Mid Century Lifestyle Archives

Monarch Apartment Homes: Affordable Housing in Palm Springs

November 21, 2021
Written by Jolene Nolte and Featured image by Interactive Design Corporation

True to the Mid Century Modern design that pervades the Coachella Valley, Monarch Apartment Homes is so-named for its roofline that mimics the monarch butterfly. The 60-unit affordable housing project…

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Inside Atomic Ranch’s Book with Author Jickie Torres

November 20, 2021
Written by Jolene Nolte and Featured image photography by Keith Isaacs

What’s it like to write an Atomic Ranch book? We caught up with Jickie Torres to find out! Atomic Ranch has a new book, Remodeled Marvels, written by our very…

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mid century family in field with pumpkins

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A Mid Century Halloween: History, Entertainment and Decor

October 31, 2021
Written by Atomic Ranch

Halloween, also known as All Hallows’ Eve, is a holiday with an evolving history that includes the mid century. Halloween has always been about the presence of the past (in…

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Atomic Ranch booth at Modernism Week Fall Preview Show and Sale

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A Recap of the Atomic Ranch Booth at the Modernism Week Show and Sale

Last weekend, Atomic Ranch and friends had a booth at the Modernism Week Show and Sale event in Palm Springs. Atomic Ranch comes into your mailbox, your phone, your inbox,…

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Editor’s Picks for the Modernism Week Fall Preview 2021 Show and Sale

October 12, 2021
Written by Atomic Ranch

It’s that time of year again–no, we don’t mean pumpkin spice lattes and sweaters. We’re thinking shades and sun hats and the Mid Century Modern Mecca that is Palm Springs.…

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Saint Motel, Mid Century Inspiration and Resilient Optimism

October 24, 2021
Written by Kerri Hellmuth

The band Saint Motel takes inspiration from the mid century, including Mid Century Modern architecture. In fact, lead singer A/J Jackson created an album in a 1952 post and beam…

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MCM Coastal Rentals for an Unforgettable Vacation

September 26, 2021
Written by Jolene Nolte

Find 5 swoon-worthy AirBnBs for a Mid Mod coastal retreat Itching to get away? If you want a memorable mid mod retreat close to the coast, check out these MCM…

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Mid Century Modern Finds in Sacramento Shops

July 8, 2021
Written by Patricia Kline and Photography by Scott R. Kline

We have lived in Sacramento for less than a year but we have already zeroed in on some great vintage shops to feed our obsession for Mid Century Modern finds.…

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Our Favorite Palm Springs Mod Week Spots

April 8, 2021
Written by Kristin Dowding

Palm Springs' Mod Week and the MCM spots it highlights hold a special place in mid mod lovers' hearts. While this year's Mod Week is online, that doesn't have to stop MCM fans from ogling over the architectural gems Palm Springs has to offer. As the Palm Springs Modernism Week events kick off, we've gathered up some of our favorite spots from Mod Weeks past.

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Mid Century Lifestyle

Monarch Apartment Homes: Affordable Housing in Palm Springs

Inside Atomic Ranch’s Book with Author Jickie Torres

A Mid Century Halloween: History, Entertainment and Decor

A Recap of the Atomic Ranch Booth at the Modernism Week Show and Sale

Editor’s Picks for the Modernism Week Fall Preview 2021 Show and Sale

Saint Motel, Mid Century Inspiration and Resilient Optimism

MCM Coastal Rentals for an Unforgettable Vacation

Mid Century Modern Finds in Sacramento Shops

Our Favorite Palm Springs Mod Week Spots

Inside Dani Nagel’s Palm Springs Krisel Home

7 Essential Furnishings for a Formal Fall Dining Room

8 Pieces of Dinnerware You Need This Thanksgiving

Holiday Dining Essentials

6 Mid Century Magazine Rack Picks for Stylish Storage

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