Reflecting on recent retro style
Well, it’s been a minute!
This year we’re keeping our “Thanksgiving table” simple with a fall picnic and fresh food.
A post on learning to run the race, even if you’re still figuring it all out…
Today’s post is about pasta. And unpredictability.
For today’s edition of Spring Collection Spotlight, we’re showcasing new offerings from West Elm, many of which are part of the brand’s collaboration with Kate Spade Saturday. Playful motifs, clean lines and a big dose of ’80s style fill the new collection, and we couldn’t be happier about it! Ready for a closer look?…
There’s definitely something dreamy going on in the realm of modern interiors. Geometry and mixed materials are hot, hot, hot, along with nods to ’70s and ’80s design. Think unusual wall hangings, bold angles, pastels, shaggy textures, and a combination of earthy style and Memphis motifs. Urban Outfitters’ spring collection perfectly captures this look. And with affordability! Win!
For Mirror80’s third installment of Spring Collection Spotlight, I’m sharing some of my favorite finds from ferm LIVING. Featuring products designed by founder Trine Andersen and select collaborators, ferm LIVING is one of my favorite brands, thanks to its blend of retro, modern and Scandinavian styles. The Spring/Summer 2015 Collection includes multiple items with illustration by Alyson Fox, another one of my faves. Check out the images and links below for all the geo-fabulous details…
Welcome to Mirror80’s 2nd edition of Spring Collection Spotlight! Last week we celebrated a slew of new retro-modern offerings from CB2, and today we’re highlighting our favorite spring arrivals from The Land of Nod. Yes, this is a store for children’s decor. Whether you have kids or you’re a kid at heart, you can’t help but appreciate The Land of Nod’s ’80s-meets-modern approach to design. Ready for a closer look?…
The spring collections are rolling in! There’s nothing I love more than starting a new year by reveling in the new offerings of my favorite retailers and design houses. Today I’m starting a mini-series called Spring Collection Spotlight, and in this post we’ll showcase the latest finds from CB2. Many of them have an ’80s vibe, yet they’re all undeniably modern. Ready for a closer look?…
Happy endings. Puffy sleeves, ruffled collars, sparkling detail on costumes… This is the stuff of fairy tales. So how is any of this ’80s-specific? If the fairy tale was made in the ’80s, the sleeves were puffier, the collars frillier and everything was, well–sparklier!
Now that we’re officially into March, I wanted to revisit some of my favorite Mirror80 posts from early 2015. The photos above reflect my commitment to making this blog your top source for recent retro style, including mid-’70s through mid-’90s design trends, as well as new decor finds with roots in the past. Here’s a little more about Mirror80, complete with links to the best posts of early 2015…
There are times when I’ve wondered if writing about something so niche is a bit self-indulgent. When people ask about my blog, they either get it or they don’t. I can’t tell you the number of conversations that have been cut short because I mentioned blogging about ’80s design and pop culture. Yet in the midst of this rapidly changing, worldwide COVID-19 crisis, I’ve come to realize that the things we love most are the things we should cling to when faced with uncertainty.
It’s that time again… I spent yesterday going through a year’s worth of Mirror80 posts, and I’ve picked out my favorites from 2015! First of all, thank you for making this past year such a rewarding one. Your readership, enthusiasm and comments help guide me in creating interesting content for you, and your engagement and support really make this blog feel like a true community. Read on for some of my favorite moments from 2015…
Recently I’ve had the pleasure of striking up a correspondence with Skylar Strickland, an expert on the topic of 1980s design. His vast knowledge on the decade’s best interiors, decor trends and product design quickly became evident, especially when he gave me a glimpse of his extensive collection of design links, images and finds. While growing up in Florida, Skylar lived in a home filled with cutting-edge ’80s treasures. Meanwhile, many of us who were kids during that time grew up in locations where that detailed level of artful 1980s design was… well, let’s just say it wasn’t happening. What was it like being at the center of the decade’s design best? Let’s find out by talking with an expert who isn’t afraid to share his opinion…
