Palm Beach Illustrated

In the 17 years I’ve served as editor in chief of this magazine, Palm Beachers have grown accustomed to my texts and emails starting with “I have a crazy idea…” Depending on the month and the mood, that could be anything from hosting Thanksgiving din

It all began with matching outfits. My nana and my mother always coordinated my sister and me for childhood photos. My future trajectory as high school “Best Dressed” was set while still a toddler. By then I had the full preppy kit: Izod with flipped

You may love sipping wine with your sister, but not as much as Shera and Maxime Kaan-Lilly do. The Boca Raton duo recently launched a best-served-chilled blend of California Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Their Wildlilly Wine is carried at Eau Palm Beach

When women band together, they are unstoppable, and the Zonta Club of Boca Raton proves just that. A chapter of Zonta International, the Zonta Club of Boca Raton was chartered in 1975 and upholds a mission to “build a better world for women.” It acco

The COVID drama of 2020 was destined to go down in history and make for some memorable stories someday. Palm Beach resident Deborah Goodrich Royce is already on it: Her new novel, Reef Road, was published in January and is set in Palm Beach during th

If you see eight Trojan horses converging on City Hall this month, don’t be alarmed: It’s the culmination of a community engagement project from the West Palm Beach Downtown Development Authority and Arts & Entertainment District aimed at seeking loc

For most of us, our homes are our sanctuaries, a space where we feel safest and most comfortable. We take pride in decorating and keeping them clean and tidy, but what we might not realize is that the typical home’s air quality may be up to five time

For stainless steel: In a glass spray bottle, combine 1 cup distilled white vinegar, ½ cup olive oil, and 20 drops lemon essential oil. All-purpose cleaner: In a glass spray bottle, combine ½ cup distilled white vinegar, 1 ½ cups filtered water, and

From an art-filled lobby to a 50,000-square-foot sculpture garden, a stay at the Lake Nona Wave Hotel feels like you’ve booked a room atop Orlando’s hottest gallery. The property’s Welltech suites are a showcase in the art of technology, inclusive of

Visiting Orlando with kids used to mean schlepping all around town to check every box: easy access to theme parks, a luxe hotel, fine dining, elevated poolside experiences, sporting activities, and all the aquatic adventures. With the recent completi

When Alex Le Clainche first looked at a warehouse outside downtown West Palm Beach, he had visions of turning it into a CrossFit gym. But now, more than a decade later, it is the new home of Pumphouse Coffee Roasters, which Le Clainche founded in Apr

The Palm Beach County dining scene has something for everyone, from funky burger bars and gastropubs to the glam style of iconic Palm Beach lounges. Here, find a listing of area standouts, organized by cuisine type, with descriptions, contact informa

The Japanese term “omakase” translates to “I leave it up to you,” and it’s a culinary experience that has soared in popularity in recent years. At Taki Omakase in Delray Beach and Boca Raton, patrons dine at a 12-seat counter and allow the chefs to d

Also ending a residency at The Colony this month is renowned skin care expert Dr. Barbara Sturm. Here, Sturm discusses her philosophy and what makes both her products and full menu of facials available at The Colony so effective. (drsturm.com) PBI: W

Tour art from a changing world in the Norton Museum of Art’s “At the Dawn of a New Age: Early Twentieth-Century American Modernism,” on view March 18 to July 16. Curated in large part from the American modernist collection at the Whitney Museum of Am

1 Elliott Museum presents: 50 Years of the Environmental Studies Center, Elliott Museum, Stuart, $30. (hsmc-fl.com) Empress of the Nile: The Daredevil Archaeologist Who Saved Egypt’s Ancient Temples from Destruction book discussion with Lynne Olson,

Silk veil demi couture dress ($5,545), satin balconette bra ($365), satin laminated gloves ($525), satin laminated boots ($1,025), polished calf skin Sicily bag ($1,595), Dolce & Gabbana, dolcegabbana.com Ruffled cape-back caftan gown ($5,290), Oscar

You were born in Colombia and raised between Miami and London. How has your worldly upbringing influenced your designs? Aquazzura is a combination of all the cultures, cities, and experiences that have made my life. Everything I see and everywhere I