Palm Springs Life Magazine April 2012

ON THE COVER - Kathy Ireland. Photography by Marc and Paula Kayne.

FEATURES

Solid Solutions
By Janice Kleinschmidt. Photography by Marc and Paula Kayne.
Kathy Ireland concentrates on simplifying life for women and their families.

An Insider's Guide to the Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument
By Ann Japenga. Photography by Tom Brewster.

ABC as Simple as 1-2-3
By Matthew Link. Photography by Ethan Kaminsky.
Visionary food lover Tara Lazar parlays the success of Cheeky's restaurant into mod concepts for an adjoining bar and restaurant and boutique hotel.

Chicks With Sticks
By Jan Silver Maguire. Photography by Elena Ray.
In a sport once dominated by men, two female equestrians are leaving their mark on the polo field. And, oh, how they play!

"The Lime Grows on You'
By Matt Link. Photography by George Gutenberg.
Gerald and Betty Ford's Rancho Mirage house, sold in 11 days, mirrors the design of an era and the humble nature of its former residents.

DEPARTMENTS

Editor's Letter
By Steven Biller.
Mastering our national monument requires a lifetime of exploration.

Psst!
By Steven Biller and Janice Kleinschmidt.
Earth Through a Lens, Land Rover's Evoque, and more.

Cameo
By Judd Spicer. Photography by Ethan Kaminsky.
Golf instructor Domenic Provenzano.

Wealth
By Ellen Paris.
Investing successfully in renewable energy demands rigorous due diligence.

The Social Life
By Gloria Greer.
Parties, openings, fundraisers, and other events.

Horoscope
By Sherryl Nova.
Time to reconsider relationships.

SPECIAL SECTIONS

Five Star Wealth Managers
Palm Springs Life partnered with Five Star Professional to find wealth managers in the Coachella Valley who scored highest in overall satisfaction.

Desert Guide
Edited by Mona de Crinis.
The official guidebook of the Palm Springs Desert Resort Communities Convention and Visitors Authority.