T
he 2nd annual Hard Hats & High
Heels women’s empowerment
luncheon was held at Trebeaché
in Santa Rosa Beach on May
10. The event to raise funds to help build
affordable housing units for deserving and
less fortunate women in the community
was presented by Silver Sands Premium
Outlets. The event brought together a cross-
section of the Emerald Coast’s professional,
social, and philanthropic leaders. The
like-minded women gathered for uplifting
energy, heartwarming stories, and a unifying
afternoon to support and positively impact
the lives of families in Walton County and
advance Habitat’s missionn.
Welcomed with a signature cocktail, and
plated lunch served by Trebeaché, attendees
also enjoyed snapping group shots in the
Construction & Couture photo booth,
listened to an empowering playlist spun by DJ
30A, participated in “She Nailed It” and Home
Is Where The Heart Is raffl e competitions,
and received a sleek Silver Sands shoulder
tote fi lled with gifts and treats from local
boutiques and businesses. The ladies also had
the opportunity to bid on repurposed pieces
in A Brush With Kindness silent auction.
Five local artists-designers displayed custom
upcycled furniture and home decor found at
the Habitat ReStore Walton County. This
year’s featured artists included Marisol Gullo
of Not too Shabby by Marisol Gullo + 2017
Visit South Walton Artist of the Year, Maxine
Orange Bern of Maxine Orange Art &
Design, Jennifer Jones of Compass Builders
of Florida, LLC, Kim Pall of Kim Pall - Art
& Design, and Lee Hensley of Lola’s on 30A.
The keynote speaker for this year’s event
was Laurie Beck of Pilates by the Sea. She
shared her miraculous personal story of
overcoming all odds and building up above
obstacles and the cancers that plagued her life.
She encouraged women to be strong and not
give up, and a told them “to always fi nd the
tools to make it through the toughest times”.
Amanda Bierbaum & Carly Harmer
Cynthia Laurendi, Jennifer Jones & Erin Igram
Laura Pierce & Tracy Louthain
Janell Smith, Laurie Beck & Pam Burden
photos & story by
Zhalman Harris
Alicia Adair-Foltz & Beverly Schmitt
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