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La Serena Villas - Palm Springs California


We were recently back at my vey favorite 
Palm Springs Hotel


It was our third time at the property
and 
I was wondering if it would be as good as I remembered ...


It definitely was.
There are beautiful aesthetics around every corner
of this stunning 
Palm Springs property.


Chairs that just call out for pictures!



One of my very favorite things about Palm Springs is always ...
the dressing up!
Packing for a trip to this desert destination
always calls for happy, glamorous choices in my book!

Like this vintage 'Hostess Dress'
that I scored on my last Palm Spring visit for a song!
The fabulous appliques are just as dramatic on the back of the dress!
Craftsmanship that I don't find very often.



Back to the wonderful
these swinging chairs are still one of my favorite things to see!


New to us this visit was this fresh and fab 
Welcome Tray!
Tequila shots with the cutest fixings!
I am definitely not a shots kind of gal
but I did make an exception for this  festive welcome!


How absolutely dreamy is our room!
When staying at
I have to say
they have what feels like a wide variety of room sizes.
Be sure to check before you book.
This was room number 17
which I would highly reccomend
and 
would definitely stay away from 11 or 12
which were what felt like half the size.
We have also stayed in room number 9 which was nice
but didn't have the ultra romantic canopy,
but it did have a walk in closet which was pretty fab!
You can see room 9  HERE .



My handsome photographer who lovingly takes my wardrobe shots!


A road trip also means I can pack more friends!



All of these furniture pieces make my heart sing!
I noticed this week that Anthropologie now carries this dresser in various sizes!



How about this gorgeous claw foot tub
in this ultra spacious bathroom 
complete with a huge shower as well!


The private outdoor courtyards
are another reason that La Serena Villas 
is such a favorite of mine!

The gas fireplaces are divine in the chilly early mornings
as well as star gazing at tnight.



Each courtyard also comes with yes,
a claw foot tub outside as well!


Early mornings by the pool are also  a favorite of mine!


For breakfast you can have a complimentary picnic basket delivered to 
your room or the pool.
It's a lovely and relaxing way to start your day!


As are these double loungers by the pool!

What I did forget when I packed
but always highly recommend for traveling and poolside
turbans!

Turbans always make such a perfect and easy, stylish finish.
I am now going to have to truly make myself a packing list!




This fabulous deck upstairs their 
 is another great spot for coffee or drinks.
At night the market lights come on
for instant ambiance
for their inspired dinner service!


This view!!



The upstairs Azucar Restaurant Lounge.



There is downstairs breakfast, lunch and dinner service as well
in the Freida Room
at the


This macrame rope curtain has me on a hunt
to find one for my bedroom!


Photo opts abound
on the



I hope you have enjoyed getting a peek into
La Serena Villas
 in the almost always sunny
Palm Springs California.
this property is definitely one of my favorite
Palm Springs Destinations!

And thank you 
 for another remarkable stay!


As always my friends

I wish you love and joy
as you style your life











La Serena Villas ... Palm Springs


We were back this week at my favorite Palm Springs hotel
La Serena Villas
which truly is 
'The ultimate  luxury hotel tucked in the heart of downtown Palm Springs'

One of my favorite parts
it's 21 and over!
As empty nesters who have done the kids thing
an adult luxury hotel definitely checks my boxes!


We found La Serena several months ago
just driving through the historic downtown area.

I saw the Linus bikes
in the most amazing shade of blue out front
and
literally made Jeff stop the car to find out more about this amazing place!


Their front chairs are made for blogging dreams.
Neither the bikes or the chairs could oversell the property.
It just keeps getting better around every turn!!


The property was converted from small apartments
which means the hotel rooms are luxuriously spacious!


Take a look at this dreamy spacious walk in closet!
I may have been ruined for ordinary rooms now!


The room comes with a delightful wet bar
and small fridge.
The perfect place to set up our traveling bar!


Since I knew it was going to be a hot stay
I brought a 'bouquet' of tropical branches for the room
from my garden
instead of my usual oversized floral bouquet.


The bathroom was also huge with double sinks.


The tile work and brass finishes 
have me dreaming once again
of a bathroom remodel!


Talk about luxurious details
the Turkish towel shower curtain is something I must
reproduce at home!


Each room comes with a large sized private courtyard
complete with a bench, fire pit 
and 
claw footed tub!


A cold bath outside  in the desert heat
are what traveling dreams are made of!

And who knew the shampoo from the hotel
could make a tub full of the softest bubbles!!


A mojito from the bar was the finishing touch!



Speaking of their bar
how absolutely adorable is the Frida Room!



The property is small and intimate
complete with 
The Whispers Spa.


I absolutely love dressing in Downtown Palm Springs.
It's an area that appreciates a love of aesthetics.
I love to bring my glam best.




Another wonderful aspect of La Serena's location
we can simply walk to our favorite restaurant Melvyn's
for dinner and drinks.
We alway meet the most interesting people at the bar!


For me Palm Springs is also all about hanging at the pool.
At La Serena's pool
not only do you have to be 21 or over
they have a rule against talking on your phone while at the pool!
Ahh how I love a well done pool!


But there was still plenty of opportunity for some pool fun!


It's off season in Palm Springs.
The up side is that summer rates can be lower
the downside
the property's restaurant isn't open.
But they have plenty of coffee set out in the bar
as well as in room Kurig's.


Not only is coffee plentiful in the mornings
but they will deliver a simple breakfast
to your room or pool
in the cutest wooden picnic baskets!


Nothing like a poolside picnic
with your morning coffee!



How about a swinging chair on your front porch?


I finally got a chance to ride the fabulous
Linus Bikes that are complimentary at La Serena!
It was these gorgeous bikes that had me stopping in my tracks 
when I first drove by the property.

What a fabulous way to tour this historic district!

If you find yourself in Palm Springs
and
 are looking a lovely, luxurious boutique hotel
I highly recommend the ever stylish
La Serena Villas!



As always my friends

I wish you love and joy
as you style your life