At around noon, attendees arrived atLauders residence, a surprisingly tranquil refuge.
Palm Beach is not a town known for subtly.
The islands most famous properties Henry Flagers Whitehall, Joseph Kennedys La Querida, Marjorie Merriweather Posts Mar-a-Lagofavor grandiosity.
Aerin Lauder
Large windows and French doors opened up to a lawn where a dog snoozed in the sun.
The effect is that of a modern-day Petit Trianon rather than a Versailles.
In 2012, after a successful career at her familys cosmetics business, Lauder launched her namesake brand.
In the years sinceAerinhas become synonymous with American elegance.
Lauder led her guests on a tour of the property.
She pointed out objects and told their stories.
At last, the group came upon the dining room, which was filled with gifts and decorations.
Lauder proceeded to reveal her favorite holiday tips and tricks.
It is wonderful to mix old and new, she said, echoing a recurring theme throughout the afternoon.
Family history is an enduring inspiration.
We always celebrated Christmas Eve because Estees husband (Joseph) was born on Christmas Eve.
We would go to the Twenty One Club.
Estee loved gold and felt it was so festive.
Its the perfect time of year to use it.
Lauder lifted up shining bowls filled with seasonal treats.
Its the time of year; you’ve got the option to have candy all day long.
We just launchedjewelry, Lauder said.
You are the first to see it.
We worked with someone who had been at Tiffany for about thirty years.
Weve done charms, all named after different friends.
To Lauder, everything in the collection is personal as all gifts should be.
I know a lot of you entertain, Lauder said to the very social group.
Weve recently debuted theHeirloom Collection, which is all made to order.
Julia (Amory) just got the yellow plates.
And the pink, laughed Amory, a designer with a shop on South County Road.
Lauders collection is addictive.
From pendants to match boxes to travel bags Aerin is an ecosystem of elegance.
After the masterclass, Lauder beckoned the group to sit for lunch on the veranda.
