As we look forward to Modernism Week this February 12-22, 2026, we’re thrilled to host a new Mod Squad! They’ll be taking us behind the scenes of the ultimate celebration of midcentury architecture, design, culture, and more.
Get to know these creatives, and follow along as they each share more about what “modernism” means to them on our Instagram from February 2-8, 2026.
@itsmekellieb / @deeplymadlymodern
Kellie Brown
Kellie Brown is a Palm Springs-based marketing maven turned content creator who has been featured in Vogue, Architectural Digest, Good Morning America and more. She helped change the landscape of inclusive fashion both behind the scenes as a marketer.
Her life long passion for interiors led to the creation of Deeply Madly Modern, where she focuses on interior design, home projects as well sharing vintage and contemporary finds. She’s a true lifestyle creator with deep reaches into the fashion, beauty and design communities.
Kellie became everyone’s Home Decor Homie with her eponymous series Home Decor Homies where she marries friendship and home decor with inspiration worthy home tours. The show airs on the Deeply Madly Modern YouTube channel.
She splits her time between Palm Springs, Philadelphia and New York City.
@ninoferrarimathis / @ninosbuildings
Nino Ferrari-Mathis
Nino Ferrari-Mathis is an architecture graduate from Parsons School of Design and the creator of @NinosBuildings, a platform focused on documenting and celebrating modernist architecture. Having grown up between Brazil and France, he was always surrounded by modernist design. Seeing how the same movement took on different forms in each place made him curious about why buildings from the same period can look so different. That curiosity led him to study architecture, with a focus on archival research and midcentury architects. Through @NinosBuildings, his videos explore the visual impact of modernism, as well as the ideas, craftsmanship, and social goals behind them.
@merchmotel
Barkev Msrlyan
Merch Motel is a celebration of historic architecture and signage of the past. Created by Barkev Msrlyan, the project documents whimsical sites across the country with an emphasis on neon signs, Mid-Century architecture, and roadside attractions. Merch Motel also collaborates with legacy businesses to design products inspired by beloved landmarks. These retro souvenirs can be found at merchmotel.com.
@ColorMeCourtney / @ColorMeMagic
Courtney Quinn
Courtney Quinn is the Founder and Creative Director of Color Me Courtney, a vibrant fashion, lifestyle and culture brand. She’s spent a decade creating colorful content that promotes positivity & channeled her design background into creating Color Me Products for brands like Target and Disney Parks. As the bright spot in the digital landscape, she is dedicated to boosting confidence & encouraging her “Color Me Cuties” to Live & Dress “Outside the Lines”.
@black.in.palmsprings
Lori Saunders-Rodgers and Kenny Rodgers
Lori Saunders-Rodgers is a “southern belle” from the Peach State (Georgia), who has adopted the MidCentury Modern (MCM) culture of Palm Springs. About two years after moving to the area, Lori moved into a MCM Condo community (Sandpiper) and fell in love with this style of living that was new to her. It was perfect for hosting and entertaining, but more importantly, it was her sanctuary. She loved how open and bright it was. After ten years, she moved, but if “Midcentury Modern” was on a(n) (architectural) dating app, she would DM it immediately because it is the perfect match for her personality! Her knowledge and relationship with MCM grows deeper each year. Her earthy spirit is attracted to MCM’s connection to nature. One day she will meet the right one (MCM house) and move in right away. When you know, you know! Nothing quite gives her the feeling that MCM does. It is simple, yet functional. Follow along to see if she makes that perfect love (house) connection!
Kenny Rodgers is an advocate for architecture, design, and modernist living who has helped finance and develop over $550 million in housing projects throughout the Greater Palm Springs area. A lover of modernist materials and thoughtful design, he is drawn to how structures are integrated into their environment—maximizing light, views, and livability while maintaining elegance and retreat. Serving as an advocate and ambassador for Modernism Week is especially fulfilling for Kenny, as it brings together a world of his passions: housing, design, fashion, style, and individualism. For him, modernism represents more than an architectural movement—it is a world of elegance and retreat, a philosophy of living well, and a timeless expression of personal and cultural identity.
@lagirl310
Natalie Wong
Natalie Wong is an interior stylist, content creator, vintage enthusiast, and proud owner of a Hollywood Regency–inspired apartment based in Los Angeles. She’s passionate about vintage and secondhand fashion and decor, and has traveled the world visiting thrift shops, flea markets and antique malls.
@chrissihernandez
Chrissi Hernandez
Chrissi Hernandez took her first flight at 18 and hasn’t stopped exploring since. At 21, she was cast in a reality show that sent her backpacking across Europe for two months, and from that moment on, she was hooked. After college, she put her savings toward a bold adventure, moving to Costa Rica for six months to immerse herself in a completely different culture. When she’s not working as a Creative Director, you’ll likely find her off on a new adventure, traveling the world, hiking or biking with friends, diving into tropical waters, or dancing to live music. Chrissi is passionate about exploration, whether it’s discovering a new country, hitting a local trail, or finding a fresh track to add to her playlist. She has a deep appreciation for life and all the experiences this world has to offer.
