Palm Springs Modernism Week

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Peek Inside This Prefab Desert Oasis

Watching the desert sky fade from clear blue to a soft pink on the back deck of Southern California's first Blu Homes house isn't a bad way to spend an evening.

Watching the desert sky fade from clear blue to a soft pink on the back deck of Southern California's first Blu Homes house isn't a bad way to spend an evening. A tour of this sustainable, state-of-the-art, modular prefab in Joshua Tree was just one of the events included in Palm Springs Modernism Week's packed agenda — and it didn't disappoint. Keep reading to check out the impressive green design technology, sleek decor, and of course, magnificent views of the Mojave Desert.

Photos courtesy of John Swain Photography; styling by Jeaneen Guerrero and Lee Thomas of At-Hom

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27 Design Ideas to Steal From the Marrakesh Designer Showcase

One of the highlights of last week's trip to Palm Springs Modernism Week was touring the magical grounds of Coachella Valley's first designer showcase at The Marrakesh Country Club.

One of the highlights of last week's trip to Palm Springs Modernism Week was touring the magical grounds of Coachella Valley's first designer showcase at The Marrakesh Country Club. The showcase includes five properties sprinkled throughout the country club's 14 neighborhoods that date back to the late '60s. Each home offers a unique peek into the club's midcentury history — one even houses Elvis's piano! Keep reading to see the most awe-inspiring moments I captured on the tour.

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Enter to Win Tickets to Palm Springs Modernism Week!

Join Palm Springs Modernism Week and CasaSugar in celebrating the best of mid-century design, architecture, and culture, by entering the #ModernismProject Photo Challenge with Instagram!

Join Palm Springs Modernism Week and CasaSugar in celebrating the best of mid-century design, architecture, and culture, by entering the #ModernismProject Photo Challenge with Instagram!

The #ModernismProject's latest photo challenge #abode kicks off today and ends Monday, Dec. 3. As the guest judge for the #abode edition, I'll be looking for entries that capture the essence of modern interiors — whether it's a snap of the inside of a home or a vignette of modern accessories. Just remember to include the hashtags #ModernismProject and #abode for all of your submissions. The winner will score tickets to the 13th Annual Modernism Week Show Preview Reception!

Check out Palm Springs Modernism Week's blog for more details, and visit CasaSugar next week to see if your photo made the cut for our Instagram Inspiration roundup.