Leilani Marie Labong, Author at Palm Springs Life https://www.palmspringslife.com/author/leilani-marie-labong/ Your Guide to Greater Palm Springs Fri, 02 Jan 2026 23:54:28 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.palmspringslife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/cropped-favicon-5121-32x32.png Leilani Marie Labong, Author at Palm Springs Life https://www.palmspringslife.com/author/leilani-marie-labong/ 32 32 The Hidden Modernism of La Quinta Country Club https://www.palmspringslife.com/history/the-hidden-modernism-of-la-quinta-country-club/ Wed, 31 Dec 2025 18:00:00 +0000 https://www.palmspringslife.com/?p=782054 The desert will harbor one less secret when Modernism Week 2026 sweeps in next month: La Quinta Country Club will finally unlock its long-impenetrable gates for public tours of six private residences. Until now, only flashes of the architectural gems inside Golf Estates — the largest of  the 13 tracts orbiting the club — have drifted into the collective consciousness. One of the most whispered-about is the 1960 A. Quincy Jones and Frederick Emmons house designed for film director Frank Capra, an outwardly modest hideaway with a loyal fan base. (Spoiler alert: It’s not on the tour.)

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]]> 2025 Architectural Preservation Awards Honors Five Projects and People in Palm Springs https://www.palmspringslife.com/home-design/modernism/2025-architectural-preservation-awards-honors-five-projects-and-people-in-palm-springs/ Thu, 02 Oct 2025 03:42:44 +0000 https://www.palmspringslife.com/?p=774266 Preservation is an act of defiance — against indifference, demolition permits, and the slow creep of  time. The Palm Springs Modern Committee’s annual Architectural Preservation Awards celebrate that spirit in all its forms: painstaking restorations, daring revivals, and new designs that honor the city’s singular architectural DNA. On Saturday, Oct. 11, PS ModCom will recognize five projects and individuals for their contributions to preservation, restoration, and new design.

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]]> Most Expensive Real Estate Sales of 2024 in Greater Palm Springs https://www.palmspringslife.com/home-design/real-estate/most-expensive-real-estate-sales-of-2024-in-greater-palm-springs/ Thu, 15 May 2025 01:36:43 +0000 https://www.palmspringslife.com/?p=767227 From desert estates to midcentury gems, these were the top homes sold across the valley.

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]]> 20 Moments in History That Influenced Desert Modern Architecture https://www.palmspringslife.com/home-design/modernism/20-moments-in-history-that-influenced-desert-modern-architecture/ Fri, 31 Jan 2025 02:00:00 +0000 https://www.palmspringslife.com/?p=754307 In a landscape of extremes, bright-eyed architects forged a bold modernist vision.
These key moments — and many others — defined their style and continue to captivate enthusiasts around the world.

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]]> Bold Moroccan Interior Design: A Stunning Palm Springs Home https://www.palmspringslife.com/home-design/bold-moroccan-interior-design-a-stunning-palm-springs-home/ Thu, 21 Nov 2024 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.palmspringslife.com/?p=751993 Palm Springs designer Michelle Boudreau channels the spice-scented souks and high-fashion history of Marrakesh for a vacation home’s textural fantasy.

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]]> Palm Springs Preservationist’s New Book Celebrates Tiki Culture https://www.palmspringslife.com/home-design/palm-springs-preservationists-new-book-celebrates-tiki-culture/ Wed, 06 Nov 2024 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.palmspringslife.com/?p=751875 A local architectural historian raids archives and eBay to create a nostalgic picture of bygone buildings and lost eras for the sake of preservation.

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]]> Palm Springs Bank of America Restoration Preserves Iconic Modern Design https://www.palmspringslife.com/home-design/modernism/palm-springs-bank-of-america-restoration-preserves-iconic-modern-design/ Wed, 02 Oct 2024 19:00:00 +0000 https://www.palmspringslife.com/?p=750731 A downtown stalwart makes a big deposit in the restoration account and receives recognition from the Palm Springs Modern Committee.

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]]> How Japanese American Farmers Seeded Coachella Valley Agriculture https://www.palmspringslife.com/history/how-japanese-american-farmers-seeded-coachella-valley-agriculture/ Fri, 26 Apr 2024 17:33:00 +0000 https://palmspringslife.com/?p=746465 The post How Japanese American Farmers Seeded Coachella Valley Agriculture appeared first on Palm Springs Life.

]]> Inside Megan Dufresne’s Rancho Mirage Home Makeover https://www.palmspringslife.com/home-design/inside-megan-dufresnes-rancho-mirage-home-makeover/ Fri, 19 Apr 2024 14:06:00 +0000 https://palmspringslife.com/?p=746395 The post Inside Megan Dufresne’s Rancho Mirage Home Makeover appeared first on Palm Springs Life.

]]> Why Modernists Admire St. Theresa Catholic Church in Palm Springs https://www.palmspringslife.com/home-design/modernism/why-modernists-admire-st-theresa-catholic-church-in-palm-springs/ Wed, 07 Feb 2024 16:00:33 +0000 https://www.palmspringslife.com/?p=726761 The midcentury gem showcases another side of notable modernist architect William F. Cody. He even custom-designed the furnishings.

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]]> Midcentury Architect Albert Frey Also Designed Furniture https://www.palmspringslife.com/home-design/midcentury-architect-albert-frey-also-designed-furniture/ Wed, 20 Dec 2023 19:00:13 +0000 https://www.palmspringslife.com/?p=726182 He may be best known for his simplistic, modernist structures, but custom furnishings played an integral role in his designs.

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]]> Aluminaire House Joins the Palm Springs Art Museum https://www.palmspringslife.com/home-design/modernism/aluminaire-house-joins-the-palm-springs-art-museum/ Tue, 05 Dec 2023 16:00:17 +0000 https://www.palmspringslife.com/?p=725802 The important Albert Frey structure is being rebuilt, joining the architect’s greatest hits in Palm Springs.

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]]> L.A. Designer Leah Ring Shows Creativity in Yucca Valley Home https://www.palmspringslife.com/home-design/l-a-designer-leah-ring-shows-creativity-in-yucca-valley-home/ Mon, 13 Nov 2023 14:00:27 +0000 https://www.palmspringslife.com/?p=725072 The Los Angeles designer discovers her prismatic potential while overhauling a derelict midcentury homestead in the High Desert.

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]]> Desert Modernism Really Started in the Eastern Coachella Valley https://www.palmspringslife.com/history/desert-modernism-really-started-in-the-eastern-coachella-valley/ Sat, 22 Jul 2023 22:00:00 +0000 https://palmspringslife.com/?p=722490 Palm Springs and other desert cities may seize the modernist spotlight, but experts say the architectural style first sprouted on the other end of the valley.

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]]> East Meets West in This Private Japanese Garden in Andreas Hills, Palm Springs https://www.palmspringslife.com/home-design/east-meets-west-in-this-private-japanese-garden-in-andreas-hills-palm-springs/ Sun, 04 Jun 2023 21:00:00 +0000 https://palmspringslife.com/?p=720593 An expert tour guide of gardens in Japan comes home to Palm Springs and applies his knowledge of the culture and aesthetic.

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]]> A Modern Makeover for a Different Kind of Desert Home https://www.palmspringslife.com/home-design/a-modern-makeover-for-a-different-kind-of-desert-home/ Mon, 03 Apr 2023 21:00:00 +0000 https://palmspringslife.com/?p=715915 Surprising design choices make this residence in The Mesa neighborhood of Palm Springs feel different, but not out of place.

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]]> High Desert Couple Handmade Their Home’s Stunning Additions https://www.palmspringslife.com/home-design/yucca-valley-renovations-handmade/ Thu, 16 Feb 2023 16:00:00 +0000 https://palmspringslife.com/?p=714003 A creative couple takes their vintage ranch home in Yucca Valley back from the future.

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]]> Coming Around Again https://www.palmspringslife.com/home-design/real-estate/hmhpalmsprings/ Sun, 26 Jun 2022 18:00:00 +0000 https://palmspringslife.com/?p=702319 A prodigal daughter returns to Palm Springs to make new memories in an old ranch-style house with a modernist pedigree.

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