Jeff and I went out to Borrego Springsfor a much needed romantic getaway.
Borrego Springs is a quiet little town several hours south east of LAwith wide open vistasthat always speak to my soul!
Our favorite place to stay is The Palms at Indian Head.
It's full mid century modernbut also quite on the 'rustic side'.Definitely not the swanky, luxury properties Jeff and I usually frequent.It's the way the property is situatedwith rooms that have walls of glass that face eastfor 180 degree sunrise viewsthat take my breath away.
And the price per night makes it much easierto overlook the lack of services(like a bar and restaurant which are open only two nights a week).
But the room views definitely compensatefor 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 foodas the do rooms come with refrigeratorsand food shopping in the town is minimal.All easy solves to take in all the desert beautyin the sleepy little town.
The other tip staying at The Palms At Indian Headis requesting one of the only 5 rooms that have been redoneis 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 bewhoever I want to in the open desert.
The resort actually opened in 1947andwas a favorite getaway for the Hollywood stars of the 1950's.Some of which were Clark Gable, Marilyn Monroe, Bing Crosbyand so many more.There was a time when Borrego Springswas a desert competing with Palm Springs as a glamorous LA getaway.
The Palms At Indian Head was the Old Hoberg Resortand their olympic sized pool was the largest in California at the timeThere 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 alwayspeaks to my soul in Borrego Springs.
We also did the Instagram pilgrimage out to Salvation Mountainto 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."
We also stopped at Salton Seawhich always has an eerie draw foe me.In the 60's it was an upscale recreational areauntil all the fish died in the 70'sand the area turned into a ghost town.
There is a good article about the area HERE.
My wonderfulLily Lark Parasol always travels with me to the desert.Did you know not only do these umbrellas protect from harmful sun raysthe shade they provide actually drop the air temperature beneath them 10 degrees!Now that's the fashion accessories that are doing triple duty!
All weekend getaways must come to an end.And I'm always much cheerier with a fun road trip travel outfit like this one here!
As always my friends
I wish you love and joy as you style your life