Today’s pumpkin painting endeavor was inspired by the current terrazzo trend. “Terrazzo”, as in the flooring material filled with flecks of marble or granite! These days, terrazzo style can be found on everything from flooring and furniture to pillows and jewelry. Let’s see what happens when a terrazzo pattern is painted on pumpkins…
’80s Bathroom Style: Tub Talk
In the ’80s, bathroom remodels became an ever-growing design trend. After all, the yuppie lifestyle meant long hours of work, so having a home sanctuary was important. If you had the right job in a city like New York, working hard meant earning the money to renovate your place and add special features such as a deep soaking tub, shiny grid tile, and chrome finishes…
A Sci-fi Still Life
Today’s post is a little reminder to make time for creative projects in your life. When I shot these photos, I was under the influence…of the Stranger Things soundtrack! The music is nothing short of amazing. So sci-fi, in a synth-heavy, ’80s way. Listening to it made me want to do an other-wordly photo shoot…
’80s Movie Style: Back to School
I could write many posts on ’80s campus movies as a genre. But since it’s back-to-school season, today I’m focusing on just one of my all-time favorite campus films: Back to School, a movie that depicts a world where a 60-year-old man without a high school diploma can enroll in college with his son, where dorm rooms can be remodeled at will to reflect the best of ’80s design, and where Oingo Boingo can play at your next party if you have the right connections.
Summer to Fall
If it’s hard for you to say goodbye to summer, I feel your pain! Until a few days ago, I had a paper pineapple garland hanging near the front door, and I maybe just might still be putting little drink umbrellas in all of my beverages. I decided to mentally prepare myself for autumn by doing a fun “summer-to-fall” photo shoot that showed a progression of leaves and blossoms…
An Interview with David Zakrzewski
I couldn’t be more excited about today’s interview! David Zakrzewski experienced the best in ’80s retail design during the Decade of Decadence. Before becoming a Public Relations practitioner, David was an interior decorator and retail sales associate for four years at Los Angeles’ renowned Beverly Center. Get ready for a lesson in ’80s retail design, as well as a firsthand account of what it was like to be at the center of cutting-edge mall culture when it mattered most…
A Sing Street Giveaway!
I recently had the pleasure of watching Sing Street, a movie that follows the creative pursuits of struggling teenager Conor as he starts a band to impress a girl. Did I mention that the film is set in the ’80s? By the first musical number, I was all in! Today Mirror80 is partnering with Anchor Bay Entertainment to offer one lucky winner a copy of Sing Street on DVD, plus a $100 Sephora gift card (so you can add some ’80s flair to your makeup bag)! Keep reading for details on how to enter the giveaway…
Summer Staycation
Hi Everyone! I’m getting ready to take a few days off this week and enjoy a little staycation. But first, I’m sharing some fun links and retro-modern items to check out at your leisure. Wishing you all a lovely week ahead…
New Decor/Retro Flair: Geo Minimal
The fall collections are pouring in, and I’ve enjoyed checking out fun new color combinations (such as camel and pink), as well as exploring the latest trends. Lucky for ’80s design lovers, a geo minimal look is going strong, and leading the way in this sculptural, clean-lined aesthetic is CB2.
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…
