from the publisher 03.2014
Linda L. Behmoiras linda@bocaratonobserver.com
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always enjoy our March Home & Design Issue with all its beautiful rooms and furnishings. It gives us a chance to peek inside Boca Raton’s fabulous houses and even steal some design ideas! Cover subject Vern Yip of HGTV fame epitomizes great style and we were fortunate to speak with him about his new Florida beach house, HGTV special, role as “Design Star” judge and upcoming appearance at this month’s Epcot International Flower and Garden Show in Orlando. Read about what he had to say in “Yip, Yip, Hooray!” (page 62). Next, we take you inside two fabulous homes in our community. First we tour a Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club home filled with a vibrant art collection that’s not to be missed. Check out “Art At The Heart” (page 68). Then we step inside a tony 200 East Palmetto penthouse filled with yet more fabulous art combined with modern-yet-cozy furnishings. Be sure to check out “Up High And Personal” (page 78). Also in this jam-packed issue, we showcase the latest and greatest furnishings and accessories for every room in your home. Whether you enjoy kitschy decor in the kitchen or a bit of glam in the living room, we’ve got something for everyone in “Make Rooms” (page 72). We also introduce you to the cutting-edge trend of collecting furniture as design, where a chair or table can be with worth upwards of $100,000. To learn more about this fascinating trend, read “Design Of The Times” (page 90). And with the real estate market starting to rebound, you might be looking to purchase a vacation residence. Before you do, be sure to read “Second Place” (page 84), which provides a roundup of vacation home hot spots. We hope you enjoy this issue as much as we enjoyed creating it for you. Our homes are our sanctuaries, so we trust that this issue will inspire you to make your own home even more perfect for you and your family. Flip through the pages and create your own inspiration. Most of all, enjoy spring in Boca and have a fabulous March!
Photo by Carlos Aristizabal
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