Today we’re celebrating ’80s color palettes…using ’80s visuals! In fact, the images featured in this post come from retro design books. From graphic design flourishes to ’80s ads, these photos and illustrations showcase a range of color palette possibilities. If you’re working on a design project, this just might be your lucky day!
’80s Movie Style: Big
Today we delve into the whimsical world of the 1988 film Big, which tells the story of barely-teen Josh Baskin as he makes a wish to be “big”… Enter 30-year-old Tom Hanks as the grown-up Josh. This piece of cinematic magic is without a doubt a “big movie”, from Hanks’ stellar performance to the ’80s-fabulous interiors.
The Look: Clean, Geo and Modern
Happy New Year! For this first post of 2017, I wanted to focus on the idea of a fresh start. And there’s nothing like a clean, modern look to symbolize a new beginning…
Artistic ’80s Interiors
What are we looking at here?! Is it the set of a Thompson Twins video?… Actually, it’s 1980s product photography featuring a geometric design by Brooke Rugs. In fact, all of the ’80s interiors featured in today’s post blur the line between art and design.
Enjoy the Holidays!
Happy Holidays, Everyone! I’ll be taking a break from blogging for a week or so, then picking back up just before the new year. Before I wind down for the break, I want to wish all of you a restful holiday season, filled with festivity and (hopefully) some down time. And I also hope that somewhere in the midst of the busy-ness, you can spend time with the people you care about the most.
The 2016 Mirror80 Gift Guide
Happy Holidays! Today I’m happy to present the Mirror80 Gift Guide! Get ready for a big dose of retro-modern goodness. Whether you’re on a tight budget or you’re looking to splurge, check out the amazing finds that follow…
Cozy Modern ’80s Interiors
With winter rapidly approaching, having a cozy, well-lit home becomes all the more important. The ’80s interiors featured in today’s post are bright, clean-lined and fabulous. The perfect antidote to cold, grey weather…
Thoughts on Holiday Decorating…
Why decorate for the holidays? I’m beginning to think it’s about more than decking the halls. Let’s start with the decor! What’s your holiday style? Today I’m sharing mine, as well as sharing a little bit about what holiday decorating means to me. Not in a made-for-TV movie kind of way. It’s about survival, folks!
Christmas in the City
The holidays are here, and there’s nothing like a retro Christmas in the city! There’s just something about the snowy New York of When Harry Met Sally, the magical department store of Miracle on 34th Street, and the twinkle light-filled Chicago streets of Vice Versa…
A Modern Fall Table
Today I’m sharing a fall table idea that combines a big dose of geometry with a dash of natural beauty. The formula: borrow a few of your favorite geo decor items, add a handful of affordable fall accents, and say yes to a mix of warm and cool tones. Read on for photos and details…
