Inspire
Inspiration, much like the ocean breeze, arrives in unexpected ways. It might be found in a beautifully set table that turns an ordinary dinner into an occasion, or in a quiet morning walk where the only soundtrack is gulls overhead and waves brushing the shore. It could be a thoughtfully designed home that reflects both elegance and ease, or a recipe that brings people together long after the last bite is gone.
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Old Florida & Its Hidden Gems
A weekend on Captiva Island always feels like stepping into a slower rhythm, but this trip stood out right away because it was a full family vacation. Everyone came along, from adults looking to unwind to kids ready to turn every moment into an adventure. ere’s something about Captiva that makes that kind of mix work perfectly. You don’t need a packed schedule. e island itself gives you more than enough to do.
A Study in Coastal Texture
very coastal home carries its own rhythm, a kind of quiet pulse that moves with the tides and the light. Mine has always been shaped
by ease. So whites, pale driftwood finishes, slipcovered seating that feels welcoming rather than precious. It is the sort of cottage that has served me beautifully, sun filled and serene, a place where the air always feels a little lighter. And yet, as spring arrives along the shoreline, I find myself craving something more layered and tactile.
Pinot & Picasso
Helping People Succeed celebrated a record-breaking evening at its annual Pinot & Picasso fundraiser, held at Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club. e tropical-themed event, “Under the Palms,” welcomed 235 guests and raised $250,000 to support programs serving children, families, and adults across the Treasure Coast.
e organization extends sincere thanks to its generous Host Bill Lichtenberger, Matching Gi Sponsor Bill Crandall, and major sponsors including Allen Herskowitz, Mark and Alison Palombi, Mary Kay Buckridge, Tom and Polly Campenni, BCI Brothers Construction, Bob Crandall and Ellyn Stevenson, EW Consultants, Marlene Filer, Jim and Debbie LaPinska, Jim and Jayne Mondello, and Bob Weissman.
Somone Elses Mojo
Jojo Moyes has a rare gi for taking everyday chaos and turning it into something quietly profound, and Someone Else’s Shoes is a prime example of that talent at full stride. At its heart, this novel is about two women whose lives collide in the most mundane yet oddly symbolic way through a gym bag mix up. Sam Kemp, a once high flying executive abruptly sidelined by an unexplained medical
crisis, and Nisha Cantor, a woman accustomed to privilege who suddenly nds herself without it, are thrown into each other’s orbit by accident rather than choice. From there, Moyes does what she does best. She gently dismantles assumptions, status, and self image, replacing them with empathy and hard earned self awareness.