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Girl’s Trip to the Chesterfield

November 30, 2020

Girl’s Trip to the Chesterfield

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I’ve had the pleasure of first visiting Palm Beach for my Bachelorette weekend already two+ years ago. It is the ultimate destination for a girl’s weekend. Amazing dining, one of a kind boutiques, and all of the prettiest lined streets you can handle! While I’ll be sharing a more in-depth travel guide later, I wanted to highlight one of the island’s hotels that could serve as your home away from home. Let me introduce you to The Chesterfield!

The Location

The perfectly pink building on Cocoanut Row has been a hotel since 1926. Originally called The Lido-Venice, it sits just a few blocks from famous Worth Avenue. That means it’s right in the middle of all the action! Although it’s tucked away on a quieter side street, you’ll be able to reach all of the best restaurants and boutiques in under ten minutes. Take advantage of the hotel’s complimentary valet and you won’t have to worry about your car for the entire weekend.

The Rooms

I honestly first fell in love with this hotel while daydreaming of places to stay in London. The Chesterfield Palm Beach is part of the Red Carnation Hotel Collection with hotels all over the world, but the only one in the United States. Like its cousin, the Chesterfield Mayfair in London, each of the 42 rooms are individually designed to match the vibrance of Palm Beach. Think of a healthy blend of pastels, florals, and patterns. When you first check in to your room, there’s a slight thrill in not knowing which design you’re going to get.

The Leopard Lounge

Almost every fantastic hotel has a great cocktail lounge to go with. Well, that is certainly true with The Chesterfield. The mood at the Leopard Lounge is dark and imitate, with a familiar classic feel. It reminded me of some of my favorite bars in Manhattan. Frank Sinatra and Louis Armstrong are the perfect musical companions as you sip a cocktail or two. I highly recommend the French Martini.

Afternoon Tea Time

Keeping in tune with the hotel’s British roots, The Chesterfield serves an afternoon tea. I cannot recommend this enough! There’s a long list of teas to choose from, but the real star is the tray of tea sandwiches and cakes. I may need to start making cucumber sandwiches at home for myself. Relax in the Chesterfield Courtyard with your best girlfriends and a pot of tea.

There are so many incredible hotels in Palm Beach. Each with its own sense of charm and style. If you’re looking for a destination with refinement and class, then The Chesterfield is the place for you. Book your own girl’s weekend in the land of pink and green today!

Love from Florida,
Katie

As always, thanks for stopping by! To keep up with all things about the Sunshine State, be sure to visit my exclusive Florida page, here.

Worth Avenue Mornings

November 25, 2020

Worth Avenue Mornings

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Palm Beach, Florida has long evoked visions of splendor. It’s a place where the elite families of NYC come to vacation. More importantly, it’s a pristine town without even the slightest palm frond out of place. No matter who you are,

Read Up On Your History

The history of Palm Beach is just as glitzy and glamorous as the fabled Vias along Worth Avenue. Before you take a trip to Palm Beach, I highly recommend reading up on some of the local lore. I promise you’ll appreciate everything so much more! Some of my favorite reads include Bubble in the Sun by Christopher Knowlton and Lilly by Kathryn Livingston. The latest Palm Beach book on my radar, that I saw while shopping is Suzie Zuzek for Lilly Pulitzer by Susan Brown. Anything that combines fashion and history is sure to be a win for me!

Get Up Early

This is always my recommendation when traveling and it deserves repeating! I woke up with the sunrise each morning in Palm Beach. The result is having Worth Avenue practically to myself. With I was able to window shop at myself pace and really wander through the Vias. Each time I found something new and aesthetically gorgeous!

Start With A Cup of Coffee

Caffeine always gets the day off to a good start. For me, I found myself instinctually strolling to The Colony Hotel and their Cafe 155. Inside is a beautiful of pastels and palms with a surprisingly long menu. With iced soy latte in hand, served in a fetching monogrammed cup, I was ready to take on the day! When you’re in Palm Beach, that includes a lot of shopping and dining!

Don’t Skip the Vias

Along Worth Avenue, there are several Vias that cut through to Peruvian Avenue and lead to beautiful courtyards. While the Main Street has countless high end designer shops, you can also find some gem boutiques along the side streets. The most famous of the Vias is Via Mizner, named for Palm Beach architect, Addison Mizner. Today it holds shops and the Italian restaurant, Renato. Back in the day, it was also home to the original boutique from Lilly Pulitzer.

Madison Avenue, Rodeo Drive, Worth Avenue. Every chic town has its own picturesque street lined with designer shops and cafes. Palm Beach is no exception. With it’s manicured bougainvilleas and endless palm trees, it may just be my favorite!

Love from Florida,
Katie

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Key Lime Pie Pilgrimage

November 24, 2020

Key Lime Pie Pilgrimage

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Since we’re on Thanksgiving Week, a lot of us are thinking about desserts… Namely, pies! While Key Lime Pie isn’t typically associated with Turkey Day, it’s my favorite dessert! I know so many, even native Floridians, you can’t quite get around the tartness. For me, it’s the whole experience tart and sweet and creamy. If Key Lime Pie is on the menu, I will most definitely order it! That’s why it was so special to travel down to Key West earlier in the month and experience my own little pilgrimage. I didn’t check off all the slices that I wanted to, but here are three of the most popular pies in town!

Kermit’s Key West Key Lime Shoppe

If you are unsure about such tart desserts, this may be the slice for you! I found this pie to have a pretty tame flavor. David typically isn’t that much into desserts that kick back, so he loved it! He was particularly interested in the strawberry key lime pie or the chocolate-dipped slices on a stick, but I just wanted to stick with the classic. The shop also offers all kinds of key lime flavored things for the kitchen, and even scented body washes.

Pepe’s Cafe

Not only was this historic restaurant one of my favorite meals on the island, but it also serves one of the best slices of pie! The flavor was nice and tart, but I really loved the cheesecake-like consistency. A special surprise was the slight cinnamon flavor in the crust. It was pretty subtle, but you can definitely taste it if you know what you’re looking for. What a perfect pallet cleanser after a delicious lunch al fresco.

Blue Heaven

This picture just doesn’t do the dessert justice! Since it was a rainy day in Key West, I opted to leave my camera at home and had to resort to a quick iPhone pic. Atop a layer of delicious key lime pie, is a cloud of meringue about a mile high! The result is what feels like two desserts in one. I know meringue isn’t everyone’s favorite, but I say don’t knock it until you try it!

Asking me to pick a favorite pie is like asking a mother to pick their favorite child. Each had its own merits, but sometimes it’s satisfying to make your own. I like to brag that I make a pretty decent key lime pie myself! All throughout the island, you will see key lime flavor make its way into nearly everything. Sangria, hollandaise sauce, marinades. The best thing you can do for yourself in Key West is to enjoy the local flavor as often as possible!

Love from Florida,
Katie

As always, thanks for stopping by! To keep up with all things about the Sunshine State, be sure to visit my exclusive Florida page, here.