RECENT
Key Palm Springs Architecture Terms
Retro Registry: 30 Kitchen + Dining Essentials
The Bob Hope House: A John Lautner-designed Mod Masterpiece
The Mount Angel Library: A Light-Soaked Sanctuary of Theological Learning
What is Mid Century Modern?
Wood Flooring: What You Need to Know
2022 Color of the Year Meets MCM
Know Your Zone! Pick Plants for Your Climate Zone
CURRENT ISSUE
Prime Palm Springs:
Inspiration From the Mecca of Modernism.
Come with us while we tour iconic mid century homes in Palm Springs. We visit an A. Quincy Jones condo now fully restored, a classic William Krisel floorplan given new life by a young designer, and a 1957 home wearing a fresh new look thanks to updated decor and furniture.
Plus: Tricks to refresh your home with new linens, bedding, houseplants, and storage options. We unveil the kitchen and dining room of our Project House: Austin. Expert product picks for throwing the best poolside party.
DESIGN
Key Palm Springs Architecture Terms
Getting ready for Modernism Week in Palm Springs soon? Architecture has a lot of specific terms. Here are some you are likely to encounter while enjoying a drive or a self-guided tour around…
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The Mount Angel Library: A Light-Soaked Sanctuary of Theological Learning
If you are in the Salem area, consider driving around 18 miles northeast to Mt. Angel. Here, at the summit of Mount Angel itself, you will find Mount Angel Abbey, which is home to the Mount…
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Know Your Zone! Pick Plants for Your Climate Zone
Want perfectly lush, colorful landscaping for your midcentury ranch? Before you head to the nursery, we'd suggest doing a little research on your zone.
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COOL STUFF
Retro Registry: 30 Kitchen + Dining Essentials
From dinnerware to appliances, these pieces will go a long way to making your new life together as mid mod as possible.
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2022 Color of the Year Meets MCM
Whether you think it’s a marketing ploy or an exciting new direction, Pantone’s 2022 Color of the Year is here. Very Peri brings together cool blue and warm reds, offered in a…
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Mid Century Modern Shopping in Texas
Shopping for Mid Century Modern furniture and decor in Texas? Here's why you should skip Round Top and head to these shops instead.
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COLLECTING
Retro Registry: 30 Kitchen + Dining Essentials
From dinnerware to appliances, these pieces will go a long way to making your new life together as mid mod as possible.
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2022 Color of the Year Meets MCM
Whether you think it’s a marketing ploy or an exciting new direction, Pantone’s 2022 Color of the Year is here. Very Peri brings together cool blue and warm reds, offered in a…
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8 Pieces of Dinnerware You Need This Thanksgiving
You've got the turkey, gravy and potatoes, but do you have the stuff to serve it on?
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PROJECT HOUSE
Retro Registry: 30 Kitchen + Dining Essentials
From dinnerware to appliances, these pieces will go a long way to making your new life together as mid mod as possible.
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Retro Jell-O Recipes that Actually Taste Good
You’ve probably seen the cringy, weird retro Jell-O recipes that make you ask, “What were they thinking?” or activate your gag reflex. But the mid century wasn’t…
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Staff Wish List: Get Ready for Retro Entertaining Year Round
Retro entertaining is a year-round activity but for most, the holiday season is particularly a time to gather and enjoy time with friends and family. A month or two of scheduling, cooking,…
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MODERNIST INDEX
Key Palm Springs Architecture Terms
Getting ready for Modernism Week in Palm Springs soon? Architecture has a lot of specific terms. Here are some you are likely to encounter while enjoying a drive or a self-guided tour around…
The Bob Hope House: A John Lautner-designed Mod Masterpiece
The Bob Hope House—a modern masterpiece.
What is Mid Century Modern?
Is Mid-Century Modern enjoying a revival, or is its mainstream appeal simply a fresh…
Modern Optimism Through Julius Shulman’s Lens
Few can say they’ve reached such a level of fame in a career path they had no idea…
Designers + Craftsmen
Find Out How Fashion Meets MCM Design with Dani Nagel
Dani Nagel loves color, design, and modernism. If you went to the Modernism Week Fall Preview, you got to see a bold and unforgettable Palm Springs home with interior design in Dani…
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Norman Rockwell: “Four Freedoms” to Be Thankful For
Everyone knows his famous Thanksgiving portrait, but do you know the rest of the "Four Freedoms" and their impact?
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Modern Optimism Through Julius Shulman’s Lens
Few can say they’ve reached such a level of fame in a career path they had no idea they’d embark on. With an enthusiastic “why not?”, Julius Shulman simply accepted a…
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