Hi Everyone! This past weekend I moved to a new place, and boy am I exhausted! But I’m excited to share the results of a DIY project my hubby and I embarked on–a project involving a slanted wooden fireplace. For those of you who weighed in on our living room design dilemma, I thank you for your comments. I definitely used your feedback, which included an idea for incorporating more than one color, as well as the suggestion of purchasing glossy paint. As you can see above (“Before” pic on the left; “After” on the right), the result is a subtle gradient effect that plays up the other warm tones of the room…
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New Retro Weekender: Metal, Grids and MTV
Hi Everyone! Happy Friday–it’s been a looooong week! I’m looking forward to a good, productive weekend with some doses of ’80s fun thrown in the mix. From the latest ’80s happenings to ways to incorporate the decade’s style into your wardrobe and home, read on for some tips and tidbits…
New Retro Weekender: Vegging Out, ’80s-Style
Hi Everyone! If you’ve read our last few editions of New Retro Weekender, you know that my weekends tend to be packed with DIY projects, blogging and other retro fun. This weekend I’m needing to do nothing but veg out. And I haven’t had a weekend like this in about four months. After a crazy week that consisted of nursing a very ill kitty back to health and continuing to finalize the plans for my move in June (all the while keeping up at work), I’m in need of a little break. Check out my plans below, then leave a comment and tell me how you veg out when life gets a little too full…
New Retro Weekender: The Blooming ’80s
Hi Everyone! I’m hoping this email finds you starting to at least get the beginnings of warm weather wherever you are. Today we focus on some seasonal happenings and other recent developments that prove spring is in full bloom, ’80s-style! Get ready to revel in 1980s design–perhaps it will inspire you to make some refreshing changes to your abode. And maybe you can even reward yourself with tickets to an upcoming concert…
New Retro Weekender: Moving Forward, Looking Back
Happy Friday, Everyone! I’m excited that I have a lot of time to devote to Mirror80 this weekend. I’ve been thinking about ways that I can move forward with the blog, and you’ll see that reflected in my weekend plans below. Also, thanks to the Twitter account of original MTV VJ Nina Blackwood, I learned about an exciting miniseries that will be profiling the 1980s… That’s the fun thing about weekends. Sometimes they inspire you to take a look back at the past while planning for your future. Have a good one, everybody!
New Retro Weekender: Happy Hunting
Hi Everyone! Wishing you a fabulous Easter weekend. Perhaps an egg hunt is in your future… Or maybe you’re hunting for ’80s-style treasures! Either way, check out what we’re up to over the next few days and see if any of these fun finds interest you!
New Retro Weekender: Bright Lights, Big Foodie
Hi Everyone! Today we launch a new series called New Retro Weekender, which will round up some fun activities that celebrate ’70s, ’80s and ’90s style. This weekly feature will also keep you up to date on the latest happenings at Mirror80, in case there’s anything you’ve missed! What are you up to this weekend? We hope you’ll write in and let us know about the New Retro happenings in your neck of the woods…
An ’80s-Style Glitterfest
Anyone else watch the Oscars last night? I enjoyed the show with my hubby, and we kept it simple with a healthy meal sandwiched between a decadent goat cheese appetizer and some sugary desserts. But that doesn’t take away from the fact that I’m still gathering flashy inspiration for the next Retro Foodie photo shoot for Mirror80. This we know: a yuppie cocktail party is the plan. I’m just trying to decide how much glitter to add to the event. Do I keep it simple with sleek details or glam it up? Today’s mood board goes off the glittery deep end. And there’s no shame in that…
Happy Valentine’s Day from Mirror80!
Happy Valentine’s Day all you ’80s-lovers!!! For today’s featured images, I went back in time to the Valentine’s Days past of Mirror80. Whether you’re putting together a bouquet for your sweetie, purchasing a special gift for yourself, or starting a vintage silver jewelry collection, these pics are a rosy reminder of all things pretty in pink.
Escape to an ’80s-style Florida Condo…
Winter may still be in the air, but that doesn’t mean we can’t dream about a beachy getaway. Especially if that getaway involves ’80s-style condos that are due for a renovation. We think they’re perfect the way they are! We begin with a condo in crescent beach, shown above. How can you go wrong with a sectional sofa, rattan furniture, and plenty of pastels?!
