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A Rescued Alohaus Swiss Miss with Modern Hawaii Vibes

April 19, 2020
Written by Sarah Jane Stone and Photography by Kelly Peak Photography

A Charles Du Bois Alohaus home in Vista Las Palmas neighborhood of Palm Springs.

The Alohaus “Swiss Miss” homes of Palm Springs, California—built by the Alexander Construction Company and designed by Charles Du Bois—are nearly as famous as the town itself. With their iconic…

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Modernist Makeover, Pt. 3: Putting on The Final Touches

February 3, 2017
Written by Michelle Gringeri-Brown and Photography by Jim Brown

These homeowners' customized touches, particularly their furnishing choices, resulted in an interesting take on traditional MCM décor.

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Modernist Makeover, Pt. 2: A Midcentury DIY

February 1, 2017
Written by Michelle Gringeri-Brown and Photography by Jim Brown

With big building plans and mainly themselves to rely on, these homeowners took on the ultimate midcentury DIY renovation project.

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Modernist Makeover, Pt. 1: Living Among Sinatra and Elvis

January 30, 2017
Written by Michelle Gringeri-Brown and Photography by Jim Brown

These homeowners gave this home in Vista Las Palmas, the former residential area for old Hollywood's elites, the ultimate Palm Springs makeover it deserved.

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