Art + Gifts Archives

Modern Makers: Atomic Avocado Designs

September 9, 2022
Written by Autumn Krause and Photographed by Holly Whittington

A funeral director-turned-designer creates one-of-a-kind Mid Century Modern signs for a distinguished audience. Find that finishing touch for your exterior with Atomic Avocado Designs. This family-run company is based in…

View Post

Bedroom with iron birds wall sculpture and modern field art

View Post

Retro Art for Your MCM Home

August 4, 2022
Written by Cori Laatsch and Featured image photography by Bret Gum

Use your wall art to express yourself and your unique style! Here are some retro art pieces to inspire you and tie together your home. Atomic Ranch curates the best…

View Post

View Post

Breeze Block Inspired Artwork for Your Home

June 9, 2022
Written by Laura Shimko and Photography courtesy of Erich Meager

Artist Erich Meager offers several collections of carefully crafted MCM shadow tile art that draws inspiration from Palm Springs breeze blocks.

View Post

mid century modern bedding set with a terrazzo pattern on white background

View Post

Retro Registry: 30 Bed + Bath Must Haves

February 4, 2022
Written by Elise Portale

Get ready to enjoy your newlywed master suite like you never knew you could with these duvets, lamps, towels and more.

View Post

Living room and entertaining George Nelson-inspired clock with colorful orbs surrounding the center.

View Post

Retro Registry: 30 Living Room + Entertaining Picks

January 28, 2022
Written by Carson Dike

Arc lamps, bar carts and everything in between—here are the best items to truly celebrate your modernist nuptials.

View Post

Kitchen and dining retro pastel blue mixer.

View Post

Retro Registry: 30 Kitchen + Dining Essentials

January 21, 2022
Written by Carson Dike

From dinnerware to appliances, these pieces will go a long way to making your new life together as mid mod as possible.

View Post

retro style illustration of woman writing at a desk

View Post

Holiday Gifts for Every Mid Mod Fan on Your List

November 11, 2021
Written by Kathryn Drury Wagner and Sponsored by Ruby Lane and Photography by Ruby Lane

Holiday shopping is supposed to be glittery fun—all the choices! The delights! The peppermint latte sipping! But what if you are feeling stumped on what gifts to choose, and shopping…

View Post

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…

View Post

View Post

Shopping for Mid Century Glass

September 16, 2021
Written by Kathryn Drury Wagner and Sponsored by Ruby Lane and Photography by Ruby Lane and Featured image photography by Jim Brown

The mid century saw a boom in glass making, with Modernism ushering in an era of sensuous shapes and riot of colors. From Italy to Sweden to the US, glass…

View Post

Art + Gifts

Modern Makers: Atomic Avocado Designs

Retro Art for Your MCM Home

Breeze Block Inspired Artwork for Your Home

Retro Registry: 30 Bed + Bath Must Haves

Retro Registry: 30 Living Room + Entertaining Picks

Retro Registry: 30 Kitchen + Dining Essentials

Holiday Gifts for Every Mid Mod Fan on Your List

Saint Motel, Mid Century Inspiration and Resilient Optimism

Shopping for Mid Century Glass

Jens Risom: Master Furniture Maker

LEARN MORE

FOLLOW US

Get The Newsletter