Winters in Palm Springs are mild compared to most other places in the US. The average daily temperature is somewhere between 65 and 70, but the evenings can drop as low as 45 to 50. These are perfect nights to light the fireplace and settle in with a good book, a glass of wine and a plate of cheese. Both Shimi and Owen like to curl up in front of the fire at my feet and enjoy the warmth as well. Like most homes in Southern California, my fireplaces are gas (not wood burning). While clean easy to light, they just don't have the same effect as a wood fire. I suppose it's the smell of the fireplace, and the crackling sound that I miss, but even a gas fireplace adds warmth and ambience. So today I am posting a few photos of charming fireplaces. Some are mine, others are ones I've enjoyed here. I hope these warm you up! Brrrrrr "...Baby it's cold outside..."
above: I love a massive stone hearth like this
above: this is a photo from last year, enjoying a glass of wine at The Viceroy hotel in Palm Springs
above: A homey touch...
above: relaxing outside by the fire
above: this is actually not a fireplace at all...it's a plasma flatscreen TV. How California huh?
above: Classic Palm Springs Mid-Century Modern style: the fireplace at The Parker Palm Springs lounge.
-Rick Rockhill
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