Anyone watching the Oscars this Sunday? I’m a bit of a film enthusiast… I never miss a South by Southwest Film Festival, and I totally nerded out in high school and college while studying film by watching movies during my free time and taking notes. I love the Academy Awards, especially since it combines film with a chance to entertain–one of my other passions. So it makes sense that over the course of Mirror80’s history, I’ve put together a few photo shoots for party concepts that can double as Oscar night fetes. Today we look back at the top 3. Enjoy!
Beautiful Colors: The Posters of Duran Duran
What’s your favorite Duran Duran song? The track that was the game-changer… You heard it once and knew you were hooked! For me it was “Rio.” For Duran Duran archivist Andrew Golub, it was “The Reflex”. One listen, and he was a devoted fan. In fact, Andrew, known as Durandy, has been collecting paper-based Duran Duran ephemera for more than 2o years. He’s amassed the largest Duran Duran archive in the world, which includes over 1,500 posters, more than 10,000 pages of magazine articles, 150 books, and memorabilia such as a board game, a briefcase and a zippered purse. Ready to see the collection? Now you can, thanks to Golub’s recent publication, a coffee table book titled Beautiful Colors: The Posters of Duran Duran.
Our Favorite ’80s Interior Design Pics
Hi Everyone–it’s the beginning of a new week, and we at Mirror80 are in the middle of an ’80s interior design love fest. Last week we took a look at some pics of bedrooms from the 1980s. We ended the week by exploring a few sources of 1980s design inspiration, from clothing patterns to retro stickers. Today we continue the fun by looking back at some of our favorite ’80s design pictures and the posts they came from. Read on for more details…
’80s Art and Design Inspiration
Happy Friday, Everyone! Many of you have written in and shared your design ideas with me, and one thing’s for sure: Mirror80 readers love being creative. From interior design endeavors to art and writing projects, your ideas have truly inspired me. Today I thought I’d post about inspiration… What inspires you?!
1980s Interior Design Inspiration: The ’80s Bedroom
Happy Wednesday, Everyone! Have I mentioned that I’m slowly giving my bedroom an ’80s makeover? I’m on a tight budget, so let me emphasize the word “slowly.” Sometimes hunting for true bargains takes time. This past weekend I found a great piece of ’80s modern art for the space, but there’s still much to be done. I’m currently gathering inspiration from two of my favorite 1980s design books, and I thought I’d share some of my favorite pics with you…
’80s Music Video Land: “Promised You a Miracle” by Simple Minds
Something happened last month–I found the Vevo channel through my Roku. Yes, I’m a little late in the game here, but the thought of being able to watch music videos on demand on my TV has led to many hours of dancing around my living room as a form of exercise and pure recreation. This channel has brought back the magic of watching MTV as a kid–you know, back when they played videos all day. Guess what video popped up during my first viewing binge? Today’s featured piece: “Promised You a Miracle” by Simple Minds. How had I never seen this video before?! Maybe because this 1982 track predated the band’s more commercial hits that emerged mid-decade. The video is filled with amazing style elements. In fact, it could inspire the design of a room.
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Happy Heart Day! Feeling crafty? If you’re looking for last-minute Valentine’s Day ideas, head on over to Decoist, where I’ve written a post featuring 3 easy DIY valentines. They’re simple to make. They pack a powerful punch. And each project has a special “EASY SHORTCUT” section, where I share some quick ways to make the valentine with materials you have around the house. You know, in case a trip to the craft store isn’t on your agenda today!
The Ceramic Art of Alison Brent
Today we celebrate the work of talented ceramic artist Alison Brent, who began creating marble-motif masterpieces well before marble became trendy again. Furniture knobs, t-lights, coasters and table lamps are a few of the artist’s many offerings. Our favorite part: the way sleek marble finishes combine with candy colors such as hot pink, bright yellow and mint green. Read on for more fabulous finds…
An 8-Bit Stud DIY Valentine
There’s nothing like a handmade valentine! Shower your loved ones with little tokens of your creativity this week. That’s my plan–and I got started on the DIY Valentine’s Day fun this weekend, beginning with a trip to my local craft store. I found a packet of metallic stud stickers, and I knew they would take center stage in at least one handmade creation. Not to mention, when you form a heart using these stickers, the results have an 8-bit look that’s retro and fun. Read on for all the details…
Candy-Colored Retro Style
It’s still so cold outside! There are years we get lots of sunshine around Valentine’s Day, but this isn’t one of them. So I can’t help but escape into the world of dreamy pastels and rainbow brights–fashion and decor that look good enough to eat. Searching for a vibrant gift for your special someone? Buying yourself a treat to make the end of winter more bearable? Check out the candy-colored items below, which put a new spin on retro style…
