Got any favorite Instagram accounts? Today I’m sharing a few of mine. By no means a comprehensive list, these selections represent an established and emerging retro-modern design voice that Mirror80 couldn’t be more excited about. Check out the suggestions that follow, and then leave a comment telling me about YOUR favorite Instagram accounts to keep up with. Seriously, I’d love to get a conversation going. And now, without further ado…
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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…
Summer at Mirror80
Can you tell I’m in a summer mood here at Mirror80? To celebrate the official start of my favorite season of the year, today I’m sharing a collection of my favorite summery Mirror80 posts, both past and present. Think tropical and relaxed! Check out the images and links that follow for a slew of breezy ideas, including delicious recipes, design inspiration and easy DIY projects…
Decadent Pastels
This week at Mirror80, it’s all about the pastels. Rather than using a modern minimalist approach, we’re taking things in a decadent direction. From a post dedicated to the pink and purple Deco-modern interiors of the 1982 film Tootsie to an original photo shoot featuring a variety of 1980s ceramics, this week’s posts will offer a richly layered approach to pastel design. Today we’ve put together a sneak peek of things to come, as well as pulled images from past Mirror80 posts that celebrate the style at hand. Read on for details…
Retro-Modern Roundup: Colors and Forms
For today’s edition of Retro-Modern Roundup, we’re taking a look at new designs that channel Memphis style. Vivid colors and bold forms dominate the images above, and the styling is so fabulous, the featured items look good enough to eat! Read on for links and details…
A Few Colorful Design Projects…
Happy Monday, Everyone! Just wanted to share a few projects I’ve been working on lately. As you can see from the photo above, today’s post is all about color…with a dash of tropical style. I’ve been spending a LOT of time outdoors working on DIY projects these past few weeks. There’s nothing like spring to inspire creativity! Read on for some snapshots of fun ways to infuse your home with colorful design this season…
’80s Art Picks: Foliage Fever
Today’s edition of ’80s Art Picks shines the spotlight on vegetation, from flowers to branches. Foliage motifs were very popular during the Decade of Decadence, especially florals. Speaking of floral vignettes, above we see a Rare ’80s MIRAGE EDITIONS Poster Set from Etsy shop I Luv Belle Arte. Contrast is the name of the game in this duo of iris-themed posters featuring blooms and leaves outlined in gold metallic foil. Keep reading for more great ’80s art finds…
An Easy Easter Egg Project
Today I’m sharing a super-easy way to decorate Easter eggs with retro-modern flair. All you need are medium- or large-sized plastic Easter eggs and the stickers of your choice. Check out the sneak peek below, and for a full tutorial, head on over to Decoist. Ready for a closer look?…
Mirror80 Favorites: Early 2015
Now that we’re officially into March, I wanted to revisit some of my favorite Mirror80 posts from early 2015. The photos above reflect my commitment to making this blog your top source for recent retro style, including mid-’70s through mid-’90s design trends, as well as new decor finds with roots in the past. Here’s a little more about Mirror80, complete with links to the best posts of early 2015…
New Goals for a New Year
Hi Everyone! On this first weekend of 2015, I’m setting goals for the year ahead. I thought I’d share my Mirror80 resolutions with you, not only because I’m super excited about them, but because getting the word out will encourage me to meet my goals. Accountability is a powerful thing!