Reflecting on recent retro style
Well, it’s been a minute!
This year we’re keeping our “Thanksgiving table” simple with a fall picnic and fresh food.
A post on learning to run the race, even if you’re still figuring it all out…
Today’s post is about pasta. And unpredictability.
My plan for today’s post was to revel in the ’80s goodness of beach resort movies. Yet after re-watching the 1988 film Cocktail after many years, I realized that its best design moments happen away from the beach. Keep reading for a recap of the movie (spoilers follow), as well as some fun retro screen shots…
Today Mirror80 is partnering with Graham & Brown for a special giveaway. One lucky winner will receive a prize worth $200 of wallpaper! Not only is wallpaper an interesting way to make a big impact around the entire room, you can use it to highlight one accent wall, or you can frame a large section of wallpaper to create a mural. Keep reading for details on how to enter the contest, as well as info on a great discount for all Mirror80 readers…
The perfect blend of comfort and mystery. That’s what it feels like to revel in the interior design of a movie or television series set in the 1980s. Especially when the story involves an other-worldly element, such as the extra terrestrial in E.T. or the alternate dimension of Stranger Things…
Happy Wednesday, Everyone! What a fun and exciting summer for fans of ’80s style, thanks to a brand new Netflix series, an amazing weekly radio show, and other intriguing developments. Today I’m rounding up the latest in retro-modern news, and throwing in a few fun photos for good measure…
Today’s post is all about ’80s style on a budget! Getting an ’80s look at home has never been easier, thanks to a range of new products that channel the past. Today I’m sharing a few of my favorite design tips, so keep reading for a few quick ideas that will bring an instant ’80s feel to your interior…
Ah, to be a young upwardly mobile professional (yuppie) in the ’80s! Having goals never hurt, especially when accomplishing them landed you a killer job, a fabulous New York apartment, and the ability to live a life of decadence on your night off. Today we’re taking a look at the way yuppies were portrayed in film and magazines during the 1980s…
Summer is in full swing! If you’re planning a summer party with an ’80s theme, the good news is that the Decade of Decadence is back. In a big way! Get ready for palm leaves, bright hues and geo forms…
If you remember these M-Series plastic boxes from the ’80s, you may be surprised to know that AMAC has been manufacturing them since the ’60s. In fact, they’re a vibrant piece of design history, and you can find them in the permanent design collection at MoMA!
Remember when design lovers couldn’t wait to take a scraper to the walls after moving to a new home marked by patterned wallpaper? My, how things have changed! With a wallpaper revival in full effect, there’s never been a better time to surround yourself with an array of colors and patterns…
When it comes to relaxing this summer, I’ve been watching a LOT of ’80s movies, and last week was all about Top Gun. This 1986 film directed by Tony Scott features one-liners like “I feel the need…the need for speed!” But today the focus is on slowing down and chilling out from the comfort of a retro-style patio. Yes, this entire blog post is devoted to the patio scene from Top Gun…
