACH GARDENS HIGHLIGHTS: GUESTS WERE TREATED TO SAVORY BITES FROM PALM BEACH-AREA RESTAURANTS, FESTIVE LIBATIONS, AND LIVE ENTERTAINMENT WHILE RAISING FUNDS FOR BREAST CANCER RESEARCH AND PROGRAMS. BOCA PINK WHO: BOCA RATON REGIONAL HOSPITAL FOUNDATION AND SAKS FIFTH AVENUE…
Break out the tinsel, because the holiday season is here. Attend these city celebrations and visit palmbeachillustrated.com/christmastree for more holiday fun. December 1, Palm Beach: Worth Avenue comes alive with a Santa Claus–led parade at 6 p.m. and tree lighting at 6:29 p.m. (561-659-6909, worth-avenue.com) December 2, Palm Beach Gardens: The Tree Lighting Festival runs from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Burns Road Recreation Center and features crafts, live music, and a magical trip through Santa’s Village. (561-630-1100, pbgfl.com) December 2, Boca Raton: Boca Raton’s official tree is now on view at Mizner Park Amphitheater. On December 2, attend the Annual Holiday Street Parade in downtown Boca along Federal Highway. (561-393-7807, myboca.us) December 3, West Palm Beach: Sandi, the tree composed of 600 tons of sand, returns to West…
For the ninth year in a row, Boynton Beach invites residents and visitors to take a stimulating stroll down its Avenue of the Arts. Presented by the Boynton Beach Art in Public Places program, the outdoor exhibit features large-scale sculptures and custom installations along East Ocean Avenue, between Seacrest Boulevard and South Federal Highway. In September, the avenue welcomed 11 new artworks, including kudzu leaves crocheted from recycled plastic bags, a rotating gate inspired by a sunflower, and a carbonsteel turtle. The year-round exhibit is on display 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and each piece is available for purchase, with proceeds benefiting Boynton Beach Art in Public Places. (561-742-6026, boyntonbeacharts.org) GET GLAMMED WE’VE ALL BEEN THERE: YOU’RE HOURS AWAY FROM A HAUTE HOLIDAY HAPPENING, YOU NEED A…
