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

Melissa CurtinMarch 30, 2025Leave a comment

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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

Melissa CurtinFebruary 26, 2024Leave a comment

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TULSA, Oklahoma – the rebirth of one of America’s most underrated cities

This article called “The Rebirth of Tulsa” was first published in print in 2019 in LA Travel Magazine. Tulsa’s Renaissance Oklahoma was never a place I thought I would want to spend time, but lately, America’s smaller cities have intrigued me – often these experiences have altered my views and changed my mindset. Tulsa, Oklahoma was a new place on my radar in 2018. This … Continue reading TULSA, Oklahoma – the rebirth of one of America’s most underrated cities

Melissa CurtinJanuary 8, 2024Leave a comment