outfits with wings. And then, inside the clear tent with snow-white carpeting, we spotted many more angels, who were, in fact, Cirque de Soleil entertainers. I hated to leave as it sure looked like fun! Our next stop was the annual blacktie Christmas dinner at Emilia and Pepe Fanjuls’. This small glamorous gathering is the highlight of the season as it embodies the Christmas spirit—a great big tree, mistletoe, a fireplace hung with stockings, carolers, wonderful wines, a delicious menu, and the best of friends! Among the pals were Raysa and Alfy Fanjul, Jackie and Ken Duberstein, Lally Weymouth, Mila and Brian Mulroney, the former Prime Minister of Canada, Alexandra Villard and Arnaud de Borchgrave, Pauline Pitt and Jerry Seay, Damon and Liz Mezzacappa, Dixon and Arriana Boardman, Percy Steinhart, Lesly Smith, Jim Walsh, Judy and Alfred Taubman,
Trump International Golf Course for the popular Sunday buffet. We chatted with pals Karen and Richard LeFrak, Ken and Jackie Duberstein, Michele and Howard Kessler, Andrea and John Stark, and then feasted on the delectable buffet. The following week we dined royally at Dixon and Arriana Boardman’s beautiful house. They served drinks around the Christmas tree, then we went into the cozy library for dinner to find two long tables set with luscious flowers and Christmas crackers. Our first course was fresh caviar in baked potatoes, followed by baked ham, tiny vegetables, and a bûche de Noël. Among the group were Lisa and Richard Perry, Arriana’s mother, Jackie Lane, Christine and Steve Schwarzmann, Tom Lee and Ann Tenenbaum, Donna and Bill Acquavella, Gerry Goldsmith, Judy and Alfred Taubman, Carol and Earle Mack, Barbara and Conrad Black.
at McCarty’s was mostly attended by Coconuts, we all headed to the musuem at around 10:15 to dance in the New Year. The highlight was the fabulous fireworks donated by Julia and David Koch. On New Year’s day, there were at least five parties. Bill Finneran had an open house at his oceanfront casa, as did Nancy and Don Carter at their beautifully landscaped lakefront house, plus photographer Mary Hilliard had a cocktail party. The following week, Boaz Mazor came to town with the Oscar de la Renta spring collection. Boaz showed the collection at Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue. The next night, Boaz was feted at a cozy dinner at Pauline Pitt and Jerry Seay’s lakefront abode. Among the guests were Blaine Trump and Steve Simon, Mila and Brian Mulroney, Carol and Earl Mack, and Tommy Quick. Another sold-out event was the annual
From left: Julia Koch and Talbott Maxey at the Coconuts dance; Mila Mulroney and Liz Mezzacappa at the Fanjuls’ Christmas dinner; Judith and Rudy Giuliani at the Coconuts party; Emilia Fanjul Pfeifler and her mother, Emilia Fanjul.
Cynthia Boardman, Barbara and Conrad Black, Steven Stollman, Christina de Caraman, and more. On another night, we popped into the Wally Findlay Gallerys for a party to honor the Palm Beach Centennial Committee, and to see the terrific exhibition of photographs on display. We spotted Chris and Grace Meigher with daughters Amanda and Elizabeth, Jean Tailer, Kit and Bill Pannill, Bill and Nancy Rollnick, Parker Ladd and Arnold Scaasi, and more. On Sunday night, we joined Melania and Donald Trump at the
Finally, warmer weather came just in time for the Coconut dance at the Flagler Museum: a dapper group of gentlemen consisting of Rodney Dillard, Bob Leidy, Girard Brownlow, Richard Cowell, Jr., Alex Fanjul, Daniel Hanley, David Koch, Leonard Lauder, Paul Maddock, Troy Maschmeyer, John Mashek, Will Matthews, Mike McCarty, Chris Meigher, Laddy Merck, Blair Meyer, David Ober, Blakely Page, Harold Paull, Oliver Quinn, Wilbur Ross, Percy Steinhart, George Summers, William Surtees and Jon Ylvisaker. As the seated dinner
“Night of Expectations” dinner at Café Boulud, benefiting Glades Academy and Everglades Preparatory Academy, two charter schools started by Emilia Fanjul. This benefit is a favorite because it’s a terrific cause and it feels like a private party for pals. Jamie Niven, chairman of Sotheby’s, North America, auctioned off such goodies as a Cesare Attloni custommade suit, a cashmere jacket, a Ralph Lauren shopping experience, and a week in a private villa at the glorious Casa de Campo resort in the Dominican Republic. All great fun for a worthy cause! u F E B R U AR Y 2 0 1 1 1 3 9