Tamera Beardsley: Palm Springs

Jeff and I

Celebrated our 34th Anniversary

at the beautiful

Dive Palm Springs!

Located on

East Palm Canyon

in the historic

Deepwell Estates

It is an intimate property with 11 rooms

three distinct garden areas

within the walled courtyard.

Originally built in 1954

as the Sunrise Villa apartments

It has been artfully restored

in a manner that respects the bones of the past

with fresh swaths of modern design sensibility!

Just walking onto the property

you feel embraced

by the mature lush landscaping and garden areas.

It feels like the rush of a safe embrace

being secluded in such beauty.

A 15 foot bench encircles the majestic palms

that grounds the property

in Palm Springs history.

It's the modern furniture touches

that bring in not only intimate gathering spaces

but so many

Instagram worthy backdrops.

And then

the gorgeous and historic

Libott Pool

reveals itself!

In the 1950's Libott was the premier pool builder in

Palm Springs.

the entire pool bottom is covered in

white porcelain tiles!

It's a beauty

especially when in the pool!

No rough concrete on your feet

just brilliant white tiles!

And of course I packed for

Palm Springs!

Sometimes I pick locations for what I want to

Wear

sometimes I style my wardrobe

for where I want to

go.

This time packing was all about

Palm Springs Glamour!

Vintage Broach Necklace

harkened back to

Palm Springs heyday.

This is one of my favorite personal creations.

I have continually added broaches over they years

Most notably

some of my late Mother''s recently.

If your interested in making your own

I did a post years ago

HERE

vintage Frank Olive straw hat

not only speaks

Palm Springs glamour loud and clear

even more importantly

it added another layer of sun protection

in the desert sun.

Both bold accessories

set off my white cotton sundress from

Social Butterfly Collection

beautifully.

this one is currently out of stock

but you can get the ensemble concept

I am creating.

Now to the

bright spacious room!

The open beamed ceiling

are the perfect backdrop for the

Serena and Lilly

furnishings!

Handsome husband not included!

I just adore the open minimal feeling in the room.

and

especially

the evocative original mural

I also love a room that speaks perfectly

with my personal

Accessories

like my vintage Kate Spade straw bag.

And of course if you know me

A Hat Wall

is always speaking my language!

My favortite

Steamline Luggage

and

Serena and Lily

woven bag

felt especially at home in the room!

I love the bathroom design

as well.

From the white slatted wood walls

to the penny tile

mixed with luxurious vertical tiles.

A design mix that exalts the past

with a fresh modern functionality!

It pretty much sums up

the design ethos of the property!

Need a shaded area for a break from the sun

most rooms come with

a private back courtyard!

For me

it was all about

the pool!

I had planned our trip

with plenty of looks for

going out and about in

Palm Springs.

But when it came down to it

nothing could beat

time at the pool!

We arrived on a Sunday

so weeven had the pool to ourselves

for a bit!

Dive Palm Springs

currently has an outdoor kitchen

with a chef/ bartender on site.

Which means ....

A beautiful hotel

with

gorgeous lush landscaping

stunning pool

perfect mezcal margaritas

the warm sun

and a

handsome husband.

Anniversary Memories

at their best!

Then we added in getting

Glammed Up

for a night at one of our always favorites

the iconic

Melvyn's!

Palm Springs

always feels like a

bring all

the glamour

you got destination

to me!

Glamour with

a casual

SoCal twist!

My sequin Free People dress

that I got for a song on sale a few years back

has been just waiting patiently in my closet

for the perfect time

to come out and play!

As has my feather jacket.

Another player I've had for years.

I bought it from Beholden

and

I'm currently in love with it!

An easy wooden slip on shoe

grounds the look with a

casual SoCal vibe.

My best and easiest

Palm Springs Style Advice

besides a

huge Sun Hat

A Turban

and

Bold Sunglasses!

A Turban

will take you from the pool

instant glam

just by putting it on!

I really don't like taking the time for

hair and makeup when I travel.

I do as little as I can get away with!

Oh how I love

Perfect Sartorial Moment!

When a

Fabulous Outfit

meets the perfect

Travel Location!

Moments like these

are what this

Fashion Accessory Designer

Dreams are made of!!

This man is also

what dreams are made of!

Sure we have had our difficuties

over the last 34 years

but I couldn't be more proud of the both of us

for not only weathering our storms

but coming out the stronger for it.

I often think of wanting to tell

my high school self

You ended up with a

great life

my dear!

Those heartbreaking nights

of no prom dates

were never a precursor of a life to come

even though I had my fears!

Neither was not having a boyfriend for years.

Trust me

when the time is right

you will find

a wonderful, wonderful

life partner

is exactly how I would reassure my younger self!

I am so Grateful

Jeff and I

are still doing

Life Together.

And

The Best is yet to Come!

Now

back to the fabulous

Dive Palm Springs

where the pool never closes

at this adults only property.

Which means

a little leg dip

after a night out

was in order

for this

pool obsessed woman!

(Not to worry

no feathers were wetted!)

What a luxury

to get up in the morning

and

walk out a few steps

to arrive back at the fabulous pool!

Breakfast came with our stay

so it was once again

all about

Pool Time!

We had such a wonderful time at

Dive Palm Springs

we decided to extend out stay!

Especially since there were more areas to investigate.

Like 'the Orchard'

with old growth citrus

day beds and hanging chairs for two!

We met so many interesting people

sitting around the fire at night.

One of the beauties of the

Dive Palm Springs

is that this intimate property

allows you spaces to stay private

opportunities

to socialize.

It's your choice.

We chose both.

It was all wonderful!

By now you can tell

we had such a great stay at

Dive Palm Springs!

I would highly recommend a stay!

Thank you so much for visiting the blog today!

I always appreciate hearing from you!

As always my friends

I wish you love and joy

as you style your life

Jeff and I went out to

Borrego Springs

for a much needed romantic getaway.

Borrego Springs is a quiet little town

several hours south east of LA

with wide open vistas

that always speak to my soul!

Our favorite place to stay is

The Palms at Indian Head.

It's full mid century modern

but also quite on the 'rustic side'.

Definitely not the swanky, luxury properties Jeff and I usually frequent.

It's the way the property is situated

with rooms that have walls of glass that face east

for 180 degree sunrise views

that take my breath away.

And the price per night makes it much easier

to overlook the lack of services

(like a bar and restaurant which are open only two nights a week).

But the room views definitely compensate

for the lack of services.

We have learned to pack our bar always.

Next time I will definitely be bringing a charming cooler as well for pool time.

I will also be packing picnic food

as the do rooms come with refrigerators

and

food shopping in the town is minimal.

All easy solves to take in all the desert beauty

in the sleepy little town.

The other tip staying at The Palms At Indian Head

is requesting one of the only 5 rooms that have been redone

is sleek mid century design.

Our favorite is room one.

It's a spacious room

with a living room area and updated bathroom.

For me the desert just calls out for big dramatic pieces.

There always feels like a real freedom to dress and be

whoever I want to in the open desert.

The resort actually opened in 1947

and

was a favorite getaway for the Hollywood stars of the 1950's.

Some of which were Clark Gable, Marilyn Monroe, Bing Crosby

and

so many more.

There was a time when Borrego Springs

was a desert competing with Palm Springs

as a glamorous LA getaway.

The Palms At Indian Head was the Old Hoberg Resort

and their

olympic sized pool was the largest in California at the time

There was also an underground bar with windows where you could see underwater into the pool.

The property even had it's own landing strip.

I think it's the romantic, glamorous past that alway

speaks to my soul in Borrego Springs.

We also did the Instagram pilgrimage out to

Salvation Mountain

to visit the huge art piece by Leonard Knight

"Salvation Mountain is Leonard's tribute to God and his gift to the world with its simple yet powerful message: "God Is Love." Leonard's passion has lovingly created this brilliant "outsider art " masterpiece."

"Salvation Mountain must be seen to be fully appreciated as those who have made the journey will attest. Its 50 foot height and 150 foot breadth is made totally of local adobe clay and donated paint and is truly unique in the United States and probably the world."