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LADIES LEADING THE WAY IN PALM BEACH

Five industrious

women are paving the road for The Island’s prominent future. elIsaBeTh munder,

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Fortuitous families, both past and present, have been

cultivating a strong community in Palm Beach for its residents’ causes. By The edITors

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ONE-STOP SHOPS ON THE ISLAND

Highlighting Palm Beach’s must-visit boutiques

and design showrooms on Worth Avenue and beyond. Produced By Brooke kelly

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PRIZED LISTINGS IN PALM BEACH

With increasing interest in Palm Beach real estate

and low inventory, our expert brokers urge clients to buy fast. By Brooke kelly

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SEAS THE DAY

Barton & Gray opens up the world of yachting to all who love life

on the water—without the hassle. By ann loynd BurTon

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QUEST PALM BEACH STYLE

Iconic visitors and residents of yesteryear and today

who give the town that certain je ne sais quoi. By elIzaBeTh meIgher

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PALM BEACH DESIGN PREVIEW

The second annual Kips Bay Show House is

putting the spotlight on interiors in Southern Florida. By ann loynd BurTon

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SNAPSHOT

Holiday cheer defined the city through the days of December.

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The exuberant good looks of Tatiana Pritchett Smith link old Palm Beach with the new.

On the new meaning of globalism today—putting America last.

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A new book examines the architectural legacy of Addison Mizner.

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Jamie maCGuire

Bright new treasures for the new year. by Daniel CaPPello anD elizabeth meiGher The accomplishments of Berkshire Hathaway’s Ellie Johnson are recognized globally.

Linda Horn’s Madison Avenue boutique is a treasure trove of finds from around the world.

How the expanded Jupiter Medical Center will make an impact in Southern Florida.

A guide to the best galas, benefits, and luncheons in New York and Palm Beach.

The party scene heats up in Miami and Puerto Rico. by brooke kelly

Swimming back in time—as well as in fashion—along the sandy shores of Palm Beach.

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Clockwise from center: Stubbs & Wootton, a Palm Beach icon, collaborates with John Derian for a new slipper debut; Addison Mizner’s 1931 landmark Casa Coe da Sol; Percy P. Steinhart III, the man behind Stubbs & Woottton, as photo-

a fleet of Hinckley yachts; the lobby of the landmark Palm Beach hotel The Colony.

SOME CITIES begin as, say, a wharf, or other logistical starting point, then sprout a tavern or two, then some lodging, before slowly creeping their way in outward directions to take shape. Maybe they take on a “proper” form. Maybe not.

Others begin with the “proper” in mind. Their design begets their raison d’être (or vice versa), and the architect or designer behind them becomes synonymous with the city itself. Think Pierre Charles L’Enfant and Washington, D.C. Or GeorgesEugène Haussmann and Paris.

For Palm Beach, the name Addison Mizner will remain forever fixed in the city’s DNA. He created an architecturally beautiful playground of Spanish- and Mediterranean-style residences for the elite who claimed this land as their hideaway. His legacy is being celebrated in an exhibit at the Historical Society of Palm Beach County, on view through June, as well as in a new book, Addison Mizner: The Architect Whose Genius Defnied Palm Beach, which Jamie MacGuire guides us through in these pages.

For as much as a single person might physically shape a community, it’s the people who ultimately determine its character.

And Palm Beach is a unique enclave of personalities—mostly 18 QUEST

larger than life, with the wealth to go with it, but also do-gooders and community-committed. Our annual Palm Beach Issue takes a look at some of the latest leaders in town who are shaping its physical and financial future. Of course, the Mizner past is ever-present, as you’ll see from our real estate to shopping sections. But as this issue proves, “iconic” Palm Beach transcends mere architecture and really is about the personalities who happen to inhabit a perfectly manicured tropical dream—down to their iconic Stubbs & Wootton slippers. u

Daniel Cappello ON THE COVER: Katie Frisbie Crowell, Kristen Vila, Ashley B.C. Frisbie, Franny Frisbie, and Sarah Wetenhall photographed by Nick Mele at The Colony Hotel in Palm Beach, Florida.

Part of our cover feature story, “Ladies Leading the Way in Palm Beach,”

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NEW YORK SO CIAL DIARY END OF THE YEAR, beginning of the New. While we’re in the month where people who can are thinking about getting away to warmer climes (and many already have), let’s not forget the Big Town, where all kinds of things are happening all the time, holiday or no holiday.

It was a seasonal but not really a cold fall. A raging snow-and-ice storm one Thursday afternoon was a big surprise. And a major traffic and traveling-inthe-city tie-up. It had been predicted, but here in New York we’re so used to getting passed by the predicted

“huge” storms that it’s hard to take the predictions seriously.

However, by very late evening, the fierce snow had turned to rain. And by Friday morning, partly sunny, cold and dry, most of the snow and ice had been washed away on the side-

walks and roadways, leaving the impression that it wasn’t much after all. Mother Nature again, having the last laugh on us.

A week later, Thanksgiving, the temperatures dropped from the 20s in daytime into the teens at night—said to be the cold-

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est Thanksgiving in 150 years. Although, growing up in New England, I don’t remember a Thanks that wasn’t cold.

I spent the better part of the day as a guest of my friend Joy Ingham, who was hosting her family—son with wife and children, daughter with children now hitting the grownup stage—and another family friend of her daughter. All at the same table. Last year Joy’s other daughter, who lives in Chicago and has young sons, was there with her husband and their four boys. So there were two tables.

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its quality (i.e., you want more!), Joy always decorates the table, and includes all kinds of favors that the younger kids love to unwrap, unravel, and amuse themselves with. Joy’s table is impeccable at the outset and eventually takes on the down-home family bit thanks to all those favors unwrapped, unraveled, and having amused briefly.

Real life with good vibes all around. A moment of good fortune for all. And gratitude.

The Social Calendar in the last days of the year goes into overdrive getting all the cultural and philanthropic

events to finish up their year.

One night, Kati Marton hosted a cocktail reception at her home for the Friends of the Budapest Festival Orchestra with their beloved Maestro, Iván Fischer, as guest of honor. There were more than 100 jubilant well-wishers who braved a rainy night to celebrate on Riverside Drive. Fischer was in the middle of conducting The New York Philharmonic in three remarkable concerts.

Guests included F.B.F.O. board members and supporters, including Daisy Soros (chairman emeritus), Redka and Stephen Benko,

Sylvia Hemingway, Heidi Lee-Komaromi and Andrew Komaromi, Peter Thomas Roth, Tony Bechara, Mirjana Blokar, David Denby, Patricia Duff, Jaqueline Weld Drake, David Koranyi, Eva and Yoel Haller, Leana Kaplan, Kristina Allegra Kingston, Helen Marx, Sana H. Sabbagh, Kathy and Harvey Sloane, Adrienne and Gianluigi Vittadini, Sandra and Stanford Warshawsky, Hall J. Witt, and Victoria Wyman.

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On another night down at the Museum at FIT, Dr. Valerie Steele presented a conversation with author Michèle Gerber Klein as part of the nationwide tour for Michele’s new book, Charles James: Portrait of an Unreasonable Man: Fame, Fashion, Art. More than 300 turned out to listen to Valerie and Michèle explore the life of America’s first grand master of fashion, the man Christian Dior

himself named as the inspiration for the “New Look” and Cristóbal Balenciaga called “the greatest couturier in the world.”

If you never heard of Charles James, whom Balenciaga and Dior both praised on the highest, well, that’s part of the story too. Michèle explained it succinctly: “It is impossible to talk about Charles James without discussing his clothing, but one also cannot talk about the clothing without mentioning art, music, architecture, and, above all, sex.

“James was known for pushing the boundaries

of fashion, but also for his sharp tongue, drug problems, and grandiose ego…

One of the questions he asked himself, ‘How can I make a dress one could wear to make love in a taxi?’

The answer came as the first wrap dress. It was just one of his many significant innovations.”

Ironically, the idea made someone else both rich and famous, unlike the man with the original idea.

On a Wednesday night I went down to Verdura, where Frances Schultz and the Landrigans were hosting a reception in its beautiful

rooms overlooking the Park on the Fifth and 59th Street corner. It was a book signing party for Tom Dittmer, husband of our hostess.

I’ve known Tom for quite a few years although I’ve never really known him.

New York—and my life in it—is like that. He and I have often been at the same dinner tables, galas, restaurants, wherever, along with many others just like us. I did know about his business background because if you follow the financial world you’d know about his immense success.

The book is called Talkin’

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too) became hugely, legendarily successful.

Well, it wouldn’t be the next book on my long list, but: it looks like a book for people in business who know the territory and get it. And he is the man who knows what and how in the markets—that everyone knows about him. So if you’re interested in this sort of story, there’s always something to learn.

I was thinking that until I heard a bit of Tom’s recollections to guests who gathered around that night

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in one of the elegant (and elegantly lit) ateliers at Verdura, about where he came from and how he got there, American-style, all the way.

Long story short: when I got home that night, without intention, I opened the book to have a quick look, and started to read. The table of contents has what looks like dozens of chapters (and it’s not a thick volume). That immediately made me more curious.

So, seeing that there were so many chapters, I started the first chapter of Tom Ditt-

mer’s book. The author, so thoroughly Midwest-American in attitude, reminded me of Will Rogers (whom I only saw on film) whose wit characterized that world.

Modesty plays a big part in it. You could almost think it’s false modesty because the guy is major in his field. But it’s not. It is Midwest-American Farmboy Land and so off-handedly presented (you can read it or don’t), you go with him. And it reads fast, I promise. Great gifting for anyone, especially those men and women young and

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The first chapter spells it out and draws you in. Iowa farm family stories. That’s where the boy came from.

The nitty-gritty; Man against Mother Nature. Even if the subject doesn’t interest you, the author will, underlining that world from which he came.

Back to the benefits. The Young New Yorkers for the Philharmonic Winter Benefit took place on another Wednesday, at a private New York City club. Sarah Jane Gibbons, Chair of the Young New Yorkers for the

Philharmonic, welcomed guests who enjoyed a chamber music performance by three New York Philharmonic musicians: violinist Na Sun, assistant principal viola Cong Wu, and cellist Patrick Jee. The performance was followed by a seated dinner and dancing.

Proceeds from the evening help support the Philharmonic’s education and public programs. Benefit Committee Co-Chairs were Sarah Jane and Trevor Gibbons, Justin R. Kush, Stefan Nowicki, and Spencer L. Reames.

Then, on a Saturday over at Lincoln Center, the New York City Ballet and The

School of American Ballet joined forces, once again, for The Nutcracker Family Benefit—one of New York’s favorite holiday events for families. Anne J. Citrin, Rebecca Hessel Cohen, Alyssa Tablada, and Tanya Rivero Warren served as the Event Chairs.

The benefit began with a performance of the timeless classic, George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker®, followed by a holiday party on the theater’s promenade, where the Sugarplum Fairy and characters from the production signed autographs and mingled with guests.

More than 650 attended, including Sienna Miller,

Zanna Roberts Rassi and Mazdack Rassi, Emma Willis, Ron and Cynthia Beck, Daniel Brodsky, Monique Cunningham, and Agnes Gund. The event, which raised $792,000, is a critical source of support for New York City Ballet and its Education and Outreach Programs as well at The School of American Ballet’s Scholarship Fund.

Then, the upcoming Christmas holiday was celebrated non-stop at the Doubles Club in The Sherry-Netherland. This is now a New York tradition. Over a period of 10 days Wendy Carduner welcomed more than 2,000 (yes, you read

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that right) members and guests to enjoy eight days of Christmas luncheons, evenings of parties, and the Annual Christmas Dinner Dance featuring Bob Hardwick and his Orchestra.

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Among the now long list of those who enjoy the luncheons, dining, and dancing were: Deborah Norville, Hilary Geary Ross, Karen LeFrak, Jeanne Lawrence, Ashley McDermott, Barbara Tober, Robyn Joseph, Sally and Reverend Ed Johnston, Marisa Van Bokhorst and Christina Rose, Heidi Salgo, NedaNevab, Elizabeth Meyer, Noreen Buckfire, Sharon Handler Loeb, Dar-

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Back to the calendar: on a Monday night over at 583 Park, Glenn Close was honored by Museum of the

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Moving Image at its 32nd annual Salute at 583 Park.

This is a good one. Here are some of its past honorees: Annette Bening, Warren Beatty, Tom Cruise, Clint Eastwood, Robert DeNiro, Robin Williams, Goldie Hawn, Dustin Hoffman, Tom Hanks, Hugh Jackman, Steve Martin, Julianne Moore, Al Pacino, Sidney Poitier, Julia Roberts, Martin Scorsese, Steven Spielberg, and Jimmy Stewart.

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And the Museum delivers a great night for the guests as well as the honoree.

The Museum of the Moving Image advances the understanding, enjoyment, and appreciation of the art, history, technique, and technology of film, television, and digital media.

It presents exhibitions; screenings of significant works; discussion programs

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Glenn Close is much acclaimed, with nominations for six Academy Awards, 12 Golden Globes, 12 Emmys, and four Tonys. Whatever the role, from her star-making performances in The Big Chill and Fatal Attraction to her unforgettable portrayal of Patty Hewes in Damages,

she commands our attention through the brilliance and emotional power of her work. She sure does.

The evening began with cocktails and dinner, and then the award presentation.

That featured friends and colleagues introducing clips from Close’s career.

Off-stage/off-camera, the star is very much what you might expect from seeing her perform. She’s a very accessible, living-in-thisworld kind of person— like the rest of us. She also possesses the diffident charm of a well-brought-up

lady who retains the girl in herself at all times.

Among the evening’s guests: Ethan Hawke, Christian Slater, Bob Balaban, Jim Dale, Dennis and Coralie Charriol Paul, Cheryl Henson, Kevin Huvane, Michele Herbert, Linda LeRoy Janklow, Angela and Rhett Turner, Michael Barker.

Going to the Dogs (and Cats). The end of the year saw a lot of benefits to the benefit of our wee loved ones. For example, at Gotham Hall one night, they held the 6th Anniversary

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They honored Champions of Animal Welfare. Naomi Judd and Tinsley Mortimer helped chair.

Co-Hosts were David Frei of NBC and Jewel Morris, CEO and Founder of Pet Philanthropy Circle.

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Jewel Morris shared the challenges rescuers face saving animals from killshelters and the necessity of educating about the compelling merits of spaying and neutering.

(ALWAYS, as per DPC.) Pet overpopulation is the main reason 2.7 million pets are killed each year in the United States. Morris and Dr. John De Young, President of the American Veterinary Medical Association, Animal

Health Organization of the year, are partnering to encourage veterinarians to provide at least three free spay and neuter operations to rescues annually. Three, in my opinion, is NOT enough.

Zoetis accepted the Corporation of the Year Award for their unprecedented generosity in providing free vaccines to vetted rescue groups involved in transporting animals out of Texas, Louisiana, and Puerto Rico.

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Irwin—were the Inaugural Humanitarian Family of the Year, championing the protection of wildlife in their acceptance. Fido Fixers, South Fork Natural History Museum and Nature Center, and Storm, the Golden Retriever that rescued a drowning fawn whose video reached over 19 million people, were present to accept.

Then, on a Saturday at the Rainbow Room in Rockefeller Center, Amanda Bowman, Susan Cushing, and Jennifer Ryan Woods hosted a

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D AV I D PAT R I C K C O L U M B I A luncheon celebrating a new perspective on animal rescue entitled, “New Heights: A Salute to American Humane’s Disaster Response and Rescue Efforts,” for its heroic work in rescuing animals caught in the devastating paths of Hurricanes Florence and Michael.

The luncheon also included Leezy Scully, Robyn Joseph, Amanda Grove Holmen, Catherine Hart, Abigail Trenk, Cathy Dorego, Rosalie Brinton, Tana Dye, Retta Taylor, Sue Mandel, Liliana Cavendish, Samantha Haywood, Tara Liddle, and Angelique Vizirgianakis.

Later that evening, Bowman and David Levy hosted a cocktail party at their home in Chelsea supporting both American Humane’s rescue work and its 100-plus years of work in assisting the U.S. military, our nation’s veterans, and military animals. The party included Susan and Hunter Cushing, Jennifer and Michael Woods, Abigail and Al Trenk, Paul Katz, Kathleen and Byron DeLemos, Connie Fensterstock, Chuck Elmes, Carol Tabor, Beliz and John Crook, Lee Cohen, Clara DelVillar, Audna England, Richard Errico, Clement Kwok, Marilyn Pelstring,

Wendy Samuel, Toni Ann Turco, and Page and Rob Weisenthal.

“For more than century, American Humane has been first to serve those in greatest need,” said American Humane President and CEO Dr. Robin Ganzert. The effects of the devastating wildfires that ignited in California are far from over. Hundreds of people were reported missing and thousands of animals were left injured, scared, and in need of urgent care in the face of the deadliest and most destructive wildfire in the state’s history.

American Humane has been assisting local relief

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More dog stories. One quiet(ish) weeknight, I had dinner with Arriana and Dixon Boardman.

After covering our social acquaintances and stories, talk soon turned to our dogs!

I’ve had dogs and cats all my life. At this advanced age, I see them very differently

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from the way I saw them as a child and as a young man.

For the child, the dog or cat was in some way the loyal companion, and as a young man, the dog or cat was a responsibility that often got in the way of my frenetic life.

At this time I have four and the Boardmans have two.

All of my dogs, including all the dogs and cats I’ve had all my life, are/were rescued.

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an important responsibility in my life. It demands that I get outside myself. I am solo with no apparent responsibilities to another. But with my dogs, it is not so. As I am living with them, they are living with me.

For all my self-centeredness as the only human animal in my house (although they love any visitor who might come through the door—Dave’s a bit of a bore!), these guys are self-centered, too. After all, life is life. But they are better at accommodating me/ us and my stuff/their stuff, than I am. Like the rest of

us, after all, a dog’s gotta eat, four legged or two legged.

Their presence is always the reward, and they show respect as well as self-respect.

As I was happily pontificating to the Boardmans about me and the dogs, I was continually getting agreement from both. The nodding of the head. That led to Arriana telling me about her experience with the ASPCA, of which she is now a board member.

There are two separate issues involved in rescuing an animal. The first may be empathy or sympathy. The second is the unimagined

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pleasure that the animal brings to your life. That is the most important because it’s good for both parties.

It’s good for all children, too. Children who are afraid of animals have never been properly introduced (don’t KISS or put you nose in dog’s face!).

I’ve known about the ASPCA all my life although I’ve superficially regarded it as a place that took in stray dogs and put them out for adoption. From Arriana’s experience, it is “an incredible organization that has a tremendous impact in fighting animal cruelty and

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D AV I D PAT R I C K C O L U M B I A homelessness. And there is so much cruelty out there.”

Cruelty. Available everywhere, even in the lives of those around us, even though we may never hear about it. Arriana was telling me about a newer project of the ASPCA in North Carolina where they have started a “behaviorial rehab” center that opened in May. This past September the board members had a tour to see how the operations work.

She was very impressed by the “skills and empathy of the behaviorists who were so kind and full of knowledge

on how to bring a dog who is completely unapproachable.

They don’t want any human contact.” They recoil at it, waiting for the worst, having experienced the two-legged idiots in our world.

But “little by little,” Arriana witnessed, “with patience and tremendous know-how, within six weeks they can bring a dog around to be trusting of humans and go on to be adopted into loving homes.”

There are so many rescues going on constantly.

Puppy mills, hoarding cases, cruelty cases. Then there is

the disaster relief from the hurricanes, fires in California, floods, earthquakes.

The ASPCA has developed a transport system throughout America that has saved thousands of lives of animals. They do a lot of work with cats, and have a kitten nursery on 91st Street.

They do a lot of work lobbying to pass anti-animal-cruelty initiatives. They do a lot for horses, to repurpose after their lives on the track. A horse tied to the racetrack ending up with a new purpose in life instead of ending up in a slaughter-

house. Horses get adopted.

Arriana explained how the ASPCA helps other organizations who are all mainly in the business of saving lives.

Very cautiously it makes sure these other organizations are doing a good job and the right thing by each animal, and they can then apply for grant. “Animal rescue is a combined effort of all of those individuals and organizations rescuing and helping animals in a combined effort. We should all be working together for the benefit of these animals.”

A couple of years ago the

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ASPCA made the decision to engage the NYPD in their quest for animal welfare.

Now every New York police officer has been schooled, and has to pass animalwelfare training. When a police officer goes into a home that is an abuse case, if they see an abused or neglected or mistreated animal, they are obliged to take it in and rescue it. This, Arriana told me, opened up the floodgates, getting access to even more animals than ever before.

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Karen Mansour, John Gomes, Samantha Sax and Brett Essenter

Patricia Rotsztain, Caprice Weber and Susan de França

Empathy is KEY in the animal world. It is also the KEY in the human-animal world although it is often discarded in the miasma of the day-to-day. Arriana advises: “Sit on the floor and listen to the banging sounds doors opening and closing, think of what it smells as if we were an animal, to acquire the empathy as to what these animals go through.”

Epilogue for the dog (and cat) stories. On a notso-cold Tuesday night last

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month, New York City’s Animal Medical Center honored Broadway’s Bernadette Peters at their annual Top Dog Gala held at Cipriani 42nd Street.

Kathryn Coyne, Chief Executive Officer at the AMC, with Bobby Liberman, chairman of the AMC board and the honoree.

Peters’ “pet project” is Broadway Barks, co-founded with Mary Tyler Moore. It is an annual, star-studded dog and cat adoption event that benefits

shelter animals throughout the New York City area.

This year marks the 20th anniversary of Broadway Barks, which has resulted in over 2,000 adoptions since its founding.

Ms. Peters is also a New York Times bestselling author who has penned three children’s books: Broadway Barks, Stella is a Star, and Stella and Charlie: Friends Forever.

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They also honored canines from the U.S. Coast Guard Canine Teams, and Fred, a stray down from Afghanistan and his Marine rescuer/ master, former U.S. Marine Craig Grossi, who met Fred on a battlefield in the Sangin District of Heimand Province, Afghanistan, in October 2010.

Fred’s journey to the United States began when he was placed inside a duffle bag and taken out of Afghanistan by helicopter.

It ended when Fred passed through customs at JFK

Airport, where Craig’s sister and father were waiting.

Four months later, Craig returned home, and it was Fred’s turn to rescue the Marine. Craig and Fred’s story has become their mission. It is a story of resilience, love, and a philosophy of “stubborn positivity.”

Their unforgettable story is captured in Craig Grossi’s first book, Craig & Fred: A Marine, A Stray Dog, and How They Rescued Each Other. Today, Fred and Craig travel the country spreading that message. It was a very sweet and tender example of a dog’s life affecting the

goodness of a man.

The evening was cochaired by Robert Couturier, Nancy Kissinger, Elaine Langone, Elizabeth Monaco McCarthy, and Annette de la Renta. Among the guests: Mandy Patinkin, Elaine and Kenneth Langone, Dr. Henry and Nancy Kissinger, Katharine Rayner, Lisa and David Schiff, Donna and Bill Acquavella, Barbara and Bobby Liberman, and Emilia Saint Amand Krimendahl.

In the spirit of the evening, Mandy Patinkin surprised the crowd with a rendition of the Dog Song from Stephen Sondheim’s Sunday in the Park with

George. Brilliant, but you had to be there just to get Patinkin’s mastery of dog hoots, barks, and behavior exuded in the song.

David Monn created a wonderfully festive decor, enhanced by his bespoke dog and cat centerpieces produced in South Africa using a traditional pattern of dyed preserved cotton fabric. The evening raised $1.75 million.

And finally, dogs (and cats) or no dogs (and cats), the holiday season is, by tradition—and in New York there is no small number of them—party time. For the last ten days leading up to Christmas Eve, in the lives

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One of the great annuals was held at the Upper East Side townhouse of John Demsey, who hosted this one with his great friend Cornelia Guest. They’re the old-fashioned kind—cocktails and conversation and more than 100 guests moving through the rooms, 6:30 to 8:30, then on to dinner at your favorite restaurant in the neighborhood.

On December 12, (the 103rd anniversary of the birth of Ole Blue Eyes, Frank Sinatra), it was also the birthday of our friend, prominent New York interior designer Alex Papachristidis, who was born 47 years after Mr. Sinatra, in 1962. On this night he was honored at a dinner for at least 100 guests at Mr. Chow’s. Black tie.

Cocktails started at 7:30 and

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everyone was assembled for the seated dinner at 9:15. If you’ve never been to Mr. Chow’s (I hadn’t), the menu was several scrumptious, irresistible courses that just kept coming and which the guests kept devouring.

A good time was had by all and, by midnight, most of the “all” were still seated and enjoying the evening with one of their favorite pals.

And then, on the following night over at Doubles, Jay McInerney and Anne Hearst McInerney and George Farias held their annual holiday cocktail reception and filled the club’s rooms with scores of their friends for a final festive holiday party blowout of glad tidings, good cheer, and Wendy Carduner’s incredible canapés and candied dessert buffet.

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Francis and Ros L’Esperance with Michael Rockefeller

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Sydie Lansing, Cupcake and Craig Starr

Ken Auletta, Amanda Urban and Terry McDonell

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Giving Thanks And Giving Back Vision loss can make it feel like the world is closing in. But with your support, Lighthouse Guild is expanding life’s possibilities for patients and families.

Because of your commitment, people with vision loss gain clear guidance, coordinated care and a community of support, so they can lead full and independent lives. We thank you for helping bring people the care they need.

To support Lighthouse Guild so more people at risk for, or affected by vision loss have access to the tools, technologies and treatments they need to live fully and independently, visit lighthouseguild.org/donate

Please join us for our Palm Beach Visionary Evening on Thursday, February 21, 2019, as we salute Thomas C. Quick, who with his philanthropic commitment has transformed the lives and health of those affected by vision loss.

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Pauline Pitt and Clelia Zacharias

Talbott Maxey and Karin Luter

Kim Coleman and Tina Fanjul

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Pamela Morgan and Tracey Amon

Alex Assouline and Michaela Vybohova

Hunt Slonem and Susan Magrino Dunning

Anne Hearst McInerney and Gigi Mortimer

Candace Bushnell and Jim Coleman

Ann Rapp and Roy Kean

Martine Assouline and Diandra Douglas

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Jack Lynch and Nancy Sambuco

1. Restored Treasure Brooklyn Heights. 4BR. 3.5 Bath. $5.75M. Web# 18899879.

Edward C. Ferris 212-906-0567 2. Sprawling Home on Fifth w/ Stunning Park Views Upper East Side. 6BR. 8.5 Bath. $12.2M. Web# 19246011.

Wendy J. Sarasohn 212-906-9366 Jamie S. Joseph 212-906-9369

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3. Pristine 3-Story, 2-Family Brownstone Carroll Gardens. 3BR. 2.5 Bath. $2.795M. Web# 19258437.

Sal “Cappi” Capozucca 718-399-4103 Victoria Capozucca 718-399-4164 4. High Line Heaven!

Chelsea. 4BR. 4.5 Bath. $9.425M. Web# 19210816.

Lisa K. Lippman 212-588-5606 Gerard “Scott” Moore 212-588-5608 5. Don’t Let This Get Away!

SoHo. 1BR. 1 Bath. $1.1M. Web# 19231775.

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8. Mint Carnegie Hill Four Bedroom Upper East Side. 4BR. 3 Bath. $3.595M. Web# 19265357.

Amanda S. Brainerd 212-452-4515 Simone Mailman 212-452-6209 Gerard Ryan 212-452-6262

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Annie Churchill and Antony Todd

Patrice Béliard and Frédéric Fekkai

Ulla Parker and Alex Roepers

Jeff Nuechterlein and Linda Wells

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IT SEEMS LIKE YESTERDAY FOR THIS MONTH’S Palm Beach Issue, I chose the photograph from the cover of my book Palm Beach People, which was the second book co-authored by Gigi’s and my friend Hilary Geary Ross. Hilary wrote the introduction and the text to the book, and her expertise was key in helping to select many of the photographs.

Shown here on the beach with her white Labrador, Bailey, Tatiana Pritchett Smith, a Duke graduate, is the lovely granddaughter of Earl E. T. Smith, who was mayor of Palm Beach from 1971 to 1977. Smith has the distinction of not only having been the mayor of Palm Beach, but also U.S. ambassador to Cuba when Castro came to power—what an historic event to have witnessed.

Tatiana’s exuberance and fresh, young energy exemplify the “new” Palm Beach, while her family history ties her to the venerable city’s past—making her the perfect choice for this Palm Beach Issue. ◆ Tatiana Pritchett Smith, the granddaughter of former Palm Beach mayor and U.S. ambassador to Cuba Earl E. T. Smith, as photographed on the cover of Harry Benson’s 2014 book Palm Beach People.

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TA K I

GLOBALISM: PUTTING AMERICA LAST

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A globalist is a person who believes in bankers, bureaucrats, Brussels, Bill and Hillary Clinton, Angela Merkel, a European Union Super State, the U.N., the Council of Foreign Relations, African diplomats, China, and various other confidence games perpetrated by the so-called elite against naïve Americans.

When Trump declared that the free ride is over, the globalist cabal went ballistic. Globalists do not believe in paying their bills but expect Uncle Sam

to do it for them. Hollowing out our industries is fine with the globalists, but now they’re angry because they think the game might be up. Until the next election, that is, when they hope to get their people back on the saddle again. And the unrelenting war and hate campaign against nationalists conducted by the media will most likely make that happen.

The cross to the globalist Dracula is the slogan of putting America first. I have also been told by the most reliable

A D R I A N B R E TS C H E R / G E T T Y I M A G E S ; G E T T Y I M A G E S

THE N-WORD IS NOW a real no-no, and I don’t mean the bad N-word, I mean the N for nationalist. And who do you think is leading the charge against it? First and foremost that most subversive of newspapers, the close to malignant in its loathing and hate for anyone it can’t control being in power, the paper that prints all the lies that fit, the New York Times.

The anti N-word is the G, as in globalist, and that’s the one the powers want us poor folk to use and trust in.

C H I P S O M O D E V I LL A / G E T T Y I M A G E S ; A P / S H U T TE R S TO C K ;

Left to right: American neoconservative political analyst William Kristol; Honduran migrants near the border bridge in Tecun Uman, Guatemala.

TA K I sources within the Times that when male editors are shown pro-Trump rallies, many complain afterwards of not being able to sexually perform their conjugal duties. This is a terrible state of affairs. Sexually frustrated journalists tend to write and act irrationally.

Putting America last is as normal to globalists as receiving oral sex was to a top CBS executive. But let’s dispense with the nonsense that nationalism is a far-right system, the fascism of today.

Every ideological tendency is “nationalist” in the sense that it recognizes the authority of some type of state. There is nothing authoritarian about nation-

think of themselves as internationalists, Davos men, who know what’s better for us while on their way to the bank. Yet nationalists avoid foreign wars, and do not believe in the “New World Order.” Countless millions have been displaced and have died in Iraq, Libya, Syria, and Afghanistan in recent decades because of an American foreign policy that has been illegal as well as catastrophic for America’s finances.

And in exchange for absolutely nothing but “world order” platitudes about peace and security and prosperity, all of which remain more elusive today than two decades ago.

Bannon is a nationalist who has served his country and knows the dangers China’s dictatorship poses for America.

He exposes the Wall Street banks and law firms that are playing footsie with the dragon to the detriment of Uncle Sam. The media also heap abuse. But Bannon is a patriot, as is Hungary’s Viktor Orban, who has put a halt to globalist George Soros’s meddling in Hungary, where he has spent millions of his ill-gotten gains to subvert the people’s choice.

But my great disappointment with Trump is his cuddling of Mohammed bin Salman, a megalomanias murderer

Left to right: Steve Bannon; the CIA concluded that Prince Mohammed bin Salman ordered the murder of American journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

alism, it is merely a sentiment honoring our sense of place. The poisoned dwarf—as William Kristol, a globalist gadfly, is known—is a neocon that loathes nationalism because it disrupts his agenda of war at all times against real and imagined enemies. Kristol believes in imperialism, nation-building, and other forms of do-goodism. He backed the Iraq war and the Afghanistan disaster. Isolationism and nationalism are to the globalists two very smear words. Globalists like to

As a series of caravans of illegal aliens from all parts of South and Central America converge on our borders, the globalists are screaming bloody hell to the cruel nationalism of the Trump administration. None of the elite, however, have bothered to listen to what the Mexicans have to say about the illegals massing in their border with America. They call them terrible names and blame their own government for allowing them to plow through.

Last but not least. My friend Steve

who has seduced the greedy ones of the business world with his Arabian tales of easy money. MBS is a great big bluff, a no-nothing killer dictator whom the media refer to as prince, an insult to the prefix and to some of us related to true European princes. MBS is no more a prince than his mother is a princess. Shame on you, Donald—the Saudis promise a lot but deliver little.

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CO U RTE S Y O F T H E RO B E RT YA R N A LL R I C H I E CO LLE C T I O N , D E G O LY E R L I B R A RY

AT S O U T H E R N M E T H O D I S T U N I V E R S I T Y ( A E R I A L P H OTO G R A P H ) R E P RO D U C E D BY C R A I G KU H N E R ( V I N TA G E P H OTO G R A P H S )

ADDISON MIZNER: THE ARCHITECT WHOSE GENIUS DEFINED PALM BEACH

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A Mizner Development Corporation advertisement from June 1925 (above left) was placed in the Palm Beach Post. An aerial photograph of Mizner’s El Mirasol design (right) in 1919, which set the tone

AT AGE 45, Addison Mizner came to Palm Beach to recuperate from an injury. Rather than moving on when he recovered, he remained, and over a 15-year period created an enduring architectural legacy that has defined Palm Beach and continues to inspire gracious living in grand architectural style. In a new book, Addison Mizner: The Architect Whose Genius Defined Palm Beach (Lyons Press), authors Stephen Perkins and James Caughman detail the rise of Mizner, who, from his early triumph with the completion of the Everglades Club in February 1917, rapidly emerged as the architect for the crème de la crème of the fabled winter colony.

Known in his youth as a wit, bon vivant, bohemian, prospector, painter, writer, and fighter, Mizner came to be known professionally as an architect, landscape architect, builder, interior designer, and connoisseur. His abiding interest in Spanish and Mediterranean architectural forms, business 82 QUEST

acumen, social sophistication, and Rabelasian humor cohered to make Mizner the right architect for a wealthy and sophisticated clientele who desired a material confirmation of their good taste and prominent social position.

A richly detailed social history that breaks new ground in exploring Mizner’s financial failures as well as his architectural successes, his idiosyncratic work ethic (he is said to have designed the Gulfstream Club in less than six hours!), his complex and conflicted sexuality, and his always-exotic circle of acquaintances, Perkins and Caughman’s text is effectively complemented by archival images of old Palm Beach and beautiful contemporary photography by Craig Kuhner that successfully illustrates Mizner’s mastery of tropical forms, colors, and materials, and makes an irrefutable argument for his preeminence in 20th-century resort design. u

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for the architect’s style in Palm Beach.

This page, clockwise from above left: E.H. Hutton Brokerage Office, 1930; Worth Avenue shopping complex Via Mizner, 1924; Sin Cuidado courtyard, 1922; Gulfstream Golf Club, 1923; watercolor ceilings on Mizner’s Warden residence, 1922; the large living room at Villa Mizner, 1924; cast concrete stairs led to the Singer and Mizner apartments; Casa Coe da Sol, 1931. All as seen in Addison Mizner: The Architect Whose Genius Defined Palm Beach (Lyons Press).

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Fresh Finds

BY DA N I E L C A P P E L LO AND ELIZABETH MEIGHER

JANUARY BRINGS US back to Palm Beach, where the temps are just right for the latest Resort collections. Whether you’re getting gussied up for a night on the town or looking to spruce up your home with a new decorative element or piece of art, we’ve done some strolling up and down the avenues in search of the season’s brightest and most fashionable bets.

These handmade Argyle Pink Diamond Blossom Hoops by David Michael Jewels feature rare Argyle pink diamonds, yellow diamonds, and white diamonds, set with an impressively lightweight hoop. $52,200 at Betteridge: 203.869.0124 or betteridge.com.

Markarian’s Silver Floral Lamé A-Line Corset Dress, from the Resort 2019 collection. $1,895 at Moda Operandi: modaoperandi.com.

The intricate detail of a rose and how it catches the light in sunshine is captured in this 18-kt. rose gold ring with pink sapphires of various shades. $9,700.

Lusso by Fabio Angri: 908.400.0969 or lussobyfabioangri.com.

Solantu’s Mía Mini sleek envelope clutch in Glossy Old Pink is crafted in an embossed texture, made from crocodile and suede goatskin, featuring a geometric-shaped Alpaca clasp with onyx inlay. $3,200 at solantu.com.

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Byron Browne’s Reef, 1953 (Conté crayon, watercolor wash, India ink, 20 x 20") is available from the Findlay Galleries New York January Exhibit. Price upon request. Findlay Galleries: 724 Fifth Ave., 7th Floor, New York City, 212.421.5390.

Rani Arabella’s Cashmere Palm Beach Zip Code Pillow (16 x 24"), made in Italy. $450 at Rani Arabella, 340 Royal Poinciana Way, 561.450.5444, or raniarabella.com.

Veronica Beard’s Mena top ($395), Michel shorts ($395), Rhett dickey jacket ($695), and Lyssa heels ($450). Visit veronicabeard.com for more.

Vhernier’s Gocce earrings in 18-kt. white gold, turquoise, and The versatile Midinette from Belgian Shoes is a classic standby in both solid colors and prints, like Silver Flower. $450. Belgian Shoes: 110 E. 55th St., 212.755.7372.

rock crystal. $7,900. Vhernier Miami: 140 NE 39th St., PC 104, Design District, 786.615.2722.

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You can trust in National Car Rental for superior service wherever your winter travels may take you. To reserve, visit nationalcar.com.

Get the J.McLaughlin look: Lisbon Blazer in Griffin ($395), Nathan Sweater ($145), Joshua Jeans ($155), and Ferryman Belt in Herringbone ($98), at jmclaughlin.com.

James Purdey & Sons’ Mayfair Raincoat is designed with tradition in mind but with a technical approach, including water-resistant DWR-finished fabric. $535 at purdey.com.

Stubbs & Wootton debuts an exclusive collaboration with the renowned découpage artist John Derian in the form of the King slipper, featuring the finest Black Sea Island cotton-velvet upper. Shown in black. $650 at stubbsandwootton.com.

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Scully & Scully offers this mahogany extending dining table, with rectangular top that opens to accommodate two additional self-storing leaves. Chairs not included. $7,385 at scullyandscully.com.

Among the many debuts at Casa de Campo Resort & Villas this season (including a new family pool complex at

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Charlotte Kellogg’s Charlotte Top in black and white plaid silk, an update on the classic silk manshirt but darted for a seamless look, with slits at the side. $250 at charlottekellogg.com.

The beloved Château d’Esclans Whispering Angel rosé just launched a sophisticated custom card and envelope set with social stationery master Dempsey & Carroll. $75 (set of 10) at dempseyandcarroll.com.

Add some extra protection from the sun with the help of the Hat Attack x Shoshanna Gingham Lucia Hat. $115 at shoshanna.com.

Lock in a lifetime of memories with a Barton & Gray membership, offering unlimited access to a fleet of Hinckley yachts, from Miami to East Hampton: 617.728.3555.

R E A L E S TAT E

Ellie Johnson, President of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New York Properties.

BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES’ ELLIE JOHNSON “SMART, CARING, AND IMPACTFUL”

B E R K S H I R E H AT H A WAY H O M E S E RV I C E S N E W Y O R K P RO P E RT I E S

BY THE EDITORS

“ELLIE JOHNSON is a wonderfully smart, warm, and sensitive person who totally understands the complexities of highend New York real estate. These are rare combinations,” says Ken Horn, the president of the prestigious luxury firm Alchemy Properties. And smart she is!

Since opening the doors of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New York Properties , Johnson has successfully spearheaded the recruitment of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices agents who align with the organization’s fundamental values. For Johnson, the most important trait in a broker is integrity. And while it’s obviously a competitive environment, teamwork and honesty have proven paramount to Johnson’s management success. Actively avoiding unhealthy competition, the team has turned away some of the top “bold-faced” agents, maintaining the supportive environment that Johnson and her New York office have created.

Recently, Johnson noted, “I am honored to represent the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices brand in New York. It is a name with an incredible reputation and it is my responsibility to protect and deliver to our buyers and sellers the core values and traditions of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices. In turn, every agent on our excellent sales team reflects those same values.”

Of course, Johnson well understands that to thrive and succeed in such a rival heated environment, additional skills are needed beyond integrity and teamwork. She is also known for

her emphasis on broker education and her dedication to ongoing staff training. Johnson personally holds weekly classes for agents at all levels. While not mandatory, these classes are hugely popular, as are her brokers’ desires to improve upon their craft and industry expertise. Professional education in sales and trend analysis are crucial, particularly in a market such as Manhattan, where clients have become more sophisticated and market astute.

Through her steadfast dedication and ability to cultivate talent, Johnson is universally recognized as one of the finest and most charismatic brokers in the industry.

Says her colleague Diane Ramirez, CEO of Halstead Realty, “Ellie is a highly respected leader in our industry. She’s loved by all and I’m proud to call her a friend.”

By leveraging her knowledge and generous instincts, Johnson will no doubt continue to expand Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New York Properties while preserving the culture that has made the parent company a world-class organization. It’s due to leaders such as Ellie Johnson that the field of real estate brokerage has become an increasingly desirable career, with many top young professionals now choosing this path upon their college graduations. Alan Rosenbaum, the founder and CEO of GuardHill Financial Corp., comments, “In a tough money-oriented business, Ellie leads by example and is a genuine asset to the industry.” Indeed, it’s a new era for residential real estate with Ellie Johnson firmly at the forefront. u J A N U A RY 2 0 1 9 8 9

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TALKING SHOP WITH LINDA HORN

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P H OTO G R A P H S BY S TE V E H O R N

The windows of her Madison Avenue boutique have been called one of the greatest retail sights in New York. More than a home store, Linda Horn is a New York treasure—a destination to discover its owner’s keen aesthetic sensibilities in her finds from all over the world, across multiple categories.

Here, Horn tells Quest how her business came to be.

THE LINDA HORN STORE began many moons ago with the idea of bringing something into this country that was represented in other places but not necessarily here. It began with just antiques and very, very decorative 19th-century objects—no plain brown furniture, just interesting and amusing things that I thought would keep the attention of the consumer. But through the last decade, it slowly evolved into a melting pot of ideas and styles and hopefully something to satisfy the taste of everyone.

Sitting here in my store, I look into the distance and see an antique piece in the background, while the foreground is filled with all sorts of interesting new things and re-creations that could possibly be inspired by what was once here…as I said, a true melting pot—never the same, never boring—and always amusing. As I walk around my store, I am always amazed at how well all of this merchandise from different places, in different

Cognac leather gaucho chair with stitched bridle strap arms; unique side table in free form branch arrangement; statuesque Art Deco monkey lamp with bronze patina: all European designs in a limited edition.

eras, blends together so well; maybe it’s because you’re seeing the perspective of one individual—the core of the collection has one soul with many personalities.

I actually like everything I buy; I don’t buy for someone else or based on what is supposedly going to sell or what’s hot this week or year or any of that. I’ve always said, If I feel that when I turn away and have to look back—meaning, something captivates me—then I know that it’s absolutely the right choice. And that’s a practice I believe everyone should consider.

My store is a love story, the story of a passion for beautiful things...to share with each and every one of you...

—As told by Linda Horn For more, visit the Linda Horn boutique at 1327 Madison Ave. (and 93rd St.), New York City, 212.772.1122, or lindahorn.com.

MEDICAL

MAKING AN IMPACT IN PALM BEACH COUNTY

IN 2015, JUPITER MEDICAL CENTER launched their historic $300 million Vision. Innovation. Impact. campaign to secure the philanthropic support it would need to deliver the region’s highest quality healthcare so patients wouldn’t have to seek care elsewhere. More than halfway to that goal, Jupiter Medical Center is opening a staggering six new facilities and programs in 2019: Comprehensive Stroke Center, Timothy & Jayne Donahue Cardiac Surgery Program, Mastroianni Pediatric Emergency Department, Five Story Patient Tower with the Level II De George NICU, Anderson Family Cancer Institute, and James J. Felcyn & Louise Brien Felcyn Observation Unit.

The goal of these new programs and facilities? “These areas were chosen because the board of trustees had a clear vision that would allow Jupiter Medical Center to continue to

provide the best healthcare possible for our community and region. The only way to do that, was to increase the complexity of services we offer, so patients would not need to get on a plane for their healthcare,” explains Liv Vesely, President, Jupiter Medical Center Foundation. The growth also comes as a necessity, with the population of Palm Beach Country exploding. “Jupiter is experiencing significant growth across the board, from families with young children in need of our expanding pediatric services, to retirees that are now spending significantly more time in the area than their northern homes,” Vesely confirms, adding, “People are living longer and our aging population is growing.”

Specifically, Vesely is noting an increasing need for comprehensive stroke and advanced oncology services. Between 2017

and 2018, the hospital recruited a top-tier neurologist and neuroendovascular surgeon and is poised to achieve unprecedented excellence. “Comprehensive stroke care and neurological care is very important to quality of life,” Vesely adds.

The hospital’s cutting-edge technologies, world-class physicians, and multidisciplinary care model ensure that Palm Beach families can go to one place to receive the care they need—from a flu shot at one of our five urgent care locations to the most sophisticated treatment or surgery. The common denominator in all areas of service? The patient is at the center. u This spread, clockwise from bottom left: Renderings of Jupiter Medical Center’s five-story patient tower; concierge suite patient room; and Anderson Family Cancer institute, all slated for completion in 2019.

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On February 2, the Norton Museum of Art will celebrate the opening of its transformative Foster + Partners–deisgned expansion. This black-tie affair begins with cocktails in the museum’s new wing, followed by dinner, dessert, and dancing. For more information, visit norton.org.

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BIPOLAR AWARENESS

The Ryan Licht Sang Bipolar Foundation will host its Annual Bipolar Medical Briefing Luncheon at The Breakers. For more information about the panel, visit ryanlichtsangbipolarfoundation.org.

NIGHT AT THE ZOO

The Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society will hold its 2019 Tropical Safari cocktail reception at Brioni at 6 p.m. For more information, visit palmbeachzoo.org.

DONOR DINNER

The Society of Four Arts will host its King Library Donor Dinner at 6:30 p.m. For more information, visit fourarts.org.

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Palm Beach Civic Association will hold its 75th Anniversary Luncheon with guest speaker James Patterson

at Club Colette. For more information, visit palmbeachcivic.org.

Twyla Tharp. For more information, miamicityballet.org.

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Through January 19, Miami City Ballet will highlight two 20th-century masterworks by Jerome Robbins: Dances at a Gathering along with the company premiere of Brahms/Handel, a unique choreographic collaboration with

Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League will hold its Grace Society reception at the home of James Berwind and Kevin Clark in Palm Beach at 6 p.m.

For more information, visit peggyadams.org.

The Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach will host its Trustees Meeting and Polly Earl Award at 11 a.m. For more information, visit palmbeachpreservation.org.

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The Promise Fund will host its Perfect Pink Party at The Beach Club in Palm Beach. Chairs of the evening include David Brodsky, Sherry Endelson, and Paulette Koch.

For more information, visit nancybrinker.com.

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PRESERVING PALM BEACH

The Brigham and Women’s Hospital will hold its Annual Palm Beach Evening at The Breakers at 6 p.m.

For more information, visit brighamandwomens.org.

PERFECT IN PINK

On February 1, New York’s Viennese Opera Ball, the oldest and most prestigious outside of Vienna, will host its annual celebration at Cipriani 42nd. For more information, visit vienneseoperaball.com.

The Hanley Foundation will host its Palm Beach Dinner at The Sailfish Club at 6 p.m. The evening will be chaired by Judy and Fritz Van der Grift.

For more information, visit hanleyfoundation.org.

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ANITQUE COLLECTORS

The Winter Antiques Show will hold its Opening Night Party at the Park Avenue Armory at 5 p.m. to benefit the East Side House in the South Bronx. The Winter Antiques Show is considered the leading art, antiques, and design fair in America, featuring 70 of the world’s top experts in the fine and decorative arts.

For more information, visit thewintershow.org.

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New York’s Viennese Opera Ball, the oldest and most prestigious outside of Vienna, will host its annual celebration at Cipriani 42nd. For more information, visit vienneseoperaball.com.

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The Norton Museum of Art will celebrate the opening of its transformative Foster + Partners– designed expansion. This black-tie affair begins with cocktails in the museum’s new wing, followed by dinner, dessert, and dancing.

For more information, visit norton.org.

HELP HOSPICE PATIENTS

The Palm Beach Island Hospice Foundation will host its 2019 Hospice Evening at Henry Morrison Flagler Museum at 7 p.m.

For more information, visit hospicepb.com.

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The Palm Beach Civic Association will hold its Annual Award Luncheon at noon at The Breakers with guest speaker Dr. Oz. For more information, call 561.655.0820.

MORSELIFE LUNCHING

On January 11, Miami City Ballet will highlight two 20th-century masterworks by Jerome Robbins, a unique collaboration that will be performed through January 19. For more information, visit miamicityballet.org.

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The Kravis Center for Performing Arts will host its gala kickoff reception at the home of Christine and Bob Stiller in Palm Beach at 6 p.m.

For more information, visit kravis.org.

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society will host its Annual Gala at The Breakers at 7 p.m. For more information, visit lls.org.

Israel Cancer USA will host its Hope & Heroes Luncheon and Fashion Show at the Four Seasons at 11 a.m. For more information, call 561.832.9277.

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The Town of Palm Beach United Way: Alexis de Tocqueville Society will hold a cocktail reception at Club Colette at 5:30 p.m.

For more information, visit palmbeachunitedway.org.

Johns Hopkins Medicine will hold its A Woman’s Journey event at Palm Beach County Convention Center in West Palm Beach at 9:30 a.m. For more information and to purchase tickets, call 410.955.8660.

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Jupiter Medical Center will hold a cocktail reception at the home of Jeff and Lee Alderton. For more information, visit jupitermed.org.

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The MorseLife Luncheon and Card Party will take place at Cohen Pavilion at the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in West Palm Beach at 11:30 a.m.

Each year, the event raises funds for MorseLife Health System to provide exceptional care for seniors of Palm Beach County.

For more information, visit morselifefoundation.org.

FIGHTING ALZHEIMER’S

Alzheimer’s Community Care will hold its Annual Luncheon at The Beach Club in Palm Beach at 10:45 a.m. to provide services for families with Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders. For more information, visit alzcare.org.

On January 9, the Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society will hold its 2019 Tropical Safari cocktail reception at Brioni at 6 p.m. For more information, visit palmbeachzoo.org.

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LADIES LEADING THE WAY IN PALM BEACH WRITTEN BY ELISABETH MUNDER PHOTOGRAPHED BY NICK MELE

Astute women are nothing new to Palm Beach. From Marjorie Merriweather Post to Lilly Pulitzer, adept women have shaped the cultural and aesthetic landscape of The Island since its inception as a resort. Generally gifted with a knack for bringing people together and creating memorable moments, it should not surprise anyone that women are behind Palm Beach’s newest wave of major projects, namely The Colony Hotel, Grandview Public Market, and the revitalization of Royal Poinciana Way. Motivated and guided by good taste, the women drivfuture. All hailing from multigenerational Palm Beach families, each has a vested interest in contributing to the quality of life in Palm Beach for generations to come.

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This page, left to right: Katie Frisbie Crowell, Kristen Vila, Ashley B.C. Frisbie, Franny Frisbie, and Sarah Wetenhall photographed by Nick Mele at The Colony Hotel in Palm Beach, Florida.

Opposite page: Elisabeth Munder at The Colony Hotel photographed by CAPEHART.

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This page: Views of Grandview Public Market, located in the Warehouse District of West Palm Beach. Opposite page: Grandview Public Market cofounder Kristen Vila, photographed by Nick Mele at The Colony Hotel.

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When asked to describe the impetus behind Grandview Public Market, cofounder Kristen Vila demurs, “I like to think the project chose me.” Vila’s first encounter with the venue was with flashlight in hand, peering into a defunct 12,000-square-foot windowless cold storage space. “I saw a space that could be transformed into something playful that could feed the community both literally and culturally,” she says. Originally conceived as a multi-vendor food hall able to identify and incubate new culinary talent, Grandview quickly evolved into a more holistic lifestyle center with shops, a weekend farmers’ market, and revolving roster of weekly events including yoga, live music, and holiday celebrations. Located in the Warehouse District of West Palm Beach, Grandview draws a diverse crowd from both Palm Beach and farther afield. As Vila looks to replicate the success of Grandview in other cities, community is first and foremost. “Grandview is thriving because the community has adopted it,” she says.

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Originally Palm Beach’s Main Street, Royal Poinciana Way occupies a large space physically and emotionally. The Frisbie sisters, Katie, Franny and sister-in-law Ashley, are each integral parts of the Frisbie Group, their family’s real estate development firm driving the revitalization of Royal Poinciana Way and several other Palm Beach projects. As leasing manager for Royal Poinciana Way properties, Franny has brought exciting businesses such as Fritz Galleries and Nantucket favorites Skinny Dip and Maven. Both she and Katie, who manages design and construction of residential and mixed-use projects, hold master’s degrees in real estate from Georgetown. Ashley B.C. Frisbie who joined the group in 2017 to run marketing and public relations, is a Colgate grad and former fortune 500 advertising exec. The women’s collaboration with each other is indicative of their approach to their projects. “We strongly feel an inclusive process creates a more thoughtful outcome for our community and town,” says Ashley. It is not all work for the Frisbies; the three also find time to enjoy much of what Palm Beach has to offer together, whether it be tennis, boating, or welcoming the next generation of Frisbies when Ashley celebrates the birth of her first child this spring.

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This page: Ashley B.C. Frisbie, Franny Frisbie, and Katie Frisbie Crowell of The Frisbie Group. Opposite page, clockwise from top: A rendering of 101 Gulfstream Road, a rendering of 456 South Ocean Boulevard, and Royal Poinciana Way—all projects on which Ashley, Franny, and Katie are currently working.

This page, clockwise from top: CPB, a new restaurant in The Colony Hotel; The Colony Hotel’s newly renovated Coral Ballroom; Caviar Vichyssoise, an item on the menu at CPB, led by Executive Chef Tom Whitaker. Opposite page: Sarah Wetenhall, CEO of The Colony Palm Beach.

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Sarah Wetenhall, CEO of The Colony Palm Beach, first came to The Island over 20 years ago when her future husband’s father was part owner of the historic hotel. Thus began a romance with both her future spouse and the iconic property. After she and husband Andrew Wetenahll acquired The Colony in 2016, she took charge of revitalizing the grande dame and assuring The Colony’s charm and appeal thrive for many decades to come.

Mission critical was to have some fun. Paddleboards, beach cruisers, and a punchy pink beach buggy to chauffeur guests to and from sandy destinations are hallmarks of Wetenhall’s vision for a joyful resort experience that feels quintessentially Palm Beach. Next on her list was a total overhaul of The Colony’s culinary program and the launch of new restaurant CPB. “I had a clear vision of what both food and ambiance at The Colony should feel like,” says Wetenhall. “Fresh and unique, but also cozy and whimsical, like spending time in the Palm Beach home of your chicest friend.” Wetenhall also enlisted Kemble Interiors to actualize her vision with renovations of The Colony’s Coral Ballroom and CPB’s dining room and lounge. “Palm Beach is a treasured haven for our family,” says Wetenhall, “and my goal is to share that feeling with all our guests.” u

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This page: Pauline Pitt at her Palm Beach home with her dogs, 2003.

Opposite page: Kit Pannill beckons from her gate at Lake House, 2004; Joanie Van Der Grift with dogs Maximus, Angel, Leo, and Teddy (inset).

and sensibility that make up Palm Beach. And so, it’s only fitting that we harken back to pillars of the community, past and present, who have defined the spirit of Palm Beach with their dedication to the town, its residents, and its causes. The women, families, and even furry friends in these pages give The Island its character in part by calling it home.

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This page, clockwise from top left: Quest contributor Hilary Geary Ross with her daughter-in-law, Dolly Geary, and granddaughter Eloise, 2009; the Lauders: Joseph, William, Ronald with Aerin, Jo Carole, Gary, Evelyn, Leonard, and Estée, photographed

by Betty Kuhner in 1973; Marianne Castle in her 1925 “Woody,” 2004; the Page and Smith family, photographed by Betty Kuhner in 1980; Nellie Benoit at home with her dogs and cockatoo, 2010. Opposite page: Lesly Smith with stepdaughter Ginnie Burke and pets Buddy, Lucky, and Piper, 2007; Maggy Scherer with her Dalmatian, Domino, 2004 (inset above); Jacqueline Kennedy leaving St. Edward Roman Catholic Church in 1961 (inset below).

This page, clockwise from top left: Tina Fanjul entertains at home, 2003; Kate Gubelmann with twins, Phoebe and Tantivy, and Bingo, photographed by Betty Kuhner in 1964; Peggy Mejia with her Bichon Frise, Chablis, 2010; Brittain

2005; Sienna entertains her parents, Piper Quinn and Sara Groff; Lucy Musso, 2002; Marjorie Merriweather Post, whose Palm Beach estate was Mar-a-Lago, which translates as “sea to lake.” Opposite page: Emilia Fanjul with her dog, Van, 2005; Phoebe Kemble and Celerie Kemble, holding Ravenel Boykin Curry V, with grandmother Ruth Fleitas and mother Mimi McMakin, 2007 (inset above); Fernada Wanamaker Niven with her daughters, Fernanda Niven and Eugenie Niven Goodman (inset below).

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Between the tony designer shops that line Addison Mizner’s Worth Avenue, award-winning interior design showrooms, and the newly developed Royal Poinciana Plaza, it doesn’t get much better than Palm Beach shopping.

This page: Views of Worth Avenue, the jewel of Addison Mizner’s Mediterranean and Spanish Revival (above); The Royal Poinciana Plaza (below).

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RALPH LAUREN 300 Worth Avenue / 561.651.3900 Ralph Lauren might be said to have invented modern American style. For over 40 years, the brand has embodied luxury. Certain accessories—like the elegantly modern Ricky bag—have become so popular, they’re iconic. This Worth Avenue location boasts a beautiful Beaux-Arts façade and an imported European stone fountain. As with all Ralph Lauren stores, you can find apparel for a glamorous evening on the town or a few classic cotton piqué polos for the tennis club. In Palm Beach, you can never go wrong with a brightly colored cableknit cashmere sweater (or a few).

JENNIFER GARRIGUES 308 Peruvian Avenue / 561.659.7085 Interior designer Jennifer Garrigues began her career as a fashion model with Christian Dior. It’s no surprise that she has a trained and talented eye for sumptuous things. Known for her creative taste that blends style and comfort, Garrigues offers design services for residential, commercial, and hospitality projects. She has designed locally for the Palm Beach Polo and Country Club and in New York for The Carlyle. Her showroom is a treasure trove of unexpected discoveries. From luxurious textiles and pillows to one-ofa-kind furniture pieces and decorative objects (which make great hostess gifts), there’s something for every type of living space at Jennifer Garrigues.

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225 B Worth Avenue / 561.655.5973 The first J.McLaughlin store, located in an Ivy League–riddled enclave on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, was a small place with a welcoming, faded-paint feel. It was preppy. It was rustic.

People loved it. Today, with bricks-and-mortar retail locations in communities across the country—not to mention a flourishing e-commerce business—J.McLaughlin celebrates its continued success as a classic American clothier and one of the country’s last great first-name-basis retailers.

Their clothes are simple and smart (the J.McLaughlin website describes them as “innovatively nostalgic”). And that means they’re a perfect match for Palm Beach style.

ASSOULINE 340 Royal Poinciana Way / 561.791.6051 Since 1994, Assouline has been known for bringing luxury to the publishing industry with its glossy coffee table books on fashion, art, architecture, photography, and design, which are equally as informational as they are beautiful. The attention to detail, passion, and top level of craftsmanship that is put into each work yields the highest quality of books in the world. One of the brand’s new and notable tomes includes Windows at Tiffany & Co., which features a tour of the jeweler’s intricately crafted displays.

LETA AUSTIN FOSTER BOUTIQUE 64 Via Mizner / 561.655.5489 A leading authority on style and design, Leta Austin Foster opened her boutique in the 1990s to be able to finish her interior design projects. As a result, the boutique specializes in beautiful custom items for the home. Foster loves fine linens and it shows: we always have a hard time narrowing it down here because any selection of hers could truly make a bedroom (in addition to carrying other custom Italian and French linens, this is the Porthault store for Florida and the Southeast). Then there’s the fine china and porcelain, not to mention writing papers, candles, and room sprays. And, of course, Foster is well known for her wonderful selection of children’s clothes—many made exclusively just for this store.

STUBBS & WOOTTON 340 Worth Avenue / 561.655.6857 Purveyors of the handmade slipper—which can be spotted both day and night, on men and women alike—Stubbs & Wootton is a favorite among locals (or anyone looking for an authentic touch of Palm Beach style). The brand’s iconic designs embody everything you want on this island: fine quality and fashion sense mixed with wit, humor, and flair. Whether in velvet or needlepoint, prepare to turn heads when stepping out in your Stubbs. Stroll into the handsome store at 340 Worth Avenue, and you’ll find a perfect match.

SERENELLA 340 Royal Poinciana Way / 561.220.2442 For over 37 years, Serenella has been a top destination for fashion presented in a chic, refined, elegantly minimalistic atmosphere. As a multi-brand boutique featuring top designers such as Bottega Veneta, Alexandre Birman, Oscar de la Renta, Emilio Pucci, Versace, and Tabitha Simmons, devoted customers—both cosmopolitan and international—have developed an inseparable connection with the shop. The curated experience is led by Leslee Shupe, who consistently follows fashion’s ever-changing trends to impress the brand’s elite consumers.

BETTERIDGE 236 Worth Avenue / 561.655.5850 Betteridge is one of America’s most historic fine jewelers. The Betteridge name has been associated with jewelry for centuries: the company’s president, Terry Betteridge, is a fourth-generation jeweler whose roots date back to the 1700s in Birmingham, England, where the name was synonymous with fine jewelry design and silversmithing. Today, the Betteridge boutique in Palm Beach is a joy to visit, offering all types of fine jewelry, by both classic and contemporary designers. Then, of course, there are pearls, pre-owned watches, and the brand’s own Betteridge Collection—in short, something is sure to catch your eye under one of the vitrines. They also offer many on-site services, such as repairs and appraisals.

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256 Worth Avenue / 561.820.2407 332 South County Road / 561.820.2402 It’s the reliable destination for tropical colors in linen, silk, and cotton. Tucked away in a corner of the Amore Courtyard, Charlotte Kellogg’s fanciful boutique offers casual clothing designed for the lifestyle of South Florida and other bright-hued resort communities. Her cheerful and breathable designs have been making a colorful splash on the Palm Beach scene since the boutique opened in 1998. Now, the store has become a true Palm Beach tradition for fashionable pieces that will suit every occasion, from sportswear to eveningwear.

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CREMIEUX 340 Royal Poinciana Way / 561.255.1884 During the 1960s, Daniel Cremieux, a French native, traveled to New York and immediately fell in love with preppy menswear and traditional American brands—he was inspired to bring this style back home with him. Cremieux, who aimed to create the best French preppy clothing brand out there, launched a line in 1976 and opened his first retail shop in Saint-Tropez. Soon after, Cremieux introduced additional locations in Paris and Aix-en-Provence, and now has boutiques all over the world featuring his luxury French-American menswear collections.

THE GRAND TOUR 340 Royal Poinciana Way / 561.660.7883 The Grand Tour, a 2,000-square-foot design destination curated by Caroline Rafferty and her mother, Julie Fisher Cummings, will open next month at The Royal Poinciana Plaza. The display will feature an ever-changing collection of vintage and contemporary finds from around the world.

Sought-after antiques, artisanal furnishings, and sumptuous textiles blend old and new— each telling a unique story of time and place.

The Grand Tour will also become the new home of Caroline Rafferty Interiors—an interior design atelier known for creating colorful residences in Palm Beach and New York.

JOEY WÖLFFER

Originally debuted as the Styleliner Truck, the world’s first luxury accessories boutique on wheels has evolved into Joey Wölffer’s namesake brand—a nationwide constellation of year-round and seasonal boutiques. With two permanent locations in Sag Harbor and Palm Beach, the shops serve as a unique retail destinations—each a treasure trove of Hamptons-inspired women’s jewelry, clothing, and accessories specializing in vintage finds and new items from artisan-inspired designers here and abroad.

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GIL WALSH INTERIORS 5505 S. Dixie Highway Suite, #2 West Palm Beach / 561.932.0631 Renowned interior designer Gil Walsh’s namesake firm is ideally situated on Palm Beach’s antique row, in close proximity to top design shops like Mecox Gardens. Officially founded in 2008, Gil Walsh Interiors is a full-service design firm specializing in the seamless integration of style and function. Since its establishment, the company quickly gained exceptional recognition— especially in Palm Beach, where the industry is flourishing. Walsh, an interior design master herself, is perhaps best known for her expertise in color and shading.

PETER MILLAR 313 Worth Avenue / 561.833.8332 Founded in Raleigh, North Carolina, in 2001, Peter Millar offers a wide selection of luxury apparel and accessories for men and women, including outerwear, button-downs, shoes, and a performance line. Famous for its selection of golf apparel designed with athletic fabric and sophisticated style, Peter Millar retails in the most exclusive golf clubs around the country. The brand also boasts an impressive collegiate line that allows you to design custom embroidered apparel. Definitely pop into the Palm Beach boutique to prepare to support your team on game day or dress like a pro for your next big round.

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340 Royal Poinciana Way / 561.444.2157 Inspired by real women around the globe, Valentina Kova is dedicated to creating effortlessly chic, comfortable clothing with a fabulous fit. The label is known for its use of the finest fabrics, including Italian cashmere, silk, cotton, and wool. In addition to apparel, you will come across exquisite collections of jewelry with both contemporary and classic options—all crafted from the most precious diamonds and gemstones by master jewelers in New York. Whether you find a perfect strand of Australian pearls or a stylish outfit, your heart will skip a beat after visiting Valentina Kova. u J JAANNUUAARRYY 22001196 101 0 5

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AS THE PALM BEACH social scene heats up, so too does its housing market. Between November and April, vacationers flock to the island to avoid the harsh winter of the North, with many choosing to lock down a permanent getaway. Our brokers, who represent Sotheby’s International Realty, Douglas Elliman, Corcoran, and Brown Harris Stevens, are noticing a trend of younger buyers, thanks to state tax benefits as well as new developments like the Brightline train and the Royal Poinciana Plaza. As such, Palm Beach is a city well on its way to being a new Chicago or San Francisco as job opportunities continue to grow. With finite space and ever-increasing interest in the area, our experts urge clients to buy fast as the inventory in Palm Beach is at an all-time low.

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Sotheby’s International Realty / 561.301.2211 / cristina.condon@sothebyshomes.com

Q: Why has there been so much interest in Palm Beach real estate as of late?

A: As many people know, Florida has no state income tax. This in combination with changes in federal tax laws has driven interest in Florida from residents in states with high taxes, in particular those who presently reside in the Northeast and California. Beyond the beneficial financial implications, buyers remain keenly interested in Palm Beach because of its natural beauty, fantastic weather, sophisticated dining and shopping, myriad outdoor sports activities, and the exquisite beaches. Palm Beach is one of the most desirable towns in America to reside, raise a family while also having privacy and security.

Q: What do buyers seem to value the most in a property?

A: The old adage, location, location, location, remains true today. Other important factors in a buyer’s decision making process are price, size, and condition. Depending on a buyer’s desire, walkability and close proximity to center of town seems to appeal to buyers looking to experience all that Palm Beach has to offer. New construction homes remain in high demand, including homes that have been totally renovated.

Q: What advice do you have for sellers?

A: Sellers have to be realistic evaluating the current “market value” of their property.

Q: What do you predict in terms of market activity over the next few months?

A: Palm Beach is known for having a seasonal market, “snowbirds” flying down during the winter to enjoy some sun and surf, escaping the frigid temperatures of the North.

In the past few years, the real estate market has continued to be active through the summer. We expect that the strength of the of 2017/2018 season will continue as there is presently fairly low inventory and continued high demand.

N Ocean Blvd in Palm Beach; listed for $7,300,000.

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Q: Why have an increasing number of buyers been attracted to West Palm Beach?

A: There are so many reasons, including tax benefits, a better lifestyle, the new and convenient Brightline train—it’s a city on the verge of becoming a Dallas, a Chicago. With The Bristol, La Clara, and what The Related company will bring to West Palm Beach, the city is transforming rapidly.

Q: Does the Island remain a coveted residential area?

Are there any new hotspots on the Island our readers should be aware of?

A: Palm beach Island will and always has been the most coveted part of South Florida. With the new Royal Poinciana Plaza, Palm Beach has found its heart. There is something for everyone at this incredible establishment.

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Q: What do you want our readers to know about Douglas Elliman and its Palm Beach presence?

A: With a presence in Aspen, Beverly Hills, New York City, and the Hamptons, Palm Beach completes the circle of where our clients want to be.

Q: How can listers in the Palm Beach area ensure a quick sale?

A: The best way to ensure a quick sale is to have the home look as minimal as possible when going on the market. Excessive drapery and dark colors have gone out of style. The market is extremely strong but you must be smart in your pricing. Overpriced listings will sit regardless of how good a market we are experiencing.

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Q: What kind of activity should we expect to see during the winter real estate market in Palm Beach?

A: The second it gets cold and the holidays hit, the Palm Beach real estate market heats up. It has been extremely quiet lately and I was starting to get concerned, but as of this week, every listing I have either has an offer in or a contract out. This truly happened like clockwork.

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Q: Do you expect to see a lot of activity this winter?

A: Yes, we are expecting to see more activity this winter than ever before. We have noticed increased interest as we head into our season. Our inventory has been at an all-time low with property prices continuing to soar.

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Q: What marketing tools do you use to help sellers?

A: We are actively marketing Palm Beach nationally as well as globally. We just returned from Shanghai, where we were involved in a real estate conference targeting worldwide investors. We continue to see an increasingly international interest in Palm Beach and we are actively working towards capitalizing on that as we did in Shanghai this past month.

Q: What are the most important aspects to consider when choosing a broker?

A: Brokers should be good listeners and first understand what their clients needs are. In selling, how a broker markets properties is very important. It’s also important to understand how hard your agent is going to work for you and how creative they can be in finding the right properties for

you. We also feel that local knowledge and relationships with other agents and residents are key, especially when it comes to selling off-market properties.

Q: What trends have you noticed?

A: We are starting to see more younger families and fulltime residents coming to Palm Beach. We are also seeing more companies moving their headquarters to Palm Beach County and looking for full-time residency.

Q: Anything else you’d like to share with our readers?

A: We take a very creative approach while using our local intel to help clients. We were both born and raised in Palm Beach and have established a lifetime of relationships.

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A: The Royal Poinciana Plaza is a one-stop shop for all things Palm Beach. Sant Ambroeus is a must-visit for lunch or dinner, Honor Bar is great for a cocktail; and all the shops in between have all the Palm Beach essentials.

One of my favorite shops at The Royal Poinciana Plaza is Bognar & Piccolini, a European children’s clothing brand.

I spoil my niece and nephew with clothing from there.

Q: Why should buyers and sellers use Sotheby’s?

A: Sotheby’s is simply the best and most well-rounded brokerage. Its brand and international exposure are second to none. Sotheby’s International Realty has over 970 offices in 72 countries. We offer maximum exposure to our listings all over the globe.

Q: What is unique about Palm Beach real estate?

A: Palm Beach is a finite piece of land. We aren’t creating any more of it. Therefore, inventory is often limited. When a special property comes on the market, there is typically high demand and numerous offers. Over the summer, I sold a highly desirable condo unit in 24 days.

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Q: I know there has been a lot of interest in completely renovated homes. Tell me more about how buyers can benefit from updating homes after purchasing.

A: The rule of thumb is that kitchens and baths sell homes.

Buyers want to be able to move right in, unpack, and start living. They don’t want to have to deal with the details of renovations, architects, contractors, etc. As a result, buyers tend to be willing to pay a premium for completely renovated homes or new construction.

If buyers do renovate after purchasing, they should focus their efforts on kitchens and bathrooms. Renovating those rooms will add value. If buyers plan on reselling the property, staying with a neutral color palate and limiting custom features are ideal.

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Q: I read that many Palm Beach residents are looking to downsize. Why is this?

A: Many people are looking to scale down and simplify their lives. They want something more manageable, easy to maintain, and worry free.

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Q: What other trends have you noticed in the area?

A: The trend that we continue to see is that new construction or “nearly” new construction continues to be a hot market segment. This allows buyers to get the latest and greatest, and purchase quality homes built to today’s standards and building codes.

Q: Has the average Palm Beach buyer evolved?

A: The Palm Beach buyer profile has definitely changed over the last few years. Palm Beach continues to get younger and younger. Families are moving here full-time for the quality of life and tax advantages. We have no state income tax. There has been an influx of business owners, since technology has given them the mobility to run their businesses from anywhere. We have great restaurants, shopping, and a cultural and art scene. We even have my favorite spot, SoulCycle! Palm Beach has become much more vibrant— there’s no better place to live and work in than Palm Beach!

226 Kenlyn Road in Palm Beach; listed for $7,495,000.

Q: Tell us about one of your impressive listings.

A: 134 El Vedado Road is an amazing property. It’s located on a prime “El” street in the Estate Section and sits on over 1.3 acres, which is a rarity in Palm Beach. The main house is a John Volk that has been stunningly renovated and there are beautiful outdoor spaces including a large pool area and a tennis court.

Q: What should our readers keep in mind while looking for their next purchase?

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SEAS THE DAY WHEN TIM BARTON and Douglas Gray cofounded Barton & Gray Mariners Club in 2006, the duo envisioned the company’s membership, which offers unlimited access to a fleet of crewed yachts throughout the Eastern seaboard, as an alternative yachting experience for boat enthusiasts. While many experienced sailors came aboard, Barton and Gray quickly learned that the boating industry was leaving a lot of consumers behind. “Most of our members never dreamed of owning a boat,” Gray notes. “They don’t know how to operate it. They don’t want to clean or maintain it. With Barton & Gray, you don’t have to do anything. You show up to the boat and the captain has it ready.”

Initially founded in resort hotspots like Palm Beach, Nantucket, and Newport, Barton & Gray now has ports in major metro areas including New York City, Boston, Miami, Chicago, and Washington, D.C. “We’re in a unique position to provide a serene, spiritual experience on a quiet sandbar or a raucous New York City corporate dinner and everything in between,” Gray adds. Members enjoy not only the boats but the crew’s expertise in all of the active harbors, which Gray describes as “a role call of some of the most influential cultures in the world.” “Our captains have the capacity and knowledge to deliver these experiences in the water,” he says.

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This elite experience comes standard in any of Barton & Gray’s three memberships, from the entry-level Ensign membership (which provides access to all of the fleet’s 36-foot boats) to the highest Admiral level for those who want it all.

Most popular, Gray says, is the mid-tier Lieutenant card, which allows members access to the entire fleet (large yachts fit 12 passengers) and complimentary upgrades. “Members can bring out bring out a large group of loved ones—you can have multiple groups in different areas, you can serve big meals, and there’s plenty of storage,” he says.

Deeply ingrained in each of its ports, you can find Barton & Gray at a multitude of events throughout the year, including Ocean Reef of Key Largo, Art Basel in Miami, the South Beach Wine and Food Festival, and Nantucket’s Opera House Cup. The events help build brand awareness for newcomers and offer members a fun escape and easier way to travel while skirting the traffic by land. “The longer we’re in a market, the more people hear about us and wind up getting on board with an existing member or attending one of our events,” Gray says, noting that it is rare for members to leave the club. “It’s a testament to how much people love boating and how diverse boating can be.” u

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This spread: Barton & Gray’s alternative yacht experience for boat enthusiasts and daytrippers alike offers the luxury of boat ownership without the hassle. Members walk on, enjoy themselves, and let Barton & Gray handle the rest.

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via his Florida East Coast Railway. Enchanted by Palm Beach’s warm weather and tropical environment, the Hopewell, New York native envisioned Palm Beach as a playground for wealthy Northerners during the cold winter months. In 1894, Flagler built the Hotel Royal Poinciana on the shores of Palm Beach’s Lake Worth, and extended his railroad further south to West Palm Beach. The Hotel Royal Poinciana soon became the largest resort in the world. In 1896, Flagler built the Palm Beach Inn (later renamed The Breakers in 1901) overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. As Palm Beach evolved into the premier winter retreat for America’s aristocracy, the island developed a unique, colorful and eclectic style all of its own. Here’s a Key lime slice of Quest’s best through the years.

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This page, clockwise from top: Bathers in and around the pool at Mrs. Murray Goodman’s along Worth Avenue; Chris Leidy (looking strikingly similar to his grandfather, pictured in the photo to his right) photographed by Rush Zimmerman, 2016; Peter Pulitzer, grandson of press magnate Joseph Pulitzer, with his wife, Lilly, in Palm Beach, 1955; Avenue of Palms between The Hotel Royal Poincian and The Breakers, Palm Beach, circa 1905.

Opposite page, clockwise from top left: Nick Fouquet and Fern Tailer walking down Palm Beach’s Worth Avenue, 2013; Flo Smith (left) and Lilly Pulitzer share a secret during a pool party, 1961; Arriana Boardman photographed by Jonathan Becker for Vogue, 2006; Caroline Kennedy rides in the back seat with her father, President John F. Kennedy, en route to a visit with her grandfather, Joseph P. Kennedy, in Palm Beach, Florida, 1962.

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This page, clockwise from top: A group of people modelling fashions by Lilly Pulitzer on the croquet lawn of Mr. and Mrs. Ogden Phipps, Palm Beach, 1970; Painter and sculptor Wendy Vanderbilt Lehman, grandniece of Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney, photographed by Slim Aarons in Palm Beach, 1964; Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney, Eleanor Searle Whitney (McCollum), Grace Kelly, Bud Palmer, Loriel Budge, Don Budge, Mary (Chesebro) Phipps, and Thomas W. Phipps in Palm Beach, circa 1955. Opposite page, clockwise from top left: “Amanda at Kirna Zabete” photographed by Landon Nordeman, from Nordeman’s High Season exhibit featured at The Colony Hotel in Palm Beach, 2018; The Breakers Hotel in Palm Beach, circa 1901; Princess Diana and Jane Ylvisaker

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in a box at the polo grounds in Wellington, 1985; originally designed by world renowned architect John Volk in 1957 (who also designed homes for America’s royal families like the Vanderbilts and Pulitzers), Palm Beach’s Royal Poinciana Plaza stands today as an iconic shopping experience; C. Z. Guest with her personalized Ford Model T tourer, Palm Beach, circa 1955.

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This month, 21 prominent design firms and honorary chair Bunny Williams return to Palm Beach for the second-annual

light shines on Palm Beach’s booming design community, we sat down with the area’s leading interior professionals as well as Show House exhibitors to survey the status of decorating today’s Palm Beach. —Ann Loynd Burton

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A courtyard-facing loggia (above left) leads to a spacious living room (above right) in muted pink, coral, and other seashell colors in a Palm Beach estate designed by Susan Zises Green (below).

Susan Zises Green has exhibited in the Kips Bay Show House a time or two.

As a matter of fact, her room design for last year’s inaugural Palm Beach event marked her ninth time participating.

For more than 35 years, Zises Green has earned critical acclaim for her work with clients in Manhattan, The Hamptons, Connecticut, Nantucket, and, of course, Palm Beach. Her work has been included in such shelter publications as Architectural Digest, House Beautiful, Traditional Home, and Veranda, and Zises Green is currently working on publishing a design book of her own.

Recently, a project that she decorated in Palm Beach, called The Ham and Cheese House, was awarded the prestigious Ballinger Award, and Zises Green was also awarded the Florida Trust for Historic Preservation Award 2017 for her role in the project.

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es available to the trade and the fabulous clientele she works with. “I have been fortunate to find some incredible workrooms and sources to use in Palm Beach,” the designer notes. “And along with the outdoor lifestyle and the warm weather are the intoxicatingly beautiful ocean breezes and views—and all that inspires my design work.”

For her Kips Bay room (pictured in her ad in this issue), Zises Green was inspired by a studio apartment. “The room was designed to have an Anglo-Indian feel with all the comforts of home in a small space,” she says. Zises Green felt an instant connection with last year’s house and her room in particular. “I know that was the room I wanted to decorate,” she notes. “It reminded me architecturally of a house that I had lived in many years ago, and I wanted to recreate the feeling of a house that was warm, welcoming, and colorfully snappy.”

To achieve the colorful vibe, Zises Green incorporated calming blues and whites and added pops of purple, lavender, and coral reminiscent of the space she once lived in.

“I’ve always loved Anglo-Indian style, and that is reflected in my choice of fabrics and furniture for this room,” she notes.

“This is an apartment to be happy in for any season.”

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Artwork is always front-and-center in spaces designed by Jennifer Garrigues (below). A recent library, guest bedroom, and kitchen with artisinal tiles are perfect examples (above, left to right).

“We have had the Red Cross Showcase for so many years, and we were sad when it closed,” says Palm Beach designer Jennifer Garrigues. “We loved the camaraderie and chatting with fellow designers. So when Kips Bay came, we said, ‘That’s wonderful!’” According to Garrigues, the New York institution has been very well received in Southern Florida for its infusion of fresh talent (both local and from around the country), delivery of inspiring design, and dedication to a good cause in the Boy’s and Girl’s Club. “I particularly like the mix of all the designers, as we are able to show them all the wonderful resources Palm Beach has to offer,” she notes.

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Solar for the flooring, Garrigues kept the rest of the house in a clean white palette, incorporating the homeowner’s artwork collection for pops of color. Along with the main house, Garrigues designed a multi-purpose guest house to accomodate the homeowner’s large family who often comes to visit. With a focus on easy living, Garrigues designed sofas that doubled as beds and used outdoor Sunbrella fabric indoors to resist any spills.

“We loved the cleanliness of a white house with all the wonderful tiles, which in themselves had lots of color, and then we added beautiful modern art. It looked so super,” the designer notes. “That was one of my favorite houses.”

As for the state of design in Florida, Garrigues says homeowners are looking for a change. “People are asking for more saturated colors and glossy lacquer, venetian plaster, and more textured walls,” she says, adding that homes still need to be fresh, open, and not cluttered, with choice accessories that add personality and flair. While the ’40s and ’50s are still hot, Garrigues says many of her clients are bringing back antiques from their collections that are from the 1940s and earlier. “Regardless,” she says the goal is “to make a home eclectic, fun, and clean while incorporating those memories.”

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A bright living space (above left) and serene blue bedroom (above right) are just two options available on Leta Foster’s (below) PREtty FABulous Rooms, a service that allows homeowners to

Leta Foster is offering up her Palm Beach elegance to the world. How so, you ask? Her new venture, PREtty FABulous Rooms, offers rooms with a pre-arranged set of staples, designed by Foster herself. “People will buy an expensive house and then run out to the store to get everything, and it’s all made in China,” Foster says, explaining her inspiration for launching PREtty FABulous Rooms. “This way, people can get it done quickly but everything is the same quality as if you hired a designer.”

While the quality is on-par with designer services (American-made furniture and beautiful fabrics are from leading companies like Sister Parish Designs and Quadrille, including Alan Campbell and China Seas), the price is far less. To lessen the bottom line, Foster leverages her excellent vendor relations and buys in bulk.

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house, and Foster says there are more coming) feature a pre-arranged set of staples with a choice of added furnishings and accessories. Designs are timeless and fresh, and feature both heirlooms of tomorrow and chic modern finds. When a potential client inquires about a room (hosted through online marketplace Shopify), they provide a sketch of their space and its dimensions. Foster’s team then provides a floor plan, advises on a paint plan, and discusses other additions like blinds, etc. “Then, the truck will come and hang curtains, install blinds, and arrange the furniture,” she explains. Now that’s white-glove service!

With Palm Beach’s influx of full-time residents continuing to grow, Foster sees the service as an option for both homeowners in Iowa as well as newcomers to Southern Florida who don’t know where to source beautiful pieces for their interior. Foster’s service offers designer perks without the price tag. “It’s a way they can have a beautiful room but will pay less than if they hired me or even did it themselves,” she says.

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Way ahead of Pantone’s color of the year, Gil Walsh’s use of color and pattern take center stage in this Palm Beach living space.

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GIL WALSH Palm Beach County is becoming quite the boomtown of late, and the cultural offerings have certainly kept pace as more are choosing the area for their permanent residence. “We are fortunate to have the Norton Museum, the Kravis Center, Cultural Council of Palm Beach, both established and new antique, modern art galleries and now the Kips Bay Show House. They all make great additions to a vibrant community” notes interior designer Gil Walsh.

She also notes that the Kips Bay Show House presents a good marketing opportunity for local designers to communicate their abilities to the families who are relocating from the Northeast or Midwest. “My firm is very active in marketing so people know that we’re here to provide the same level of professional consultation and resources for their homes.

Walsh is also teaching the next generation of designers classical and transitional design. “It’s a very exciting time to be in this new movement, with Midcentury classical design moving toward transitional—less busy, simpler, cleaner,” she says,

noting that elements from ’60s fashion are having a strong influence in today’s designs.

While clean design is still paramount, Walsh says color is making a comeback, perhaps confirmed by Pantone’s 2019 color of the year: Living Coral. “I think that’s great. People here have been using coral for years!” she adds. “Lilly Pulitzer brought the color into the world in the 1960s—everyone loves the ambiance coral creates.” Walsh predicts the hue will be a strong element at the Kips Bay Show House, in West Palm Beach, along with geometric patterns, full-scale mural wallcoverings, and curvy furniture. “We don’t know what’s going to happen...that’s the beautiful thing—to be surprised by the designers,” she says.

Walsh is excited to incorporate these trends into her own projects coming down the pike for 2019. “We’re embarking on many new and interesting projects this year, starting with a January front cover of Florida Design, now a global interiors magazine,” she says. “We pride ourselves in our variety of projects and strive to develop each client’s unique signature.”

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Left to right: This sleek living room is featured on the cover of Rinfret’s book, Greenwich Style: Inspired Family Homes (Rizzoli); this lauded master bathroom features a hand-painted Gracie wallcovering with matted

Greenwich-based designer Cindy Rinfret’s global aesthetic will be front-andcenter at this year’s Kips Bay Show House in Palm Beach, but it’s not her first rodeo in Southern Florida. In fact, she reports many of her clients have second homes or are relocating to the area. “I’ve always wanted to do Kips Bay, and this is such a great opportunity for our office since we’ve been doing projects in Vero Beach and Palm Beach,” Rinfret confirms.

Still, Rinfret couldn’t have foreseen the particularly daunting challenge ahead.

Tasked with designing the show house entry and living room, the Rinfret, Ltd. team faced a tight time crunch (less than two months with the holiday season smack in between) to deliver a stellar first impression for the space. “It’s the first thing you see when you walk through the door, with 27foot double-height ceilings,” Rinfret says, adding, “8,000 people will go through this room.”

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ity on the outside. First, she sourced grasscloth wallcoverings by Nicolette Mayer to balance the oversized scale. Then, Rinfret added 18-foot Moroccan-inspired arches to create a lounge alcove area and make the space more intimate.

“There are multiple seating areas, and the room now has this wonderful cozy feel to it,” she says. “We wanted it to feel like the person who lived in this house was well traveled, and had built a collection over the years.” To create a collection, Rinfret scoured the Antique and Artisan Center in Stamford, Connecticut. “We found Anglo-Indian chairs and beautiful stone-carved tables that look like panels in the Taj Mahal,” she adds. “I hope people will be romanced and taken away by this room, like they’ve been transported to another place.”

Like her process for the show house, Rinfret always starts with the house itself and the client’s needs to design spaces in any area, from Greenwich, Connecticut to a mountain house in Vail, Colorado, or a New York City penthouse on Park Avenue. “I never want a home to feel like a stage set that’s just frozen,” she adds.

“Clients always say, ‘I can’t believe I use my living room.’”

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Bringing in the outdoors is a constant goal for California-based designer David Phoenix (below), like this dining space’s pool-front view (above left).

Phoenix has long participated in New York’s Kips Bay Show House, like

DAVID PHOENIX An East Coast native turned California-based designer, David Phoenix is excited to bring his signature casual elegance to Palm Beach. “There are a lot of similarities between the architecture of Palm Beach and California, both with a Mediterranean influence,” he explains. “I want to bring the California aesthetic for lightness and airiness to a room—that comfortable curated look.”

Phoenix will be doing just that as he designs the family room for this year’s Kips Bay Show House. “It’s a great place where people spend a lot of their time,” he says, adding that the space is situated right off of the kitchen and overlooks the swimming pool and Intracoastal beyond. “It’s a gathering place, so it has to be comfortable, pretty, and a nice indoor/outdoor vibe.”

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with his luxe bedroom vignette in 2015 (above right).

interior design, including art and antique acquisition. The firm staff has extensive experience working directly with property developers, project managers, realtors, and contractors. Phoenix also has a comprehensive line with Hickory Chair, complete with upholstered furniture, desks, etageres, and smaller home furnishings and accessories, and you can bet some of those pieces will make an appearance in his Kips Bay room.

Overall, Phoenix has many projects in the works for 2019, and is also expanding his licensing business. He has just launched a new fabric collection with Kravet, which he will be featuring as one of the signature fabrics in the show case. “I think Kips Bay is always fun. Everyone does such a great job, and it’s a great place to draw inspiration and enjoy camaraderie among other designers,” he says, noting that he has previously participated in the New York Kips Bay. As to setting up shop in Palm Beach for good? Phoenix says it may be in the cards, adding that he would like to open an office in the area. “Palm Beach is like a paradise,” he says.

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RUINART CHAMPAGNE’S ART BASEL BASH IN MIAMI from across the world flew in to celebrate Art Basel’s success in early December.

As the country’s most renowned modern galleries showed off their best offerings, Miami’s party scene also lit up. One of the week’s events, Ruinart Champagne’s fête at Miami Botanical Gardens, featured one of the most exciting and unique art displays by Liu Bolin. Known to many as the “Invisible Man,”

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Liu Bolin gained notoriety in 2005 with his popular campaign known as the Hiding in the City series, in which he painted himself into China’s urban backdrops to silently protest the government. During the Ruinart gathering, Bolin painted himself into a setting of stacked Ruinart bottles. The event also featured a performance by Timo Weiland along with sips of rosé paired with canapes by Michelle Bernstein.

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Artist Liu Bolin, the “Invisible Man;” Tommy Cab, Andres Fanjul, and Shea Marie (inset).

Clockwise from top left: Jake Davies and Valesca Guerrand-Hermes celebrating the reopening of Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, in Puerto Rico; Ashley Haas; Jesper Vesterstroem and Jennifer Esposito; Jackie Cruz and Coco Rocha; Erich Bergen, Bart Freundlich, and Sophie Sumner.

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CELEBRATING THE REOPENING OF DORADO BEACH IN PUERTO RICO TASTEMAKERS AND PHILANTHROPISTS flocked to Puerto Rico to toast the grand reopening of Dorado Beach. One of the most luxurious hotels in the area, Dorado Beach, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve, was devastated in the wake of Hurricane Maria and forced to temporarily close its doors. Following the long-awaited completion of its renovations, the hotel invited influential guests to celebrate the reopening, including both celebrities and individuals who have been actively assisting in the island’s rebuilding efforts, such as humanitarian chef and

author José Andrés, who hosted a chefs of Puerto Rico event to show off the island’s culinary talent. The two-night affair, which also included performances by Questlove, Grammy and Tony Award Winner Leslie Odom, Jr. of Hamilton, and a ceremony led by Tony Okungbowa, served as a message to the rest of the world that Puerto Rico is again ready to welcome visitors with open arms. Guests included Uma Thurman, Neil Patrick Harris, Mariska Hargitay, Martha Stewart, Coco Rocha, Gayle King, Cynthia Rowley, Deborah Roberts, and many others. u J A N U A RY 2 0 1 9 1 4 3

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“Bathing, West Palm Beach, Fla.” (circa 1900–1915), from the archives of the Library of Congress.

THEY LOOK AS IF they might be taking a cue from the Georges Seurat painting A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte: the umbrellas, the hats, the modesty-minded skirts sweeping the ground. Here, in a black-and-white photograph of bathers captured sometime between 1900 and 1915 along the Palm Beach shoreline, it’s a wonder what it must have felt like in the constricting sartorial codes of the day, even for those seeking a carefree day at the beach. A suntan was rather gauche at the time, and any hint of skin from the ankle on up definitely was. In fact, for years it was quite customary for women to add weights to the bottom of their 144 QUEST

bathing apparel, lest the wind kick up those skirts.

It would be another 30 or so years before the world would be scandalized by Jacques Heim’s Atome, the tiny two-piece swimsuit known as the “world’s smallest,” and the precursor to the even tinier Bikini. But fashion, that indicator and sometimes driving force of social progress, is forever changing, and changing us along with it. Though today’s Palm Beachers would hardly be shocked by dangling strings and deeply browned skin—and might even wear them with a badge of honor—one thing probably remains the same: that wonderful feeling you get watching those soothing Florida waves. u

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