Thanks for all of your birthday wishes as Mirror80 celebrated 5 years in the blogosphere this past weekend! It’s been an amazing run, so I took the opportunity to comb the Mirror80 archives and pick out my favorite 10 posts of all time. I’m happy to say that my camera skills have greatly improved since the blog began, but they’ve still got a long way to go. I hope to continue growing as a blogger—photos, text and all! Keep reading for links to my very favorite posts, and if you’re new to the blog, this will definitely give you an idea of what Mirror80 is all about…
Tropical Beach Photos
Happy Monday! Today I’m sharing some photos from my weekend beach trip. South Padre Island, Texas was the destination of choice, and my husband’s lovely family—who is now my family—hosted us in style. They found us the most amazing condo to enjoy, which was a prime spot for taking in the Friday night fireworks. They took us out to eat at delicious restaurants, gave us a tour of the island, and were all around amazing as usual. Here are some of my favorite photos
Mirror80 July Favorites
Happy end of July! We have a pretty amazing week planned here at Mirror80, as I’m all set to publish Part 2 of my interview with Halt and Catch Fire Set Decorator Lance Totten. SO much ’80s style to celebrate! Since that post will clearly be the high point of the week, I’m sharing our July Favorites a little early. Did you miss anything this month? Here are some top posts, from a colorful summer party concept to a vibrant look at still life style. Read on for all the details…
Weekend Snapshots
Hope everyone’s having a relaxing weekend! I wanted to share a few snapshots from the past couple of days. Here in the US, it’s been a long 4th of July weekend, and there are many ways to celebrate this holiday. For me, it’s all about taking a step back from life, being grateful, spending time with the people I care about and trying to remember that it’s summer. It’s been a busy one, and I don’t have a big trip planned so it’s all about the little moments this year!
Mirror80 June Favorites
Tomorrow is the first day of July! So let’s take a look back at a few of our favorite posts from June, since this month was all about bringing retro-modern style home. We continue to be inspired by the current still life and pattern revivals, which celebrate elements of the past in a modern way. Plus, over the last few weeks we were busy with plenty of original features and projects. From a post that shines the spotlight on one of our favorite design studios and webshops to an original DIY project celebrating the New Memphis movement, here are some highlights from the past month…
Summer at Mirror80
Can you tell I’m in a summer mood here at Mirror80? To celebrate the official start of my favorite season of the year, today I’m sharing a collection of my favorite summery Mirror80 posts, both past and present. Think tropical and relaxed! Check out the images and links that follow for a slew of breezy ideas, including delicious recipes, design inspiration and easy DIY projects…
Mirror80 May Favorites
How is it June already? This has been the busiest spring I’ve experienced in years, so I’m ready for a little bit of down time this summer. Before we revel in long weekends and happy hours on the patio, let’s look back at some favorite posts from May. I promise to leave out all of the intense flooding and 30 straight days of rain we experienced here in Austin. How about we focus on ’80s interiors, still life photography, and a trip to my favorite dead mall? Read on for details, as well as links to the original posts…
Mirror80 April Favorites
April was a great month at Mirror80, and I loved that there was a balance between authentic ’80s design and modern style with a retro twist. If you’re new to Mirror80, I’ll start by saying welcome! At the beginning of each new month, I publish a post that reflects on the month gone by.
Mirror80 March Favorites
Happy April Fool’s Day! Before we officially move into a new month, let’s take a look back at March. From SXSW to a home office tour, there was plenty going on in my world these last few weeks. I also took time to focus on a few retro-modern design trends, from a new take on ’70s style to the intricacies of the still life movement. And as always, I’ve enjoyed reveling in some nostalgia here on Mirror80 via photos and movie stills from the Decade of Decadence. Some highlights, in case you missed anything…
Final Snapshots from SXSW 2015
Happy Saturday, Everyone. I wanted to share a few more snapshots from my week at SXSW 2015. While I love a good live show when it comes to music, I usually stick to SXSW Film, because my time is limited and the film festival is a way for me to recharge, take in some amazing movies, and learn more about the world through the eyes of talented filmmakers.
