Kathy Schowe's Blog

    "Come Live the Desert Life" is an INVITATION to change your life.   An INVITATION  to find that second home you always dreamed about.      "Come Live the Desert Life" is an INVITATION to PARADISE.   Living the Desert Life means luxury.  It means sunny winter days on the golf course, playing t...

*** UPDATE ON THIS POST:FACEBOOK 365 UPDATE: 14,273 FANS STRONG!****WE HAVE GROWN FROM 5600 IN 2015 TO OVER 14,000 TODAY!ALSO... FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM HERE: 365 THINGS TO DO IN THE PALM SPRINGS AREA ON INSTAGRAM__________________________________________________________ In April of 2010 I began m...

Last August we had a torrential rain here in the valley.  Many homes were flooded and destroyed, some had minor damage, but they were calling it the 100 -Year Flood... so it wouldn't happen again any time soon, RIGHT?   September 8th, last Monday, it happened again.  Over 3 inches fell in 1 hour,...

Although most sellers employ an agent to help them sell, many buyers do not.  Buyers often times go directly to the listing agent because they think that they will get a better deal.  But, many times, this is not the case.  Buyers need their own representation to make sure their interests are pro...

With storms on the horizon, we could all use some tips for driving in hazardous conditions!  Hopefully we have had our fill of flooding for one summer!   Phoenix, Arizona again is feeling the effects of bad rain storms spawned from Tropical Storm, Odile. These Tips are critical. Many Drivers have...

Summer in La Quinta   The most frequently asked question we get, as full-time desert dwellers, is "What is it like to live in La Quinta in the summer?" Frankly... I love it.  The pace is slower in La Quinta in the summer.  Fewer golfers go by,  less traffic, no reservations needed at restaurants,...

Real Italian Deli is the REAL DEAL!  ****UPDATE ON THIS POST:  The Real Italian Deli now bakes their own bread!Wow!  Check out this sandwich! *** The Real Italian Deli in Palm Desert is the REAL DEAL!  We were excited to discover this hidden gem in the heart of Palm Desert!We stopped in for lunch...

The Wine Bar is Moving in Old Town La Quinta   The Wine Bar in Old Town La Quinta is moving across the street after many years in the same location!  Saturday July 26th is the last day it will be open until it re-opens Labor Day weekend as The Wine Bar Bistro in it's new location on Avenida La Fo...

"The more the heart is nourished with happiness, the more it is insatiable."  ~ Gabrielle Roy   Original artwork created on iPad with Paper by 53 app & Pencil. Find more K. Schowe designs on Etsy.com.  K. Schowe original Artwork available in a variety of sizes and dimensions on gallery wrapped c...

ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK CANCELLED ( or was it?)     Orange is the New Black is one of my favorite shows on television and NETFLIX.  Created by Jenji Kohan, the mastermind behind the hit show WEEDS.  Orange is the New Black is based on the true memoirs of Piper Kerman, Orange is the New Black:  My...