An exclusive excerpt from photographer Don Flood’s new book, Inside Palm Springs, visits designer Helene Verin at Royal Hawaiian Estates.

Season is in full swing in the desert, and whether you're looking to celebrate Halloween, Día de los Muertos or Palm Springs ...

Those include a children's interactive art area courtesy of the Palm Springs Art Museum, a kids play area with a bounce house, live screen-printing of T-shirts, custom engraving glass ice cream bowls ...