Tag Archives: mid-century modernism

Architecture Du Jour: King’s Highway in Palm Springs, CA

Posted on January 11, 2016 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: While in Palm Springs I didn’t get the chance to tour much of its midcentury modern splendor, but I did enjoy this former Denny’s that the Ace Hotel has hipsterized. Dig the cantilevered roof and rock wall, baby. … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Food and health, The Good Life | Tagged Ace Hotel, mid-century modernism, Palm Springs | 4 Comments

Architecture Du Jour

Posted on April 20, 2015 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: I spotted this at Design Within Reach, a chic national chain that sells modernist furniture, at their location on 3rd Avenue. Erasing the boundaries between inside and out is one thing if you live in Newport Beach, CA … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture | Tagged interior design, mid-century modernism, modernism, postmodernism | 1 Comment

Art Du Jour

Posted on October 6, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: SHAG (aka Josh Agle), “Her Second Night in the City,” 2013 Click on the image to enlarge.

Posted in Art | Tagged Josh Agle, mid-century modernism, SHAG, tiki, vinyl | 22 Comments

The LAX Theme Building

Posted on November 23, 2013 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: OK, so how much of my trad architecture cred do I lose by saying that I love this Jetsons-Googie-Jet Age-swoopy-blobby work? Has SHAG ever had an art show here? If not, why not? First, a few shots of … Continue reading →