Now that we’re officially into March, I wanted to revisit some of my favorite Mirror80 posts from early 2015. The photos above reflect my commitment to making this blog your top source for recent retro style, including mid-’70s through mid-’90s design trends, as well as new decor finds with roots in the past. Here’s a little more about Mirror80, complete with links to the best posts of early 2015…
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Mirror80’s Most Popular Post
Three years ago, I lovingly wrote a post called “1980s Interior Design Styles”, which included a breakdown of movements and motifs such as ’80s Deco and Memphis-Milano. Over time, this little piece has become Mirror80’s most popular post! Not to mention, in the three years since the post was published, 1980s design has officially made a comeback, thanks to the still life revival, a new focus on Memphis design, and the rise of the ’80s Tumblr. It’s definitely time to update our most popular post with a host of new images and the latest in interior design trends…
’80s Animal Art Motifs
If you’re ever tempted to ditch your collection of ’80s stickers, do yourself a favor hang onto these adhesive treasures! Not only are they works of art in themselves, they point to larger art and design trends from the 1980s. In fact, many people have chosen to revive their sticker collections, thanks to vendors like Etsy shop Vintage Sticker Love, which offers an amazing array of ’80s sticker selections.
Follow Mirror80 on Pinterest!
We’re excited to be on Pinterest–we invite you to follow us! Through this new format, Mirror80 has enjoyed highlighting 1980s motifs, genres and design trends. From Neon Noir decor to the decade’s obsession with grids, we’ve got snippets of style that inspire us and are sure to catch your eye as well.
Living in the ’80s
What does “living in the ’80s” mean to you?! I have some fun fall blog content on the way in the coming weeks, but before jumping head first into a new season, I wanted to highlight some of my ’80s design favorites.
Navigating a Crisis with Nostalgia
There are times when I’ve wondered if writing about something so niche is a bit self-indulgent. When people ask about my blog, they either get it or they don’t. I can’t tell you the number of conversations that have been cut short because I mentioned blogging about ’80s design and pop culture. Yet in the midst of this rapidly changing, worldwide COVID-19 crisis, I’ve come to realize that the things we love most are the things we should cling to when faced with uncertainty.
Mirror80 Turns 9!
This August, Mirror80 turned 9. Yes, 9! It’s fun to look back at the very first post I wrote for the blog…’80s tribal style was everywhere, and ’80s Deco was one of the most obvious styles to re-emerge at thrift shops.
Happy Easter Weekend
Hi Everyone! Next week we return to our regularly scheduled programming with the launch of a new series here at Mirror80. In the meantime, I wanted to share a few Easter styling photos I snapped for my Decoist writing gig. Some of the patterns involved may be of interest to those who love ’80s design.
The New Mirror80 Newsletter Is Here!
I’m pleased to announce that the new and improved Mirror80 newsletter is ready to roll! If you’re already a subscriber, you’ve received the latest edition in your inbox. If you’re not, now is your chance to enjoy monthly updates from the blog. Since Mirror80 has been up and running for 7+ years now, there’s a LOT of content to enjoy, and each newsletter will feature brand new posts, as well as related pieces from the archives.
An Interview with Katie Rispoli Keaotamai
Today I’m welcoming Katie Rispoli Keaotamai to the blog! Katie is an architectural and cultural history professional who runs We Are the Next, a nonprofit organization that carries out construction projects in abandoned or neglected buildings. She then uses them to empower youth by raising awareness about the ways city buildings reflect our shared cultural identities and patterns in pop culture.