The magazine of the photo-essay
November 2016 issue
by Nancy Baron
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The dreamy Palm Springs vibe washes over the traveler at the first sight
from land or air of the vast windmill farm sprouting from the Southern
California desert, surrounding the town like guards at the gate to
paradise. Their whirling blades seem to clear the air, invoking a strong
shift in sense of place.
Here are my impressions of this storied American resort town and its
mid century modern lifestyle. I document, with a positive bias, my
ongoing and endless discoveries of my second home and its c
ommunity of mid century modern enthusiasts. This large and tight-knit
group of self-proclaimed modernists remain firmly committed to the mid
century modern lifestyle and the preservation of its architecture. Their
homes, cars, and clothes pay homage to this carefree post-World War II
time in U. S. history that glows warmly in their vintage rear-view mirrors.
Many of these modernists weren’t born yet in the 1950s and 1960s, but
they find comfort in this reenactment of gentler times.
Amy and Rocky.
Cactus Shadow.
Cocktail Hour.
Green Tile.
House of Many Velvets.
Low Weekly Rates.
Maggie’s Leopard Coat.
Matthew and Busy.
Palm Shadow.
Vintage and More Vintage.
Piazza de Liberace.
Poolside Cigar.
Sunday Drive.
Three Trees.
Airstream Sunset.
Crooked Palms.
