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Reflecting on recent retro style

Love My Way

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A post on learning to run the race, even if you’re still figuring it all out…

The ’80s Kitchen

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It’s no secret that lately I’ve been obsessed with ’80s kitchens, likely because I’m about to move into a new place where the kitchen has distinct elements of 1980s style. As I’m trying to plan out how to accessorize the space, I’ve been looking through my ’80s design books (a.k.a. my decorating bibles), and I’ve pulled some amazing images of ’80s modern kitchens. Check out the pics above and below, as well as the design choices they’ve inspired!

New Retro Weekender: Metal, Grids and MTV

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Hi Everyone! Happy Friday–it’s been a looooong week! I’m looking forward to a good, productive weekend with some doses of ’80s fun thrown in the mix. From the latest ’80s happenings to ways to incorporate the decade’s style into your wardrobe and home, read on for some tips and tidbits…

New Retro Pendant Lights

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Hi Everyone! As many of you know, I’m moving to a new place with a slanted wood fireplace and other ’80s highlights! There’s wiring for a pendant light over the dining area, and I’ve been checking out a range of possibilities. Here are a few “finalists”… I’ve zoned in on pieces with retro looks that range from the ’60s throughout the ’80s (although all of these basic lighting shapes continued to appear in homes throughout the 1980s). With that said…any favorites?! I’d love some input! Don’t hesitate to leave a comment…

A Hint of ’80s Summer Style

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Happy Monday, Everyone! This past weekend I did a little shopping… and it seems that everywhere I went, there were flashes of ’80s summer style. If it’s still cold where you live, or if it’s beginning to warm up and you’re dreaming of the balmy days ahead, check out today’s finds. They have hints of ’80s design (some more blatant than others), and they would definitely add a splash of color to your wardrobe or interior!

New Retro Weekender: Cooking Up Some ’80s-Style Design!

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Happy Friday, Everyone! What are you up to this weekend? On my agenda is a list of tasks that relate to my upcoming move. For one thing, we’re finally getting a little more space. Which means we may have room for more than a couch in the living room! I’m on the hunt for a couple of comfy chairs. Not to mention, there’s wiring for a pendant light to hang over the dining room table–looks like it’s time to head to IKEA! Check out my weekend to-dos below, as well as a few tips on current sources for ’80s style!

’70s Interior Design Spotlight: Foul Play Starring Goldie Hawn

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Anyone seen the movie Foul Play starring Goldie Hawn and Chevy Chase? Released in 1978, the film was written and directed by Colin Higgins. I couldn’t resist posting the IMDB plot summary: “A shy San Francisco librarian and a bumbling cop fall in love as they solve a crime involving albinos, dwarves, and the Catholic Church.” You know, you just have to see this zany pic to get the full effect! Today we spotlight the movie’s ’70s-fabulous interior design, which includes a few trends that continued to shine throughout the ’80s, such as curved shelving and slanted wooden paneling.

’80s DIY: A Floral Tower

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If you’ve been reading Mirror80 this month, you know it’s been my dream to construct a sculptural floral arrangement in a ceramic round planter. Today we debut the DIY results, and we couldn’t be more excited! This project has an undeniably ’80s look. What keeps it from looking outdated? You have to commit 100% to clearly taking it over the top. Bright colors and lots of height help to achieve this goal, as you’ll see below…

New Retro Weekender: Vegging Out, ’80s-Style

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Hi Everyone! If you’ve read our last few editions of New Retro Weekender, you know that my weekends tend to be packed with DIY projects, blogging and other retro fun. This weekend I’m needing to do nothing but veg out. And I haven’t had a weekend like this in about four months. After a crazy week that consisted of nursing a very ill kitty back to health and continuing to finalize the plans for my move in June (all the while keeping up at work), I’m in need of a little break. Check out my plans below, then leave a comment and tell me how you veg out when life gets a little too full…

Let’s Hear It for Slanted Wooden Paneling!

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Yes, folks–you’re looking at the fireplace of my new home! We’re moving in June, and I could use your advice. First of all, I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE slanted wooden paneling. Always have! Many homes built in the ’70s and ’80s feature it on the inside and out, and I always knew that if I were lucky enough to move into a place that showcased this retro design highlight, I would relish it. Which is why I want to make the most of it. Here’s where your help comes in…

New Retro Weekender: The Blooming ’80s

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Hi Everyone! I’m hoping this email finds you starting to at least get the beginnings of warm weather wherever you are. Today we focus on some seasonal happenings and other recent developments that prove spring is in full bloom, ’80s-style! Get ready to revel in 1980s design–perhaps it will inspire you to make some refreshing changes to your abode. And maybe you can even reward yourself with tickets to an upcoming concert…