Happy 2016! For Mirror80’s first photo shoot of the new year, I was inspired by teapots and product photography from the 1980s. So let’s hit the ground running with some colorful new images of teatime, fully stocked with retro and current items that can’t help but exude ’80s flair…
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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…
Holiday Snapshots
Happy Holidays! It’s been a whirlwind of activity here at Mirror80, as I’ve been styling a variety of seasonal shoots for clients, and I’ve also been decorating the house for Christmas. I thought I’d share some of the fun in today’s post, including a sneak peek at a new Mirror80 shoot (details on the blog Wednesday). Hint: it may or may not involve spiked hot chocolate. Let’s get started…
Design Inspiration: Checkered Floors
Checkered floors are a classic design feature, and they have the power to look retro in the soda shop sense of the word. But I love the way they can veer into whimsical territory, which is why they pair so nicely with bright hues, geometric shapes, cloud motifs and Memphis-Milano decor. In today’s post you’ll find photographs of 1980s interiors featuring checkered floors…
Behind the Scenes: Fall Fun
Hope everyone’s week is off to a good start! Today I’m sharing a few more snapshots from behind the scenes. If you live in the US, are you getting ready for Thanksgiving? From table styling and home improvement to juggling holiday stuff with work, find out what’s been going on this fall here at Mirror80…
’80s Party Supplies
If you’re looking for ’80s party supplies, you’re living in the right decade. But how can that be?! Because now more than ever, designer party goods are going retro-modern through innovative design. And the prices are actually affordable! We live in a design-loving age, folks, and no canvas is spared. It was only a matter of time before grids and Memphis-Milano motifs made their way to paper plates and napkins.
Retro-Modern Halloween Ideas
Happy Halloween week! Instead of rounding up our favorite Mirror80 posts from the last month, we’re rounding up a batch of our favorite Halloween ideas. Some of them were created, styled and photographed by Mirror80, and some are the work of design bloggers we admire. Read on for lots of retro-modern inspiration, from Memphis-Milano pumpkin decorating techniques to some sinfully delicious recipes for your Halloween junk food binge.
Camille Walala for Aria
For last month’s London Design Festival 2015, artist Camille Walala created an array of vibrant products for Aria, adding a bold dose of color to the shop with items that ranged from furniture and pillows to ceramics and prints. Aria is still offering these works of art, and today we take a look at some of our very favorites!
5 Years of Mirror80: My 10 Favorite Posts
Thanks for all of your birthday wishes as Mirror80 celebrated 5 years in the blogosphere this past weekend! It’s been an amazing run, so I took the opportunity to comb the Mirror80 archives and pick out my favorite 10 posts of all time. I’m happy to say that my camera skills have greatly improved since the blog began, but they’ve still got a long way to go. I hope to continue growing as a blogger—photos, text and all! Keep reading for links to my very favorite posts, and if you’re new to the blog, this will definitely give you an idea of what Mirror80 is all about…
Fashion Spotlight: Modern Necklaces
Tassels, brass and chunky beads…modern necklaces are the perfect blend of fashion and art. Some reference Memphis-Milano style, while others have a hint of African flair. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg! Today we showcase a range of necklaces at an equal range of price points. Above we see eye-catching, affordable offerings from Baba Souk.
