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Lovely and Delicious

14 Tuesday May 2013

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When antiquing down the Dixie Highway, we stopped at a lovely little diner to grab a bite to eat. Howley’s IS lovely, and that’s due to much more than their delicious dishes. If you want to experience a true bit of the West Palm Beach culture, stop in and enjoy the crowd as well as the eclectic atmosphere. Howley’s is located at 4700 Dixie Highway.

Photographs by Kaki Valerius Smith
Photograph by Kaki Valerius Smith

Photograph by Kaki Valerius Smith

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The menu includes such delectable delights as Belgian Waffles with a scoop of ice cream, a Portobello Sandwich topped with blue cheese, roasted peppers, grilled onions and pesto, and Fried Green Tomatoes served with a BBQ remoulade. It was ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS!

Antiquing Down the Dixie Highway

02 Thursday May 2013

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Our friend Allie joins the jaunt, prepared to shop.

Our friend Allie joins the jaunt, prepared to shop.

Our first stop was a romantic little shop that smelled like the lavender fields of Provence. Cote Jardin Antiques had just what the Countess ordered for a lazy afternoon in the garden.

Cote Jardin Antiques

Cote Jardin Antiques

Cote Jardin Antiques

Cote Jardin Antiques

With locations in both Washington D.C. and West Palm Beach, as well as a base in Provence, they have just the collection needed to set you up in a “maison secondaire” of your own. Through contacts in Paris and the South of France, Cote Jardin Antiques acquires unique French decorative pieces from all periods in history. Everything that we saw was delightfully charming, and the staff was warm and welcoming.

Cote Jardin Antiques

Cote Jardin Antiques

Cote Jardin Antiques

Cote Jardin Antiques

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Cote Jardin Antiques

Cote Jardin Antiques

Cote Jardin Antiques

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After a lot of window shopping and weaving in and out of shops we happened upon Lars Bolander’s Design firm. What a treat to be able to view his newest shipment. I have always been a fan of his work.DSC_2706

At Lars Bolander Ltd.

At Lars Bolander Ltd.

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Butterflies by Nadine Kalachnikoff

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At Christa's South Antiques and Seashells

At Christa’s South Antiques and Seashells

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Crista's best seller. Masks created from shells.

Crista’s best seller. Masks created from shells.

Lastly, we discovered “The Garden of Eden” at Mecox Home, Antiques and Design.  I was astounded at the floral design work that abounds here. Taking beautiful photographs was easy when the composition had been so thoughtfully preplanned.

Mecox Home Antiques and Design

Mecox Home Antiques and Design

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Mecox

Roots of a Bonsai Tree at Mecox Design

Roots of a Bonsai Tree at Mecox Design

A Design from Mecox

A Design from Mecox

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Mecox

“The Little Red” Goes Pink and Green in Palm Beach – a scrapbook

18 Monday Mar 2013

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My son's Val and Bridger, getting ready for the flight.

My sons Val and Bridger, getting ready for the flight.

My friend Mary boarding her jet.

Our lovely hostess for the week, my friend, Mary, ready to board.

My youngest son Val watching air speed.

Val watching as air speed reaches just short of mach 1.

First stop Mary's fabulous house.

First stop, Mary’s fabulous house designed by Lee Pruitt Interiors.

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The gatherings of friends and family begin. The gatherings of friends and family begin.

Off to explore.

Off to explore.

I love the high private hedges along the streets of Palm Beach.

I love the high private hedges along the streets of Palm Beach.

Fabulous front doors.

Fabulous front doors of Palm Beach residences.

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Pretty windows.

Pretty windows.

Lush landscape.

Lush landscape.

Orchids growing on trees.

Orchids growing on trees.

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The Girls Go Shopping on Worth

Everyone is chic in Palm Beach!

Everyone is chic in Palm Beach!

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Mary in D. Dream Atelier.

Mary in D. Dream Atelier.

Jewels for all at Richter's.

Jewels for all at Richter’s.

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Butterflies adorn the ceiling at Neiman Marcus.

Butterflies adorn the ceiling at Neiman Marcus.

Coming in next post: “Two of our FAVORITE shops on Worth” and “Antiquing Down the Dixie Highway”

The Wonder of Books: Creating Little Girl’s Dreams

20 Thursday Dec 2012

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212654413626450977_VjNnXeKt_cI stumbled upon the tumblr page “Frogs and Crowns” and fell in love, once again, with the dreams that I had as a little girl. I remember loving to read. And, in time, I began making up stories of my own, filled with castles, and queens and rides on the Orient Express, to exotic, far away places. My imagination, equipped with images from the books that I read, made up so much of who I was then…and I suppose ,had a great deal to do with who I have become. At 43 years old, I still believe in heroes and hold fast to the notion that fairy tales can indeed come true. 60587557457503088_dq19hQbW_c122512052334004557_BZvHLiPV_c

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Little Portraits of the Glamorous Life

03 Monday Dec 2012

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Blogging from bed.

Blogging from my sick bed, with a terrible fall cold, I set out to find a cure through  glittering doses of the glamorous life.

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Au Chic Nordic and Alps Inspirations

19 Monday Nov 2012

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 I’d love to hear from you!Last month, I found myself running through Charles de Gaul, late again, with hair hopelessly disheveled. My trench coat, having been removed, replaced, twisted around my waist, thrown over my shoulder, wrinkled and tucked under my arm, was now, trailing behind me, dragging across floor, like Linus in an incredibly insecure moment.  Low and behold, even in my most disoriented state, I was able to channel my inner compass, and find that last chance newstand where I could grab a coveted copy of the current Paris Vogue.  October’s issue was particularly lovely and included a supplement for”enfants”  that inspired a yearning for the Alps and the post below.

Vogue- Paris, October 2012 (Supplement Enfants)

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I think… I need a Chateau

04 Sunday Nov 2012

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Lets go shopping!ChateauImage

This one is only 1.600,000 Euros. 25 rooms, 10 bedrooms. Hmmm- Maybe it’s just a bit too big grey.

Now, Normandy is nice. Lots of charme!

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The cost is a mere 1,060,000 Euros. Very cozy. Maybe its too expensive small.  Only six bedrooms, where would all my princes sleep?

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I love this one. It has such a sweet little chapel. It can be ours for 4,750,000 euros. Way too much money gardening. Who would do that? Not me, I’m just a looker.

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Now this is cute! For only 1,290,000 Euros we can swim. But someone might skinny dip fall in.

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Normandy again. This one looks enticing. Does it come with a staff furnished?…Hmmm I just don’t think we’ve found the right one yet!  We will shop again another day!

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Chateau Dumas

28 Friday Sep 2012

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Early morning view from my window at the chateau.

The Pidgeonaire at Chateau Dumas. Notice the symbol of a dog on the weathervane.

Tomorrow, I leave for Chateau Dumas in Auty, France, in my persuit of lovely. This is a wonderful property, owned by my friend, Lizzie, who has restored it with great care. It is an 18th century chateau, located about 45 minutes drive from Toulouse. With 12 wonderful bedrooms, it is perfect for private group gatherings. Lizzie, who lives in London in the off season, runs the chateau herself with a handful of precious staff members that somehow manage to make you feel like you are part of their family.

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