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 Decor/Retro Flair: Neon Geometry
For Mirror80’s latest edition of New Decor/Retro Flair, we head in a neon direction. It’s summer, after all! From artwork and tabletop decor to napkins and office supplies, check out these fresh finds in a rainbow of neon hues…
Weekend Snapshots
Hope everyone’s having a relaxing weekend! I wanted to share a few snapshots from the past couple of days. Here in the US, it’s been a long 4th of July weekend, and there are many ways to celebrate this holiday. For me, it’s all about taking a step back from life, being grateful, spending time with the people I care about and trying to remember that it’s summer. It’s been a busy one, and I don’t have a big trip planned so it’s all about the little moments this year!
A Colorful Summer Party
Here in the USA, we’re preparing for a long 4th of July holiday weekend! If you’re searching for colorful tabletop ideas, today’s post is for you. I’m sharing the photos from my latest Mirror80 shoot, which combines retro flair with the current abstract art and Memphis-Milano revivals. While the color scheme will definitely work for the 4th of July, this vibrant tabletop can carry you through the summer, especially since tropical plants are involved!
Mirror80 June Favorites
Tomorrow is the first day of July! So let’s take a look back at a few of our favorite posts from June, since this month was all about bringing retro-modern style home. We continue to be inspired by the current still life and pattern revivals, which celebrate elements of the past in a modern way. Plus, over the last few weeks we were busy with plenty of original features and projects. From a post that shines the spotlight on one of our favorite design studios and webshops to an original DIY project celebrating the New Memphis movement, here are some highlights from the past month…
Design Inspiration: Colorful ’80s Interiors
There are many ’80s design trends that influence my style as I make attempts to infuse my place with personality (stripes, borders and plants, to name a few). Today I’m shining the spotlight on one irresistible, magical 1980s formula for success: vibrant artwork + a checkered floor + lots of plants = design perfection! Even if you don’t adopt this look in your home, it can inspire a range of vignettes, such as tablescapes.
Summer at Mirror80
Can you tell I’m in a summer mood here at Mirror80? To celebrate the official start of my favorite season of the year, today I’m sharing a collection of my favorite summery Mirror80 posts, both past and present. Think tropical and relaxed! Check out the images and links that follow for a slew of breezy ideas, including delicious recipes, design inspiration and easy DIY projects…
New Decor/Retro Flair: Summer Style
As you may have noticed, summer is in full effect here at Mirror80. Today we continue our New Decor/Retro Flair series with a roundup of colorful and serene items that are the epitome of “summer chill”. With a modern take on retro motifs, the decor above proves that when it comes to summer style, nothing beats clean lines and a smooth palette. Read on for details and links…
Still Life Style: Summer Breeze
For today’s edition of Still Life Style, we’re celebrating all things summer. Many of today’s most vibrant still life photographs feature refreshing motifs, from tropical greenery and blue water to pineapples and other sweet treats. Like the striking photo above from the Powder Paint Plants series by Victoria Ling, the images that follow just might lower your blood pressure and put you in a summer state of mind…
A Dreamy ’80s Deco Still Life Shoot
Today I’m sharing a few snapshots from my latest photo shoot. The subjects of these still life pics are ’80s Deco ceramics! If you caught Mirror80’s latest post on the set design of the 1982 film Tootsie, you saw plenty of sleek ceramics in shades of lavender and pink. The movie inspired me to line up my ’80s vases and swans and photograph them. The flowers you see above are peonies, and once the petals started falling, the shoot took on kind of a dreamy quality, so I went with it. Here are a few more images…enjoy!
