This summer has been full of firsts, fun, and fabulous mid-century atomic vignettes! Gary and I had the amazing opportunity to collaborate with two incredible antique shops right here in Sonoma County—Antique Harvest in Healdsburg and Antique Society in Sebastopol—to bring a little of our mid-century magic to their spaces. From window styling to themed showroom vignettes, we’ve been diving headfirst into the world of visual merchandising, and the response has been absolutely heartwarming!
A Retro Road Trip Window at Antique Harvest, Healdsburg
Let’s start in Healdsburg, where we had the absolute privilege of collaborating with the incredible Carol Eagle, who owns Antique Harvest along with her husband Phil. Carol is truly the heart and soul of the shop—and one of the kindest, most generous people you’ll ever meet. Her deep knowledge of antiques, estate jewelry, and mid-century treasures is only matched by her sharp wit and warm, joyful spirit.
Carol brings so much care and humor into everything she does, and she’s the kind of shop owner who goes above and beyond to support her dealers—always cheering them on, sharing insights, and creating a welcoming space where everyone thrives.
Designing the Mid-Century Summer Vacation window display with Carol was an absolute highlight for Gary and I. She’s a true vintage visionary and even contributed some fabulous pieces of her own, including atomic barware, classic 1950s books, and original records that added nostalgic depth and character to the scene. It was a beautiful collaboration that transformed the front of the shop into a vibrant, living postcard from the past.
Gary and I rummaged through our storage units to find just the right pieces to bring the vintage road trip theme to life:
- Our cherry red Formica dinette set (yes, we’re obsessed!)
- Stacks of vintage suitcases ready for adventure
- Classic cameras to capture travel memories
- Pinup-style polka dot dresses and circle skirts
- Teak lamps with atomic fiberglass shades
- Pink Pyrex Gooseberry & Amish Butterprint Cinderella stacking bowls
- Atomic bar carts and barware and so much more!
The joy has been in the reactions. Because it’s the front window of the shop, we’ve had the unique pleasure of seeing people stop, smile, point, and even tear up as they reminisce.
We’ve heard so many sweet stories from visitors about growing up with these exact pieces in their homes—or at grandma’s! And for younger generations, it’s been all about the color, style, and “wow factor” of this atomic-era wonderland.
If you’re in Northern California, be sure to stop by! Antique Harvest in Healdsburg, CA is open daily—and our vignette is still turning heads.
Atomic Summer Pop-Up at Antique Society, Sebastopol
Over in Sebastopol, we brought the heat (and plenty of chrome) with our Atomic Summer pop-up at Antique Society! We were delighted to be working closely with the shop’s inspiring owner, Angela Vidinsky. Collaborating with Angela on this theme was an absolute joy—she’s not only incredibly talented when it comes to color coordination, display, and visual storytelling, but she also brings a thoughtful, values-driven perspective to everything she does.
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