One of my favorite places to find inspiration is along Worth Avenue in Palm Beach. It has been a world famous shopping mecca for many years. For me it's as much for the charm and history as it is the fabulous shops.
| A vintage postcard depicts life on Worth Avenue in the 1940s |
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| Today's Worth Avenue is conspicuously the same and that is part of it's appeal. |
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| The Addison Mizner style architecture is prevalant all over South Florida. |
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| You can see the influences of Spanish and Moorish styles. Here is one place living over a store is tempting. |
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| Along the avenue you will find intriguing passages called vias. Who could resist venturing down this one? |
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| Colorful awnings are abundant up and down the avenue, adding to a delightful atmosphere. (They also make it easier to locate your favorite shop.) |
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| This via leads to a beautiful courtyard. Don't you want to see what lies beyond? |
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| The vias have names just like streets. |
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| You may get a close up view of the historic buildings. |
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| This hidden staircase with colorful tile on the risers gives me inspiration for a design project. |
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| Some courtyards have intimate....and sometimes famous...restaurants. Blue umbrellas add a splash of color and peak my interest. |
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| Taboo has been a landmark on Worth Avenue forever. |
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| An orchid shop is tucked away in this courtyard. |
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| Could this bouganvilla blossom be called Radiant Orchid, the color of the year? How is that for a brilliant color scheme? |
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| Worth Avenue is well known for it's wealth of resources, like this antique shop. |
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| Interior Designers like William Eubanks also have locations along the avenue. |
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| Crisp blue and white is a classic color scheme found in the seaside residences of Palm Beach. (Island Home) |
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| Intricate inlaid boxes can be a lovely addition to a cocktail table (To hide those remotes!), on a desk to conseal clutter or anywhere you might like to put them. |
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| Linen wrapped tables accented with nailhead trim seem to be the latest thing, though maybe a bit of throw back to the 70s? |
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| Can you guess what store window this is? The creativity is astounding. It's an inspiration for a room done in white canvas and black laquer! |
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| Or maybe you would like a dash of citron to add to that color scheme. Still not sure whose window this is? |
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| Chanel! Did you guess it? |
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| What a wonderful resource for vintage lighting (and more). |
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| This via gives me an idea for a ceiling design. Look how the glossy finish bounces the light and brightens the way enhancing the vintage chandeliers. |
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| One window featured this stack of vintage suitcases which is another way to accent your decorating style for a "traveled" look. My favorite is the one on the bottom because it is just like my mother's. At the moment it is in my closet waiting for a new life as a table top or giant jewelry box. For now it holds family memories. |
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| No caption necessary for this! |
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| Another favorite resource is Mackenzie-Childs. It was so inspirational I wrote an entire post about it! |
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| They are famous for their colorful pattern mixes and whimsical style. Can you believe it is all handcrafted in a barn in upstate New York? |
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| This creative floral arrangement and soft color pallet might inspire a lovely interior design for any room. (Pascale Duwat Interiors) |
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| Whether shopping or strolling down the avenue taking in the sights, inspiration is everywhere. |
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| What a tranquil palm lined via with interesting tile patterns to lead the way. |
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| Chandeliers crafted from coral and sea shells are definitely a Palm Beach style. |
As always I invite you to share your experiences and thoughts in the comment box below. Don't forget to click "publish". (Your comment may come to me before it can be posted.) I look forward to hearing from you!
Happy Decorating!
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