Feeling crafty? Kate here, and I wanted to take a moment to celebrate some of Mirror80’s recent featured DIY projects. Many of you know that I also blog for Decoist, and one of my favorite design blogging pastimes is creating original projects. When there’s an overlap between the retro and the modern, I share those endeavors here on Mirror80! Above we see my latest creation, a DIY Geo Wall Art project.
The Beauty of Raw Materials
Hi Everyone! Last week I featured a DIY mineral scape that involved a range of materials, from marble tiles to brass hardware. Have you been noticing the current design trend of metal, stone, glass and wood? A true celebration of raw materials! One day the geo forms and marble mania will subside, but now that marble and brass are officially “back”, they can always be part of an ’80s lover’s design collection. And thanks to sites like Etsy, you can order these materials in bulk at reasonable prices. Bring on the DIY projects…or simply display them as is for a retro-meets-modern look!
DIY Project: Marble and Mineral Scapes
Hi Everyone! Today I’m sharing my latest DIY project idea: marble and mineral scapes. Think of them as terrariums without plants. The ingredients of choice are colorful sand, mineral specimens, marble tiles, and hardware such as washers and hex nuts. I’ve made no secret of my love for marble, as well as my excitement about the current design trend of celebrating geometric forms with materials such as glass, stone and metal. Today’s featured DIY project reflects recent trends while throwing in a bit of retro flair…
A Geometric Laundry Room Makeover
Happy Friday, Everyone! Remember earlier this month when I shared my geometric cabinet makeover? That was the first step in my laundry room redo. The laundry room at my place is TINY, but until now, I’ve never had an entire space devoted to laundering clothes. I was excited to make it stand out, especially since a variety of circumstances made it necessary to wait 8 months before buying a washer and dryer. The arrival of the appliances was my excuse to turn this drab beige room into a fun, colorful space. Plus, I could be brave with my choices–after all, it’s the laundry 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!
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…
A Geometric Cabinet Makeover
Happy Tuesday, Everyone! Hope your weekend was a fabulous! I spent much of the weekend painting cabinets, so… I thought I’d share the beginnings of my laundry room makeover with you. My hubby and I moved into our place this past summer, and we’ve been working on each room little by little. After we made some changes such as replacing the bathroom countertops, we had to put other purchases on hold. Such as a washer and dryer. Well, the time has come to finally make these appliances our own. And it’s also time to stop neglecting our laundry room!
’80s DIY Project: A Daily Planner Upgrade
We’re already a few weeks into 2014, so this daily planner makeover is long overdue! The secret ingredient in this easy DIY project: washi tape! Read on for all the details, as well as some of my personal goals for Mirror80 over the next year…
An ’80s DIY Project: Marble Tile Art
Remember our ‘80s-style gift wrap tutorial? Today we take one of our favorite ingredients—marble-pattern contact paper–and use it to embellish a series of tiles for a geometric statement with retro style! Our inspiration: bank and hotel lobbies of the 1980s , as well as solid marble platters from Stone Theatre, which are a part of […]
’80s-Style Gift Wrap
Looking for some last-minute gift wrap ideas? This weekend I had a major gift wrapping session, and I let the ’80s be my guide. From the tears of a clown mask to the marble tile of a hotel lobby, the inspiration for today’s projects comes from a variety of sources. Read on for more shiny retro fun, including all of the DIY details…
