Modernist Makeover, Pt. 2: A Midcentury DIY
With big building plans and mainly themselves to rely on, these homeowners took on the ultimate midcentury DIY renovation project.
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Modernist Makeover, Pt. 1: Living Among Sinatra and Elvis
These homeowners gave this home in Vista Las Palmas, the former residential area for old Hollywood's elites, the ultimate Palm Springs makeover it deserved.
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A Tamarisk West Home in Palm Springs Gets Carefully Renovated
Meet Dave and Tracy Folks, whose enthusiasm for architecture is so effervescent that they can’t stop restoring homes. In Palm Spring’s Tamarisk West neighborhood, this 1964 Rancho Mirage gem by…
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On Top of the World at the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
It’s quite a remarkable experience to travel from the hot and sun-soaked Palm Springs Valley up to the cool alpine climate of the San Jacinto mountains by way of a…
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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,…
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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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A Desert Sanctuary Takes It Outside
If you’re looking ahead to the warmer months or live in a temperate climate, then now’s the time to get inspired by Mid Mod outdoor spaces. This desert sanctuary in…
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Roy’s Motel and Cafe: A Route 66 Must-See
As any retro road tripper will tell you, Roy’s Motel and Cafe on old Route 66 in California’s eastern Mojave Desert is a bucket list must-see of mid century proportions. …
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Retro Road Trip: Valley of the Temples Memorial Park
When you thought Hawaii couldn't get any better, the Valley of Temples Memorial Park gave the islands a retro touch.
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