Sometimes you just have to get dramatic…and today’s photo shoot is all about ’80s drama of the interior design variety! The summer that I began writing this blog, I started seriously collecting 1980s decor. One of my favorite activities was going from thrift store to thrift store hunting down ceramics from the Decade of Decadence. One thing that I could always count on finding: ceramic swans.
New Decor/Retro Flair: Spring Collections
The spring collections are in, and today I’m rounding up my favorite new finds with retro flair. It’s not unusual for elements from the past to be making their way into our current decor, but it’s fun when you can turn to mainstream retailers and grab affordable items that reinforce the retro vibe you’re going for at home. Read on for details…
Teatime, Retro-Style
Happy 2016! For Mirror80’s first photo shoot of the new year, I was inspired by teapots and product photography from the 1980s. So let’s hit the ground running with some colorful new images of teatime, fully stocked with retro and current items that can’t help but exude ’80s flair…
Happy New Year!
I’ve been taking a little break this week here at Mirror80, looking forward to the new year and planning some exciting new posts for 2016. I wanted to check in and say that I hope your holiday season was fabulous! I’ll be back next week with all-new original content for you. There’s nothing like a fresh start, right?! In the meantime, Happy New Year…
Have a Fabulous Holiday Weekend!
As we start winding down for the long holiday weekend ahead, I wanted to wish all of you a wonderful, colorful, relaxing Christmas! However you celebrate the holidays, try and find a quiet moment in the middle of the festivity, and make time to connect with the people you care about…
Mirror80 Highlights: A Look Back at 2015!
It’s that time again… I spent yesterday going through a year’s worth of Mirror80 posts, and I’ve picked out my favorites from 2015! First of all, thank you for making this past year such a rewarding one. Your readership, enthusiasm and comments help guide me in creating interesting content for you, and your engagement and support really make this blog feel like a true community. Read on for some of my favorite moments from 2015…
Hot Chocolate and Holiday Snacks
Happy Holidays! Don’t forget to make them sparkle. Today’s post is all about the power of a silver fringe curtain. And creme de menthe. I’m all about easy-to-prepare holiday snacks, and this one takes the cake. Or shall I say, takes the truffles. Serve popcorn and store-bought truffles, and wash them down with spiked hot chocolate. You’ve got your sweet, your salty and your minty, thanks to the “spiked” part. Read on for details…
Holiday Gift Guide: Sculptural Z Gallerie Finds
Happy Holidays! Today I’m sharing one more gift guide, this time featuring the interesting and sculptural finds of Z Gallerie. This brand has a glamorous, BIG aesthetic, and it can be hard to see past the sparkle. But when I take the time to shop for unique gifts and really look over all of the merchandise, I’m always delighted to find unusual items that can veer into retro territory.
Holiday Snapshots
Happy Holidays! It’s been a whirlwind of activity here at Mirror80, as I’ve been styling a variety of seasonal shoots for clients, and I’ve also been decorating the house for Christmas. I thought I’d share some of the fun in today’s post, including a sneak peek at a new Mirror80 shoot (details on the blog Wednesday). Hint: it may or may not involve spiked hot chocolate. Let’s get started…
Checkered Tile and Geo Forms
Today’s post is purely for fun! If you caught Mirror80’s recent roundup of retro interiors with checkered floors, you know that geo objects, vibrant colors and surreal elements were often set against the backdrop of checkered tile in the 1980s. I got a little bit inspired by the photos (see all of them here), and I decided to snap a few pics using items from my bookshelf and display cabinet. I love arranging geo objects, and I collect flooring tile to use in decorative vignettes. Here are a few of my current favorites…
