Mr. Mod Palm Springs: Palm Springs

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Sunday, July 20, 2014

Mid Century + British Columbia =Splendid July.

July has been a whirlwind of a month so far. Right now I'm up in British Columbia tooling around the beautiful countryside with great friends. This past weekend we took a look and tour around the amazing Terravista Vineyards which is located on the Naramata Bench halfway between Penticton + Naramata. Beautiful countryside, and amazing wine! If you're ever in the area, definitely take the tour.

HUGE bonus points was this:

The Mondrian Inspired Tasting area -- and there just happened to be a vintage Mustang parked in front when we showed up, almost as if to welcome the Palm Springs posse!

Thursday, May 22, 2014

The Paul Kaplan Group: We're Not Just Agents.

Even though the season is slowly winding down. things have been busy as if it were January it seems.

When not showing houses, or stuffing our faces with cherry pie at staff meetings, we at The Paul Kaplan Group like to do a little side gig called:

MODELING.

Yup.

We modeled in the Deja Vu Vintage Shop Tiki Fashion Show at The Purple Room

Agent extraordinaire Chris AKA Modern Bear strutting his stuff.

Apres Fashion Show Backstage

Me and Chris.

We are all available for print, catalogue, bathing suits, and catwalks. All rates negotiable.

Friday, May 2, 2014

Oldsmobiles: Palm Springs Edition

My Dad and I won 2nd Place at The Oldsmobile Car Show in Ohio for the restoration of a

1957 Olds

circa 1980-ish

That's me holding the award and needless to say,

a love affair and hobby was born.

Since that day I have bought, restored, driven (and eventually sold) about 130 vintage vehicles. Of course, most were done here in Palm Springs which might very well be the classic car capital of the nation.

Thanks to my Father who taught me the ins and outs of classic cars as well as a great deal of respect for the craftsmanship of these beautiful vehicles.

Come Father's Day Weekend, Dad and I are heading out to Lansing, Michigan for the world's largest

Oldsmobile Homecoming Car Show

A dangerous place for anyone obsessed with Oldsmonbiles as I am! I can't wait!

Monday, April 14, 2014

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.

Sunday, April 13, 2014

COACHELLA: Day Three Check In!!

Think we're having fun yet?

Day Three:

We're not tired at all. Or sore from dancing. Really.

Not at all.

#nosireebob

The ASTRONAUT.

Can't get enough of this piece.

#NeverGetsOld

Some Coachella Ambience

as Day Three came to a close

Saturday, April 12, 2014

More Greetings from Coachella!!!

Do you see the astronaut behind us??!!

(Astronaut by artist Phillip K. Smith)

Me with the BOSS MAN Paul Kaplan

Don't forget, you can watch the Coachella livestream HERE

Friday, April 11, 2014

Art Break: Coachella Edition

Artist: Phillip K. Smith

"Astronaut"

I say: AWESOME!

Hello Coachella 2014!!!

Coachella has started, people!

We're here running around, and already having a blast!

And here's one of the first "people" we ran into - a rather tall robot.

So Coachella.

Love it.

Monday, March 17, 2014

The Countdown to Coachella Music Festival 2014 Begins!

My Coachella Action Adventure Set came in and it only has a wristband and a paper snail with directions to glue glitter to it.

Here's the snail they speak of from last year:

And here I am last year in one of my many Coachella Approved outfits

in front of the

Snail:

Bring it on, Coachella!

Thursday, February 27, 2014

Palm Springs Modernism Week 2014 Wrap Up - PART 1

Modernism Week 2014 was busier and had more events than ever before. Here are some highlights - more to come!

There was Fashion!

Deja Vu Vintage Finery put on a Fashion show titled
"Jet Set"

(Pan Am was a really great airline. Those were the days when Airlines actually enforced dress codes!)

Here I am looking a little like the Hawaiian Punch guy...

Cars! Art! Rock N Roll!

I was honored to help curate a Feral Car show titled "Driven" with feralcars.com founder Bob Merlis at the Stephen Archdeacon Gallery

Photo courtesy of Paul Kaplan

Hosted by the legendary Billy F. Gibbons Founder and member of ZZ TOP, with drawings and paintings of the open road/car noir art*** by artist Eric Nash.

DRIVEN co-conspirators: Matthew Reader, Bob Merlis, Billy F Gibbons, Eric Nash

Photo by Christina Patoski

The Artist Eric Nash in front of his Portrait of a Feral Wagon

Photo courtesy of feralcars.com

Cocktails!

Photo courtesy of FeralCars.comPura Vida Tequila for everyone! Poured by Sara!

Photo Courtesy of Eric Nash

Thank you to everyone for joining us on this special night!

***Thanks to Bob Merlis for the description of Eric Nash' art for the evening!

Saturday, February 22, 2014

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

Friday, February 14, 2014

January Re-Cap: When Hollywood’s Glitziest + Most Glamourous Descended onto Palm Springs

The Palm Springs Film Festival kicked the year off with a serious bang and more International Press than you could read in a day.

Palm Springs has been a second home to the movers and shakers of Hollywood since the 1920’s. From the early silent movie days to studio contract players like Marilyn Monroe to TV stars such as Lucille Ball to Crooner Frank Sinatra and his buddies in the Rat Pack and 2014 was no different.

The Black Tie Gala, sponsored by Cartier and BMW rolled out the red carpet for a who’s who of Hollywood and beyond:

Bono + The Edge from U2, Matthew McConaughey, Bradley Cooper, Colin Farrell,George Clooney, Sandra Bullock, Meryl Streep, Julia Roberts, Tom Hanks, and Leonardo DiCaprio to name just a few. The town was buzzing and it was really wonderful to see Palm Springs glammed out.

This is definitely a perk of living here. Anyone can attend the Gala as well as the films that are shown all over town. No matter how large the The Film Festival has become, it still embraces it roots of democracy for attendees.

Major Props to Mr Matthew McConaughey for embracing the Palm Springs style!

All photos courtesy of Michael Snyder/Desert Sun

Client Reviews of My Services

We used Paul Kaplan's Modern Real Estate group and have never had better service from any agent EVER!! Matthew Reader was a godsend and went well beyond the call of duty, in helping our home get set up, as I couldn't always be there. Time and time again, little issues still pop up and Matthew is still there helping us out even after the sale has long since completed! I wish everyone could have the amazing experience I had with Matthew and the rest of the Paul Kaplan group, uber professional and the best guys to work with. This is what home buying experience should be like! Bravo Matthew and Paul and all the other great agents at this firm. thanks Matthew!!

Liz M.
Vancouver, B.C., Canada

What else is there to say about Matthew Reader except ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS?! Use him as an agent, and it's like you get a bonus comedy act for free! The inevitable bumps of a home purchase can't be avoided, but he was able to make them almost enjoyable with his humor. He got me a great deal for a fixer in Yucca Valley (aka "Hooterville"), and I felt like he gave me the same attention as he would in one of his usual high end transactions in Palm Springs.
Not to mention, his outfits never fail to entertain as much as his witty repartee.

Why, Matthew makes the desert just a little bit brighter!

Kelly W.
Los Angeles, California

I recently had the pleasure of working with Matthew Reader to accomplish the purchase of a vacation property in Palm Springs. I have been involved in a reasonable number of real estate transactions over the years and would have to say that this was the best experience and most care free transaction I have had yet. Matthew responded quickly and efficiently on every issue that arose throughout the process. He also went above and beyond the call of duty to help me on a number of issues. Some of which occurred after closing, and which truly were not of a concern to him. I was truly impressed.
Matthew has proven to be very knowledgable regarding the Palm Springs and surrounding market and has been a good sounding board for advice and ideas as I look for another investment property. He also brings to the table a keen design eye that is useful in evaluating the potential of a possible property to suit ones needs.

Aside from his impeccable business etiquette, Matthew is witty, funny, and truly a nice person to be around. I could not provide a higher recommendation.

Mark M
San Clemente, California

We listed with Paul Kaplan's Modern Real Estate group and couldnt be more happier with the results and service we received! We received multiple offers and our condo sold for over asking . Matthew Reader was a pleasure to work with so we decided to use his services again when we purchased our cool new complex. Matthew exceeded our expections with his recommendations and his knowledge of the Palm Springs area past and present. He is a great resource to have and if you want to know anything about Palm Springs give Matthew a call!

Jeremy Z.
Vancouver, B.C., Canada

We became owners of a Rancho Mirage home, and Matthew was our agent! What to say? he was the perfect "fit", efficient, incredible knowledge, very stylish, and a great sense of humor. So what more to ask?......Cocktails by the pool maybe!
The whole experience was great, seamless and enjoyable.
Thanks Matthew!

Hubert P.
San Diego, California

Matthew Reader of the Paul Kaplan Modern Real Estate Group,did an outstanding job of assisting us as our real estate agent in our purchase of a home in Palm Springs . He was smart , insightful, and a pleasure to be around- in the future we will be using Matthew for all our real estate needs in Palm Springs. If you love mid century real estate , the Paul Kaplan group is the company to work with in Palm Springs.

Ben F.
Calgary, Alberta, Canada

When my husband and I decided to start looking for a home in Palm Springs, we had heard of Paul Kaplan and his team. Between excellent recommendations and hearing of their superior knowledge of Mid-Century Modern architecture, we knew that they were the only realtors for us to work with.
Paul was a wonderful help during the process, and as first-time home buyers he helped guide us through the intricate and sometimes trying act of buying a home! He also introduced us to another member of his team, Matthew Reader, who wound up working as our realtor. Originally, my husband and I were dead set on buying a home in one specific neighborhood, but Matthew introduced us to a neighborhood that we had no previous knowledge of. It was exactly right for us! Even though the house needed some work, he helped us see the potential, and even went as far as to get us pictures of a friends home for us to see how great it could look. I don't think that without Matthew that we would have wound up realizing what a gem it was.

Needless to say, we couldn't be happier with our experience with the Matthew Reader of the Paul Kaplan Group for our new home.

I would recommend them to anyone looking to buy in the desert. Thanks to them again!

Samantha C.
Malibu, California

We had Matthew Reader help us and he was magnificent. He organized appointments to suit us. He was pleasant, personable and ready to answer any question we needed. He negotiated for us with the vendor and made the whole process of purchasing an apartment in Palm Springs a real pleasure.

I have never before in the purchasing of a property, and I have purchased many, had such wonderful help and such a pleasant experience. I could not have wished for anything better.

Mollie W.
Nevada City, California

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