Palm Springs Life Magazine May 2012

ANNUAL REAL ESTATE ISSUE

ON THE COVER - A Thunderbird Heights (Rancho Mirage) house listed by HK Lane. Photography by George Gutenberg.

FEATURES

Inspiration for Sale
By Ellen Paris.
The most luxurious houses on the market blend imaginative architecture and the best of the indoor/outdoor lifestyle.

As You Like It
By Matthew Link.
Use this expert's 10 best tips to stage your house to sell.

The Light Touch
By Janice Kleinschmidt. Photography by Jim Bartsch.
Christopher Thompson uses his theatrical and electrical expertise to set environments aglow.

Road Royalty
Photography by Gregg Felsen.
Rare and vintage autos roll into Rancho Mirage for the Desert Classic Concours d'Elegance.

Fashion Week El Paseo Rewind
By Erin Weinger.
Photography by Gary Bindman, Adrianne Bonafede, Shary Bowman, Yasin Chaudhry, Gregg Felsen, Gerry Maceda, and Rachel Whaley.
Local March madness kept lovers of the lastest in clothing and accessories on cloud nine.

DEPARTMENTS

Editor's Letter
By Steven Biller.
The luxury real estate market flexes its muscles.

Psst!
By Janice Kleinschmidt.
An eco-friendly pop-up house, the dish on Palm Springs, and more.

Cameo
By Janice Kleinschmidt. Photography by Ethan Kaminsky.
Roderick Hardy values great art and furnishings.

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

Horoscope
By Sherryl Nova.
Pare down and pay attention to details.

SPECIAL SECTIONS

HK Lane Luxury Homes & Estates
A guide to luxury communities in the Coachella Valley.

Coldwell Banker
An at-a-glance chart of Coachella Valley country clubs and their golf courses.

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