If it’s vintage you’re seeking, this is the place to head! Offering a highly curated selection of fabulous retro finds (whether it be jewelry or clothing or purses or art), with plenty of new items as well (including locally sourced diffuser oils, body scrubs, candles and planters), displayed throughout an adorable standalone shop with some of the friendliest employees around, shopping at Thriftology is always a joyous adventure!
This wholesale nursery, nestled against a stunning mountain backdrop with a plethora of paths to meander, boasts a distinct botanical garden feel and is one of my favorite spots to wander on an aimless afternoon. Stocked with myriad cactus varieties and countless perennials, Moller’s is the ideal location to familiarize yourself with the desert’s extraordinary landscape. The friendly employees are veritable walking/talking encyclopedias of plant knowledge and the onsite gift shop is absolutely unparalleled, offering a fine stock of upscale gifts, décor, and antiques.
So much more than your ordinary hotel gift shop, the boutique at Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa is stocked with high-end clothing, shoes, gifts and more! From a huge selection of OluKai and Havaianas sandals to Ray-Ban sunglasses to Sugarfina candy to Pura Vida bracelets to Homesick candles, you’ll be hard-pressed to leave without buying something!
A chain hardware store might seem like an odd inclusion on this list, but not all Ace Hardwares are created the same, and the Palm Springs outlet is truly singular! Stocked with pretty much everything you’d ever need to stylishly outfit your yard, including lighting, dishware, garden accents and BBQ accouterments, the place is best known for its incredible array of stylish patio furnishings, with plenty of design consultants on hand to help with your selections. In Palm Springs, Ace is definitely the place to bring your outdoor living space to the next level.
The vintage market to end all vintage markets, this place is a must-be-seen-to-be-believed metropolis of retro finds! Featuring over 30 vendors in a massive two-story, 12,000-square- foot space, Antique Galleries is a true treasure trove! Artifacts from the “RMS Titanic?” Check! A lamp created from a 1950s television set? Yep! A musket used in the Civil War? They have that, too – and more! With such rare finds, the shop practically doubles as a museum, offering endless browsing opportunities!
The most charming bottle shop I’ve ever happened upon, PSBS is a revelation! Teeming with colorful aisles stocked with the prettiest (and tastiest) liquor and wine offerings, whimsical gifts, and gourmet food specialties, I only recently discovered the store and could hardly tear myself away, walking out with a handful of birthday presents for a friend and a stellar selection of ready-to-drink mocktails. The vast majority of items sourced are from LGBTQ+, BIPOC, and women-owned businesses, affording a feel-good shopping experience through and through. Bonus – the store has a sister location inside the Mojave Flea Trading Post in North Palm Springs.
If it’s vintage wares you’re seeking, look no further than this sprawling 40,000-square-foot marketplace. Offering everything from antique furnishings to clothing to art, all beautifully arranged with the look of a high-end department store, one can easily spend countless hours searching the colorful displays for endless vintage treasures.
A bustling marketplace featuring a highly-curated array of wares crafted by local designers, vendors, artisans and other creatives, this shop offers what is easily the most uniquely artful inventory in town. From stationery to t-shirts to hats to prints, Mojave Flea has it all! Secret Canyon Books & Paper, Opal Atlas and Mijo Co. candles are my personal favorite sections to peruse. Bonus – there’s also a sister store located in Yucca Valley.
The most vibrant array of homewares you’ll find in these parts, PS HomeBoys offers an incredibly vivacious selection of art, furnishings, gifts, and more. Founded more than a decade ago by interior designers Jeremy Taylor and Niels Kosman, the shop has become a local staple. One glimpse at the colorful inventory and you’ll immediately understand why – and likely regret not bringing along an extra suitcase to cart it all back home!
An endlessly hip emporium housed in an enchanting space (complete with a fireplace!) that originally served as one of Palm Springs Plaza’s historic studio apartments. Here you’ll find a chic inventory of jewelry (all made in-house), skincare items, home goods, kids’ wares, décor and THE softest t-shirts known to man! If all that doesn’t entice you, the place is worth a visit if only for the wonderful scent of palo santo bundles that constantly permeates the interior.