Inside Holiday House Wellington, where immersive interiors redefine the emotional experience of luxury living. HW Interiors | Photographer: Amanda James There is a noticeable shift happening in the world of interiors. For years, luxury design centered around perfection—rooms polished to such precision they felt almost untouchable. Spaces designed to impress rather than invite. Increasingly, however, the most memorable interiors are moving in another direction entirely. Soft

Jerry Kremer, Jean Shafiroff, Sarah Kautz Philanthropist, author and television host Jean Shafiroff hosted a private reception at her New York City home in support of the Southampton History Museum and its upcoming Halsey House Gala, where she will be will co-chairing the event with Mary Slattery on July 3rd, 2026. The annual benefit will take place at the Halsey House & Garden, located in Southampton, New York. The gathering brought together friends, supporters and members o

Rob Thomas, Lisa Blanco, Jennifer Brooks, Ralph Macchio, Georgina Bloomberg, Marisol Thomas, Lisa Rose, Kate McEntee (Image Credit: BFA / Kevin Czopek) NYC Second Chance Rescue hosted its 6th Annual Rescue Ball at The Lighthouse, Chelsea Piers in New York City. The organization’s signature fundraising gala brought together animal advocates, philanthropists, and supporters for an evening dedicated to helping save the lives of dogs and cats in need. This year’s Rescue Ball hono

Every May, a small crescent of the French Riviera transforms into the undisputed center of the cultural universe. To call the Festival de Cannes a mere "film festival" is like calling a vintage Bordeaux "just fermented juice." It is an alchemy of high art and high fashion—a ten-day fever dream where the cinematic stakes are as high as the six-inch stilettos navigating the cobblestones of the Croisette. Here, the convergence of cinema and style isn’t just an aesthetic choice;

Image by Annie Watt Agency The 2026 Lenox Hill Spring Gala proved once again that high-end design is at its best when fueled by a philanthropic spirit. As a media sponsor, we were captivated by the sheer scale of imagination on display, where the city’s top visionary designers turned the ballroom into a sprawling gallery of immersive tablescapes. Each setting told a unique story through avant-garde florals and bespoke textures, creating a vibrant atmosphere that celebrated bo

Image by Hannah Jackson If the fashion world had a Super Bowl, Christmas, and a royal wedding all rolled into one, it would be the Met Gala. Every year on the first Monday in May, the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art transform into the most expensive, most exclusive, and most chaotic red carpet on the planet. As we gear up for the 2026 Met Gala, the buzz is already reaching a fever pitch. Whether you’re a seasoned fashionista or just here for the memes, we’ve rounded u

Image courtesy of Fourth Ward Charlotte If your idea of Uptown Charlotte is just shiny skyscrapers and corporate commutes, you’ve been looking in the wrong direction. On May 16–17, the skyscrapers are taking a backseat to something much more exclusive. For one weekend, the heavy wrought-iron gates of Historic Fourth Ward are swinging open for the Secret Gardens Tour—and it’s the ultimate urban flex. This isn’t your grandmother’s backyard walkabout. This is a high-altitude, br

Invitation designed by Aldous Bertram New York, NY — Lenox Hill Neighborhood House is pleased to announce its 2026 Spring Gala , Once Upon a Dream. The Gala will take place on T hursday, April 30, 2026, at Cipriani 42nd Street, honoring Assembly Member Rebecca A. Seawright, Christopher Spitzmiller, and Wilkinson Global Asset Management . Lindsey Coral Harper and Harry Heissmann will serve as Design Chairs. Renowned as one of New York’s most imaginative and joyful design ev

Holiday House makes its Florida debut in Wellington, bringing together leading interior designers in a showhouse that blends design, philanthropy, and the art of living beautifully.

Palm Beach’s most glamorous act of generosity Palm Beach has long understood that elegance and empathy are not opposing ideas. Few traditions reflect that balance as gracefully as the Old Bags Luncheon, a winter ritual that transforms designer handbags into meaningful support for local families and reminds us that generosity, when done with intention, can be both joyful and impactful. Founded in 1999 by a small group of Palm Beach women supporting the Center for Family Ser

Center for Family Services Palm Beach County Board (Left to Right) Theodora Pace, CEO Todd L’Herrou, Board Chair Karen Swanson, Barbara Pendrill, Carol Messmore, Jose Cano, Gary Walk | Photo Credit: Capehart Photography Elegant Palm House benefit supports mental-health and family-empowerment programs across Palm Beach County Center for Family Services of Palm Beach County transported guests to the vibrant streets of Havana at its sold-out “ Havana Nights ” fundraising event

Manhattan School of Music (MSM) brought together supporters, artists, alumni, and distinguished guests for its biennial Precollege Gala - in support of MSM’s Saturday pre-conservatory program for students ages 8 to 18 - in New York City. Hosted by CBS News correspondent Elaine Quijano, the sold-out event honored Grammy Award-winning mezzo-soprano Isabel Leonard (PC’98, HonDMA ’21) and internationally renowned spine surgeon Dr. Han Jo Kim (PC’98), celebrating their exceptio

Leesa Rowland, Jean Shafiroff, Alan Lieberman, Nicole Noonan | Photo Credits: PMC / Sean Zanni Philanthropist, author, and TV host Jean Shafiroff hosted a packed Art Basel Miami reception at Hotel Croydon in South Beach, presented in partnership with the South Beach Group Hotel’s owner Alan Lieberman . The event spotlighted a curated selection of works by celebrated Miami-born artist Purvis Young , exhibited by New York City gallery One Art Space as an exclusive preview o

Dr Elena Alvarez Westwood, Thomas J Henry Thomas J. Henry Celebrated his engagement to Dr. Elena Alvarez-Westwood with an epic celebration at the Fairmont El San Juan Hotel . Hundreds of guests traveled to San Juan, PR for an evening of live music and late-night dancing at the Isla Verde resort. Guests arriving at the historic oceanfront property were greeted by an outdoor performance by the Earth Harp – a string instrument suspended across the entrance to the hotel with ima

OBL Committee The 27th Annual Old Bags Luncheon® launched with a luncheon for the event Committee held by the organization at Renato’s in Palm Beach to benefit the Center for Family Services of Palm Beach County . Notable Attendees at the Committee luncheon included: 2026 Chairs Lora Drasner and Marzia Precoda , as well as Kristen Baran, Nancy Bush, Valerie Cooper, Beth Fishel, Robin Fleming, Nancy Haviland, Michelle Russell Johnson, Nikki Kahn, Sally Kimball, Ruchi Kotahwa

Rebecca Seawright, Jean Shafiroff, Silvia Freiser | Photo Credits: BFA / Kevin Czopek Philanthropist, TV host, author and longtime supporter and chairwoman of the Viennese Opera Ball Jean Shafiroff hosted and underwrote a reception with over 100 guests at her New York residence to officially kick off the 70th Annual Viennese Opera Ball , one of New York’s oldest and most prestigious white-tie galas celebrating Austrian culture, diplomacy, and the enduring friendship betwee

Ana Oliveira, Rebecca Seawright, Jean Shafiroff, Mary Baglivo | Photo Credits: PMC / Paul Bruinooge Jean Shafiroff, philanthropist, TV host, author and longtime board member and supporter of The New York Women’s Foundation (NYWF) hosted and underwrote an elegant 75 guest holiday reception at her New York residence in celebration of The New York Women's Foundation’s mission to advance gender, economic, and racial equity across the city. The gathering, held in the festive spiri

Photography credit to BFA Worth Avenue just got a major dose of luxury! Louis Vuitton celebrated the grand unveiling of its glittering new Maison in Palm Beach, and trust us, this isn't just any store opening—it's the event of the season. The luxury House rolled out the red carpet on December 12, 2025, throwing an exclusive bash that started with chic cocktails inside the stunning new two-story flagship and ended with an electric after-party that kept the champagne flowing! A

The Soundtrack of the Season photo credits: MOJO photographed at Sasha's Barn House in Greenwich, CT @Sashasbarnhouse by Katia Vincent @katiavincent8, @musikvreviews. Styling by Nancy Carr for J. Hilburn @nancy.carr_stylist You’re on stage, guitar tuned and in hand, the scent of gardenias and caviar in the air, and the crowd is swaying. You glance up—and is that Bill Murray? Yes, yes it is. Is he… smiling? He is. He claps. Others follow. You exhale. The party continues. Welc

VIVANT's Unforgettable Summer Night in the Hamptons East Hampton, NY | July 26, 2025Summer nights—Hamptons air.VIVANT’s third annual summer celebration at the Baker House 1650 was nothing short of magical. Hosted in the heart of East Hampton, our event brought together an inspired mix of creatives, visionaries, and tastemakers for an evening rooted in connection, beauty, and soulful luxury. A Living Expression of the VIVANT Mission From the moment guests stepped through the i