Greetings! I’m in the midst of planning this weekend’s Retro Foodie photo shoot. It’s a New Year’s celebration–with an ’80s twist. The plan is to incorporate lots of silver and gold, as well as a hot shade of teal. For an accent color, what would go better with teal than mauve? But we’re updating things a bit with one of today’s hot blushing colors: rose gold. Hints of pink will be evident in details like truffles and a signature champagne cocktail I’m perfecting. Read on for more details and inspiration…
Retro Holiday Style
Happy Monday, Everyone! With last week’s surgery behind me, I’m now officially ready for the holidays! Stay tuned for some fun blog posts in the coming days, from the Mirror80 Gift Guide to a book release from one of our favorite ’80s insiders. I thought I’d start the week by sharing some pics with you. It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at my place, and I’ve had fun decking the halls and the walls with retro-style decor that complements the space. Geometric art is abundant in our living room, so we wanted a tree with bright ornaments that celebrate the whimsy of ultra-colorful ’80s design. We enjoyed creating a timeless modern look that fit our home…
Video Pick: “Like a Surgeon” by Weird Al Yankovic
Folks, it’s been a crazy week! Tomorrow I’m having outpatient surgery. Not a big deal, but the paperwork and appointments involved have been a bit time consuming! I’ve actually been too busy to worry about the procedure, which is probably a good thing. When it sinks in that I’ll be on the operating table tomorrow, I’ll be watching this Weird Al Yankovic video for a few laughs…
Happy Thanksgiving from Mirror80
Happy Thanksgiving, our retro-loving friends! Wishing all of you a healthy, happy holiday. Know that we at Mirror80 are thankful for you–your comments, your emails, your camaraderie. Your love of 1980s design! Stay tuned for more fun posts in December. Most importantly, we hope you enjoy some quality down time with the people you care about over the next few days. Until we meet again…
2 Delicious Holiday Drinks
In this special holiday edition of Retro Foodie, we present two delicious drink recipes that you can enjoy over the coming weeks. They have a retro look, they are super easy to make, and they are kid-friendly. You know, since we big kids need a little tasty fun from time to time. If you’re looking for a drink with a kick, stay tuned–we’ll debut the real cocktails for our New Year’s Eve post. Until then, enjoy these sweet treats…
A Very Retro Christmas
Happy Monday, Everyone! We know–Thanksgiving hasn’t even come and gone, and we’re already talking about Christmas! BUT many of our readers are DIYers–people who roll up their sleeves and get creative on a regular basis. And now is the time to start gathering what you need for the holiday season, deciding what to make and what to buy, and possibly even pulling out that box of Christmas decorations at the end of the week. So today we shine the spotlight on new decor with the potential to go retro…
Our ’80s Fashion Shoots
At Mirror80, we celebrate ’80s fashion and interior design. And we’re lucky to have worked with some amazing photographers to help us capture the essence of 1980s style. Check out three photo shoots that celebrate the Decade of Decadence in all of its glory. Don’t forget to follow the links under the photos to reach the original blog posts…
An ’80s-Style Thanksgiving
For November’s Retro Foodie shoot, we present a berry-toned palette with bright pops of orange. I recently gathered my parents and hubby for a pre-Thanksgiving light lunch–some quiet before the bustle of Turkey Day begins. With one of my favorite ’80s art pieces as the backdrop, I designed a table that incorporates cool tones, autumn hues and some authentic 1980s decor. Read on for more details…
A Very ’80s Thanksgiving Palette
How’s your November going? Mine has been much busier than usual, and as plans for Thanksgiving are underway, I’ve started thinking about the importance of enjoying some quiet reflection this month. Celebrating with the entire family is an amazing experience that I would never give up, but it’s also fun to take some time with friends, or even smaller groups of family members. Fall dinner parties are one of my favorite endeavors, and today we dream up an ’80s-style Thanksgiving palette for our next Retro Foodie photo shoot. Use it for Thanksgiving dinner, or for a smaller gathering of loved ones this fall! Read on for more details…
4 Simple Goals
It’s hard to believe November is well underway, and with a rapidly approaching holiday season that will be much busier than usual for a variety of reasons, it’s clear that this working girl is in need of some work/life balance! Which is why I was thrilled to come across a recent post on personal goal setting at A Beautiful Mess, a blog that inspires me on a daily basis. The piece got me thinking about my own goals for the weeks leading up to 2014…
