"Smile" says the neon sign above the shimmering pool at this sensational Palm Springs home, and it's impossible not to when you're surrounded by such stunning mountain scenery and plentiful sunshine. The garden is the best place to take those views - grab a seat under the bright yellow and white parasol on one of the matching sun loungers that give off serious French Riviera vibes. The mellow yellow colour scheme runs through the inside here too, thanks to the tiled canary-coloured fireplace, sunny vases and mustard lampshades. That reminder to smile (there's a P.S. Smile neon sign in the living room, and the slogan is splashed on framed prints in the bedroom) follows you here too - not that we think you'll forget to grin in this playful home. The bedrooms are just as joyful, with rattan bed frames and pink and emerald green tropical print wallpaper. In the bathroom, framed pictures of Marilyn Monroe keep a watchful eye as you perfect your make-up. Marilyn famously said a smile is the best make-up a girl could ever wear, and a stay here is sure to leave you looking like a million dollars.

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