Long awaited here in the Desert, Nordstrom is now slated to open at Westfield Palm Desert in the spring of 2011. A "dazzling renovation"of Westfield was announced by mall officials reently, which will include Nordstrom as one of two new luxury department stores, the other not yet announced. Westfield also hopes to include new entryways, new … [Read more...]
A Palm Springs Landmark Reborn
After a major renovation, the famed Riviera Resort and Spa has reopened to wow locals and visitors alike, so we decided to go explore it for ourselves. Originally opened in 1959 in the style of Las Vegas hotels such as the Sands, Flamingo, and Stardust, the Riviera was frequented by a host of the rich and famous. Now the Riviera Resort and Spa is … [Read more...]
Palm Springs Style Lures Vacationers – An Afterthought
As a followup to yesterday's article on Palm Springs Style, if you are thinking about buying a home in Palm Springs, it's good to know that the rental market here is strong. Renting your home seasonally is a one good way of offsetting your fixed costs. A possible downside is that rentals here are quite popular, and you might find it a challenge at … [Read more...]
“Palm Springs Style” Lures Vacationers
One of the pleasures of taking a vacation is having the time to read the New York Times in a leisurely fashion. Recently we were at the airport, leaving Palm Springs for a few days on the East Coast, and Dick purchased a copy. I immediately leafed through to pull out a Life Style section called Escapes, and there we were - Palm Springs - in the … [Read more...]
Palm Springs Architecture in the News . . . Again!
It always amazes me that such a small community as our own village of Palm Springs, California can offer to the world so much architectural relevance, particularly as it relates to the mid-20th century Modernist movement. As I've mentioned in previous blogs, our village probably has the largest concentration of mid-century buildings in the US, if … [Read more...]
A Unique Palm Springs Experience
Get the real feel of living in our desert oasis - rent the digs of a Hollywood legend! This week’s edition of Time magazine (8-11-08) suggests this great option, instead the usual stay in a hotel/motel. And for anyone considering purchasing a property here in always sunny Palm Springs, it’s an intimate way to experience our lifestyle more fully … [Read more...]
