Innholdsfortegnelse for December 2015 i Palm Beach Illustrated

Florida Atlantic University President John Kelly may still be a fresh face on campus, but he’s no owlet. Since arriving in March 2014, he’s made connections with students, listened to his faculty, put new initiatives into place, and become entrenched in Owl athletics. “I may be a little different than other presidents in this, but I really like a hands-on approach,” Kelly says. “I want to know what’s going on. I don’t want to just be some mouthpiece for the university.” A born and bred South Carolinian, Kelly spent the majority of his career commuting from his home in Charleston to Clemson University, where he held many leadership positions during his 28-year tenure. While there, he helped raise the university’s national standing, as seen in its advancement from seventy-eighth to…

Holbox A long yet narrow sliver of mangrove and beach off the northern tip of Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula, Holbox (pronounced hole-bosh) has managed to evade the lexicon of travel know-it-alls and tourist hordes. Its unspoiled state, however, is no secret to its primary residents: wild flamingos, whale sharks, and a single boho-chic fishing village, home to about 2,000 locals. Translated as “Black Hole” in Mayan, Holbox lives true to its name as a vortex of simplicity where globalization disappears. There are no roads, no cars, and minimal technology here, so living in the moment comes naturally. Days rarely stray from lounging under a thatchedroof beach cabana or ambling along the island’s contiguous lagoon. If visiting between May and September, the height of whale shark season, then an experiential snorkeling encounter…

Ernie Els sits on the back steps of the lanai at his Jupiter home, his 13-year-old son, Ben, situated in between his long legs. To his right, his wife, Liezl, and 16-year-old daughter, Samantha, try to get Ben to smile for a picture. “Cheeeese,” they sing encouragingly. Eventually, it works. “Cheeeeeese,” Ben chimes in, drawing out the word with a smile. The exclamation causes Ernie to crack one himself. In this moment, Ernie isn’t the South African golfer the world knows him to be. A former World No. 1, the 6-foot-3 athlete has captured 70 career victories since turning professional in 1989, including two U.S. Opens, two World Golf Championships, and 13 PGA Tours. The World Golf Hall of Fame member also holds the record for the most consecutive weeks—758—inside…

MAKE A GREAT FIRST IMPRESSION Forgo online invites and standard envelope scrawl for a modern twist on a timeless tradition. Work with a talented calligrapher, such as Palm Beach County professional Erica Dunhill, to pair dynamic colored envelopes with eye-catching addresses in fun fonts. Guests will be wowed from the moment they open their mailbox. (ericadunhill.com) Get personal Breathe life into your shindig with personalized accents that reflect your style, favorite colors, or personality. These lively yet upscale They Drink Like Fish hand-embroidered linen cocktail napkins ($400 for set of eight) by Julia B. can be customized with your name in the shape of water dwellers. Mary Mahoney, Palm Beach (561-655-8288, marymahoney.com) PLAY WITH YOUR FOOD SURPRISE GUESTS WITH UNEXPECTED BITES THAT CONJURE UP FEELINGS OF CULINARY NOSTALGIA AND COMFORT-FOOD…

PROVIDENT JEWELRY Provident Jewelry is proud to present “The Dream Factory,” a luxury lounge with a walk-in humidor, full bar, on-site watchmaker, and some of the world’s most extraordinary timepieces and jewels. This 1,300-square-foot space seeks to evoke Old World sophistication with modern amenities at the Jupiter location. The exclusive space is fully covered in leather walls, dark woods, onyx counter tops, and beautifully detailed accents and is certainly a stunning addition to the 3,000-square-foot showroom. 828 W. Indiantown Road, Jupiter 561-747-4449 | providentjewelry.com BUNULU You don’t have far to go to enjoy the great outdoors now that Bunulu has opened at The Gardens Mall. Showcasing well-known brands such as Patagonia and prAna, Bunulu offers an innovative shopping environment catered specifically to the sporty coastal lifestyle. It’s the perfect place…

A nutcracker doll, dancing snowflakes, mischievous mice, and a Christmas tree that grows like Jack’s beanstalk. The Miami City Ballet brings to life George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker from December 27-29 at the Kravis Center in West Palm Beach. After winning an epic battle against the dastardly Rat King, Marie and her nutcracker prince set off on an adventure to the Land of Sweets, where they’re treated to majestic balletic sequences set to Tchaikovsky’s iconic score. Tickets start at $25. (561-832-7469, kravis.org) —Kerry Shorr GOINGS ON 1 Christmas Tree Lighting, Worth Avenue, Palm Beach, free. (561-659-6909, worth-avenue.com) Society’s Stigma: Addiction and Mental Illness Drug Abuse Summit, Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience, Jupiter, free (561-379-6511, hanleycenterfoundation.org/summit) Tree Lighting event, benefiting Adopt-A-Family of the Palm Beaches Inc., The Sailfish Club, Palm Beach,…

SPEED RACER Appeal to his inner Mario Andretti with a nonpareil automotive experience. Our Pick: One- or two-day driving schools from Sports Car Driving Experience ($1,625 or $2,750, respectively) include a Corvette, helmet, and meals. Hit the track and learn racing essentials from industry professionals. Palm Beach International Raceway, Jupiter (800-453-5506, sportscardriving experience.com) HAPPY DAYS Give a gift that will make her smile. Our Pick: Anya Hindmarch’s Smiley zip top pouch ($495) is a whimsical statement accessory for day or evening. Island Home, Palm Beach (561-832-6244, shopis landhome.com) SCENTSATIONAL SCULPTURE Once utilitarian vessels, modern perfume bottles are equal parts sculpture and conversation starter. Our Pick: Jean Claude Novaro’s whimsical perfume bottles (transparent and colored with gold leafing, $1,800, left; or luminescent, $1,100, right) make lovely keepsakes. Onessimo Fine Art Gallery,…

BEHOLD THE ULTIMATE LUXURY: a one-of-a-kind couture creation designed to dazzle and endure SHOT BY PALM BEACH ILLUSTRATED ON LOCATION AT BACCARAT HOTEL & RESIDENCES NEW YORK JEWELRY PROVIDED BY GRAFF DIAMONDS, NEW YORK, PALM BEACH Model: Sophie Theobald, w360 Management, New York Makeup: Julie Harris, Judy Inc., Toronto Hair: Takayoshi Tsukisawa, New York, takayoshitsukisawa.com Fashion Assistant: Dfernando, Atomic Assistants Agency, New York/Miami PBI extends a special thanks to the staff and management of Baccarat Hotel & Residences New York for their generous hospitality.…

Triple Wrap pearl earrings in 18-karat gold, Seaman Schepps, Worth Avenue; Mediterranean Garden collection brooch with a cushion-cut yellow sapphire, yellow beryls, spessartites, and diamonds set in 18-karat pink gold, Piaget, Miami; Mikimoto World of Creativity ring with a white South Sea cultured pearl and diamonds set in 18-karat gold, Mayors locations. Opposite page: Exquisite diamond bracelet with white and fancy yellow diamonds set in 18-karat gold, Provident Jewelry, Jupiter; Temple St. Clair Eight Ring Tolomeo pendant with mixed sapphires and diamonds set in 18-karat gold, Hamilton Jewelers, Palm Beach Gardens. Paris Nouvelle Vague earrings with blue sapphires, chalcedonies, lapis-lazuli, turquoises, moonstones, aquamarines, and diamonds set in 18-karat rose gold and Paris Nouvelle Vague ring with blue sapphires, chalcedonies, lapis-lazuli, turquoises, moonstones, aquamarines, and diamonds set in 18-karat rose gold,…

KZ Architecture struck a balance between indoor and outdoor living for this modern estate in Boca Raton. A gable roof tops the home’s main interior space, while four shed roofs form pavilions that add intrigue to the architecture and create generous overhangs for the outdoor areas. The roof structure is complemented by natural coral keystone walls and wood ceilings and decks. Along with the minimalist exterior, an open interior plan and glass walls allow for an organic transition to the landscape and nearby golf course. Miami (305-865-9911, kzarchitecture.com)…

OVERVIEW Designed by Addison Mizner in 1928, this magnificent landmarked residence was totally restored in 2013 and juxtaposes Old World beauty with state-of-the-art technology. ADDRESS Estate section, Palm Beach YEAR BUILT 1928; restored in 2013 ARCHITECT Addison Mizner; restoration by Jeff Smith, Smith Architectural Group, Palm Beach BUILDER H.R. Corwin with Addison Mizner ASKING PRICE $42.9 million SETTING This home is located directly across from the Atlantic Ocean in Palm Beach’s estate section, where many of the town’s earliest and largest homes were built. SIZE 11,735 square feet of living area BEDROOMS/BATHS Eight bedrooms, nine baths, three half-baths INTERIOR HIGHLIGHTS Vaulted stone entry hall; coffered and stenciled ceilings; six fireplaces; full-impact glass; chef’s kitchen; home theater; library; granite/stone countertops. EXTERIOR HIGHLIGHTS Elegant front entrance designed around a small courtyard; detailed…

In the 1960s, musician and songwriter Brian Wilson cofounded The Beach Boys and went on to write most of the band’s greatest songs, including “I Get Around” and “Fun, Fun, Fun.” After personal recoveries from drug and alcohol abuse and mental illness, in 1988 he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and in 2007 he was honored with the Kennedy Center Honor, the highest American performing arts accolade. The legendary singer—who will perform at the Sunrise Theatre for the Performing Arts in Fort Pierce on December 6 with fellow former Beach Boy Al Jardine—caught up with PBI about his latest projects and passions. (772-461-4775, sunrisetheatre.com) —K.S. What fans can expect from his Fort Pierce show: We’re going to do some Beach Boys classics and some things…

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…

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…

Checking the options boxes when purchasing a new car always delivers a frisson of excitement. Do you stick with the stock 18-inch rims or spend the extra couple of grand for the 20s? Do you go with the $800 stereo or upgrade to the $1,500 model with more bells, watts, and whistles? Of course, I want it all. lightly more consideration might be required when filling in the lengthy extras list for your new $229,100 Bentley Bentayga, the world’s fastest and most expensive SUV, heading to showrooms this spring. You’ll love the platinum Breitling dashboard-mounted clock, but you could upgrade to the optional Breitling Mulliner Tourbillon ticker for a jaw-dropping $234,000. Naturally, it’s a horological marvel. The tourbillon mechanism is what the watch industry quite rightly calls a “complication,” meaning…

Jacqueline and Albert Togut could spend the holidays opening presents while overlooking Central Park in their apartment at New York City’s historic San Remo building. Or they could opt for a picturesque scene in front of a fire in their Greek Revival farmhouse in the Berkshires. Or perhaps an island-style Christmas at their new Palm Beach home. Decisions, decisions. This year, sunshine trumped all. The Toguts love their Palm Beach sanctuary because it recalls places they’ve visited along the Mediterranean coast. It has a large, open living room and an abundance of coved ceilings, bleached woods, and French doors that open to a lush lawn and pool, creating a relaxed indooroutdoor atmosphere. The home is perfectly suited for a Christmas celebration with friends. “We like the Palm Beach house so…

OFF THE WALL These acoustic panels from 3-D Squared come in many designs, such as the pictured Gold Revealed ($35 per square foot), and can be sized to fit your personal screening room. 3-D Squared, Boca Raton (561-843-4966, 3dsquared.com) ANIMAL INSTINCTS For this South Florida luxury home theater, First Impressions Theme Theatres founder Jeff Smith was tasked with designing around a sample of animal-print carpeting. “The client wanted something fun and informal with a sophisticated theme that harkened back to the glamorous, old-style, traditional movie houses,” Smith says. “While the theater was originally builder planned as one large open space, we carved out an 8-foot-by-10-foot vestibule in the entryway [for] our signature CineBar as a precursor to what lies beyond. The archway swag in gold-toned French velvet drapery provides a…

“THERE MUST BE A BETTER WAY.” We’ve all said it. The pressing question is what have we done to make a better way for the under resourced, the sick and the most vulnerable members of our community? Waterfront Properties and Club Communities’ Managing Partner Rob Thomson asked himself this very question. His own honest answer surprised him: “Not enough.” Thomson recently founded Waterfront Way Foundation to do more. Waterfront Way Foundation brings Thomson’s personal and corporate – Waterfront Properties and Club Communities’ and Waterfront Yacht Brokerage’s philanthropic and charitable efforts under one umbrella. “THE FOUNDATION GIVES ME A TEAM OF GREAT PEOPLE TO HELP DO THE HEAVY LIFTING. THESE SAME PEOPLE WILL PLAY A MAJOR ROLE IN IDENTIFYING THE CAUSES AND INDIVIDUALS WE SUPPORT. I’M AS EXCITED ABOUT THIS AS…

Whether they long for the hills of Tuscany or the beaches of Panama, many American investors who dream of buying a second home abroad wonder if the combination of a strong U.S. dollar, a volatile stock market, and weak foreign economies are sounding the wake-up call to buy Kathleen Peddicord, author of How to Retire Overseas: Everything You Need to Know to Live Well (for Less) Abroad (Plume), believes investors are looking at a window of opportunity. “I’d say it’s the best time in our lifetimes to be buying property in many very appealing places,” says Peddicord, who founded of the website Live and Invest Overseas (liveandinvestoverseas.com), and has called three foreign countries home during her 17 years abroad. But investing in foreign real estate is not without its hassles…

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