Greet the morning sun in this darling one-bedroom condo at The Biltmore Colony—a distinctive enclave of contemporary condos and homes built on the site of the historic Palm Springs Biltmore Hotel. Channeling the mid-century aesthetic inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright, the 133 condos boast clean line
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02/25/2016
A stunning home with equally stunning views, this is easily the nicest home in La Cantera—an intimate enclave of luxury homes in La Quinta. Located directly across the street from the posh Hideaway, this unique community of 59 Mediterranean-style homes provides easy access to golf, restaurants an
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12/07/2015
Lake, fairways and stellar mountain views—everything you could want from a vacation retreat in one of the desert’s most vibrant country clubs. Located on Palm Desert's Country Club Drive—named for the city's numerous clubs—Palm Valley Country Club is distinctive for its robust social scene, golf
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12/06/2015
Hope for Paws’ LA-based animal-rescue videos are de rigueur viewing chez MacGregor. As a longtime supporter of Eldad Hagar’s humble “hamburger fund,” I eagerly await the next installation of his riveting dogs-in-distress films. Some day, I fantasize, perhaps he’ll rescue a dog meant for me. Sinc
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10/05/2015
This completely remodeled Spanish Colonial Revival bungalow is located in the historic Long Beach neighborhood of California Heights—deemed one of LA's hottest neighborhoods just this year. Cal Heights—as it is affectionaly known—also earned the 2012 USA Neighborhood of the Year award. The robu
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09/04/2015
Beloved books rarely make an artful transition to the silver screen. Complex characters, interior musings and weighty subjects demand more skill than most cinematic auteurs can deliver.Gone With the Wind delivered the goods with its sweeping cinematography and score, redoubtable storytelling and
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06/01/2015
Light and airy, this model-perfect San Remo floorplan in Sun City Palm Desert exudes elegance and livability. Awaken to the morning sun streaming into the capacious master suite and savor the all-day sunshine courtesy of the home’s southern orientation and wraparound windows. Boasting both privacy
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10/22/2014
Tucked behind rich terracotta walls and wraparound desertscape, this Palm Desert courtyard home with guest casita and Pebble Tec pool/spa in the gated community of Palmira offers everything you need to enjoy the vaunted indoor/outdoor lifestyle here in the Palm Springs valley. The south-facing fr
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06/27/2013
Greet the morning sun from expansive windows in this richly upgraded, casita-enhanced Monterey, one of Trilogy at La Quinta's most popular floorplans. For good reason. Its substantive kitchen—with huge granite-slabbed counters and bar-height seating—is integrated into a spacious great room with
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12/04/2012
Spring is here and I've been wanting an excuse to visit Joshua Tree National Park—our local desert treasure. My cousin's visit to the Palm Springs valley provided the excuse for a memorable day trip this week. With Joan donning the chauffeur's cap and me directing, four of us piled into the car o
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03/16/2012