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by Jerry Braun – October 2022 Coachella Valley Firebirds Kick Off their Inaugural Season The Coachella Valley Firebirds, the 32nd American Hockey League (AHL) franchise and affiliate of the National Hockey League’s (NHL’s) Seattle Kraken, have kicked off its inaugural season on October 16, 2022, in an away game against the Calgary Wranglers. The Seattle Kraken […]

By Jerry Braun, September 2022 Big News! Here’s a new, convenient way to get your house on the market fast. Eighty percent of today’s home buyers are looking for move-in ready homes. I’m happy to say that there’s a new service available to help home sellers present their homes in fashion that most home buyers […]

Modernism Week – October 2022 Programming Announced and Tickets are on Sale! The four-day long “mini-Modernism Week” schedule of events for this October was just announced, and tickets go on sale on Monday, August 1st, at 12 p.m. PDT. This extravaganza of fun runs from Thursday, October 13 through Sunday, October 16, and features more than […]

By Jerry Braun, July 2022 Oswit Land Trust Creates a Nature Preserve in the Heart of Palm Springs Here’s some exciting news for Palm Springs! Oswit Land Trust has secured the over 100 acre Mesquite Golf Course to be converted into a nature preserve. The Trust is also actively pursuing the purchase of the neighboring, […]

By Jerry Braun, July 2022 Resources for Pets and Pet Parents in Palm Springs and Greater Palm Springs As all pet lovers know, “pet owners” are really the ones “owned” by our pets. We love our furry friends and always want to provide them with the best care and all the fun experiences we can. […]

By Jerry Braun, January 11, 2022 Anthony Cochran, Palm Springs Designer I recently chatted with Palm Springs-based designer, Anthony Cochran, owner of Anthony Cochran Design, Inc. He shared his insights on his design philosophy and approach to working with clients in Coachella Valley and beyond. Tell me a little about yourself and your business.  Born in […]

Visit the fabulous Architecture and Design Center, Edwards Harris Pavilion A visit to Palm Springs is not complete without a visit to The Palm Springs Art Museum Architecture and Design Center, Edwards Harris Pavilion, located in downtown Palm Springs. Designed by renowned mid-century modern architect E. Stewart Williams, this is the first historic structure in […]

Is it Time for You to Sell? As I’m sure you already know, it has been a wild real estate market these past couple of years. With many interested buyers, low inventory, and low interest rates, it’s been a fast-moving sellers’ market. So, is it the right time for you to sell? Here are a […]

Published February 2022 Fabulous Mid-century Modern Shops deliver a cool vibe for your home Many homes in Palm Springs and throughout the Coachella Valley have a cool, mid-century modern vibe. Homeowners here have many options on where to shop to furnish their homes with beautiful, mid-century furnishings, artwork, and accessories of the period. Here are […]

By Jerry Braun, February 2022 You can visit some iconic mid-century modern homes in Palm Springs Palm Springs is universally recognized for having a wealth of classic Mid-century Modern homes designed by world-famous architects, many for the rich and famous. Through the years, Hollywood stars have leased, bought or event commissioned homes for themselves. Designed […]

By Jerry Braun, January 2022 Modernism Week 2022, here we come! Tickets are now on sale for Palm Spring’s Modernism Week 2022, the annual celebration of everything midcentury modern – from architecture, design, art, fashion, and culture. The dates of this year’s events are February 17th through 27th, 2022. According to Modernism Week’s website, “the […]

By Jerry Braun, January 11, 2022 Michelle Boudreau, Palm Springs Designer I recently sat down for a chat with Michelle Boudreau, owner of Michelle Boudreau Design. She is renowned for her extensive design experiences in a variety of fields, which she now applies to her design work across the Coachella Valley and beyond. Tell me […]

What to know about Indian Lease Land versus Fee-simple Land when buying a new home in Palm Springs, CA When purchasing property in parts of Palm Springs and some other areas of the Coachella Valley (including Cathedral City and Rancho Mirage), buyers should know the difference between “Fee Land” and “Lease Land.” With Fee Land, […]

Have you been to restaurant Eight4Nine in Palm Springs, CA? With beautiful indoor and outdoor dining areas and a spacious, trendy bar, Eight4Nine Restaurant and Lounge, located in the fashionable Uptown Design District of Palm Springs at 849 North Palm Canyon Drive, is a hip and fun place to eat or enjoy a cocktail with […]

‘Tis the season to be jolly… and to share the joy. This joyous season is a wonderful time to share holiday joy with family and friends. It is also a great time to share that joy with those in need. And, timing is great because Tuesday, November 30th is #GivingTuesday. A non-profit called GivingTuesday.org set […]

November 19, 2022 Tickets Now on Sale for the 2022 Palm Springs International Film Festival The stars will shine a little brighter in Palm Springs on January 6th at the Palm Springs International Film Awards Gala. This star-studded event kicks off the 33rd annual Palm Springs International Film Festival, which will run from January 6th […]

Here in Palm Springs, we love our dogs. And, our town caters to them in all sorts of ways. From fur-baby speciality shops, to special accommodations by restaurants and hotels, a dog’s life is good in the desert.  If you’re looking for speciality pet stores, there are several in Palm Springs and throughout the Coachella […]

Hopefully some of you took advantage of Modernism Week’s 2021 online experience in February and March. Celebrating our love of all things mid-century, Modernism Week continues in April to offer online and socially-distanced, in-person events from April 8-18, 2021. Take a tour in Desert Palisades to look inside master architect Raymond Kappe’s last project and […]

The flatlands of the desert and 13 miles of marked bike lanes make Palm Springs a great place for bicyclers. A free biking map is available from the City of Palm Springs and describes the different types of bike paths around town. You can find it here. Is your bike in need of repairs? Don’t […]

Blue skies! Fresh air! Gorgeous views! We all know and love the local hiking trails on the breathtaking mountains around Palm Springs. Did you know that there’s also a lake and recreational area in nearby La Quinta? Lake Cahuilla Veterans Regional Park is a 710 acre open playground situated around a 135 acre reservoir at […]