Palm Springs Life Magazine August 2011

ON THE COVER - Palm Springs Riviera Resort. Photography Courtesy Palm Springs Riviera Resort & Spa/Dreamstime.

FEATURES

Intimacy Over Grandeur
By Gloria Greer.
Sunnylands guest books reflect the welcoming charm and unmatched hospitality of Walter and Leonore Annenberg.

The Vibe of First Class
By Kimberly Nichols. Photography by Chris Miller/Imagine Imagery.
Sassy or sexy, crowded or cozy, the desert’s most luxurious lounges serve up nightlife with distinguished flair.

Going Green — On Your Plate
By Donna Curran. Photography by Jon Edwards.
Restaurateurs cater to those who eschew carnivorous eating — and tempt everyone else.

Doing Bubble Duty
By Janice Kleinschmidt.
At Camp Schramsberg, "roughing it" means tasting unfinished wine.

DEPARTMENTS

Editor’s Letter
By Steven Biller.
Cultural offerings, guilty pleasures, and great deals unfold in the summer.

PSST!
By Janice Kleinschmidt.
Dick Hebdige’s High Desert art installation, salon owner Afsaneh Gibbs, and Intelligencer.

Style
By Jorie Parr. Photography by Ethan Kaminsky.
Keep your fashion sensibility intact wherever you go with chic handbags.

Social Life
By Gloria Greer.
Fundraisers, parties, openings, and other events.

Horoscope
By Sherryl Nova.
Between the lions, loyalty and heart prevail.

SPECIAL SECTIONS

Palm Springs Life's Desert Guide
Edited by Mona de Crinis.
Ninety Days of Summer. Plus: The official guidebook of the Palm Springs Desert Resort Communities Convention and Visitors Authority. Everything you need to know about what’s happening in the desert.