An expertly curated, luxuriously produced compendium of all things Palm Beach, Palm Beach Illustrated brings to life personalities and takes you inside the exclusive homes, parties and interests of the world’s most affluent and influential people.
Summer I is officially here. I’m not talking about the skin-searing, hurricane-fearing part of the year—that’s Summer II, also known as “time to vacation abroad.” Summer I is not yet oppressively hot or humidity-soaked, so you can savor a long alfresco lunch now that tables are suddenly available. It’s a great time to explore and enjoy all things local, which you might have missed during the crush of season. So, what might you do this delightful June? Start by making yourself a frozen drink to take poolside (with your copy of Palm Beach Illustrated, of course). We have a number of recipes for you on page 74. I’m intrigued by the Frosted Starlet myself; who could argue with passion fruit and Champagne? This and four other warm-weather elixirs, compiled by…
STYLE FOR HOPE WHO: Dress for Success Palm Beaches WHAT: Style for Hope fundraising luncheon WHERE: Kravis Center, West Palm Beach HIGHLIGHTS: Makeup mogul and entrepreneur Bobbi Brown received the 2025 Style Icon award presented by Dress for Success Palm Beaches at the nonprofit’s annual fundraising luncheon. The event raised close to $350,000. EXCLUSIVE EXPERIENCE WHO: Historical Society of Palm Beach County and Milly Park WHAT: Exclusive Fashion Experience WHERE: Ocean Alexander yachts display, Palm Beach International Boat Show, West Palm Beach HIGHLIGHTS: The exclusive fashion experience featured looks from the Milly Park Fall/Winter 2025 Collection presented to fashion enthusiasts, industry insiders, and philanthropists. SYMPHONY OF SUPPORT WHO: Palm Beach Symphony WHAT: Twenty-Third Annual Gala, A Standing Ovation WHERE: The Breakers, Palm Beach HIGHLIGHTS: Symphony patrons enjoyed a dinner dance…
Founded by sisters and West Palm Beach natives Scotti and Robin Williams, Palm Beach E-Bike Rentals offers a fun, ecofriendly way to immerse yourself in the beauty of our area without the rigmarole of traffic and parking. While Robin owns and operates Acadia E-Bike Adventure in Bar Harbor, Maine, Scotti left her career as a corporate recruiter to join forces with her sister and bring the e-bike experience to their hometown. Located next to the West Palm Beach Brightline station, Palm Beach E-Bike Rentals provides premium electric bikes from Electric Bike Company for self-guided or group tours. Private guided e-bike tours (ideal for small parties or corporate events) are also available. The sisters offer multiday rentals with free delivery to hotels, marinas, and vacation homes and extras such as child…
THE NORTH END RIDE This tranquil ride takes you past some of Palm Beach’s most beautiful waterfront estates, ending at a secluded beach for a picnic. After crossing the Intracoastal Waterway on Flagler Memorial Bridge, you have two options for picking up a picnic lunch: Roll into The Royal Poinciana Plaza and fuel up with a loaded smoothie from Celis Juice Bar, then take a pressed sandwich, wrap, or salad to go. (celisjuicebar.com) Or pedal south to chef Clay Conley’s Buccan Sandwich Shop, which opens daily at 11 a.m. and features both hot and cold options. Don’t neglect to add a chocolate chip cookie (or two) and a ginger lemonade to your order. (buccansandwichshop.com) Other highlights include: North Palm Beach Island: Pedal past luxurious estates and tropical landscapes along North…
Does a girls’ day, date night, or multigenerational outing get better than learning to bake and decorate royal icing sugar cookies? Yes—if the theme is Lilly Pulitzer and the class is taught by local Food Network star Jamal Lake. Held at his Ganache Bakery in downtown West Palm Beach, Lake’s Lilly-inspired cookie class hits the sweet spot of crafty, creative, educational, and delicious. You’ll start by learning Lake’s techniques for making dough from scratch (he shares his signature 1-2-3 method and a Home Depot hack that guarantees perfect cookies every time). Lake then gives a brief history of royal icing and demonstrates how to dye it those iconic pastel shades of pink and green before setting you free to decorate shapes like sunglasses, a flamingo, and a shift dress. You’ll…
You may know born-and-raised Wellington resident Christopher Pappas from his screen printing and embroidery shop, The Palm Locals, which he launched in August 2019. However, Pappas sold that business last summer and is on to the next: a traveling embroidery machine he calls Palm Beach Embroidery Club, which he started in 2023 after seeing on Instagram that there was demand for such an offering. « “I had a machine, so I just tested it out,” Pappas shares. “We monogrammed bows, and it was an instant hit. We slowly started to build the business from there.” Pappas offers on-site embroidering, bringing his machine to private events and retail activations with brands like Coniglio Palm Beach, LoveShackFancy, Hill House Home, Jenni Kayne, and even Ralph Lauren, which Pappas calls “a dream client.”…
