Jolene Nolte

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Hidden Sculptures and Landscaping in Southern California

2 weeks ago | atomic-ranch.com | Jolene Nolte

Here you see cactus, redwood trees and office building in one glance—a juxtaposition that visually articulates the California situation indeed!One of the midcentury’s renowned designers, Isamu Noguchi, was also a sculptor and landscape architect. It may surprise you then to learn that you could find his work tucked away in Costa Mesa, California, in a installation known locally as the Noguchi Garden.
10th Anniversary Indian Canyons Home Tour

2 months ago | atomic-ranch.com | Jolene Nolte

As part of the 2025 Modernism Week event in Palm Springs, Indian Canyons neighborhood commemorates their anniversary with eight fabulous homes that will be open to more than 500 people on Saturday, February 22, 2025. Tickets are $130 per person and are available here. Follow them on Instagram @IndianCanyonsNeighborhood. The Modernism Week tour is the principal fundraiser for ICNO.
Palm Springs Modernism Show February 2025 Booth Preview

2 months ago | atomic-ranch.com | Jolene Nolte

The Palm Springs Modernism Show is among the many events of Palm Springs’ Modernism Week where vendors and creators show their MCM inspired wares. What’s more, this year marks the event’s 25th anniversay! Come celebrate this modernist extravaganza and check out Atomic Ranch’s booth. Read on for a sneak peek here of what you will find at our Palm Springs Modernism Show February 2025 Booth.
Attract Backyard Birds with the Right Seeds

Jan 23, 2025 | americanfarmhousestyle.com | Jolene Nolte

While almost all bird seed may look pretty much the same to you, it doesn’t to the birds you’re feeding. Knowing what kinds of seeds different backyard birds like can help you attract a variety of fine feathered friends to your feeders. Consider these popular seed types and the common backyard birds they attract:Sunflower: Black sunflower seeds attract blue jays, goldfinches, woodpeckers, purple finches, chickadees, titmice and nuthatches.
Step Inside a Sackley Chase Sensation

Jan 13, 2025 | atomic-ranch.com | Jolene Nolte

We don’t mean scroll through photos on your screen. No, physically step foot inside this extraordinary home in Palm Springs known as the Sackley Chase Sensation on Monday February 17. The house is a Modernism Week Featured Home.
Visit the Star-Studded Ocotillo Lodge

Jan 11, 2025 | atomic-ranch.com | Jolene Nolte

The Ocotillo Lodge, built in 1957, once served as a hotel for those lured into the glitz and glamour of Palm Springs living. As part of the larger Twin Palms development, guests often stayed there as they eyed a new home being built just across Palm Canyon Drive. Today, it’s a coveted condo community. Designed by Palmer & Krisel and built by the Alexander Company, the innovative bungalows featured skylights, jalousie windows, and deep overhangs to provide respite from the desert sun.
Live at a Little Beverly Hills Gem

Jan 9, 2025 | atomic-ranch.com | Jolene Nolte

Nestled in what is known as “Little Beverly Hills,” this Alexander Construction Company-built home belonged to an Olympian in the 1950s. It suffered neglect and fell into disrepair until the latest two homeowners restored it to its former glory and transformed into a midcentury paradise. About Little Beverly HillsOriginally named Ramon Rise Estates, this neighborhood of Palm Springs was built in the 1950s, in part by the Alexander Construction Company.
Mid Century Neighborhoods: Arapaho Hills

Jan 4, 2025 | atomic-ranch.com | Jolene Nolte

This mid century neighborhood in Littleton, Colorado, had a rocky start. Arapaho Hills was supposed to be the second community developed by the partnership between architect Edward B. Hawkins and contractor Clyde Mannon. They had developed nearby Arapahoe Acres from 1949-1957, and Hawkins had purchased the second piece of property in 1954.
Meet Mocha Mousse, Pantone 2025 Color of the Year

Jan 3, 2025 | atomic-ranch.com | Jolene Nolte

Pantone has selected Mocha Mousse as the 2025 Color of the Year. Since 2000, Pantone has selected a color of the year that is meant to give visual expression to the feelings and events of the present cultural moment. Read more about their choice and what it represents here. It also influences color choices for people for whom color is important—including those in interior design. Here at Atomic Ranch, we of course add the additional filter of what suits Mid Century Modern style.
Merry Modern Outdoor Holiday Decor

Nov 30, 2024 | atomic-ranch.com | Jolene Nolte

Whether your style is more haute or kitsch or somewhere in between, find modern outdoor holiday decor that will greet passersby with cheer! Douglas Fir Prelit Wreath, King of ChristmasUse this wreath on its own on your MCM front door, or add some retro cheer with Shiny Brites or the modern ornaments of your choice. Elegant Tree, AllModern.