Travel

The Ultimate Open-Floor Plan

Why a new class of homeowners is choosing mobility, design, and experience over staying put Article by Arsine Kaloustian For decades, the American dream was anchored to permanence: a home rooted in one place, defined by ownership and square footage. Today, a growing group of design-minded, experience-driven individuals is quietly rewriting that script—not by giving up on home, but by refusing to let it stay still. Across the country, more people are choosing to live in RVs full-time or for...

Home + Design

Rooms to Watch

Inside the Ninth Annual Kips Bay Decorator Show House Palm Beach Article by Arsine Kaloustian | Photography by Courtesy of Magrino Public Relations Each winter, Palm Beach welcomes the design world with open arms—and impeccable taste. Now in its ninth year, the Kips Bay Decorator Show House Palm Beach has become one of the season’s most anticipated cultural moments, where creativity, philanthropy, and coastal glamour quietly converge. This year’s showcase unfolds across two neighboring...

Home + Design

The Blueprint for Lasting Value

Design upgrades shaping South Florida’s most desirable homes Article by Arsine Kaloustian In South Florida, value is shaped less by square footage and more by how a home responds to its environment. Climate, insurance realities, outdoor living, and lifestyle expectations all play a defining role. The upgrades below consistently move the needle in resale and luxury perception—not because they follow national trends, but because they are designed for how homes are actually lived in here. 1...

Real Estate

Feeling Neighborlee

How a Westgate Development Is Rethinking What Home Can Be Photography by Renderings courtesy of Neighborlee Living In Palm Beach County, housing conversations have traditionally focused on families, how communities support them, where they live, and how homes are designed. But quietly, steadily, another group has grown large enough to demand its own seat at the table: non-family households. They are single professionals, healthcare workers, hospitality staff, teachers, first responders...

Travel

Staying Home, Away

Vacation living, Palm Beach–style Article by Arsine Kaloustian | Photography by Courtesy of Hotel Home Stays You arrive late in the afternoon. The lights are already on. Coffee is set for the morning. There’s no scavenger hunt for paper towels or mental checklist of errands you forgot to run. You’re in — and you can settle. That feeling, Rebekah Converti-Boley says, is intentional. Rebekah entered the vacation rental world in 2020 after noticing a persistent disconnect: homes that...

Food + Beverage

From One Island to Another

A refined St. Patrick’s Day dinner in Palm Beach Article by Arsine Kaloustian St. Patrick’s Day entertaining doesn’t have to lean on novelty or nostalgia. In fact, the most compelling celebrations take a quieter, more thoughtful approach — drawing inspiration from Ireland’s rich culinary traditions, natural beauty, and understated elegance rather than overt symbols. The result is a dinner party that feels timeless, welcoming, and subtly festive. The Palette: Green, Reimagined Skip the...

Travel

The Collected Home

Antique sources for layered Florida interiors Article by Arsine Kaloustian In the most compelling homes, antiques do more than decorate—they tell stories. From refined design districts to insider markets, these Florida destinations offer distinctive pieces that bring warmth, patina, and individuality to interiors that feel collected, not decorated. St. Augustine Historic streets anchor shops offering period furniture, maritime accents, and heirloom décor, ideal for adding depth and...

Style + Beauty

Made to Wear

Redesigning heirloom jewelry to be worn — not stored. Article by Arsine Kaloustian For decades, Arlex Jewelry, Watches and Clocks  in Lake Worth has been synonymous with time. Known for the quiet precision of its clocks and the disciplined artistry of its watchmaking, the house has long been trusted with objects meant to last — and to be passed down. But to know Arlex only as “the clock people” is to miss the fuller picture. At its core, Arlex is a jeweler. Not simply a retailer, but a...

Professional Services

The Space Between Us

How Bedroom Clutter Can Quietly Undermine Your Relationship Article by Arsine Kaloustian Valentine’s Day is traditionally framed as a celebration of romance—flowers, gestures, grand declarations of love. But in the quieter rhythms of daily life, intimacy is often shaped less by spectacle and more by environment. As the new year settles in and many couples find themselves rethinking their spaces, the bedroom emerges as an unexpectedly powerful place to begin. According to professional...

Professional Services

Love in The Digital Age

In an era of infinite choice, commitment has become the rarest luxury Article by Rose Lambert, Palm Beach Matchmaker The Illusion of Ease The digital age promises efficiency in nearly every aspect of life—including love. Dating apps offer endless profiles at our fingertips. Social media expands our networks far beyond geography or circumstance. Algorithms claim to know who we are compatible with before we do. On the surface, meeting someone has never seemed easier. And yet, meaningful...