Happy New Year's Eve

Happy New Year's Even to Palermo Palm Springs. Miss Penny Lane says: Be safe tonight and enjoy!

Holiday leftovers: Breeze Loop's ornaments

These holiday ornaments on Breeze were stars of the street. Miss Penny Lane says: She's started her countdown to Christmas 2013.

Holiday leftovers: Sandy Point tree

This tree on Sandy Point Trail lighted our way as well. Miss Penny Lane says: She's the type who'd like to keep the lights up all year round.

Holiday leftovers: The lights of Penny Lane

These trees welcomed us home on Penny Lane. Miss Penny Lane says: She's already missing Christmas.

Holiday leftovers: Foothill greenery

Greenery on Foothill greets Palermo-ites. Miss Penny Lane says: She loves a green Christmas.

Holiday leftovers: Purple Palm

This purple palm was seen on Breeze Loop. Miss Penny Lane says: This would match her New Year's Eve dress.

Twelfth day of a Palermo Christmas

On the twelfth day of a Palermo Christmas, my true love gave to me twelve Cosmos, eleven Aerial Tramway passes, ten windmills a turning, nine Melody Laners dancing, eight crickets a chirping, seven snowbirds a swimming, six ducks a crossing, five golden HOA board members, four pools and spas a calling, three yellow lantanas, two desert doves, and a roadrunner in a palm tree. Miss Penny Lane says: Raise your glass!

Merry Christmas, Palermo Palm Springs

Positively Palermo wishes you a Merry Merry Christmas. Miss Penny Lane says: Living at Palermo is a gift for her.

Eleventh day of a Palermo Christmas

On the eleventh day of a Palermo Christmas, my true love gave to me eleven Aerial Tramway passes, ten windmills a turning, nine Melody Laners dancing, eight crickets a chirping, seven snowbirds a swimming, six ducks a crossing, five golden HOA board members, four pools and spas a calling, three yellow lantanas, two desert doves, and a roadrunner in a palm tree. Miss Penny Lane says: She's going to the mountaintop.

Eighth day of a Palermo Christmas

On the eighth day of a Palermo Christmas, my true love gave to me eight crickets a chirping, seven snowbirds a swimming, six ducks a crossing, five golden HOA board members, four pools and spas a calling, three yellow lantanas, two desert doves, and a roadrunner in a palm tree. Miss Penny Lane says: She's on holiday!

Tenth day of a Palermo Christmas

On the tenth day of a Palermo Christmas, my true love gave to me ten windmills a turning, nine Melody Laners dancing, eight crickets a chirping, seven snowbirds a swimming, six ducks a crossing, five golden HOA board members, four pools and spas a calling, three yellow lantanas, two desert doves, and a roadrunner in a palm tree. Miss Penny Lane says: She's peeking at the presents under her tree.

Holiday mood grows to new heights at Palermo Palm Springs as community spirit reigns

Palermo Palm Springs has more lights than ever in its history with more than 30 residences decorated with lights, and many more with homes with wreaths or other holiday decor. It's a fitting end to year of progress and prosperity at Palermo. Miss Penny Lane says: What a jolly crew of good spirits at Palermo.

Ninth day of a Palermo Christmas

On the ninth day of a Palermo Christmas, my true love gave to me nine Melody Laners dancing, eight crickets a chirping, seven snowbirds a swimming, six ducks a crossing, five golden HOA board members, four pools and spas a calling, three yellow lantanas, two desert doves, and a roadrunner in a palm tree. Miss Penny Lane says: She's settling in for the night with a holiday-flavored Cosmo and sugar cookie (or two ...).

Eighth day of a Palermo Christmas

On the eighth day of a Palermo Christmas, my true love gave to me eight crickets a chirping, seven snowbirds a swimming, six ducks a crossing, five golden HOA board members, four pools and spas a calling, three yellow lantanas, two desert doves, and a roadrunner in a palm tree. Miss Penny Lane says: She's on holiday!

Seventh day of a Palermo Christmas

On the seventh day of a Palermo Christmas, my true love gave to me seven snowbirds a swimming, six ducks a crossing, five golden HOA board members, four pools and spas a calling, three yellow lantanas, two desert doves, and a roadrunner in a palm tree. Miss Penny Lane says: One more work day and she'll living in the spa.

Sixth day of a Palermo Christmas

On the sixth day of a Palermo Christmas, my true love gave to me six ducks a crossing, five golden HOA board members, four pools and spas a calling, three yellow lantanas, two desert doves, and a roadrunner in a palm tree. Miss Penny Lane says: She ducking out of work early these days to get in some shopping.

Fifth day of a Palermo Christmas

On the fifth day of a Palermo Christmas, my true love gave to me five golden HOA board members, four pools and spas a calling, three yellow lantanas, two desert doves, and a roadrunner in a palm tree. Miss Penny Lane says: Palermo has a special ring to it.

Fourth day of a Palermo Christmas

On the fourth day of a Palermo Christmas, my true love gave to me four pools and spas a calling, three yellow lantanas, two desert doves, and a roadrunner in a palm tree. Miss Penny Lane says: She might spend Christmas morning frolicking in the pool, so wave hello when you see her.

Brrrr!

A festival door on Quiet Side Street, seen lighting up tonight's Northern weather. Miss Penny Lane says: She loves the warmth at Palermo.

Third day of a Palermo Christmas

On the third day of a Palermo Christmas, my true love gave to me three yellow lantanas, two desert doves, and a roadrunner in a palm tree. Miss Penny Lane says: She's dreaming of sun-drenched Christmas.

On the second day of a Palermo Christmas

On the second day of a Palermo Christmas, my true love gave to me two desert doves, and a roadrunner in a palm tree. Miss Penny Lane says: Let the shopping begin.

12 Days of a Palermo Christmas

On the first day of a Palermo Christmas, my true love gave to me a roadrunner in a palm tree. Miss Penny Lane says: Let the season begin.

Blue lights, special!

The flashing lights of Breeze Loop. Miss Penny Lane says: She'll end her day with a hot chocolate with the nip in the air.

Stars shine on Breeze Loop

The Palermo Festival of Lights continues ... with these stars on Breeze Loop. Miss Penny Lane says: To her everyone at Palermo is a shining star.

Palermo home prices climbing again

A real estate agent has sent out a new post card which we have been e-mailed touting the raising home prices at Palermo Palm Springs, 47 percent up, according to Matthew Reader of Paul Kaplan. His sale was a two-bedroom, one-story G Model unit, with a small pool. As we have noted before, the increasing prices in the sales of non-distressed Palermo homes has to with the overall Palm Springs market, and changes at Palermo itself, including the bank's sale of the former Enterprise developer units and vacant land to a private buyer, the HOA's bank settlement that resulted in a large transfer of money and common-area property to the HOA, increases in reserve funds and other operational changes or improvements seen at Palermo. Miss Penny Lane says: Santa baby, a Palermo condo would look wonderful under her tree.

Electrical box fixed

Positively Palermo received an e-mail about an electrical box for the community by the front gates that was damaged over the weekend (hit by a car it seems) and was promptly fixed. Miss Penny Lane says: She's off to work, where she wouldn't mind if the electricity went out for the day.

Lit up by the pool

More lights, by the small pool, on Sunburst. Miss Penny Lanes says: It makes her want to take a dip under the colorful lights.

Let there be more lights!

It's Dec. 1, and Palermo is lighting up. A tree with white light lights greets people on Melody Lane and a colorful tree brightens Quiet Side Street. Miss Penny Lane says: She''s off shopping so she can be decked out too.