The Maybelline Story Blog: Casa de Guillermo

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Maybelline Heir Bill Williams 1961 Cadillac Limo, at Casa De Guillermo's, in Palm Spring California.

Sharrie with her daughter Georgia and her brother Preston Williams at Casa De Guillermo's

One of the most fun car's in my dad's collection was his 1961 Cadillac Limousine - he said had belonged to President Ford - a Palm Springs resident himself. The Limo had holes to put two little American Flags on the hood, so on Memorial Day and the 4th of July, Dad had the flags flying, while we cruised out of the gates of Casa De Guillermo's and downtown to Palm Canyon to celebrate with the crowds.

Happy 4th of July to all my followers from around the would.

Check out Bill's 1977 Series 1, number 13 on Clenet Corner.
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A final farewell to Casa De Guillermo's and the little Koy Fish.

Front door of Casa De Guillermo's

The bar off the living room.

Player Piano in the bar.

Gate leading into the tennis court. The bar is on the left side of the gate. It included a phone, intercom and stereo.

View from inside the tennis court.

View of the tennis court.

The ultimate retreat spot at Casa De Guillermo's. it's large Koy Fish pool was the heart of the estate. Also notice the enclosed garage on the right, built especially for Bills 1977 Clenet and 1956 T-Bird.

Another angle of the Koy Fish pool. The sound of
the fountain and chirping birds made this a place
of reflection and meditation.

The bench where we sat and watched the Koy Fish while my dad threw out their food every evening.

35 years of Koy Fish generations were boon at the Casa. They grew large because of the pool they were in. My dad's favorite fish gold and called Goldie Hawn.

Bill and Gloria Williams with Maybelline. You can see the can of fish food sitting next to my dad, and the Koy Fish coming up the the surface to eat.

My dad, Bill Williams with his sweet poodle, Maybelline.

Sadly the new owner of the property left it vacant for over a year, until he demolished the entire estate and built a modern home. He left the Koy Fish to starve to death and got rid of their pool. Hard to imagine but true.

That ends the tour of Casa De Guillermo's. I hope
you enjoyed these never before seen pictures and a
little piece of Palms Springs history.
Thank you for following my Blog.

If you missed any of the tour click on links below

Casa de Guillermo's, gone but not forgotten - Maybelline Heir, Bill Williams, Palm Springs Estate,

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Jun 18, 2013

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Casa de Guillermo's, Timeless, Ageless and now Gone with the Wind - Maybelline Heir, Bill Williams, Palm Springs Estate,

The tour continues around the romantic grounds of the Casa

Built in 1929 for Silent Film Star Marie Dressler, my father, Bill Williams, bought this 2 acre estate in Palms Springs in 1973 and spent 2 years landscaping the grounds - while building a Guest House, tennis court, Koy Fish Pond, 5 hole chipping green, a stream that ran through the length of the property, and an extra garage to store is cars. The property was sold in 2006 for 3.5 million. The new owner demolished the home and grounds and let the Koy Fish die after 30 years of lovingly being cared for.

Bill and Gloria Williams Master Suite on the second floor included an office, a built in Mexican tiled bar, marble and mirrored bathroom with a sunken tub, a terrace and a 35 foot deck overlooking the property.

Coming from a cosmetic family, my father created and ambiance of overwhelming beauty.

The deck overlooking the property and the chipping green are seen here, as well as the 4 car open garage.

My father drew out his Guest House on a cocktail napkin while sitting at the bar, explaining to the builder what he wanted included.... A Master Suite, fully mirrored bathroom and shower that led outside to it's own private sunning patio. A playroom with slot machines, pinball machine, pool table, card table, plush sitting area, gourmet kitchen, weight lifting room, steam bath, bar b que pit and a second mirrored bathroom for guests using the pool.

Designed to look like a 1930's Old Hollywood movie set,
the wrought iron patio furniture and intimate seating
areas created the perfect party atmosphere.
Stereo speakers hidden in the rocks
played Frank Sinatra's music day and night

Detail and perfection exploded everywhere with exquisite color, succulent smells and romantic sounds that captivated your soul and lifted your Spirits.

Like his uncle, Maybelline founder, Tom Lyle Williams, Bill placed Rudolph Valentino's memorial statue, ASPIRATION, in the garden next to the stream and chipping green.

Here is a better view of the stream with ASPIRATION.

This magnificent walkway led from the pool,
past the classic cars and chipping green to
the Koy Fish Pond. At night the entire property
was lit up to look like a fantasy land.

The only words to describe Casa de Guillermo's magical wonderland is Old Hollywood Glamour. We were so lucky to have spent 30 years here before my father's health declined and he sold the estate, the cars and all it's belongings in an estate sale, before moving to Lido Isle, in Newport Beach California, in 2004. He died in 2006.

Stop back tomorrow and see the rest of the tour through Casa de Guillermo's

Maybelline Heir, Bill Williams, Palm Springs Estate, Casa de Guillermo's, was the backdrop for many movies and TV shows in the 1970s

My father, wanted an estate where he could retreat from the world and gracefully grow old with Gloria. Casa de Guillermo's was the ultimate Sanctuary in the desert.
Here are a few pictures of its stunning pool.