The holidays are here, and we all need a little escape. What better place to relax than Hollywood’s original home away from home…Palm Springs. After brunch at Cheeky’s, maybe a morning hike in the mountains or a bike ride around the Movie Colony, treat yourself to a thoroughly enjoyable retrospective of the work of Alexander “Sandro” Girard. The exhibit is being held at the wonderful Palm Springs Art Museum, now until March 1, 2020. I’ll let the museum’s bio speak for itself: Alexander Girard (1907–1993 in Santa Fe) was one of the most important and prolific designers of the 20th century. He created stunning interiors for restaurants, private homes, corporate offices, and even airplanes! He created textiles, typography, and tableware. He designed exhibitions, toys, and a whole city street in Columbus, Indiana. Inspired by folk art and pop art, Girard created a bold, colorful, charismatic universe. He warmed up modernism with his whimsical, optimistic patterns and designs.