A few weeks ago, I sat down with artist Kathleen Strukoff at the Palm Springs Vintage Market, where she serves as artist-in-residence, to talk about her work and evolving creative path. Strukoff’s artistic sensibility traces back to her childhood in New Mexico, where she first began painting landscapes. Today, that early fascination with beauty,…
The Shops at Thirteen Forty Five in Palm Springs present BE SEATED, a striking new exhibition by master printmaker Eric Rewitzer, curated by James Bacchi, celebrating the sculptural elegance of modernist chair design. Featuring a series of 12 linocut prints depicting iconic Midcentury Modern chairs, the exhibition opens on Saturday, February 14, coinciding with Modernism…
Right photo | William Haines dining table from the estate of Kirk Douglas
After nearly 24 years immersed in the design world of Los Angeles, interior designer Patrick Dragonette knew it was time for a new chapter. Six years ago, he and his longtime partner, Charles, relocated their acclaimed showroom, Dragonette Limited, to El Paseo in Palm…
INDIAN WELLS — The Sands Hotel & Spa and its acclaimed restaurant, The Pink Cabana, have announced an indulgent lineup of holiday dining experiences designed to elevate Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve celebrations in the Coachella Valley. With menus crafted by Executive Chef Jason Niederkorn, guests can expect a sophisticated blend of classic holiday…
After an extensive restoration and years of silence, the historic Plaza Theatre is preparing to reopen as a central cultural venue in downtown Palm Springs. The nearly 90-year-old theater has been reimagined for a new era — equipped with advanced technology, a lean operational model, and a programming strategy focused on close-up performance and community…
Tensions are flaring in Palm Springs, where a prominent trustee has resigned from the Palm Springs Art Museum (PSAM), alleging serious flaws in the process that led to the hiring of its new executive director. Christine Vendredi was appointed director on September 29, becoming the museum’s third leader in seven years — not counting a…
Food enthusiasts across the Coachella Valley will have a rare opportunity to experience one of Southern California’s most innovative culinary voices when The Pink Cabana at the Sands Hotel & Spa in Indian Wells welcomes Chef William Eick of Matsu, the acclaimed Oceanside restaurant, for a one-night-only dinner collaboration with resident Chef Jason Niederkorn on Wednesday,…
There’s something timeless about the low-slung silhouettes and crisp rooflines of Palm Springs’ midcentury homes. They seem to belong to the desert as naturally as the mountains that rise behind them—bold, serene, and bathed in sunlight. This beautifully renovated residence in the coveted Sunmor neighborhood captures that essence perfectly, blending architectural integrity with modern ease.…
Monique Anton embodies everything that post-war modernist architecture and design aspired to be: chic, grounded, connected, and refreshingly authentic. She is, quite simply, the Mid-Century Modern Whisperer. As founder and CEO of Modern Homes Realty Group, Monique has built her brand around the clean lines, open spaces, and “simple living” philosophy that defined the modernist…
Open House: Saturday October 11th from 11am - 2pm
A Rare McDermott-Designed Home Offers Iconic Style and Unrivaled Privacy in a Prime Location Tucked within the exclusive enclave just east of Eldorado in South Indian Wells — and notably outside of any HOA — this striking four-bedroom, three-bath residence offers a masterclass in refined desert…


