On Saturday, my sweet husband treated me to a day trip to Palm Beach, ahhh!!! Palm Beach is only an hour+ drive north from us, and I try to find an excuse to visit anytime I can. It is truly one of my favorite places on earth!
Next stop… The Breakers! We parked the car across from Island Home, one of the most popular stores on the Island (and founded by a fellow native Texan, I might add).
tourism.
Carnegie and J.P. Morgan vacationed alongside United States presidents and European nobility.
We had a delicious lunch at The Seafood Bar, overlooking breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean. The Seafood Bar is charming and reminiscent of Old Florida. I love the aquarium bar!
Back to Island Home….
I wanted to take one of everything home with me, beginning with this beautiful shell-encrusted mirror.
But my husband (BTW did I mention he is a Saint?!) was hungry and in need of a beverage, so off to the Brazilian Court Hotel for Happy Hour.
The only problem with visiting Palm Beach is that I never want to go home… but go home and back to reality we must! I was only able to visit a fraction of the shops on my list. And I was sorry I wasn’t able to visit Circa Who, as they currently have a dresser I simply must have. So I will have to go back to Palm Beach ASAP. 🙂 Please check back for more on C. Bell!

I love your Craig's list find. Major score! Thanks for all the photos!
I love yours posts, Andrea! I love learning the history along with seeing the gorgeous images! I'd want to take a moving van with me on my next visit for all of my purchases!
I love PB, and get there almost every February. My In-Laws live near there, and we love to leave the cold winters here in NJ. We didn't make it this year. You scored an excellent find. Will you paint your bar cart?
I am thinking about it! Not sure yet though… I have a pair of mint condition 70's peacock chairs (also from CL) that match, so I might just leave it as is. I'll have to post updates!
Oh my … Don and I are headed to Palm Beach in April … you are getting me very excited! I have never been before!! xo
Great pickings down here in Palm Beach county. One of the reasons I decided to retire here. I find that the thrift, consignment and shops just south of Southern are the best bargains around. I have written about the high points of scavenging here for 4 years on my blog…I have been to just about every one of them.
http://www.empressoftheeye.blogspot.com
Happy Hunting!
Just love everything you posted…I can't wait to visit PB!! Take care, Caroline
I love C. Bell and Looooove Netties. CircaWho has awesome pieces, but I find her a tad overpriced. Sounds like you had the perfect day in Palm Beach! Sorry you were pooped on. LOL Thanks for sharing your day with us!
Love your blog! Any ideas of similar places to shop in the Tampa/St.Pete/Sarasota area?
Thanks, Kimberly
Hi Kimberly!
Yes, my friend Robin has a shop called Palm Beach Chic, located within Summerhouse Marketplace (3620 S. Manhattan Ave. Tampa, FL 33629). Look for her area with the bright green wall.
XOXO,
The Glam Pad
Loved your story on Palm Beach. Just have to tell you, you missed the best shop just a couple blocks South of Nettie's. It's called The Painted Ox. Fabulous Re-Imagined vintage furniture. They do painting and upholstery. They can even paint your new bar cart! it's bright & beautiful. Check it out on your next trip to the Palm Beaches.