February 2008

Rearview

By Ann Japenga.

Desert Art Center draws on its past, keeping artists in touch with the landscape.

Wine

By Janice Kleinschmidt

In a month for romance, surprise your beloved with a novel bottle.

From Sonoma, With Love

By Ellen Kanner.

Paula Wolfert’s globally inspired recipes infuse her passion for food with obsession for detail.

Wealth

By Ellen Paris.

Open-ended, exchange-traded funds offer a ‘basket’ of diversified stocks.

Doing it Sinatra's Way

In recognition of 20 years of golf and parties for a worthy cause, Palm Springs Life asked Barbara Sinatra to reflect on the history of the event begun by her and her late husband.

PSST! February 2008

By Janice Kleinschmidt and Carissa Haak.

Dogs and cats learn the good life at Orphan Pet Oasis; modernism by the book; three restaurants that serve up vegetarian delights; two new public sculptures in La Quinta; and one wild waterslide manufacturer.

Mad About Mod

By Janice Kleinschmidt.

Enthusiasts of last century’s design and culture converge on Palm Springs with passion and conviction for keeping the vibe alive.

Horoscope

By Sherryl Nova.

Expect a flurry of changes.

Talk Like an Egyptian

By Janice Kleinschmidt.

‘Pharoahnic noir’ author Brad Geagley next tackles Cleopatra.

Editor's Letter

Steven Biller

From the roof over your head to the packaging of your favorite skin cream, design matters more today than ever. It captures our attention, energizes our spirit, and inspires us to act (usually with a thoughtful purchase or a bright twist on the way we live).

A Grandeur Welcome

Estate owners open their doors for the Children’s Discovery Museum of the Desert’s sixth annual home tour.

Wheels - Callaway's C16 Speedster

By Pat Devereux.

Strap on your $10,000 helmet and shoot past imposters in Callaway’s C16 Speedster.

The Man Behind the Camera

By Michael Stern.

Opening this month, Julius Shulman: Palm Springs honors the photographer’s 70-year history with the Coachella Valley. The exhibition curator and author of Julius Shulman: Palm Springs marvels at the legendary lensman behind some of the most iconic photographs of midcentury modern houses.