Category: Shopping

  • Art In Nature

    Art In Nature

    75165 SHERYL AVENUE
    PALM DESERT

    A genuinely singular desert find, this designer showroom, initially established in 1982, is teeming with exquisite art and lavish permanent floral arrangements. A faux botanical dreamland, the custom pieces offered are costly but absolutely stunning. A bit outside your budget? Not to worry! The emporium also stocks a wide array of succulents and floral accessories (I’m talking shelves upon shelves upon shelves!) to craft your own masterpiece! An arrangement I created years back using Art in Nature wares still garners more compliments than pretty much anything else in my house!

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  • Jw Marriott Desert Springs Resort Lobby Shop

    Jw Marriott Desert Springs Resort Lobby Shop

    74855 COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE
    PALM DESERT

    Whenever I find myself at a loss for birthday gift ideas for a friend, I head straight to the Lobby Shop at the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort. The stylish boutique sells all of your typical hotel sundries like wine, snacks and first aid items but also offers a fun stash of desert and California-themed pieces, including artwork, purses, clothing, jewelry and more. I always wind up leaving with the perfect gift in hand. Bonus – the Marriott’s other onsite shops (there are eight in total!) are also fabulous!

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  • Lotus Garden Center

    Lotus Garden Center

    45350 SAN LUIS RAY AVENUE
    PALM DESERT

    Looking for an area florist? This is the spot I’d recommend. Offering spectacular, show-stopping arrangements, you won’t find more beautiful flower designs anywhere in the desert. And there is plenty more to be had, as well, such as high-end gifts, furnishings and garden items. Decorated to the nines, the place reads like a museum or a decorator’s showplace and, as such, is worth a drop-in if only to peruse the fantastical retail displays, including the whimsical parasol-adorned front counter.

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  • It Refills

    It Refills

    73241 CA-111, SUITE 2A
    PALM DESERT

    Love DIYs, wellness, and beauty? Head straight to It Refills! The “vegan, zero-waste refill station” is stocked with a seemingly endless supply of cruelty-free, all-natural, biodegradable soaps, shampoos, lotions, detergents, and even toothpaste (think Lemongrass Multi-Purpose Cleaner Spray, Un-Bleach, and Orange & Bergamot Wash) – all of which customers fill and package themselves, using their own containers or glass vessels supplied in store! The shop also carries vintage clothing, kitchen tools, and assorted gift items.

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  • Trestle

    Trestle

    73130 EL PASEO, SUITE C
    PALM DESERT

    El Paseo’s most charming gift store, this is THE place to come when you’re on the hunt for a present of any kind. Whether for a birthday, holiday, dinner party or even just because, you’ll find exactly what you’re looking for at Trestle. It’s almost impossible to leave empty-handed! From the shop’s ever-popular cashmere ponchos to Palm Springs-inspired items to pickleball attire to graphic tees, Trestle has it all!

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  • Blonde

    Blonde

    73200 EL PASEO, SUITE 3A
    PALM DESERT

    Extremely high-end and finely curated, Blonde offers an elevated shopping experience for those really hoping to splurge! Recently celebrating two decades of operation in the desert, the family-owned boutique stocks fine brands like Moussy, ISMBS, Aviator Nation, Free City and Kerri Rosenthal, among many others. Along with fabulous clothes, you’ll also find dainty jewelry, home décor and greeting cards.

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  • Chrissy’s On El Paseo

    Chrissy’s On El Paseo

    73200 EL PASEO, SUITE 1B
    PALM DESERT

    A clotheshorse’s dream, this boutique is a multi-level wonderland of designer duds, sparkly baubles and trendy accessories. Inviting, friendly and well-priced, with many affordable brands on hand, Chrissy’s has something for everyone – including husbands! Yep, even your S.O. will enjoy shopping at this place because tucked away in a nearly hidden enclave is the man cave to end all man caves! Stocked with comfy couches and chairs, a television, magazines, free Wi-Fi and a wide array of snacks, it’s the ideal spot for husbands to relax (sans complaint!) while you shop the day away!

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  • Songbird & Sage

    Songbird & Sage

    73350 EL PASEO, SUITE 106
    PALM DESERT

    Some of the most vibrant and delightfully unexpected treasures – from formal dresses to colorful resort wear to whimsical accessories – can be found at this charming boutique. The front display is consistently a vibe – precisely themed (Stagecoach sparkle, Valentine’s romance, Fourth of July flair!), constantly evolving and always worth a second look. And then there’s the owner, Tatiana — genuinely one of the kindest souls in town, offering a rare brand of old-school customer service that makes you feel like a regular from the very first visit. Confession: half the time I pop in just to chat . . . though I somehow never manage to leave empty-handed.

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  • Kaylie Nicole

    Kaylie Nicole

    73200 EL PASEO, SUITE 2C
    PALM DESERT

    Easily one of the most gorgeous spaces in the desert, Kaylie Nicole sits tucked off El Paseo in a charming Spanish courtyard, with an environment that feels like shopping in your chicest friend’s closet. Despite that upscale ambiance, the classy, on-trend wares are all shockingly affordable. Be sure not to miss the regular pop-ups (check the store’s Instagram for dates). Owner Kaylie Nicole Feist-Torres (one of the kindest people I’ve been fortunate enough to meet during my travels) has created a true community via the lively events (which are akin to little celebrations), with guest vendors offering jewelry, skincare, dog adoptions and more!

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  • El Paseo Shopping District

    El Paseo Shopping District

    EL PASEO BETWEEN PORTOLA & MONTEREY AVENUES
    PALM DESERT

    Considered the “Rodeo Drive of the desert,” El Paseo is the Coachella Valley’s premier shopping destination. Spanning about a mile and boasting such upscale boutiques as Louis Vuitton, Tiffany & Co. and Ralph Lauren, you can really do some damage here! For the more budget-conscious, there are a multitude of staples to be found, as well, including Sephora, Anthropologie, and Talbots. Not into shopping? There are also salons, restaurants and art galleries to explore. Dotted with gorgeous foliage, fountains and plenty of tucked-away chaises to rest your weary feet, you won’t want for anything on the premises!

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