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.
A Tour of My Living Room
Today I’m sharing a tour of my living room! Over the last couple of years, I’ve posted tours of my home office, bedroom, kitchen and dining room. In fact, it’s almost time to share updates of some of these spaces, as I tend to change the look of my home a LOT. For now I’ll focus on the living room, which is a mix of retro and modern styles…
Behind the Scenes: Spring Edition
Happy Wednesday! It’s been an exciting couple of weeks for the blog, so I thought I’d share some behind-the-scenes fun. My friend Jon from Happy Mundane came to visit me in Austin, and we worked on a colorful collaboration, then ran around town checking out interesting locations and snapping photos…
’80s Movie Style: Girls Just Want to Have Fun
Welcome to another edition of ’80s Movie Style! Today’s featured film: Girls Just Want to Have Fun. This little gem from 1985 features a LOT of dancing, plenty of ’80s music, and some unforgettable retro fashion.
’80s Style at Urban Outfitters
If you follow Mirror80 on Facebook, you know that I’ve been smitten with Urban Outfitters’ new Making Modern collection! Lots of grid patterns and interesting shapes. I could continue to post an awesome item each day on social media…but I decided to do a roundup of my favorites so you could see these retro-modern finds together in a blog post!
Calgon Take Me Away…
If you’re old enough to remember the Calgon commercials of the ’80s, you know that the catch phrase in today’s title conjured up images of luxuriating in the bathtub after a stressful day. If you’ve got the Monday blues, let these ’80s bathrooms inspire you to say “Calgon take me away!”
Pastels: An ’80s Interior Design Trend
Pastel power! In the ’80s, pastels were anything but limited to kids’ rooms. In fact, they were a popular choice for living rooms. Think pink and purple sofas, ceramics in soft hues, and lots of pillows.
Sand Art, Rocks and Minerals
One of the most affordable ways to add retro style to your home in through sand art, rocks and minerals. While buying them from specialty shops isn’t always cheap, there are online sellers who offer affordable specimens, and I’ve found that estate sales are a great place to hunt them down!
Favorite Photos
I wanted to take some time today and check in with all of you. Since the start of the new year, I’ve been making an effort to include more original photo shoots here at Mirror80. I’ve rounded up some of my favorites below. It goes without saying that every week I’ll continue to post lots of original design photos from the ’80s (many of them from my favorite 1980s design books). But I want to know what you’ve enjoyed in terms of original shoots. What are your favorites?
’80s Modern Lighting
Let’s kick off the week with a collection of 10 photos from the 1980s that celebrate dramatic lighting! I recently purchased The Lighting Book by Deyan Sudjic, and I highly recommend it. Published in 1985, the book is packed with design photos, as well as helpful info on ’80s modern lighting.
