A scary Palm Springs Halloween!! Tuesday, October 28th, 2014 at 9:57am. Paul Kaplan Yes, Palm Springs is a fun place to spend Halloween. Here are a few of our favorite suggestions of where to show off your costumes, scare, and empress your friends, and the Palm Springs world! Costume Contest on Arenas Arenas Road will be closed off between Indian Canyon Road and Calle Encilia to make room for the 12th annual Bent Productions Halloween Costume Contest. Entertainment starts at 6:30 p.m. and the costume contest at 8. Last year chairs were put out for people to sit on, but they ran out, so you might want to bring your own. BBs 30th Annual Halloween Bash (Hard Rock) The HARD ROCK Hotel has become the party location. Halloween will mean multiple DJ's spinning, a live band and live show by the pool, food stations and bars… Read Full Post »
Snow or sunshine? Thursday, October 16th, 2014 at 1:48pm. Paul Kaplan Ok, Just saying.... This winter, you can be doing this: Or this: Average Annual Snowfall for US Cities: City Yearly Snowfall Inches Centimetres Rochester, New York 99.5 252.7 Buffalo, New York 94.7 240.5 Cleveland, Ohio 68.1 173.0 Salt Lake City, Utah 56.2 142.7 Minneapolis, Minnesota 54.0 137.2 Denver, Colorado 53.8 136.7 Milwaukee, Wisconsin 46.9 119.1 Boston, Massachusetts 43.8 111.3 Detroit, Michigan 42.7 108.5 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 41.9 106.4 Hartford, Connecticut 40.5 102.9 Chicago, Illinois 36.7 93.2 Providence, Rhode Island 33.8 85.9 … Read Full Post »
A fully furnished Mid-century Modern Condo with dual Patios and Mountain Views Wednesday, October 8th, 2014 at 10:13am. Alex Dethier One of the few remaining mid-century modern gems in central Palm Springs, CA. Villa Riviera, is a low density development located at walking distance from shops and restaurants. Enter into what may be one of the best units in the complex, fully turnkey with exquisite Mid-century modern furnishings. The condo offers two patios, one of which is private with access from bedrooms. Map: 1855 Ramon Road, Unit 14, Palm Springs, CA 92264 MLS: 14800113PS Price: $349,000 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2 patios, Views, fully furnished Contact Alex for a private showing or for more information. Read Full Post »
A unique Meiselman home in the Racquet Club Friday, October 3rd, 2014 at 1:12pm. Alex Dethier When looking at real estate in Palm Springs, rarely will you stumble upon such a unique Mid-century modern home with its original footprint. Even more rare is finding one that is said to be the original model homes! This particular home is believed to be the model home which showcases the rare clerestory windows mounted above pano windows (see 4th photo below). 2230 Starr Rd, Palm Springs, CA 92262 MLS: 14-798895PS – $499,000 3 bedrooms / 2 baths / 1200 sq ft This architectural gem, with its untouched original footprint, has been updated with a new roof just a few months ago. Standard to the Meiselman floor plan is the separated master bedroom from the other two guest rooms, so you and your guests can enjoy some privacy. At… Read Full Post »
Krisel-designed Updated Mid-century Ranch in Palm Springs Thursday, October 2nd, 2014 at 3:20pm. Alex Dethier Looking for that perfect Palm Springs retreat? Here is a gorgeous Sunrise Park Mid-century Ranch style home designed by William Krisel and built by the Alexander Construction Company in 1958. The home, located in central Palm Springs, sits on an over-sized lot and offers magnificent mountain views from the newly landscaped yard. 282 N Sunset Way, Palm Springs, CA. 92262 MLS: 14-786247PS Price: $629,000 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Oversized lot with Mountain Views In the heart of vibrant Sunrise Park, this William Krisel designed and Alexander built mid-century ranch will delight all. The living room has the original restored fireplace for the cooler months and windows that reveal the backyard for an indoor-outdoor feel. Step out and… Read Full Post »