Born in San Diego and raised outside Seattle, Katherine Shenaman isn’t a Palm Beach native—but with her eye for design and heart for philanthropy, she fits right in. She moved cross-country to attend Palm Beach Atlantic University, studying psychology and art before making her entrée into interior design as a draftsman for Smith Architectural Group. After earning her master’s degree, she launched her own interior design company in New York City and eventually returned to Palm Beach to participate in a renovation project that won the 2010 Ballinger Award. Her latest venture, Callidus Palm Beach, is a boutique that stocks home goods, fine accessories, and gifts. When not working or traveling, Shenaman supports the Palm Beach Symphony, Peggy Adams, and PBAU’s Women of Distinction, among other causes.
Design signature: Beautiful lighting. Every room should have at least two to three different sources.
Favorite hideaway: My terrace. I face west so I can sit and watch the sunset every night.
Craveable Palm Beach bite: Scrambled egg with Osetra caviar at Chez Jean-Pierre
Binge watches: Queen of the South
Drink order: Taittinger or any fun concoction with cucumber and basil
In her makeup bag: Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation
Best gifts she’s ever received: When I was young, it was ski school. Most recently, a gift certificate to go skydiving.
Indulgence worth every calorie: Spaghetti carbonara from Sant Ambroeus
Favorite place to shop locally: Kirna Zabête
Karaokes in the car to: Lady Antebellum
Little-known fact: I own a pink 1961 Chrysler Newport.
Movies she’s seen more than 10 times: Overboard (the original) and The Thomas Crown Affair
Last great read: The Count of Monte Cristo
In her beach bag: A book and rosé
Collects: Beautiful books on architecture, history, and design. I love to learn.
Fitness routine: I go to Kinetic Performance twice a week with coach Craig Canubida. It has changed my life!
Ideal last meal: I would want to be somewhere in Italy having pasta.
Guilty pleasure junk food: Pepperidge Farm Milano cookies
Must-have accessory: Earrings by Lizzie Fortunato. I’m obsessed with her designs.
Beloved vista: Overlooking the hills in Tuscany. 
Best advice: It is better to be kind than to be right.
Her idea of R&R: Being offline somewhere exotic and beautiful.
Next travel destination: Nova Scotia
Words to live by: “My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.” —Maya Angelou
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