Road Trip: Making my Back to Palm Springs

But first, I had to make my way down to Texas to pick up a new car to haul My Airstreams. 

Of course a car big enough was in Texas. What other state would have them 

so readily available and affordable? 

On a side note: This has to be one of my favorite photo bombings, courtesy of 

Grandma from Central Casting. Discreet, yet obvious. 

Anyone Speak German?

My home the Silver Suitcase® was given a very nice shout out (With photo!)  in a German Magazine called Süddeutsche.de . The mag did a lovely piece on Photographer Nancy Baron's book titled "The Good Life" which focuses on the Palm Springs lifestyle.

Photo: Nancy Baron

The Good Life is scheduled to be out in the next few months, and I will post about the release date as soon as I know. 

Living in Palm Springs: A Different Take on Mid-Century Homes

For those of you that may not know, I moved out of a 1200 sq foot Alexander Mid-Century home with a pool and into a 1988 Airstream Trailer which I renovated this past Summer/Fall.

I call my home The Silver Suitcase®

And, yes, my residence is in a Trailer Park.

Here's a taste of the before:

And here's a taste of the after:

I don't mess around. 

I always had a fascination with the trailers growing up, so I thought why not give it a whirl? I'll live in the trailer for at least one year to get the full experience.

I had loads of fun making the airstream over and reactions from people have been huge.

One of the phenomenas of having a unique home is when I send out an invite to have guests over, my RSVP "Yes" rate hovers around 98%.  

Having had so much fun, and receiving requests from clients and people from afar (Hi London!) I have embarked on doing a few more on my down days. 

So, meet the newest additions to my Silver Suitcase® Family:

Silver Suitcase® # 2: My Baby 1966 Safari

Design is all in the Details, people!

Nice spare tire in the foreground

And here she is, cleaned out and with a base coat of paint

Paint really is the miracle drug. 

 Silver Suitcase® # 3:

1949 Spartan Mansion

This is a big undertaking, but I can't wait.

Renovation is really all in the attitude!

And finally, my summer cottage:

Silver Suitcase® #4:

1960 Park Model

Look at those bones, would you??

I just started on Baby Safari, and with a lot of work and some luck, I am hoping to have all three done by August at the latest.

To keep up with the renovations on my Airstreams, follow my blog 365 Days in An Airstream.

Happy Travels, indeed. 

Quick Check-In from the Modernism Week Vintage Trailer Show + Mid-Century Yard Sale Tomorrow!

Great Day today at the Vintage Trailer Show!

My Silver Suitcase™ at the Vintage Trailer Show!

Tomorrow is part 2 of the show 10-3

AND

The Mid Century Yard Sale starts at 8:00AM SHARP!

(Photo Booth! Free Donuts!) 

Details for Both Events Below:

Mid Century Yard Sale

Paul Kaplan Group Parking Lot

1701 N Palm Canyon Drive

Palm Springs, CA 92262

Sunday Feb 23rd 8am-12pm

Modernism Week Vintage Trailer Show 

Hilton Hotel Parking Lot

400 East Tahquitz Canyon

Palm Springs, CA 92262

Sunday Feb 23rd 10am-3pm

The Silver Suitcase™ is going to be in a Book + Featured in the Modernism Week Vintage Trailer Show!

The Silver Suitcase™ has been very busy!

Since I swung open the door last August to reveal the renovation of an old Airstream that I made into my new home, The Silver Suitcase™ has garnered a lot of attention.

Whether it’s friends or clients asking for a tour, or receiving calls from as far away as the UK asking me how I did it, why I did it, and what is it like living in this 250 square feet silver tube?

And so, the curiosity continues. Nancy Baron, a noted documentarian came to photograph the Silver Suitcase™ in all its glory for her new coffee table book aptly titled: “The Good Life, Palm Springs”

Here’s a pic I took of Nancy in action at the Silver Suitcase™

(The book should be out next month, and will make an announcement of course!)

And if you are in Palm Springs this weekend, the Silver Suitcase™ will be featured in the Modernism Week Vintage Trailer Show at the Hilton Hotel parking lot on Tahquitz Canyon

Do come by to say Hello, I would love to show you around!

Details for Palm Springs Vintage Trailer Show here

Address of Trailer show below: 

Hilton Hotel Parking Lot

400 East Tahquitz Canyon

Palm Springs, CA 92262

760-320-6868

Sat  Feb 22   10-4

Sun Feb 23  10-3

Top ***Five Reasons to buy in Palm Springs

Iconic Palm Springs Photo by Slim Arons 1970 at the Kaufman house designed by Neutra 

1.)    Why ask why when it’s 75 degrees in February? Anyone care for some Poolside cocktails? Tennis? World Class Golf? Don’t mind if we do.

2.)    Direct Flights to Palm Springs International Airport  (PSP) from NYC, Toronto, Vancouver, Seattle, and San Francisco to name a few. Did you know our airport is listed as one of the top 10 stress free airports in the world?  Wheels down, collect your bag with your swimsuit and you will be in the pool at your fab home in 15 minutes. BOOM.

3.)    Beautifully designed homes with architectural pedigree and a breathtaking mountain range as a backdrop.

4.)    Fabulous restaurants, bars and some serious entertainment that rivals Los Angeles + NYC. (Coachella, the McCallum or 4 star Gambling anyone?)

5.)    Weekly Stitch + Bitch cocktails at my fabulous AirStream home, the Silver Suitcase™ (See pics here) It's pretty marvelous, isn't it? 

***Notice we don't need 10 reasons?  Two would've been enough, but thought it was more fun to jazz it up.  

Feature in November 2013 Desert Outlook Magazine

I was very excited and flattered to be featured alongside my Airstream (The Silver Suitcase) and colleague Chris Bale of Modern Bear in the November issue of Palm Springs' Desert Outlook Magazine.  Thanks for the mention, Will Dean!

The short of it is:  The Paul Kaplan Group will be bringing my Airstream to Vancouver, Seattle, Portland, and Los Angeles for a brokerage tour and throwing Palm Springs-style Pool Parties in these cities.  We can't help but have fun in Palm Springs.