Weekend Warrior’s Guide to Palm Springs
byJust over two hours from Los Angeles, Palm Springs is the perfect weekend warrior escape, from hip poolside lounges and gourmet eateries to cascading…
Desert
Weekend Warrior’s Guide to Joshua Tree
byI woke up Saturday morning to the same white ceiling I wake up to every morning. I closed my eyes again and painted an…
Palm Springs: Tour the Windmills in a Dune Buggy
byEach time I pass the iconic windmills on the drive to Palm Springs, my shoulders drop and the wrinkles on my forehead soften. My…
Palm Springs: Nature Walk in Andreas Canyon
byAlthough I spend a lot of time in nature, I rarely have the pleasure of getting know every rock and leaf in my path….
Palm Springs: Horseback Riding in Indian Canyons
byIf a horse is a girls best friend, then I have a best friend named King Tut. We met in November on an outdoor…
Walkabout Weekend: Hike to Round Valley Meadow
byIn my world, a three day weekend is a precious gift to behold. Over the Labor Day holiday, my friend Alia and I decided…
Palms Springs Weekend: Girl Talk, Date Shakes and T-Rex
byI usually use words to help me paint a story, but right now I’m going to let the photos do the talking. This is…
From Baby Jesus to East Jesus: Slab City
by… Continued from The Abandoned Shored of the Salton Sea Hopefully you haven’t been holding your breath for too long. Please resume your regular…
The Abandoned Shores of the Salton Sea
byIn February, my friend Marcela hosted a Baby Jesus Tamales Party, a Mexican tradition that begins with the sharing of Rosca de Reyes, or…
Desert Fever: Road Trip to Salvation Mountain
byLast Friday, my little sister and I headed down to Palm Springs for the weekend. When I told her I’d be waking her up…