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!
Happy Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving, Everyone! I don’t know about you, but I’ve had an extremely busy week. So busy I’m just now having time to prepare for hosting Thanksgiving tomorrow. Yikes! I hope today finds you looking forward to some time off.
Retro-Modern Mood Boards for Fall
Since fall is in full force, I thought I’d reflect back on the last few Novembers at Mirror80. Each year, I’m inspired to create a fall tablescape, and I’m heavily influenced by ’80s motifs, as well as new design trends. Read on for details and mood boards filled with LOTS of retro-modern images…
Embracing Color
Every year around Halloween, I buy a colorful wig for some costume-y fun and prepare to revel in vivid hues. And every year as I pack away the wig, I tell myself I’m going to find ways to celebrate color on a daily basis well past Halloween. That can be challenging, especially as fall and winter hues become more subdued, mirroring the cold, grey weather outside…
Fall Break
Hi Everyone! This week I’m taking a fall break to spend quality time with family and do some behind-the-scenes work on the blog. I’ll be back next week with two Halloween-related posts that pile on the retro style. Until then, I’m sharing a few links for you to check out and enjoy…
Fall at Mirror80
In honor of fall’s arrival, today I’m sharing some of my favorite Mirror80 posts…and giving you a sneak preview of what’s to come in the next couple of months! Keep reading for plenty of fun fall project ideas, lots of retro-modern styling, and a little taste of autumn!
Happy 6th Birthday, Mirror80!
Today Mirror80 turns 6! On August 15, 2010, the blog launched with a post about the return of ’80s design. Below I’m sharing a few favorite milestones. But first, cupcakes! I’m all about taking time to celebrate milestones, especially since time seems to speeding by the older I get. So today it’s all about being grateful for the past six years…
Neon, Palms and Ocean Views
A work trip turned into a fun trip last week when I hit California to collaborate with my good friend Jon of Happy Mundane. It had been 8 years since I’d visited California, and I’d never been to SoCal. There was inspiration everywhere I looked, from the rows of palm trees to the abundance of shopping centers with neon lighting. And don’t get me started on the mall interiors!…
Retro Architecture at the Beach
Happy first day of summer! I wanted to start off the week by sharing some snapshots from our beach trip this weekend. I was determined to get some photos of beachfront architecture, but what I didn’t expect was the large number of hotels and office buildings that were built in the ’70s and ’80s…
More ’80s Office Park Fun
Over the weekend, the weather was beautiful, and for the first time this year, I felt that summer was truly on the way! While many people packed picnic lunches and headed to the local lakes, my hubby and I made a special visit to…an ’80s office park.
