In With the New

Businesses open doors and opportunities throughout the valley

Sarah Reiss Shopping

While burgs around the country fretted and feigned helplessness over the last year, Coachella Valley cities spruced up, attracted luxury retailers, and coaxed entrepreneurs out of hiding and into some of the best real-estate rates in decades. Here, we look at progress in the desert.

Wrap It Up at Sak's Fifth Avenue on EL Paseo

Site Staff Shopping

One of Saks Fifth Avenue’s Want It! Fall 2009 Trends pieces is the St. John Cozy Knit sweater. Fall shoppers will also find in the store an item not typically found at Saks: a book. This month, the department store begins selling Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Flake, a limited-edition, hardcover children’s book published by HarperCollins.

In Store – Worthy Complements

Susan Stein Shopping

Jimmy Choo iridescent snakeskin sandal with gold heel from Saks Fifth Avenue at The Gardens on El Paseo in Palm Desert. Linen and silk handbag with flowers from Zense on El Paseo. Tourmaline and peridot flowers on 22K gold link necklace from Denise Robergé on El Paseo. Prada metallic sandal in purple, fuchsia, gold, and bronze from Saks Fifth Avenue.

Psst – Bali Hai

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Although she lives in Bali, fashion designer Nadya says that Asian and Western cultures influence her creations. She describes her inspiration as “cooking with leftovers,” as she uses fabrics and techniques that enhance each other and are sourced worldwide. She peppers one elegant jacket with antique French lace and handmade Balinese buttons.

In Store – Form & Function

Fill your surroundings with artful and practical pieces

Sarah Reiss Shopping

Furniture maker and sculptor Brent Skidmore melds the fleeting nature of time with the unchanging solidity of stone in his Cairn Clock. This 8-foot, basswood-and-aluminum timepiece proves that while time may fly, inspired design is rock solid.

In Store – Gifts That Give

When it’s time to give, consider gifts that bring joy not only the recipient, but also to others.

Sarah Reiss Shopping

When it’s time to give, consider gifts that bring joy not only the recipient, but also to others.