While it’s easy to get in a matchy-matchy rut when we decorate at home, it’s perfectly acceptable to mix and match. In fact, some would argue that it’s even more interesting to mix styles. Today we take a look at a few clean-lined modern and retro design styles that work well together!
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An Interview with Halt and Catch Fire Set Decorator Lance Totten
Today I’m thrilled to share Mirror80’s latest interview: a chat with Halt and Catch Fire Set Decorator Lance Totten. With more than 20 years of experience in the industry, Lance has brought his design vision and flair for detail to HCF for the past two seasons. Read on as he shares his favorite ’70s and ’80s design resources, as well as the importance of authenticity. Yes, he’s been known to special order brass spray paint from Krylon, meticulously ensure that lamps on set have tapered shades, and insist on replacing plastic with metal when it comes to ’80s office staples such as dry erase boards and chair casters…
New ’80s Design Finds
Happy Friday! Do you have a wish list? I’ve started keeping one, not even for the purpose of acquiring everything on it, but to help track my favorite new design finds with ’80s flair. Many are super affordable, and for those that aren’t, if I really keep tabs on these products, I can score a couple of them for amazing prices when they go on sale. Other times, I decide to make my own version of my wish list items, DIY-style.
A Retro New Year’s Eve Party
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…
Retro Foodie: Mirror80’s 3rd Birthday!
Last weekend we celebrated Mirror80’s 3rd birthday, and today I wanted to share some of the details with you… Let’s start with the inspiration for the party! Perhaps you saw our mood board celebrating colorful ’80s design, which featured bold geometry, ’80s modern art and an overall festive look (think colorful balloons, ribbons and contemporary flair). Then we pointed you to our Pinterest board for the party, complete with a Confetti and Color theme! We brought the party to life with some of our own unique details, like the Boston cream pie you see above, topped with colorful confetti sprinkles. Read on for more details…
New Retro Decor
Happy Wednesday, Everyone! It’s cloudy and gray where I am, and maybe it’s cold where you are… But summer is definitely on the horizon! This is the time of the year I enjoy checking the new arrivals at some of my favorite stores, looking for any hint of New Retro style. Today at Mirror80, we round up the upcoming season’s best offerings with ’70s and ’80s flair. And I’m loving the fact that in addition to finding original pieces at thrift stores, it’s possible to piece together a retro-style room using completely new items!!!
The Great Holiday Roundup
Happy Holidays!! Since this is the 11th Christmas that I’ve been blogging, I wanted to look back at some of my favorite holiday moments! My all-time favorite holiday shoot was the retro candle swap, shown above. Inspired by Saturday Night Live’s hilarious “The Christmas Candle,” the concept of regifting unwanted wax cylinders really hit home to me–ha!
My Favorite Posts of 2017
Before we leap into 2018, I wanted to take a look back at some of my very favorite posts of 2017! Thank you for making this year such a stellar one. Keep reading for highlights from the past 12 months, complete with photos and links to the original posts.
An Easy Cocktail with a Lemon Twist
Today I’m sharing a super easy cocktail that can be mixed in 5 minutes… Plus, I needed a reason to show off these new Cylinder Pink Champagne Flutes from CB2. $2.95 apiece, folks! With a few simple ingredients and a splash of retro flair, you’ve got yourself a showstopper. That’s affordable. And delicious!
10 Vibrant ’80s Summer Party Ideas
Summer is in full swing! If you’re planning a summer party with an ’80s theme, the good news is that the Decade of Decadence is back. In a big way! Get ready for palm leaves, bright hues and geo forms…