April 2009

BIGHORN Behind a Miracle

“BIGHORN BAM was the largest single private fund raiser benefiting Eisenhower Medical Center this season,” says Betty Wolf, Foundation Executive Director, Eisenhower Medical Center.

Curves Ahead

Libri Partners of San Diego developed this modern estate on two lots, and four separate structures wrap themselves like a giant apostrophe around a brick paver drive and front courtyard: a...

By Linda L. Meierhoffer

Fashion Week El Paseo Videos

The hottest new styles hit the runway during the fourth annual Fashion Week El Paseo, presented by the City of Palm Desert, and organized by Palm Springs Life magazine. Designer of the Week”...

For a Good Time, Click Here!

Chalk up this column to shameless self-promotion: I have to tell you about the magazine’s new-look Web site, www.palmspringslife.com.

Steven Biller

Horoscope - April 2009

Retrograde Venus threatens the peace and balance of all relationships this month. In open rebellion against the status quo, many will resort to aggressive tactics that attack the bedrock of...

Sherryl Nova

Inspired at Ironwood

A labor of love three years in the making, this metaphysical design philosophy permeates the 7,691-square-foot residence that includes 10 fireplaces, a two-bedroom casita, separate pool pavilion,...

InStore - Insiders’ Knowledge

Restraint is so 2008 — now’s the time for strong statements and extraordinary aesthetics.

BY SARAH REISS

Intelligencer - April 2009

San Soucie Art Glass Studios in Palm Desert provided glass for three locations at the 55-story Bank of America Tower at One Bryant Park in New York, including a suspended ceiling in the lobby with...

No-Nonsense Compassion

Judge Judy: ‘The most important thing we can do for childen is give them a sense of self-esteem.’ An off-camera conversation with Judy Sheindlin dramatically contrasts with an appearance in...

BY ROBERT JULIAN

PSST - Chefs in Wonderland

Working in the world of larger-than-life sculptures, Karen and Tony Barone usually photograph their works with one or both of them beside it for scale. After finishing six food-related sculptures,...

Janice Kleinschmidt

PSST - Coachellathon: The Movies

Those who long for the days of double-feature movies should be in seventh heaven on April 22, when they can watch 35 films in a sitting (for free!) at Rancho Mirage Public Library.

Janice Kleinschmidt

PSST - Recipes for Success

Cooking well is a pleasurable pastime for many; cooking with class is an art. Jane Angwin and daughter Andie Hubka have created a multifaceted family business in La Quinta that has been very well...

Donna Curran

PSST - The Gold Standard for Green

One could easily mistake Rancho Mirage architect Narendra Patel’s building on Highway 111 as a prestigious museum or the headquarters of a Fortune 500 company. But, no, the sophisticatedly...

Janice Kleinschmidt

PSST - Word Association

Moya Henderson, who has edited a historical calendar for the Palm Springs Historical Society for 30 years, has published a book of images in the historical society’s collection that cover Native...

Wealth - Rethinking for Retirement

A City of Palm Springs employee for almost 17 years, Phil Kaplan walked out of City Hall in September deciding the time was right to retire. He owned a classic Alexander house in Vista Las Palmas...

Wheels - The Audi R8

If you would be shocked to find the words “sensible” and “supercar” in the same sentence, sit for a moment. The Audi R8 is practical and comfortable, yet it outperforms most vehicles,...

BY PAT DEVEREUX