Happy Monday! Let’s start the week with an easy DIY project, shall we?! This colorful, tropical idea is perfect for summer parties, but most of all, it’s the perfect way to revive greenery that’s on its way out. Especially if you have some paint at the ready…
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Four ’80s DIY Projects with Texture and Pattern
Bring on the marbling, speckling, dripping and spraying! Today’s post is dedicated to creating ’80s-style texture and pattern around your home. And the methods we feature couldn’t be easier! Read on for 4 easy, ’80s-style DIY projects that you can create at home…
A Tour of My Living Room
Today I’m sharing a tour of my living room! Over the last couple of years, I’ve posted tours of my home office, bedroom, kitchen and dining room. In fact, it’s almost time to share updates of some of these spaces, as I tend to change the look of my home a LOT. For now I’ll focus on the living room, which is a mix of retro and modern styles…
Favorite Photos
I wanted to take some time today and check in with all of you. Since the start of the new year, I’ve been making an effort to include more original photo shoots here at Mirror80. I’ve rounded up some of my favorites below. It goes without saying that every week I’ll continue to post lots of original design photos from the ’80s (many of them from my favorite 1980s design books). But I want to know what you’ve enjoyed in terms of original shoots. What are your favorites?
A Cadbury Creme Egg Sundae
Yes, I went there! I decided to turn my favorite Easter candy into a full-sized dessert. Say hello to the Cadbury Creme Egg Sundae. Here’s the first in a series of recipes based on junk food that was popular in the ’80s…
Valentine Crafts: A Pastel Air Plant Terrarium
At the end of last week, I styled a DIY air plant terrarium for Decoist, and today I’m sharing a few photos from the shoot! Looking for Valentine crafts to create for friends and loved ones? The soft hues of this easy project evoke a retro vibe that’s totally on trend, and you can customize the terrarium with the artful objects of your choice.
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…
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…
Mirror80 Snapshots: Behind the Scenes
Hi there! Just checking in to say hello…and that I hope fall has been treating you well. It’s been a busy one here at Mirror80, and today I wanted to share a few behind-the-scenes snapshots. Are you ready for some photos?!
A New Memphis Roundup
It’s a great time to be a fan of ’80s design, because the New Memphis movement is going full force. Creative designers and bloggers are producing many products and projects filled with Memphis-Milano style, but with a modern twist. Today I’m rounding up some of my favorites…