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.
When I was coming of age in the 1980s, I watched my mother juggle everything: working full-time, guiding two teens, managing a household with limited resources, and volunteering for school and church—all while learning to speak English and navigate the cultural landscape of a foreign country. People tend to refer to multi-taskers like her as “super women,” but the fact is, we’re just women. We naturally have the instinct to do it all, fluidly and gracefully even under pressure, with or without recognition. It’s always been that way. In this issue, we celebrate women who, through vision and unwavering strength, have contributed across sectors to conversations about the arts, philanthropy, business, and education, always bolstering other women in the process. Our cover subject, Kara Ross, is a perfect example of…
HIGHBALLS & HIBISCUS WHO: Jupiter Medical Center Foundation WHAT: Highballs & Hibiscus WHERE: The Country Club at Mirasol, Palm Beach Gardens HIGHLIGHTS: More than 500 brightly attired guests helped raise funds for services at Jupiter Medical Center. THE WELL-ATTENDED HIGHBALLS & HIBISCUS RAISED FUNDS FOR WOMEN’S AND CHILDREN’S SERVICES AT JUPITER MEDICAL CENTER.…
There’s more to those iconic Lilly Pulitzer prints than meets the eye. More travel, that is. “Lilly Pulitzer prints are created today the same way they were 60 years ago, when Lilly herself was at the helm,” says Mira Fain, EVP of product design and development. “It begins with a team of artists who seek inspiration from the land, sea, and everything in between.” Translation? Trips to places Lilly loved—think Capri, Mexico, the Bahamas, and, of course, Palm Beach. “We really explore and use every aspect of a place to inspire our line,” Fain says. “Lilly embraced the resort lifestyle all year long, so in order to get our head into that space, we need to see what she saw: palm trees, blue water, bougainvillea. A lot of prints have…
LOCATION: LOÏC BAKERY CAFÉ BAR Eye Candy Appeal: Downtown West Palm abounds with lovely cafés, including Subculture and Johan’s Joe. We’re particularly fond of Loïc for its divine design and beautiful pastries. The Shot: Order a latte and a croissant and stage those treats in front of the always-on-trend palm-print wallpaper. LOCATION: EINSTEIN MURAL AT SUBCULTURE Eye Candy Appeal: The brainchild of Brazilian muralist Kobra, this Albert Einstein is enjoying a second life as an Instagram star. The Shot: Grab a cold brew before heading outside to explore Einstein’s best angles. Extra points if your coffee makes an appearance in the shot. LOCATION: SLOAN’S ICE CREAM Eye Candy Appeal: Whether you stop by the CityPlace or Waterfront location, you’ll be treated to an array of vibrantly hued creations ripe for…
EDITOR’S PICK The Junior League of the Palm Beaches’ Deck the Palms returns to the Palm Beach County Convention Center November 2 and 3. Now in its tenth year, the holiday market features more than 130 vendors and benefits the Junior League’s community projects. Here, we highlight a few retailers with Floridian roots. (jlpb.org/deck-the-palms) For a Pen Pal: A family-owned company, Salutations of Delray sells divine stationery ideal for keeping up correspondence or marking special occasions. For an Accessories Queen: Sea Lustre Jewelry, headed by Jupiter-based designer Brooke Hartman, features pieces crafted from hand-chosen pearls. For a Footwear Fanatic: Palm Beach Sandals are made from 100-percent leather and come in a variety of classic designs, with monogramming available, too. For an Art Lover: Melissa Rinaldi of Go Coastal Studio celebrates…
What’s it like to be an emerging artist in Palm Beach County? Amber Tutwiler, a native Palm Beach County resident and graduate of Dreyfoos School of the Arts, believes a hard road awaits those seeking a life here as a professional artist, citing a lack of funding and the high price of studio spaces and real estate. But, with the help of friends, Tutwiler plans to change that. Earlier this year, she joined forces with fellow artist Andrew Considine to form H/OURS Collective, which aims to be a resource for area creatives and establish a culture incubator in which young artists can grow within a collaborative studio and gallery environment. “We want to advocate for people who are still beginning, but we are really fighting for people who have their…
