Archive for August, 2008
Palm Springs Architecture in the News . . . Again!
Wednesday, August 6th, 2008It always amazes me that such a small community as our own village of Palm Springs, California can offer to the world so much architectural relevance, particularly as it relates to the mid-20th century Modernist movement. As I’ve mentioned in previous blogs, our village probably has the largest concentration of mid-century buildings in the US, [...]
A Unique Palm Springs Experience
Monday, August 4th, 2008Get the real feel of living in our desert oasis – rent the digs of a Hollywood legend! This week’s edition of Time magazine (8-11-08) suggests this great option, instead the usual stay in a hotel/motel. And for anyone considering purchasing a property here in always sunny Palm Springs, it’s an intimate way to experience [...]
Paper or Plastic . . . or Reusable?
Sunday, August 3rd, 2008There are many small things we can do individually in “going green” - changing out our light bulbs, minimizing use of the clothes dryer, and setting thermostats at eighty – these are a few ways to start. (These steps alone cut our own power bill in half for July from two years ago.) Now here is a next [...]