Palm Desert, Dec. 17, 2011
After my recent exciting good times hanging out with a good friend in Beverly Hills, I was missing being there already.

But, after my friend and artist Virginia and I attended the latest artist reception at the congenial Heather James Fine Art gallery with its excellent eclectic collection of masterpieces, on Highway 111 at Portola, we stumbled upon a happening opening of the popular fitness clothing store Lululemon on El Paseo.  There was music, dancing, flowing wine and beer, and lots of interesting people.

The clothing line of Lululemon activewear is a tad pricey in these days of recession-depression, and as for me, I go to the gym to work out, not socialize.  So although I do love the flashy yoga wear and gym clothing, I generally just stick with basic black. However, Lulelemon is definitely a nice addition to the mix of stores on El Paseo, and I trust they will find many customers who will enjoy shopping there.

Party for opening night at Lululemon, a new boutique featuring activewear clothing

Then, since the night was still young, the only place we thought to go to was Sullivan’s, since it is the place to see and be seen and mingle in Palm Desert.

 
As we go into to find a seat in the bar area, lo and behold, it’s Taylor Armstrong from my most favorite TV show “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills”!  I greeted her by name and gave her a hug, and she was so gracious and friendly, she seemed to know me as well! I told her that I was happy that she seems happy now, and she pointed to her new beau, indicating that he was the reason.  I do wish her all the best because she has been through hell and back, which we who watch the show have witnessed.
 
After that, my friend and I found a table to share with a nice couple, Paul and Betty, he was from Pennsylvania and she was from Banning.
 
The two man band was *smoking* big-time, especially on the Jimi Hendrix covers. Wow. Awesome.
 
We met a couple of oil men from Canada who were quite dashing and interesting, and also a local talent agent, who was originally from New York, then Beverly Hills and now is very happy with the peaceful and healthy lifestyle that the desert affords.  One of the Canadian men told me that Lululemon is a Canadian company.
 
By the end of the night, we had great conversations, some laughs and made new friends. 
 
What more could one ask for?
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