Palm Beach Style

Wallpaper has been hot for the last few seasons, and the trend shows no signs of letting up. Chinoiserie is classic Palm Beach. The powder blue colors of Thibaut’s patterns match the blue of the South Floridian sea and sky. Available through the trade at KDR Designer Showroom, International Market Square, 612-332-0402, thibautdesign.com

Palm Beach socialite Lilly Pulitzer practically invented the notorious Palm Beach country-club style in the 1950s when she introduced her first multicolored cotton shift. This navy Jacqueline dress in stretch sateen would look chic with a wide-brimmed hat and a pair of metallic sandals. $298. Melly, 3906 W. 50th St., Edina, 952-929-9252

Lend a pop of orange to the subtle blues with this piece from Jonathan Adler, a designer with a raging obsession for country-club style—needlepoint, chinoiserie, and lacquer. Capri Teardrop table lamp in orange, $250. ID Inside Design, 211 N. 1st St., Mpls., 612-317-0045

In his book Once Upon a Time, photographer Slim Aarons describes Palm Beach as the “ageless, photogenic queen of America’s resorts.” Looking through the photographs should inspire several amendments to your decorating and personal style. The photographer found that the playground of Palm Beach provided an inspiring backdrop of sun, wealth, and privilege for his society photographs, which appeared in Bazaar and Town & Country. $75. Barnes & Noble, 16 metro locations, including Midwest Plaza, 801 Nicollet Mall, Mpls., 612-371-4443

The Sponsor bag by Lilly Pulitzer embodies seaside style—wicker, metallic-gold accents, and a charming shape. $144. Also at Melly