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The Edith Farnsworth House: A Space for the Individual

September 24, 2022
Written by Kye Cardinalis and Featured image by marco 2000/CC-BY-SA-2.0

Learn more about the Edith Farnsworth House at https://www.atomic-ranch.com/.

Ask a fan of modern architecture to cite a few of the most celebrated residential landmarks of International Style design in the US, and many will name the Edith Farnsworth…

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Retro Road Trip

Dip Into Thomas Church’s Fantastic Pool Design

August 26, 2022
Written by Ian McMaster and Photo by Felice Frankel

Legendary landscape architect Thomas Church’s work at Donnell Garden changed the pool game forever. This kidney-shaped pool, inspired by the hills and wetlands surrounding it in Sonoma, California, remains a…

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One-Day Garden Projects

August 20, 2022
Written by Jickie Torres and Photography courtesy of Getty Images

Get hands-on with your garden with these one-day DIY projects! Garden of Art: One-Day Succulent Shadowbox Wake up your patio walls with these framed wall planter boxes. What You’ll Need…

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Modern Plant Bed Ideas

August 13, 2022
Written by Jickie Torres and Photography courtesy of Getty Images

These creative combinations and unique looks can liven up your backyard design scheme. Accentuate the Positive We love a rounded shape to break up a mostly straight-lined modern space. This…

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exterior of Palmer & Krisel Palm Springs home

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A Stylish Palmer & Krisel Home becomes a Palm Springs Getaway

August 28, 2022
Written by Devlin Smith and Photographed by Bret Gum

Two friends find a second home and business opportunity in a turnkey Palm Springs getaway. The first post on the @theretropalmsprings Instagram account comprises a series of videos that friends…

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DIY Stock Tank Pool

August 19, 2022
Written and photographed by Megan Housekeeper

Make a ‘splash’ on a budget with this upcycled idea. Picture yourself poolside … or, better yet, floating in your own private pool. For most of us, this is a…

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How the Stahl House Became a Home

September 15, 2022
Written by Abigail Bloom and Photography by courtesy of Chronicle Books

The Stahl House is known widely as an architectural marvel. It’s a beautiful centerpiece nestled in the Hollywood Hills. Four walls completely made of glass encase what’s considered to be…

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exterior of 1955 Eichler Fullerton Forever Home

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Finding and Renovating a Fullerton Forever Home

September 25, 2022
Written by Meryl Schoenbaum and Photographed by Bret Gum and Styled by Jickie Torres

Hard work, creative visions and clever strategies turn a remodeling nightmare into a Mid Century Modern dream. As they embark on their adventures in house hunting, many people aren’t sure…

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MCM exterior in Seattle with great curb appeal

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An MCM Exterior that Hits All the Right Notes

August 25, 2022
Written by Erin Lawrence and Photographed by John Granen Photography and Architect by First Lamp Architecture

Creating an MCM exterior with curb appeal is a lot like conducting an orchestra: You need many elements, all finely tuned and working in harmony, to make truly beautiful music.…

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Architecture + Renovation

The Edith Farnsworth House: A Space for the Individual

Dip Into Thomas Church’s Fantastic Pool Design

One-Day Garden Projects

Modern Plant Bed Ideas

A Stylish Palmer & Krisel Home becomes a Palm Springs Getaway

DIY Stock Tank Pool

How the Stahl House Became a Home

Finding and Renovating a Fullerton Forever Home

An MCM Exterior that Hits All the Right Notes

MCM Signs of the Time

Color-Popping Mid Century Modern Pool Party!

Cocktail Hour: Mid Century Bar Items

Shop Mavisten Edition for Lighting Inspired by the California Sunset

Spice up Your Summer Cocktails

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