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Relaxing in Rancho Mirage take two

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wearing: (again, sorry for the blurry pic) / statement earrings / necklaces / white top / caramel top handle bag / summer nail polish / wide leg jeans / boots (old, similar here) /

OK, on the last day in Rancho Mirage I was exhausted. I know it looks like I didn’t do very much, but I was driving the girls around a lot and staying up late since the festival ended after midnight every night. I was tired, so by the last day, I slept in and relaxed around the Westin. Which is fine, because this hotel had a lot of activities and places to relax. Loved it!

Of course, I never did master the iPhone self-timer. Again, my outfit photos are horrible both with color and clarity. Sigh. . .

I did a lot of walking, relaxing, watching golf, and at the end of the evening, I watched the sunset. Desert sunsets are always beautiful. Love!

So, if you are headed to the Coachella Valley, I highly recommend the Westin Rancho Mirage. It is a beautiful and relaxing place to stay. I will definitely go back, with more energy! haha

Thanks for stopping by,

XOXO

Cathy

Exploring Palm Springs

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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:

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XOXO

Cathy

Relaxing in Rancho Mirage

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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