The books feature intimate portraits of high-profile residences, and people in politics, Hollywood, fashion, art, sports, finance, and philanthropy.

[2] Ross is the Society Editor for Quest, and wrote a Palm Beach column for New York Social Diary, which featured her own photographs.

[date verification needed] The Foundation helps with the restoration and preservation of Blenheim Palace in Woodstock, England, which is the birthplace of Winston Churchill.

[8] Hilary and Wilbur won The Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach's Ballinger Award in 2004 for the renovation of their 1939 Georgian Revival manor Windsong, which noted architect John L. Volk originally designed.

[9] The Ross’ won The Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach's Elizabeth L. and John H. Schuler Award in 2010 for the guesthouse they built on the property next door with the architect Thomas Kirchhoff and interior designer Mario Buatta.