If you’re a fan of geo style and you enjoy a good non-traditional fall table, today’s post is for you! I’m sharing a Thanksgiving tabletop I designed for Decoist, and my inspiration came from current trends such as mixed metallics and geo objects. A DIY table runner made from scrapbook paper, an affordable bouquet of copper-toned mums, and a few white pumpkins are other highlights. Read on for a sneak preview of the design…
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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…
Mirror80 September Favorites
It’s been a vibrant month here at Mirror80! Can you tell I’m celebrating the color and festivity of summer for as long as I can? But as someone who loves design, I’ve also noticed that this year more than ever, designers, bloggers and retailers have been putting a unique spin on fall (rather than getting wrapped up in the usual fall motifs). Pastels and even pineapples are emerging as trends, and this makes me realize that each new season or holiday is exactly what you make it.
A Halt and Catch Fire Interview with Lance Totten – Part 2
Did you catch Part 1 of our interview with Halt and Catch Fire Set Decorator Lance Totten? When the ’80s design knowledge is this good, you can’t contain it in one interview…which is why today we present Part 2! For the past two seasons, Lance has brought his expertise to the beloved AMC drama Halt and Catch Fire. Read on as he tells us how he tracks down those amazing retro computers, how he covers the walls of the set with amazing artwork time and time again, and how the 1980s have influenced his life and work…
Pattern Play: Dark Outlines
Today we launch a new series called Pattern Play. Similar to our Still Life Style series, Pattern Play will take a look at top trends in patterns. If you haven’t yet noticed that patterns are having a moment, just head on over to Pinterest. Or Tumblr. Or Society6! Whether you’re looking for artwork to display on the wall or you need desktop wallpaper for your laptop, there’s a LOT to choose from. Today we focus on dark outlines…
Mirror80 April Favorites
April was a great month at Mirror80, and I loved that there was a balance between authentic ’80s design and modern style with a retro twist. If you’re new to Mirror80, I’ll start by saying welcome! At the beginning of each new month, I publish a post that reflects on the month gone by.
’80s Food Photography
Happy Wednesday, Everyone! If you caught last month’s post on early ’80s food styling, consider this a “part 2”! We’ve explored some fun photography trends of the ’70s-meets-’80s time frame, including dark backgrounds, creative garnishes and plenty of whipped cream. Today we take a look at a few more photos from the 1982 edition of The Encyclopedia of Creative Cooking, which is packed with amazing color photos of retro-fabulous food, like the hot baked grapefruit above. Ready for a few more?…
Keeping Up with Mirror80
Hi Everyone! Today we’re sharing a few ways you can keep up with Mirror80 when you’re not reading our latest posts. For starters, there’s Tumblr, and above you can see a few of our favorite images. On Tumblr, we share some of our best photos from the blog, but we also highlight our favorite retro-meets-modern images, including still life pics that celebrate the latest trends in design. The ’80s revival is exploding on Tumblr. How could we not join in?!
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…
Mirror80 Featured by Terry’s Fabrics
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…