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A Designer Journey: The Oasis of Palm Desert + Shop Our New Desert Collection

While Palm Springs is well known for its vibrant nightlife and iconic mid-century modern architecture, Palm Desert is a serene place to escape. It is home to world-class golf courses and tennis facilities, high-end shopping comparable to Rodeo Drive, and beautiful landscapes in sun-kissed weather.

As an interior designer, I draw inspiration from the scenery and diverse cultures in my travels. My daughter and I recently journeyed to Palm Desert, a sophisticated oasis. While Palm Springs is well known for its vibrant nightlife and iconic mid-century modern architecture, Palm Desert is a serene place to escape. It is home to world-class golf courses and tennis facilities, high-end shopping comparable to Rodeo Drive, and beautiful landscapes in sun-kissed weather.

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My latest collection was inspired by our travels to Palm Desert. Embracing the desert's distinctive allure, it reflects a harmonious blend of luxury, practicality, and environmental elements. With a focus on minimalism and refined aesthetics, it invites you to embrace the tranquility and sophistication of desert living in your home.

The Influence of Culinary

Culinary in Palm Desert was an enriching experience with a tasteful atmosphere and delicious food. The restaurants' vibrant colors and intricate textures are expressed through eclectic statement chairs, which reflect the desert's richness and add a touch of personality and vibrancy to the space.

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Elevating Your Home with Resort Elegance

Our stay at some of the finest hotels in Palm Desert offered a glimpse into luxurious living. From sleek furnishings to elegant textures, the sophistication of these establishments ensures you experience a resort-like feeling. These pieces elevate a space with simple elegance and seamlessly integrate functionality.

Experience the Landscape & Architectural Art

The vibrant Palm Desert art scene certainly influenced my curation process. Each world-class art installation we encountered was breathtaking, from galleries to outdoor sculpture gardens. Exploring modernist residential architecture, I admired the versatility of selecting pieces designed to blur the lines between indoor and outdoor living.

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"An appreciation for nature is an important value in design and should be respected more than the home itself."

Jacqueline Norrise

Palm Desert is a hidden gem in California's desert landscape, offering natural beauty, an artistic flair, and luxurious living. The desert has a rugged beauty, and I wanted to infuse our collection with natural materials like wood, stone, and rattan to pay homage to its natural allure, earthy tones, and abstract designs. Our travel guide below details recommendations to spark creativity when traveling to Palm Desert:

A Perfect Palm Desert Itinerary

Day 1: Begin your morning at Porta Villa, a vibrant restaurant in Palm Desert known for its bold colors and varying patterns. After lunch, head to El Paseo, often called the "Rodeo Drive of the Desert," for upscale shopping and art galleries. End your day at Hotel Paseo, where your room opens to a serene view of the desert with a walkway to the pool.

Day 2: Enjoy a fun day at the Living Desert Zoo and Gardens, where you can marvel at the desert's natural beauty and diverse flora and fauna. Then, immerse yourself in Palm Desert's art scene by exploring its numerous galleries.

Day 3: Finish your trip by viewing Palm Desert's stunning landscapes and modernist architecture. Note the seamless integration of natural materials and the blending of indoor and outdoor spaces to gather inspiration for your home's design.

Explore Our Desert Collection

I encourage you to experience Palm Desert and let our travel guide inspire you, just as it did me. The desert has a rugged beauty, and I wanted to infuse our collection with natural materials like wood, stone, and rattan to pay homage to its natural allure, earthy tones, and abstract designs. Experience the allure of Palm Desert and let its beauty reflect in your home's design. Our Desert Collection features bold textures, natural materials, and intricate patterns perfect for embracing warmer weather and seamlessly blending the outdoors into your living space. With a diverse selection, this collection promises something for everyone's design lifestyle. Explore our new Desert Collection today and infuse your space with the elegance of Palm Desert.

Jacqueline Norrise

The Author: Jacqueline Norrise

With over 15 years of experience in interior design, including a decade of owning and operating my own design firm, I've had the privilege of serving over 100 clients.

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