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…
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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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Monarch Apartment Homes: Affordable Housing in Palm Springs
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
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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Restoring a Remuddled Flat Top in Northern California
Fixing the roof of this Anshen-Allen Eichler instantly brought the era charm back to the curb—the homeowners' mid mod collection took care of the rest.
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