Palm Springs Life Magazine May 2010

ON THE COVER - Andalusia at Coral Mountain. Photography by Scott Avra.

FEATURES

Fashion Week El Paseo 2010
By Erin Weinger.
A recap of runway shows under in the big white tent - including the creations of student designers, interior designers, and haute couturier Colleen Quen.

What Your Money Buys Now
By Ellen Paris
Hint: The real estate market is a gold mine for deals.

A Star Turn
By Robert Julian. Photography by Mark Davidson.
After designing many houses for celebrities, Joseph Ambrose takes on a different kind of client: himself.

Bionic Houses
By Nicole Borgenicht. Photography by David Blank.
Green, sharply designed, and built for the desert, the homes of the future are here!

DEPARTMENTS

Editor's Letter
By Steven Biller.
Buyers still find golden opportunities in real estate.

Psst!
By Janice Kleinschmidt.
A-S-I's chocolate set for Oprah, sake sommelier Engin Onural, charity events, and more.

Wealth
By Ellen Paris.
Resort housing deals lie beyond U.S. borders - just be cautious.

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

Horoscope
By Sherryl Nova.
Space and time set us apart.

SPECIAL SECTIONS

HK Lane
Photography by Ethan Kaminsky.
Overview of Coachella Valley neighborhoods, from the Hollywood glam of Palm Springs to the relaxed elegance of Indian Wells to the presidential appointment of Rancho Mirage and the greens-loving and shopping Meccas of La Quinta and Palm Desert.

Coldwell Banker
Discover the offerings among new residential developments throughout the Coachella Valley.

Desert Guide
Edited by Janice Kleinschmidt.
The official guidebook of the Palm Springs Desert Resorts Convention and Visitors Authority. Everything you need to know about what's happening in the desert.