An expertly curated, luxuriously produced compendium of all things Palm Beach, Palm Beach Illustrated brings to life personalities and takes you inside the exclusive homes, parties and interests of the world’s most affluent and influential people.
Some people shy away from change. At Palm Beach Illustrated, we embrace it as a good thing, a force that moves us forward. Just as Palm Beach itself is changing, from a demographic shift to a development boom to a more comprehensive focus on culture, our magazine is constantly evolving to inform and engage our readers. Redesigning our pages is part of that evolution. Every five years or so, we freshen the look of the magazine, not only to align with the collective aesthetic, but also to stay ahead of the curve. When it comes to content and design, readers look to us to set trends, not follow them. With that in mind, this month we introduce our new look: subtle yet eloquent, a cleaner, more direct presentation of our…
PAINTING THE TOWN WHO: Armory Art Center WHAT: Get Painted at the Artists Ball WHERE: Armory Art Center, West Palm Beach HIGHLIGHTS: Guests arrived in white clothing and served as living canvases for local artists. The event raised funds for art education programs. DISTINGUISHED CITIZENS WHO: Town of Palm Beach United Way WHAT: Alexis de Tocqueville Society Dinner WHERE: Club Colette, Palm Beach HIGHLIGHTS: John and Jana Scarpa were presented with the Distinguished Citizen Award, the organization’s highest honor.…
Many retirees dedicate idle hours to the pursuit of a hobby. But Art and Fatima NeJame, founders of Palm Beach Photographic Centre, took that idea further and turned their interest into a second career. After retiring from the women’s clothing business, the NeJames threw themselves into one of their favorite pastimes. “We had both been amateur photographers for years,” says Art. “I was taking pictures when I was 7 years old, using my mother and father’s camera. And Fatima did the same thing.” They began attending workshops across the country and quickly identified the need for photography education in South Florida. They opened the Photographic Centre in Boca Raton in 1986 and relocated to Clematis Street in West Palm Beach in 2009. Now they operate a 30,000-square-foot facility that houses…
Jessica Fontaine Swift and Leah Logue have always shared a very sociable outlook on life. The Palm Beach County natives met at the University of Florida, where they were both social chairs in the same sorority. Last summer, they joined creative forces to launch Palm Beach Social Diary, a philanthropy and lifestyle blog that seeks to answer the “who, what, where, and wear” of Palm Beach. In addition to supporting local businesses and causes, the duo covers food, fashion, and travel for a wide, multigenerational audience. PBI caught up with Swift and Logue to discuss fall trends, Palm Beach style, local bites, and beauty secrets. (pbsocialdiary.com) PBI: An invitation requests “Palm Beach Chic” as the dress code. What do you wear? Swift: To us, “Palm Beach Chic” means colorful cocktail…
The Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach is currently undergoing a multimillion-dollar facelift. This large-scale renovation includes redesigned guest rooms and a new style of first-floor, pool-access accommodations, as well as a remodeled pool deck and the addition of an adults-only pool. In terms of food, the resort is introducing a new beachfront eatery and a signature restaurant that will showcase the cuisine of a world-renowned, Michelin-starred chef. These improvements and more will be on full display and ready for enjoyment come November. (fourseasons.com/palmbeach)…
Gingham and ruffles never go out of style. Just ask Danielle Norcross and Beth Aschenbach, the sister-bloggers behind Palm Beach Lately. The stylish pair recently teamed up with Elizabeth Wilson Designs to create a new capsule collection entitled PBL x EWD Mommy and Me. This adorable suite of matching mother-daughter outfits pairs charming hues with preppy cues realized in three unique silhouettes. It’s the perfect way to infuse a little Palm Beach flair into your everyday life. (elizabethwilsondesigns.com)…
