Visitors have been coming to Palm Springs to see stars since the days of the Rat Pack. But the desert saves its most spectacular show for after dark — which is precisely why you should leave the resort lights behind and look up. The post 6 Places to Stargaze in the California Desert appeared first […]
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A childhood favorite gets a brunch-worthy update with the Blackberry Custard French Toast at Wilma & Frieda. Visit either location, in Palm Desert or Palm Springs, and they’ll give you the recipe card. The post The Dish: Blackberry Custard French Toast at Wilma & Frieda appeared first on Palm Springs Life.
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In the desert, the bougainvillea blooms bright pink regardless of heat, dry climate, and neglect. Like the flower, Bougainvillea Fresh Cuisine chef and owner Alex Hernandez has roots in struggle and sacrifice, yet he still thrives. The post Bougainvillea Fresh Cuisine in Palm Springs, and 5 Other New Restaurants to Try appeared first on Palm
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An advertisement for the opening of Holiday House in 1951 billed it as “Palm Springs’ Newest, Smartest Resort Apartment-Hotel,” which packs a lot into the contradictory phrase “Resort Apartment-Hotel.” How could it be all three? Architect Herbert W. Burns made the concept work. The post A Brief History of Holiday House, a Midcentury Hotel in
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“Go, your gratitude to prove,” Clara Ann Thompson wrote in her 1908 poem “Memorial Day.” “Strew the flow’rs above the heroes.” Leaving flowers on the graves of U.S. soldiers who died in war is a time-honored tradition, especially red and white blooms, which symbolize the bloodshed and valor (red) and purity (white) of those who
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Walking through a single one-story building in Palm Springs’ Uptown Design District, you can admire midcentury architecture, drink espresso with a pistachio croissant, explore an art exhibition, and shop for luxury décor, vintage statement jewelry, a denim vest for your dog, a Heath tile table, linen shirts from France, and an artistically potted cactus. The
For many homeowners, the process of selling a house is filled with anticipation. However, when that Redfin “for sale” sign stays on the lawn longer than expected, the excitement can quickly turn into uncertainty. Across the country, many sellers are finding themselves in a shifting landscape where the quick sales of previous years are no
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When designer/artist Mikey Boss Dog left his career as owner and creative director of bars and restaurants in Portland, Seattle, and Brooklyn, he fled to the High Desert to start a new creative chapter. Now, the artist behind the clothing brand Boss Dog — a moniker that began as “Boss Frog” after he rescued several
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Buying your first home comes with a mix of excitement and pressure, especially when it comes to balancing wants vs needs in first home decisions. It’s easy to get drawn to stylish finishes and dream features, but the most successful buyers focus first on how a home functions day to day – and what they
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Key Insights The “buying out” concept: This process involves one heir taking out a new mortgage to pay the other heirs their share of the home’s equity. Appraisals are essential: You cannot determine a fair buyout price without a professional, neutral appraisal of the current market value. Credit requirements: The heir keeping the home must
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