Are you as crazy about the current still life photography revival as I am? The colors, the bold use of everyday objects, the geometry! Whether functioning as high-end advertisements or personal art projects, these images often take on an ’80s vibe–what’s not to love?! Today we shine the spotlight on still life endeavors featuring fruits and veggies…
’80s Art Picks: Tropical Geometry
Ready for another ’80s art roundup? It’s been awhile since we’ve featured a collection of 1980s pieces currently for sale, and today’s batch explores the line between the tropical and the abstract. As it turns out, this line can easily be crossed–tropical and geometric art finds from the ’80s complement one another other quite well! Read on for a slew of fabulous finds…
Mirror80 September Favorites
Happy first day of October! Before we launch a new month of features, let’s take a look back at some of our favorite posts from September. It’s been a month of grids, geometry and that first hint of fall. Curious about the images above? Keep reading for additional details about these retro-meets-modern motifs…
Neon Jewelry
Happy Monday, Everyone! I hope it’s radiant. On that note, I’m in the middle of planning a new DIY project: neon necklaces featuring colorful minerals! Thanks to Etsy, ordering the supplies couldn’t be easier. The basics item needed for this project are neon cording and chunky minerals. The chunkier the better! I’m not going for a super polished look here–just one hunk of stone on a neon cord. I love the combination of vibrant cording and rough, colorful minerals. Read on for some of my favorite finds…
Retro-Modern Pumpkin Centerpieces
Happy Friday, Everyone! Today I’m sharing the pics from my latest photo shoot–a tribute to the retro power of fall produce. Pumpkins and gourds are the items of choice here, but instead of traditional arrangements featuring fall leaves, we’re shining the spotlight on accents such as marble, mirrors and tropical greenery. The result: a fresh approach to the fall centerpiece, and one that can’t help but channel ’80s-meets-modern design. Check out the images that follow, as well as some seasonal entertaining tips…
A DIY Modern Hanging Vase
Feeling crafty? Today I’m sharing a sneak peek of a DIY project I created for Decoist: a hanging vase that puts a modern spin on the hanging planter, thanks to a glass cylinder and some neon parachute cord! This project is super easy to create, and the finished product is the perfect place to display tropical greenery. Read on for more pics and details…
An ’80s Halloween Movie Party
Happy Monday, Everyone! I hope your weekend was fabulous. Kate here, and today I’m sharing pics from a pre-Halloween gathering I hosted yesterday. My hubby and I invited our friends Gareth and Kristi over for an afternoon screening of the 1985 horror fave Fright Night. Yes, I’m aware that it’s still September. But it’s never too early to start celebrating Halloween. What’s not to love about a holiday that’s free of emotional baggage and promotes dressing in costume and consuming treats? Read on for all the details…
Home Is Where the Grid Is
Did you catch yesterday’s post featuring retro rooms filled with grid motifs? We call it grid-spiration. Today we’ve rounded up some grid-fabulous finds that can help you get an ’80s look at home. As you’ll soon see, the price range varies from designer to super affordable. If all else fails, buy some grid wall panels (the kind used in retail displays) and go to town! And don’t get us started on all of the budget-friendly grid-themed artwork on Society6, or the option of making your own with a white panel and some black electrical tape. Enjoy…
Grid-spiration
Today on Mirror80, it’s grid mania. Yes, grid mania! This popular ’80s motif is back in a big way. But before we get caught up in the current grid revival, let’s take a look back at some images from the decade of decadence–pics that reveal just how grids played out in the world of retro design.
Retro Roundup: The New Memphis
It’s an exciting time to be a Memphis-Milano aficionado! Due to the ongoing revival of this popular ’80s design style, a whole new wave of Memphis mania has emerged. Memphis design often makes an appearance in still life photography. Plus, some of the original Memphis Group designers (such as Nathalie Du Pasquier) are helping to create a fresh batch of products for a new generation. Not to mention, iconic Memphis pieces are being sold alongside the Memphis-style work of new designers through retailers such as Memphis Design Store.
