Posts Tagged ‘Palm Springs’

Viceroy

Thursday, November 12th, 2009

One of my favorite interior designers is Ms. Kelly Wearstler.  I discovered her in one of my book shopping haunts a couple of years ago and I was hooked.  I really love her style and her fearlessness.  I actually have all her books.  I knew that she designed a small boutique hotel in Palm Springs so  I wanted to take a look at it.  The hotel is called the VICEROY,  a really quaint resort hotel that has a lot of style power.

The hotel is actually 4 or 5 years old, but you can really feel the regency style that Ms. Kelly Wearstler pioneered and champions . I loved the strong colors and bold gestures.  We asked if we could take a look a the rooms and the suites and thankfully, they had some rooms for viewing.  I was surprised when I inquired about the prices, as the rooms start at $150 US.  That’s like a room in Boracay!  I just want to share with you my visit to VICEROY;  it’s really an inspiring place to get ideas for future projects.

The VICEROY is located at 415 South Belardo Road, Palm Springs Ca. www.viceroypalmsprings.com

The VICEROY is located at 415 South Belardo Road, Palm Springs Ca. www.viceroypalmsprings.com

 The entrance - bold yellow as you enter!  I think it's the hotels signature color.

The entrance - bold yellow as you enter! I think it's the hotels signature color.

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The Parker

Thursday, November 12th, 2009

While I was in Palm Springs, I just had to visit THE  PARKER.  This gem of a resort hotel is the brain child of super chic decorator Jonathan AdlerNix and I are huge fans of Adler’s quirky style.  I personally adore the way he just puts things together; you can really feel the joy.

The entrance of the hotel.

The entrance of the hotel.

 I love the entrance of the hotel!  I want to do this for my dream beach house!

I love the entrance of the hotel! I want to do this for my dream beach house!

When I entered the hotel, I immediately felt like I was in my Lolo Doy‘s place in Matabungkay Beach in the late ’70s or early ’80s, for the furniture and the objects that were there reminded me of that house.  We then took a tour of the grounds and just had a blast looking around.  I wish I had the chance to stay there and just enjoy the hotel.  I can imagine myself already with a cocktail in hand and some bright colored clothes just sloshing about!  LOL!

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Palm Springs

Tuesday, November 10th, 2009

Cedric invited us to head over to Palm Springs and spend a day in the desert! He has a beautiful house there and en route to Palm Springs is one of the best outlet malls on the planet! This place is called CABAZON! The entire complex was really fascinating, as the brands that they were carrying were the super chic brands and not the usual trashy brands that you normally see. Mouthwatering luxury brands like Marni, YSL, Gucci, Theory, Bottega, Jimmy Choo, Prada and many many more! We all did our Christmas shopping there. As Filipinos, I think we’re born shoppers and we literally stayed there until closing time! Palm Springs is a really cool place. It has this mid-century vibe about it that makes it so special. It also plays home to some of the most chic resort hotels there is. I plan to visit them this trip so abangan!

Cedric and Nix at CABAZON!

Cedric and Nix at CABAZON!

Nix with my cousin Marissa, ven and Cedric getting some nourishment in between shopping.

Nix with my cousin Marissa, ven and Cedric getting some nourishment in between shopping.

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