Edie Adams: An American Treasure
Edie Adams—a 20th-century renaissance woman I stumbled upon this photograph of a young, bundled-up woman next to a Lincoln Capri in the fall of 1952. It was striking, autumnal, interesting,…
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Highlights from the Modernism Week–October
Palm Springs’ Modernism Week October is a wrap. As always, it was a chance for Atomic Ranch to rub shoulders with fellow Mid Mod enthusiasts and creators, sip cocktails and…
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Building the Perfect Home Bar
Celebrate your vintage home bar with fun collectibles and recipes to make the most of hosting at home. As the end of the year is approaching, I think we could…
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Retro-Inspired Backyard Ideas for a Splash from the Past
If you love summer and the mid century, take cues from this 60s family and bring some retro-inspired touches to your backyard! Here are some ideas to help furnish a…
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DIY Stock Tank Pool
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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Whip up an MCM Backyard Picnic
Enjoy the last bit of summer—from your own backyard with an MCM picnic! While vacations are at the top of everyone’s minds this time of year, a getaway doesn’t always require…
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Meet Dick Burkett, Admirer and Preserver of MCM Architecture
If you’ve picked up a copy of Remodeled Marvels, you’ll see that Dick Burkett wrote the foreword. We caught up with him to ask about his favorite MCM architects, how…
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Mid Mod Spring Cleaning
Making form meet function? Cutting the clutter? Yes, this annual tradition affects how your mid-century space looks and feels. It’s technically only spring for a couple more days, but it’s…
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Hear Jickie Torres on the USModernist Radio Podcast!
Atomic Ranch’s own Brand Leader Jickie Torres is featured on the latest episode of USModernist Radio! Hear her talk with host George Smart about preservation, her own renovation, robots and more!
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