Out and About in Palm Springs

March 7, 2016, 9 Comments

During our first full day in Palm Springs, I visited a handful of antique malls and reacquainted myself with downtown. I left the antique malls empty handed, but I did have fun walking around downtown Palm Springs and taking time to wander about the odd little La Plaza that I’m kind of obsessed with (you…

Palm Springs Aerial Tram

March 6, 2016, 3 Comments

It’s March, and that means it’s time for Patrick’s annual conference in Palm Springs. Last year I wasn’t able to tag along like past years, as I was working, but now that I’ve quit, I’m able to spend time in the dreamy desert of Palm Springs. We arrived yesterday and after checking into our adorable…

A Return to the Orchid Tree Inn

March 11, 2015, 8 Comments

In 2013 during a visit to Palm Springs I shared images of a vacant (and at the time, for sale) hotel and adjacent church. It was The Orchid Tree Inn and the Community Church of Palm Springs, and you can view the first visit here. When we returned to Palm Springs in 2014, the hotel we…

A Few Finds

March 3, 2014, 7 Comments

This last weekend was one of the more anticipated events of the year, the thrice annual antique expo. With the upcoming Palm Springs trip looming in the back of my mind, I spent a reserved amount of dough and only a few things came home with me… While there were a few dealers with clothing,…

The Hideaway

March 31, 2013, 11 Comments

I think one of the highlights of our Palm Springs trip was our hotel. I find it difficult to find words for how much I love this place. So, hey, what’s better than words? Pictures! And there are a lot! Because not only am I going to show you the swank hotel is that we…

La Plaza Dos

March 30, 2013, 8 Comments

So I finally did a bit of vintage shopping here in Palm Springs, but I was rather let down…or maybe just my wallet and personal taste let me down. I visited many shops, however most inventory of the antique shops were more…high-end, I guess you could say. Many had pieces of modern art mixed in…

Vista Las Palmas

March 29, 2013, 5 Comments

One of the fabulous things about our hotel is that they have complimentary bicycles for guests to use! We opted to go for a small peddle around one of Palm Spring’s modern neighborhoods, Vista Las Palmas, which also happens to be home to Elvis’ Honeymoon Hideaway! Just like before, buckle up, this is yet another…

The Abandoned Orchid Tree Inn

March 26, 2013, 10 Comments

Yesterday I realized I forgot to pack my card-reader. Then how did, you ask, I upload and blog about La Plaza? I went to a Rite Aid and bought a card-reader and on my way I found a hidden treasure…the currently for sale Orchid Tree Inn. Gear up for another picture heavy post, because this…

La Plaza

March 25, 2013, 4 Comments

So far my trip to Palm Springs has been rather blah with regards to shopping (I haven’t checked everything out yet though!), but as been very keen with regards to architecture. I’d like to take this time to highlight (read: extremely picture heavy post) one of my favorite little spots here in Palm Springs… La…

Packin’ for Palm Springs

March 22, 2013, 5 Comments

Tomorrow morning Patrick and I are hopping on a plane headed for beautiful and sunny Palm Springs! I haven’t been to Palm Springs since I was a kid, and I’m so excited to be able to tag along on Patrick’s business trip for a company conference. I have plans to see some of my family…