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 of the best conversations begin with “I’ve got a crazy idea.” That was how contributor Libby Volgyes, one of the most talented food photographers I know, prefaced a meeting about a year ago. She thought it would be fun to get all the faces of the food industry together in one spot and shoot artistic portraits showing each individual’s personality. They’d be amusing, poignant, even quirky, she said. The net effect would be to provide a snapshot of the good people who grow, cook, and serve our food at this moment in time. She was so excited she barely took a breath. I suppose Libby came to me because crazy ideas are my passion. Creativity is the calling card of our industry, and the further we can push that…
A NEW OPPORTUNITY WHO: Opportunity Early Childhood Education & Family Center WHAT: Erin H. Gilmour Early Learning Center opening reception WHERE: Erin H. Gilmour Early Learning Center, West Palm Beach HIGHLIGHTS: Supporters toured the new, 24,000-square-foot center and unveiled a monumental sculpture by Edwina Sandys. RACE OF HOPE WHO: Hope for Depression Research Foundation WHAT: Race of Hope Palm Beach WHERE: The Royal Poinciana Plaza, Palm Beach HIGHLIGHTS: Rain and wind didn’t stop racers from completing the 5K race to raise funds for depression research. HOSPICE EVENING WHO: Palm Beach Island Hospice Foundation WHAT: Hospice Evening 2019 WHERE: Flagler Museum, Palm Beach HIGHLIGHTS: Supporters enjoyed a fashion presentation of Carolina Herrera’s spring collection, including an appearance by the brand’s new creative director, Wes Gordon. GREAT EXPECTATIONS WHO: Emilia Fanjul WHAT:…
Located in West Palm Beach’s burgeoning Warehouse District, Palm Beach Distillery stands alone as the only female-owned and -operated distillery in Florida. Founder Summer Piep worked as an accountant for 15 years before tiring of the humdrum and setting out to carve her own path in an industry that combined her love of chemistry and socializing. “I trained with a master distiller and it just came naturally,” she says. “Soon I was asking myself, ‘Why haven’t I done this forever?’ Alcohol is future-proof and recession-proof.” Now, instead of tallying taxes, she spends her days filtering, blending, and flavoring her line of vodka, rum, and gin. Lost Harbour Spirits is inspired by the stories of Old Florida, of sunken Spanish fleets and hidden treasure. Piep’s signature sip, Capistara, is an indulgent…
From bunny tails to bunny bark and all the candy eggs in between, these Sugarfina Easter-themed treats ($8.50 and up) are as cute as they are sweet. Hive Home, Gift & Garden, West Palm Beach (hivepalmbeach.com) Sequin’s range of bunny baubles ($48 and up) will festively complement any Easter Sunday look. Sequin, Palm Beach (sequin-nyc.com) Forget chocolate bunnies—this sweet-and-salty Wonder Egg ($40 and up) from Peterbrooke Chocolatier is stuffed with the brand’s signature chocolate-covered popcorn. Peterbrooke Chocolatier, Palm Beach (peterbrooke.com) Adopt a sea turtle ($50 and up) at Loggerhead Marinelife Center to receive this plush turtle and bring a philanthropic component to a gift basket. Loggerhead Marinelife Center, Juno Beach (marinelife.org/help/adopt)…
Named for the year Palm Beach County was founded, 1909—a new addition to the downtown West Palm Beach scene and a twist on the “traditional” co-working space—is quickly becoming a hub for local entrepreneurs. Danielle Casey, the same visionary who helped fashion the groovy vibe at Elizabeth Ave. Station, worked with the rest of the 1909 team to create a comfortable environment for local talent to come and collaborate. “We launched 1909 because we believe now is the time to be the founder of something great,” says Casey. “Whether that means a new business, an art project, a social initiative, or a way of life, 1909 exists to guide passionate people toward making the most of their talent.” In pursuit of that goal, 1909 offers what they’ve coined “floworking” space…
Everyone can appreciate the May flowers that April showers yield, but the humidity? Not so much. Here, celebrity stylist Paul Labrecque of Paul Labrecque Salon & Spa at The Royal Poinciana Plaza in Palm Beach shares his top three tips for beating frizz. (paullabrecque.com) 1 Stay hydrated—both internally, within your body, and by keeping your hair moisturized. 2 Shampoo less; use conditioner more frequently. 3 After a smoothing treatment, such as a keratin treatment, beware of sodium in your styling products and of spending too much time at the beach. These things can lift a layer off your strands and your results could quickly fade.…
