Victoria Van Vlear

2 months ago | atomic-ranch.com | Victoria Van Vlear

What’s trending in art? Here’s a look at how to update your interiors with masterpieces in mind. With the current popularity of Mid Century Modern as a cultural period, you only have to look as far as the art market to get a pulse on what’s trending. “Modern Head #1,” from the “Modern Head” series, 1970 by Roy Lichtenstein (1923-1997). Sold in 2024 for $38,100. “This piece specifically came from a special collection from the Marmor family,” Ian explains.

Dec 29, 2024 | atomic-ranch.com | Victoria Van Vlear

This 1957 Denver home is a gem that has only changed hands twice and is almost entirely original. What would it be like to live in a mid-century home that’s almost entirely original? That’s the dream the Cooper family gets to live every day in their 1957 Denver home. “There’s still usually a moment, maybe about once a year, when I’m inside and the fire is going, it’s snowing outside and I think, ‘I can’t believe I get to live in this room,’”  homeowner Jenn Cooper says.

Nov 7, 2024 | americanfarmhousestyle.com | Victoria Van Vlear

They say one person’s trash is another’s treasure, and in this case, blogger Jennifer Howard of Cottage on Bunker Hill turned her own trash into a treasure. Here’s how you can turn a juice bottle into your own cute DIY fall décor vase.

Oct 20, 2024 | atomic-ranch.com | Victoria Van Vlear

A 1962 Palmer and Krisel in Las Vegas gets a complete mid-century renovation seven years in the making. In 1961, architects Dan Palmer and William Krisel were finishing up a housing development in Palm Springs, California. At the same time, in Las Vegas, developer Irwin Molasky was starting construction on the first master-planned neighborhood in the city, called Paradise Palms. The development was originally supposed to contain 300 homes situated alongside the Las Vegas National Golf Course.

Sep 8, 2024 | atomic-ranch.com | Victoria Van Vlear

A custom 1971 ranch house in Oregon gets a handmade restoration that’s a mix between authentic and modern mid-century styles. Most mid-century enthusiasts fall into one of two camps: You’re either a purist who loves authenticity in every aspect of architecture, design and furnishings, or you prefer a more contemporary twist on the original look.