Visiting Frasca Jewelers in its new location (73560 El Paseo, Palm Desert) a block west of its fire-damaged boutique, we were hardly surprised to find owner Maria Wahl wide-eyed and marveling at a finely detailed Buccellati Eliochron watch — every bit of it hand-engraved in 18K gold.

In search of the perfect setting to showcase the flowers and bright colors of spring fashion 2010, we found Andalusia at Coral Mountain a fine complement, with its shadowy archways, intimate nooks, and grand gardens that represent the land of the flamenco dancer and Seville, Cordoba, and Granada.

The Chanel Resort 2010 collection, unveiled at Saks Fifth Avenue in The Gardens on El Paseo in Palm Desert, has the distinct flavor of Venice’s Lido Beach, one of Coco’s favorite playgrounds.