Jickie Torres

1 week ago | atomic-ranch.com | Jickie Torres

Nothing completes a Mid Century Modern space quite like the element of texture. Submaterial knows this well. As a design studio that produces everything from wall art to room dividers to artful curiosities that are often also functional, Submaterial has been specializing in artful texture for almost two decades. The company was founded by David Hamlin in 2006 in Seattle. David was a natural creative with stints in lighting design (he did shop windows for Nordstrom) and magazine cover illustration.

3 weeks ago | atomic-ranch.com | Jickie Torres

These mid century brass collectibles are big on vintage style. Brass has been used in decorative objects since antiquity. But in the 1960s, it took a peculiar and charming form as shiny objets d’art. Small, often animal-shaped, figures became wildly popular decorative accents, continuing a trend that began in the Art Deco era. However, in the mid-century, their forms became simplified and stylized, just as everything else in modernist aesthetics.

1 month ago | atomic-ranch.com | Jickie Torres

We flock to the desert for the mid-century glamour. But what exactly are the key ingredients for that look? The area’s top design talents share their takes. “Palm Springs design is more than just a style—it’s a lifestyle that evokes a sense of relaxed luxury.

2 months ago | atomic-ranch.com | Jickie Torres

What do singer Mama Cass, actress Elizabeth Taylor and Princess Grace of Monaco all have in common? They all fell madly in love with the caftan during the 1960s which the caftan became a luxe and comfortable wardrobe darling. Caftans by many accounts are the first prototypical garment says designer Carl Crossgrove of Calabaza. Carl, a pattern designer first and foremost says that because of the simplicity and ease of production, caftans were a common garment for many ancient cultures.

Feb 13, 2025 | atomic-ranch.com | Jickie Torres

For any mod kitchen and bathroom renovation, it can be tricky to navigate the marriage of contemporary necessities with those original architectural and design elements that set a home apart. Add in, of course, making decisions that thoughtfully reflect the individuality of the homeowner, and the challenges can seem endless.