Liza Smith

Writer at Stuart Magazine

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Articles

The Nutritional Benefits of Sourdough

1 week ago | palmbeachillustrated.com | Liza Smith

While the popularity of sourdough baking has been on the rise for a number of years—a result, in part, of the initial COVID-19 lockdown in 2020—this age-old method of bread making has generated additional buzz recently for its nutritional benefits. “There are great health benefits that come from sourdough baking,” says Kerenza De Freitas, founder of Lake Worth Beach’s Einkorn Bakehouse.
Cooking with Color

1 month ago | stuartmagazine.com | Liza Smith

Nesting InstinctsGo bold (and save kitchen storage space) with Joseph Joseph Nest measuring cups and mixing bowls. $50/set of 9, Bloomingdale’s, Palm Beach GardensColorful TraditionsGet inspired to create vibrant, tasty (and gluten-free) Mexican-American dishes with The Siete Table cookbook by the Garza Family. $35, B Boutique, StuartSqueeze PlayCelebrate Florida’s state fruit with these fun orange grove–print oven mitts and potholders.
Unveiling Pause Life, Play Games

1 month ago | palmbeachillustrated.com | Liza Smith

Photographer Nick Mele and furniture entrepreneur Roxy Owens met in 2022 when they were seated next to each other at an event at The Colony. Owens was a fan of Mele’s whimsical aesthetic, and he had been following her company, Society Social, since it first started making nostalgia-inducing bar carts. Now the two have collaborated to create Pause Life, Play Games, a collection that transforms classic gaming furniture into playful statement pieces.
Ola' Mair Boutique is An Island Gem

2 months ago | stuartmagazine.com | Liza Smith

Karina Quiros calls the inception of Ola’ Mair Boutique “a delightful stroke of serendipity.” In an attempt to encourage her two daughters, Emma and Madisen, to dress up for a business meeting related to a different project, she had floated them the opportunity to come up with an idea for a new business in a fresh location. “Intrigued by the prospect, they quickly donned their most beautiful dresses and off we went,” she recalls. That’s when the concept for a clothing store began to crystallize.
Shop for Southern Charm

2 months ago | stuartmagazine.com | Abigail Duffy |Liza Smith

The Write StuffSend a proper thank-you card with Crane & Co.’sengraved magnolia blossom notes. $34/10 notes and envelopes, Quill and Press, StuartDrink It All InServe your sweet tea in style with Juliska’s Al Fresco Isabella pitcher. $54, Matilda’s, StuartSweet ToothIndulge in Mississippi mud cake, coconut sweet potato pie, and more tasty treats from Chef Belinda Smith-Sullivan with the Southern Sugar cookbook.
Shop for Ocean Blues

Jan 29, 2025 | stuartmagazine.com | Liza Smith

Shake It Up Art Floral Trading handcrafted porcelain ceramic pebble salt and pepper shakers, $34/set, Decorators Finest, Tequesta and Stuart The World Is Your Oyster Freshwater pearl and blue fire agate stretch bracelet from local gemologist and fashionista Brooke Hartman, $60, Sea Lustre, Tequesta Blue Light Special Hand-glazed Malaprop table lamp by Currey & Company with textured, abstract brushstroke pattern, $490, Tide & Table, Tequesta Fringe Benefit Jaipur cashmere scarf with fringe...
Pop-Up Shopping with The Style Club Palm Beach

Dec 11, 2024 | stuartmagazine.com | Liza Smith

Earlier this year, Jupiter resident Nasheema Travaglini launched an elevated shopping service that brings fashion right to your front door. Owner of The Style Club Palm Beach, Travaglini meets with clients one-on-one (in the Palm Beach and Martin County area) to get an idea of their likes and dislikes, then hand-picks contemporary and designer brands to offer a curated collection tailored to their personal style.
Shopping, Delivered with The Style Club Palm Beach

Dec 10, 2024 | jupitermag.com | Liza Smith

Earlier this year, Jupiter resident Nasheema Travaglini launched an elevated shopping service that brings fashion right to your front door. Owner of The Style Club Palm Beach, Travaglini meets with clients one-on-one (in the Palm Beach and Martin County area) to get an idea of their likes and dislikes, then hand-picks contemporary and designer brands to offer a curated collection tailored to their personal style.
2 Local DIY Classes to Try

Sep 5, 2024 | stuartmagazine.com | Liza Smith

Dye-ing to Try ItAt Aya Fiber Studio in Stuart, discover the magic of indigo, an ancient dye derived from the leaves of plants and surrounded by mystery and folklore. Play with the Japanese tie-dye art of shibori to create several napkin-size samples, a scarf, or a T-shirt in gradated hues and shapes. $150Stroke of GeniusUnleash your inner Picasso at Painting with a Twist in Jensen Beach.
The Power of Mango

Aug 13, 2024 | palmbeachillustrated.com | Liza Smith

In the middle of suburban Delray Beach, the 5-acre family farm of Truly Tropical is an unexpected find. The hidden gem, which rests on an ancient sand ridge about a mile from the ocean, is burgeoning with 100 varieties of organic mangoes from around the world. Chris Wenzel, who purchased the property in 1999, loves seeing people’s reactions when they try mangoes that can taste of lemon, coconut, and pineapple. What consumers might not know is that the fruit brims with health benefits.