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The Dinah Shore Estate in Palm Springs kicks off a Mid-Century Modern celebration for the release of Hulu’s new show

Local Palm Springs tastemakers celebrated the series launch of Hulu’s new show, Mid-Century Modern, at the iconic Dinah Shore Estate. Owned by Leonardo DiCaprio for quite some time, this time capsule home is everything you want it to be. Designed by renowned architect Donald Wexler in 1964, the vintage paradise sprawls with pool house, artist studio, 3 bedroom guest wing donned in red, green, and … Continue reading The Dinah Shore Estate in Palm Springs kicks off a Mid-Century Modern celebration for the release of Hulu’s new show

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Sunnylands Home Tour Highlights

Visiting Sunnylands in Rancho Mirage is always a calming experience – with its Zen cacti gardens, a great lawn, outdoor cafe, and small gallery space showcasing Modernist designers and artists. The former Annenberg estate, Sunnylands (just a short drive from Palm Springs), has welcomed presidents and royalty since the 1960s, thanks to billionaire publishing magnate Walter Annenberg, who created TV Guide, Seventeen Magazine, and one of … Continue reading Sunnylands Home Tour Highlights

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Palm Springs Modernism is nonstop design inspiration

Indigenous people once came to Palm Springs as a refuge, long before the stars of Hollywood flocked to the sun-drenched destination for movie making, pool parties, and boozy nights. Just like the pandemic of 2020, people historically left the confines of big city living for wide-open spaces where many, whose lives had been disrupted by war, found themselves on permanent vacation. Bungalows and smaller-sized secondary … Continue reading Palm Springs Modernism is nonstop design inspiration

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20 Design Tips I learned at Palm Springs Modernism Week

Indoor-outdoor living is synonymous with Palm Springs. The design and architecture meshed with the desert landscape are the best in the country. Just hop on your bike in neighborhoods near Villa Royale, Del Marcos, Miramonte Resort and Spa, or Hotel Triada and swoon at the mid-century homes with a pop of color at each door or imagine what lies behind the hedges and swaying palm … Continue reading 20 Design Tips I learned at Palm Springs Modernism Week

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Palm Springs Playground Weekend

This article was first published on MoneyInc, February 2019. Just like when the movie stars of the 1920s flocked to the area from Hollywood, the Palm Springs area continues to be Los Angeles’s favorite getaway. This little big town in the desert, flanked by the dramatic San Jacinto mountains and poking palm trees, provides a playful swanky, sun-drenched landscape just a few hour drive from … Continue reading Palm Springs Playground Weekend

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