In this desert, there is always something new and exciting to explore! Just last week, while visiting an open house in Rancho Mirage, I was informed of another area property known as the Maranz Residence, which boasts incredible architecture and a historic lineage! With a sweeping three-pointed hyperbolic paraboloid roofline that seemingly stretches across the entire road, I was in awe that I had never heard of the place before! But this Valley continually provides awe! Read on for more about the stunning abode, plus four other things I’m currently loving locally.
xo, Lindsay
MOJAVE FLEA TRADING POST
Described as “both a shopping destination and a cultural hub,”this 10,000-square-foot mega-emporium, which opened in 2021, has quickly become one of my go-to retail therapy sites in downtown Palm Springs. Stocked with all manner of gifts, clothing, and souvenirs sourced from local brands, merchants, and artisans (including favorites Mijo Co. and Opal Atlas), Mojave Flea is a one-stop shop with something for everyone! The stationery section, fashioned by Secret Canyon Books & Paper, is especially not to be missed!
PERRY’S FINE WINES & LIQUORS
Though undeniably gorgeous to look at, this upscale wine shop is much more than just a pretty face! Originally established in 1934 in Provincetown, Mass., the new Palm Springs outlet launched this past July in an utterly sleek and chic space lined with a curated selection of wine, liquor and other libations catering to all budgets and tastes. The boutique even stocks a plethora of alcohol-free spirits. Bonus – Perry’s offers deliverythroughout the entire Valley!
MARANZ RESIDENCE
Overlooking the third fairway of Tamarisk Country Club, this extraordinary pad was designed by Val Powelson for mechanical engineer, artist, and Tastee-Freez founder Leo S. Maranz in 1960. Revelers at the ice ceam titan’s house-warming party included four of the Marx Brothers and developer Robert Alexander. A genuine icon, the residence was one of the first entries to Rancho Mirage’s Register of Historic Places and its cinematic visage is pictured on the cover of Palm Springs Weekend. Best of all, it is entirely visible from the street!
BILLY REED’S CINNAMON ROLLS
If you’re a fan of cinnamon rolls, run, don’t walk, to Billy Reed’s! The downtown Palm Springs eatery, originally established in 1975, serves up some truly fabulous sticky buns, hand-crafted on the premises each morning “just as your grandmother wished she could make them!” My mom recently partook of one during a lunchtime visit, which had me seriously lamenting my healthier Cobb Salad order – even though it’s one of my favorite salads in the Valley.
WILDFLOWERS AT SUNNYLANDS
Spring is in the air at Sunnylands Center & Gardens, where bright orange and yellow flora have begun to bloom across the Wildflower Field. Situated just northeast of the main entrance (and, sadly, missed by most visitors), the sprawling meadow is populated with 12 different vibrant species, including Desert Marigold, Desert Canterbury Bells, and California Poppies. Surrounded by a looped walking path, the garden is free to wander and peruse, and is an ideal spot to spend a sunny afternoon.