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Exploring Palm Springs

wearing: (apologies for the blurry pic) / statement earrings / maxi dress / summer nail polish / caramel top handle bag / fisherman sandals /

I’m starting to think the self-timer on my iPhone is not my friend. The coloring and clarity aren’t happening for me. Ugh. So anyway. . .

Palm Springs is really close to Rancho Mirage, roughly a twenty-minute drive. So, I decided to explore the downtown and all it had to offer! I love checking out museums, so the Palm Springs Art Museum was a must-see. It is located across the street from the park where the famous Marilyn Monroe statue is housed.

The Marilyn statue is a busy spot! I never did get a clear photo of the statue. There were constantly people around, plus it was really hot. I don’t know how people live in the desert, when the temperature goes over ninety degrees, I melt. But I digress. . .

Despite the heat, downtown Palm Springs was really busy and crowded. I guess it was because it was Coachella weekend and it was a Saturday. I think this is a place I should revisit on a weekday when it is less crowded. That being said, it was a nice downtown and I enjoyed seeing the art, shops, and restaurants. I highly recommend visiting! Maybe just on a less busy day.

For dinner, I went back to the hotel to enjoy a meal at Pinzimini inside the Westin. The food was so good! This salmon tartare appetizer, and the risotto entree were my favorite dishes on the menu. Yum! And yes, that is a mocktail, no alcohol.

After dinner, the temperature cooled down, so I switched into jeans and took a walk around the grounds. The sunset was really pretty, offering shades of pink and purple. It was a relaxing evening and exactly what I needed.

What I wore to Palm Springs:

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy


Relaxing in Rancho Mirage

wearing: (apologies for the blurry pic) / statement earrings / knit top / caramel top handle bag / summer nail polish / maxi skirt / boots (old, similar here) /

So, my daughter and her friends attended the Coachella music festival last month, and they needed a ride out to Coachella Valley. This was an opportunity for me to give them a safe and convenient ride, as well as take some time to relax and have “me” time.

We stayed at the Westin Rancho Mirage, which is a beautiful resort in Rancho Mirage, roughly twenty minutes without traffic to the festival venue. The hotel features several restaurants, a golf course, bowling, tennis, pickleball, and more. They also had events scheduled for children and adults every day. It looked like a great place to bring a family too!

The first day, I enjoyed the grounds, ate delicious food, and attempted to figure out the self-timer on my iPhone. As you can see, I didn’t do a very job. My outfit photos came out very blurry. This was a bummer since this was my favorite outfit of the weekend! haha

There was a sushi happy hour at Pinzimini inside the Westin. Since I don’t drink, I ordered a mocktail which was both aesthetic and delicious. I highly recommend the sushi happy hour if you visit! Love!

It is a rare occasion that I get to relax, so this was a welcome day. In addition, my daughter and her friends had a blast at Coachella. Love that!

Stay tuned for more Coachella Valley coverage.

Thanks for stopping by,

XOXO
Cathy


Arizona Sonora Desert Museum

wearing: statement earrings / east/west bag / knit top / wide leg jeans / summer nail polish / sneakers /

If you are visiting Tucson, you cannot miss the Arizona Sonora Desert Museum. It has everything you need to learn about the Tucson area, and the desert in general. Love!

This is an all-day activity, so we brought water bottles and wore our comfortable walking shoes. The majority of the museum is outdoors, so check the weather and wear sunscreen.

The Arizona Sonora Desert Museum offers everything from vegetation to pre-historic history, to a cave, to wildlife, sea creatures, art and more. We even watched a show about reptiles which featured live reptiles. It was fun and informative.

What I wore to the Arizona Sonora Desert Museum:

If you do visit on a warm day, there are indoor exhibits such as the art gallery, the theater, the cave, aquarium, natural history museum and portions of the zoo area. You will need to walk outdoors to get from location to location, so bring water!

You can learn more about the Arizona Sonora Desert Museum online at DesertMuseum.org.

I highly recommend visiting when you are in the Tucson area. You will love it!

XOXO

Cathy