Why do ice sculptures always look so ’80s? Perhaps it’s the Art Deco style of the carving, intended to catch the light and play up the crystalline effect. With Art Deco experiencing a resurgence in the decade of decadence, it’s no wonder these fancy creations take on a 1980s vibe. On this winter day, we revel in the magic of the ornate ice sculpture. Hearts, roses, swans, dolphins, vases… It doesn’t get any better!
A Retro Kind of Love
A 7-foot champagne glass full of bubble bath. A bouquet of pink and red flowers. A plate of food perched dangerously near the edge of the bed. These are the ingredients for a romantic weekend in the Poconos if pictures tell the truth. In what can only be described as a blogger’s dream, I accidentally came across today’s retro-fabulous pictures while researching an article on 2-seater bathtubs for my awesome Decoist gig. Yes, all of the pictures for today’s post are from Cove Haven Entertainment Resorts. And from the looks of these pics, they haven’t been updated since the early ’90s. The same seems to be true of the rooms. Pure design bliss!
’80s Valentine’s Day Style
If you saw yesterday’s Retro Foodie post, you know how much we love to entertain! Next up: An ’80s-style Valentine’s Day dessert party. To prepare, we’re creating a series of mood boards to try and find a signature look for this event. Today it’s all about ’80s glamour–crystal, rose petals, and of course, strawberries and champagne…
Retro Foodie: An ’80s Awards Show Party
Hi Everyone! Awards season is officially here, so we proudly present our second installment of “Retro Foodie” with an awards show menu that is easy, dazzling and fun. Plus some ’80s-inspired decor that plays up the “glam” element of the decade’s design. To begin, a backdrop of balloons taped to the wall creates the effect of pearls, or bubbles in a glass of champagne.
A New Retro Design Vignette in Dreamy Hues
This week we’re reveling in candy colors and dreamy motifs. Today we present a vignette of contemporary items that can’t help but ooze New Retro style, with a heavy focus on 1980s flair. Isn’t it amazing that you can piece together an ’80s-style interior with entirely new items? We think so!
I Dream of Tumblrs With ’80s Style
Aren’t we lucky to be living at a time when Tumblr has made dreamy images so accessible? In fact, if you’re into a style I call the “new retro,” you have a true appreciation for ’70s, ’80s and ’90s design. And so do today’s featured Tumblrs. In fact, their curators have a keen eye for collecting old and new images that are steeped in retro style, and we continue this week’s “dreamy” theme by showing you the best of the best.
Dreamy ’80s Glitz
I’m going to be honest: I’m an awards show junkie. I love nothing more than preparing a table full of party food and eating it over the course of four hours while watching the Oscars, or this coming weekend’s Golden Globes. In planning the table decor for next Sunday night, I gathered the images above to create a little mood board. There’s something of a fantasy element to all of this glitz, so this week we’ll be exploring the dreamy side of ’80s style. Today we start with all things shiny!
’80s New Year Decor
Why is party decor so inherently ’80s?! We’ve explored this phenomenon in the realm of Halloween decorations, and now we’re on the cusp of the new year, once again blown away by the 1980s flair that oozes from mainstream party supply retailers. What’s at the root of this glittery revival?! The flash, the eye-catching aspect of festive occasions, a nostalgia that has entered the minds of product designers? Or perhaps ’80s design mimicked party pizzazz back in the day. Whatever the inspiration, how can you not love the results? Especially when everything is so darn affordable…
We Wish You a Merry Christmas!
Mirror80 wishes you the Merriest of Christmases and the Happiest of Holidays! Enjoy this match-up of ’80s-style holiday decor, inspired by the 1987 film Less Than Zero. And more than anything, as busy as this day can be, take a minute to enjoy the love and peace it brings, even in the smallest of kind gestures.
’80s-Style Sconce Lighting
Fifteen years ago, I came across a book about lighting. It had been published in the ’80s, and it spoke extensively about how 1980s lighting (especially sconces) were largely influenced by Art Deco designs. If the book hadn’t been in a library, I would have bought it! I was still a student, but even then, I was obsessed with the ’80s, and this was the first time I’d consciously linked that decade with Art Deco. My mind was blown! Today we feature sconces that can’t help but look ’80s (and ’20s). Some are old and some are new. All are awesome…
