Happy Holidays, Everyone! We’re less than a week away from New Year’s Eve, so I thought I’d share some photos from Mirror80’s latest shoot. I’ve put together a New Year’s party concept that is both low-maintenance and festive. It involves re-purposing metallic Christmas decorations and letting the bubbly speak for itself. If you’re wiped out from the holiday hoopla, consider keeping it simple yet stylish…
Merry Christmas
Wishing you Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and more as we prepare to slow down for a bit! Whether you’re in the middle of a long break or taking a little time off here and there, try to fill these moments with the people you love and something special you enjoy…
1980s Interior Design: Cozy Spaces
Happy Holidays, Everyone! For the last few weeks, I’ve enjoyed writing many seasonal posts filled with DIY gift ideas, decorating projects and more. But today I’m taking a break from the holiday bustle and getting back to Mirror80’s roots–a true love for retro design…
Our DIY Christmas Gift Roundup
This December, Mirror80 has been dedicated to bringing you a collection of retro-meets-modern DIY gift ideas for the holidays! Today we recap our favorite projects and introduce you to a few new DIY ideas from some of our favorite design blogs. Homemade gifts are from the heart, they are often budget-friendly, and they’re the perfect way to put a personal stamp on your gifting endeavors. Check out our roundup below…
Neon DIY Gift Wrap Ideas
By now, you all know how much I love neon, and as I prepare to wrap my holiday gifts this year, vivid hues are taking center stage! Today’s post is dedicated to colorful DIY gift wrap ideas. Colorful AND affordable. Because supplies such as flagging tape and neon washi tape are inexpensive and pack a powerful punch! Read on for all of the vibrant details…
DIY Modern Blocks
Ready for another DIY gift idea? I made these modern blocks to give my design-loving friends and family members for the holidays. They were affordable and fun to create, and they definitely personalize the gifting process (since they’re handmade)! Plus, they evoke a retro feel while at the same time reflecting one of today’s top trends: mixed materials. Wood, paint, metal and “stone” contact paper combine in this easy project. Read on for all the details…
Retro Christmas DIY Fun
Today I’d like to share two DIY projects I recently created for Decoist! The first is a DIY Christmas centerpiece, shown above. Faux greenery and shiny silver spray paint combine with glass ball ornaments to evoke a retro-fabulous statement piece that screams Art Deco, Mid-Century and ’80s, all at the same time!
The Mirror80 2014 Holiday Gift Guide
Happy Holidays, Everyone! Today we unveil the Mirror80 2014 Holiday Gift Guide, complete with 20 of our favorite finds from the past year. We’ve organized these gift ideas by price range, and there are treasures here for girls and guys alike. A few of these retro-style items are true recommendations (since we’ve purchased them and already love them). Others are wish list dreams. All are fabulous! Happy shopping…
Retro Christmas Memories…
Happy Holidays! This weekend I’ll debut the 2014 Mirror80 Gift Guide, but first I wanted to end the work week by looking back at some Mirror80 posts of Christmases past. See the festive pics above, then check out the links to the original posts below! And don’t judge too harshly on my less than stellar camera skills in some of these posts. It’s a good thing I upgraded my camera last year and am continuing to improve my photography skills ; – ) Nonetheless, it’s always fun to take a trip down memory lane…
A DIY Necklace with Neon Flair
Happy Holidays, Everyone! From now until Christmas, Mirror80 will be featuring one DIY gift idea each week. Today’s featured project: neon necklaces. Remember when I brainstormed neon supplies in this post? I ordered a few of them and hit the ground running. This DIY necklace idea involves chunky beads and vibrant cording. Read on for all the details…
