Happy Monday, Everyone! We know–Thanksgiving hasn’t even come and gone, and we’re already talking about Christmas! BUT many of our readers are DIYers–people who roll up their sleeves and get creative on a regular basis. And now is the time to start gathering what you need for the holiday season, deciding what to make and what to buy, and possibly even pulling out that box of Christmas decorations at the end of the week. So today we shine the spotlight on new decor with the potential to go retro…
Our ’80s Fashion Shoots
At Mirror80, we celebrate ’80s fashion and interior design. And we’re lucky to have worked with some amazing photographers to help us capture the essence of 1980s style. Check out three photo shoots that celebrate the Decade of Decadence in all of its glory. Don’t forget to follow the links under the photos to reach the original blog posts…
An ’80s-Style Thanksgiving
For November’s Retro Foodie shoot, we present a berry-toned palette with bright pops of orange. I recently gathered my parents and hubby for a pre-Thanksgiving light lunch–some quiet before the bustle of Turkey Day begins. With one of my favorite ’80s art pieces as the backdrop, I designed a table that incorporates cool tones, autumn hues and some authentic 1980s decor. Read on for more details…
A Very ’80s Thanksgiving Palette
How’s your November going? Mine has been much busier than usual, and as plans for Thanksgiving are underway, I’ve started thinking about the importance of enjoying some quiet reflection this month. Celebrating with the entire family is an amazing experience that I would never give up, but it’s also fun to take some time with friends, or even smaller groups of family members. Fall dinner parties are one of my favorite endeavors, and today we dream up an ’80s-style Thanksgiving palette for our next Retro Foodie photo shoot. Use it for Thanksgiving dinner, or for a smaller gathering of loved ones this fall! Read on for more details…
4 Simple Goals
It’s hard to believe November is well underway, and with a rapidly approaching holiday season that will be much busier than usual for a variety of reasons, it’s clear that this working girl is in need of some work/life balance! Which is why I was thrilled to come across a recent post on personal goal setting at A Beautiful Mess, a blog that inspires me on a daily basis. The piece got me thinking about my own goals for the weeks leading up to 2014…
Retro Bargain Shopping Tips
We’ve been busy at Mirror80…hitting garage sales, antique shows, thrift stores, estate sales, and even antique malls! We can’t help it–these are the best places to find retro items at bargain prices! We’ve scanned these spots for jewelry, furniture, decorative smalls and more, and today we bring you the fruits of our labor: a series of articles focused on bargain shopping for retro finds! Check out the images below, then follow the links to the full posts…
Tips for Shopping Retro at Garage Sales
Today we share the final piece in our series on bargain shopping for retro treasures. So far we’ve shined the spotlight on the world of antique festivals, estate sales, antique malls and thrift stores. This post is devoted to that early morning event known as the garage sale! Why we love them: While you sometimes run into people selling their possessions for hundreds of dollars (“That’s what I paid for it!”), most of the time the desire to get rid of excess clutter results in some amazing bargains. Here are our tips for making the most of your Saturday morning…
’80s Interior Design Profile: Maitland-Smith
This fall at Mirror80, we’ve fallen in love with the work of furniture designer Maitland-Smith. The company is still very active today, but we’re particularly drawn to the ’70s and ’80s pieces created by Maitland-Smith. And just what are the signature traits of these fine furnishings? Brass accents, tessellated stone that covers the each piece in seamlessly applied squares, and Deco-style geometric shapes. Not to mention, a color palette of cream, coral, peach and black adds an elegant touch, making these creations sleek rather than garish. Today we’ve assembled a collection of our favorites, available for purchase via 1stdibs. Read on for more details…
Our Favorite October Posts
It’s been an amazing October at Mirror80! We’ve reveled in the new fall season, cooked up two Retro Foodie photo shoots, and enjoyed a couple of DIY projects. Add a series on bargain shopping for retro finds and a tour of a very ’80s bathroom, and that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Today we take a look back at our favorite October moments. In case you missed anything or you want to take a second look…
Treat Yourself This Halloween!
Happy Halloween, Everyone! This is my all-time favorite holiday. We need more of these–days devoted to indulging in pure fun, to treating yourself, and to acting like a kid. In that spirit, today we share a simple recipe that will make it easy for you to enjoy a tasty milkshake while watching your favorite horror flick, possibly using some leftover Halloween candy in the process…
