The Palm Springs Art Museum began in the 1930’s and originally specialized in Native American art and artifacts. The museum has expanded significantly since then and so has their collection. In addition to the Native American displays, they also feature significant contemporary pieces. The museum is spacious and the art is arranged so that […]
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V Palm Springs Hotel
Many years ago when I was a child, I stayed at what is now V Palm Springs. At that time, it was a Travelodge. I didn’t recognize it at all when I pulled up out front this time. One section of the hotel has been renovated and is ready for guests. The rest of […]
Just Modern – Uptown Design District, Palm Springs
Are you a fan of the art and architecture of modernism? Palm Springs is the perfect place to visit. Throughout the city, you’ll see mid-century modern buildings that have remained mostly unchanged over the decades along with others that have been lovingly restored. A lot of this reminds me of the Southern California neighborhood I […]
Downtown Palm Springs Destination PSP
The Palm Springs lifestyle is one of a kind! When a city has this much personality, run of the mill souvenirs won’t do. Destination PSP was born when it’s owners couldn’t find the type of Palm Springs products that they wanted to give to others, to wear and to use in their own homes. They […]
Hiking at Peter’s Canyon Regional Park – Orange, California
Parts of Orange County are filled with master planned communities with tract houses and manicured landscaping. A nice break from that is Peter’s Canyon Regional Park on the eastern edge of Orange. Peter’s Canyon is an area with natural habitats that have been preserved and nice trails for hiking, biking and horseback riding. It’s part […]