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.
Let’s talk about texture, shall we?! One of my favorite ways to create visual texture is through pattern, and marble is a great place to start. It has the power to evoke instant ’80s style, whether you’re looking to channel modern or Deco flair. Yet other stone-inspired patterns (such as granite) can create a Memphis-Milano look at home…
With Memphis-Milano style back on our radar, a new wave of artists, designers and curators are celebrating geometric forms, interesting patterns and bold color combinations. New Memphis style has a modern edge, sometimes a tad more minimal than its ’80s predecessor, and at other times even more vivid. Here are some recent projects, photos and offerings that celebrate Memphis style…
Welcome to New York in the ’80s, where money is power in a city that never sleeps. This is the dynamic setting of Wall Street, a movie that features skilled acting by Charlie Sheen and Michael Douglas, as well as a plot involving a romance with an interior decorator, wonderfully played by Daryl Hannah. Directed by Oliver Stone in 1987, the film explores issues such as excess and decadence. And interior design!
Lately I’ve been working on a collection of creative projects for my house, mostly of the wall art variety. I’ve gathered a slew of images, and it’s been wonderful to discover a WIDE RANGE of sources for 1980s design inspiration. Whether you’re creating a collage for your living room, assembling a modern “sculpture” out of everyday items, or taking on a larger project (such as building furniture), any image that celebrates color and form has the power to spark your next big endeavor!
In the ’80s, architectural features such as columns, arches and structural beams were true focal points. Not only were they geometrically interesting, they were often painted candy colors to make a big impact. In today’s post, I’ve rounded up some of my very favorite spaces, some of them residential and others commercial.
One of the easiest ways to channel 1980s style (with modern flair) is to decorate with geo objects. Incorporate geometric shapes and forms, and jazz it all up with reflective surfaces and tropical leaves. Here are some fun vignettes that celebrate the geo look…
Welcome to another edition of Retro-Modern Roundup, a series that celebrates the best of the past and the present, with an emphasis on ’70s, ’80s and ’90s motifs (and how they are re-emerging). Art, design, entertainment news, and links to shops that sell retro-style items are a few of the tidbits you’ll find here…
Today I’m sharing a collection of snapshots from the Palm Party I threw with my friend Jon of Happy Mundane! He came to visit last month, and we had a blast running around Austin, shopping for party supplies, and enjoying a creative collaboration. Read on for an affordable party idea that’s perfect for summer..
I love flipping through the pages of design books from the 1980s. I also enjoy looking for features and motifs that appear in photo after photo. One of my favorite accents: a bowl of fruit. If ’80s design was about decadence, it makes sense that decor would mirror this “cup runneth over” approach. Or shall I say “bowl runneth over”…
Today I’m starting a new series on the blog! Each week I find myself wanting share interesting articles, art projects, new products and more. So… I thought I’d round them up and present them to you! In each Retro-Modern Roundup, you will find art, design and entertainment news, as well as links to shops that sell retro-style items (such as clothing and jewelry). Not to mention, I’ll share fun DIY projects in case you’re feeling crafty.
