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Love My Way

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A post on learning to run the race, even if you’re still figuring it all out…

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Mirror80 Featured by Terry’s Fabrics

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Today I’m excited to share a Creative Trends profile that Terry’s Fabrics published today on their blog! For the full feature, which provides a zoomed-in version of the images and text above, click here. Terry’s Fabrics offers a range of home design and decor products, including bedding, curtain fabrics, rugs, homewares and more. When they asked me to share my top picks for trends in furniture, colors and materials, I jumped at the chance. Talk about design? Absolutely! See my favorites above, and for more information about the featured furnishings and the images from my own projects, see below…

Mirror80 April Highlights

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Hi Everyone! April was a busy month for us here at Mirror80. We spent a week reveling in a marble-infused style we like to call “Lobby Chic,” we began planning our next Retro Foodie photo shoot, and I (Kate) was featured in a Designer Profile that highlighted the style and mission of Mirror80. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg!…

Retro Foodie: Mirror80’s 3rd Birthday!

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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…

Friday Video Pick: “Just Got Lucky” by JoBoxers

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OK, so technically this Friday Video Pick is a Saturday Video Pick! But yesterday I was scrubbing the walls, floors and counters of my old place so we could close up shop there and focus on getting settled at our new place. I’m grateful to have this weekend to start unpacking and making my way through the mess of cardboard boxes that awaits me. Which is why I’m needing some energetic music to keep me going… Thank goodness for JoBoxers!!!

A Memphis-Milano Mood Board

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Have you been following our Retro Foodie series? Each month we create a foodscape based on an eye-catching aspect of New Retro design. Earlier this month, we featured an ’80s yuppie-style cocktail party that included swanky drinks and decadent appetizers. We’re already planning next month’s affair, a junk food fest that celebrates Memphis-Milano style! Today’s mood board channels the look we’re going for, which involves plenty of colorful drinks, various ice cream treats with sprinkles, and of course, my High Spirits dinnerware from Mikasa…

Yuppie Cocktail Hour

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This week at Mirror80, we’re shining a spotlight on the finer things in life. Swanky lobbies with black marble tile, gourmet food with fancy flourishes, and designer cocktails with a kick! Yes, we’re peeking into the world of the 1980s yuppie. If you’ve seen films like The Secret of My Success or Baby Boom, you know what we’re talking about. Yuppies worked hard, but they played even harder. And some of that play time involved cocktail parties and trips to restaurants like Gotham in New York…

Friday Video Pick: “Don’t Change” by INXS

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Today’s Friday Video Picks come from Australian rock band INXS. Plucked from the album Shabooh Shoobah, “Don’t Change” features a raw, guitar-driven sound, less sleek and processed than the band’s later hits. Which is why we love it. There’s an irresistible energy here, and the two videos featured today do not disappoint.

If You Like Neon Noir, Be Sure to Check Out…

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This week Mirror80 spotlights the genre of Neon Noir. We kicked it all off Monday by connecting Neon Noir television and films of the ’80s with its recent revival courtesy of Nicolas Winding Refn’s Drive. Tuesday we explored elements of Neon Noir, from ’80s Deco style flourishes to repeated shots of city skylines. Yesterday we brought you Neon Noir decor, complete with the leather sofa and potted palm. Today we share with you our top picks for exploring the world on Neon Noir, from film and music to style statements:

About Mirror80

Welcome to Mirror80, a blog that celebrates the magic created when modern design meets the retro style, specifically the mid-’70s through the mid-’90s. Mirror80 explores what’s coming back, how you can incorporate pieces from/inspired by this era into your modern home, and why it’s made such an impression on design enthusiasts from different generations. I’m […]