| Regular Features | |
| 34 | Publisher's Letter: A Season In The Sun / By Milton W. Jones |
| 36 | Comment: How Others See Us |
| 38 | Sandscript: A Letter To Friends / By Bob Vivian |
| 41 | Psl Informant: Keeping In Touch With What's Happening |
| 42 | Closeups: People Worth Knowing |
| 65 | Fashion: Finery Fit For The Season / By Maggi Miller |
| 74 | Cosmetique: Fragrances For Christmas / By Maggi Miller |
| 77 | Gallery Scene: Fine Works Of Art |
| 97 | Palm Springs Life's Guide: News And Notes On Town Happenings |
| 166 | Books & Authors: Gift Books And A Visit With Updike / By Roy Newquist |
| 171 | Ask Eliot Janeway: Wise Words From An Economic Expert / By Eliot Janeway |
| 174 | Stocks: Some Thoughts On A Bear Of A Market / By Justin And Robert Mamis |
| 177 | Tax Talk: Tax-saving Tips Under Reaganomics / By Howard Gordon, Cpa |
| 179 | Astrological Forecast: What's In The Stars / By Jean Farman |
| 181 | Around Town: The Season's Off To A Good Start / By Rosemary Cox |
| 198 | Estates & Properties: Beautiful Homes To Buy |
| 199 | Shopper's Bazaar: Ideas For That Christmas Gift |
| Special Interest | |
| 49 | Eat, Drink And Be Merry: Special Gifts Tied To Fine Cuisine / By Renette Martin |
| 53 | The Million Dollar Idea: Secrets Of Wealth To Share / By Mary Blaber |
| 60 | A Frond Christmas Remembrance: Santa Comes To Town / By Nick De Marco |
| 63 | Cookies For Christmas: A Treat For Santa / By Barbara Lawrence |
| 78 | Desert Museum: California Innovations: An Outstanding Exhibit Comes To The Desert / By William Hemmerdinger |
| 81 | It's Better To Give: Places To Find Just The Right Gift |
| 90 | The Collectors: People Keep The Most Interesting Things / By William Hemmerdinger |
| 154 | It's Got To Be Wright: The Ps Piranhas Are A Team Of Which To Be Proud / By Gary Morgenstein |
| 160 | Former Irs Agent Changes Sides: Creating Creative Tax Shelters |
ABOUT THE COVER: Candles accent the splash and color of the most glamorous party season of the year. Photographed at the home of interior designer James Callahan by Teke. Fashion courtesy of Hiroko's and Carl Martin's Desert Shop for Men.