Hi, Everyone! Can you believe it’s almost 2014? What are your New Year’s Eve plans? My hubby and I were thinking of throwing a party… But over the course of the last month or so, we’ve dealt with our fair share of chaos, including a car accident and a surgery. So going out to eat, then coming back home to toast the New Year in a low-key fashion sounded just right to us this year. But that didn’t stop me from staging a Retro Foodie photo shoot in honor of the upcoming holiday. And this vignette will also work for an awards show party (hey, the Golden Globes and the Oscars are on the horizon). So read on for all the details…
A Retro New Year’s Celebration
Greetings! I’m in the midst of planning this weekend’s Retro Foodie photo shoot. It’s a New Year’s celebration–with an ’80s twist. The plan is to incorporate lots of silver and gold, as well as a hot shade of teal. For an accent color, what would go better with teal than mauve? But we’re updating things a bit with one of today’s hot blushing colors: rose gold. Hints of pink will be evident in details like truffles and a signature champagne cocktail I’m perfecting. Read on for more details and inspiration…
2 Delicious Holiday Drinks
In this special holiday edition of Retro Foodie, we present two delicious drink recipes that you can enjoy over the coming weeks. They have a retro look, they are super easy to make, and they are kid-friendly. You know, since we big kids need a little tasty fun from time to time. If you’re looking for a drink with a kick, stay tuned–we’ll debut the real cocktails for our New Year’s Eve post. Until then, enjoy these sweet treats…
An ’80s-Style Thanksgiving
For November’s Retro Foodie shoot, we present a berry-toned palette with bright pops of orange. I recently gathered my parents and hubby for a pre-Thanksgiving light lunch–some quiet before the bustle of Turkey Day begins. With one of my favorite ’80s art pieces as the backdrop, I designed a table that incorporates cool tones, autumn hues and some authentic 1980s decor. Read on for more details…
A Very ’80s Thanksgiving Palette
How’s your November going? Mine has been much busier than usual, and as plans for Thanksgiving are underway, I’ve started thinking about the importance of enjoying some quiet reflection this month. Celebrating with the entire family is an amazing experience that I would never give up, but it’s also fun to take some time with friends, or even smaller groups of family members. Fall dinner parties are one of my favorite endeavors, and today we dream up an ’80s-style Thanksgiving palette for our next Retro Foodie photo shoot. Use it for Thanksgiving dinner, or for a smaller gathering of loved ones this fall! Read on for more details…
Our Favorite October Posts
It’s been an amazing October at Mirror80! We’ve reveled in the new fall season, cooked up two Retro Foodie photo shoots, and enjoyed a couple of DIY projects. Add a series on bargain shopping for retro finds and a tour of a very ’80s bathroom, and that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Today we take a look back at our favorite October moments. In case you missed anything or you want to take a second look…
Treat Yourself This Halloween!
Happy Halloween, Everyone! This is my all-time favorite holiday. We need more of these–days devoted to indulging in pure fun, to treating yourself, and to acting like a kid. In that spirit, today we share a simple recipe that will make it easy for you to enjoy a tasty milkshake while watching your favorite horror flick, possibly using some leftover Halloween candy in the process…
A Retro Halloween Buffet
With Halloween around the corner, we wanted to share our latest Retro Foodie photo shoot… It’s an ’80s-style Halloween snack buffet! Our goal: to celebrate the wonder of junk food, but take it up a notch. So we featured a foodie take on pizza, popcorn, candy, chips and ice cream sandwiches–the stuff you nosh on while watching your favorite horror movies. It’s Halloween, folks! The last baggage-free holiday for awhile. Let’s live it up! Read on for all the retro-style details…
An ’80s Halloween Mood Board
Happy Friday, Everyone! What are your plans for the weekend? I’ll be hitting some garage sales in search of retro treasures, as well as shooting our latest Retro Foodie event–an ’80s Halloween buffet. We’re talking junk food galore! The idea: to nosh on goodies and treats while watching some of our favorite horror flicks. Today we share the mood board that has served as our inspiration. Read on for the details…
Retro Foodie: A Fall Snack Break
Happy Fall! It’s Saturday–time to slow down… What better way to take a break from the weekday grind than with a fall snack break?! Retro-style, of course! I bought some vintage ’80s mugs and filled them with hot chocolate. Then I baked a spice cake. Whether you’re into baking or you like to purchase your sweets, take a break from it all this October and remind yourself that it’s fall. And that sometimes it’s OK to stop and savor life’s treats…
