Here in the USA, we’re preparing for a long 4th of July holiday weekend! If you’re searching for colorful tabletop ideas, today’s post is for you. I’m sharing the photos from my latest Mirror80 shoot, which combines retro flair with the current abstract art and Memphis-Milano revivals. While the color scheme will definitely work for the 4th of July, this vibrant tabletop can carry you through the summer, especially since tropical plants are involved!
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Design Profile: Hopper + Space
Today Mirror80 shines the spotlight on Hopper + Space, a London-based design studio and webshop offering everything from Art Deco and midcentury finds to postmodern and contemporary pieces. With selective eyes for clean-lined flair, Ben and Joe curate an impressive collection of items, including their own original creations, which pair beautifully with the shop’s 20th century offerings.
1980s Interior Design Trend: Borders
Today’s post is dedicated to the painted border. Yes, I’m talking about borders, which have been in “outdated” territory for years, thanks to a variety of country-themed designs involving ducks and floral motifs. But I’m here to say that the border is back! Especially since interior styling photos from the 1980s reveal that there WAS such a thing as a tasteful modern border, especially when paint was used to create a simple, striking design…
’80s Design Spotlight: Three Men and a Baby
Today we’re taking a “tour” of the retro-fabulous apartment featured in the 1987 hit film Three Men and a Baby. Somehow this one dwelling manages to pack in a multitude of 1980s interior design styles, as the rooms showcase everything from Memphis-Milano finds and neon arcade decor to glass block and eclectic architectural pieces.
Mirror80’s Best Blog Posts of 2014
Happy almost New Year! As January 1st approaches, I thought I’d take a look back at 2014 and share a few of my favorite blog posts. Kate here, and I want to thank each and every one of you for making this past year an amazing one. Below you’ll find 20 highlights from the last 12 months, complete with photos and links in case you’d like to check out anything you may have missed. I have some exciting features planned for the coming months, and I can’t wait for Mirror80 to evolve in 2015! Until then…
Our DIY Christmas Gift Roundup
This December, Mirror80 has been dedicated to bringing you a collection of retro-meets-modern DIY gift ideas for the holidays! Today we recap our favorite projects and introduce you to a few new DIY ideas from some of our favorite design blogs. Homemade gifts are from the heart, they are often budget-friendly, and they’re the perfect way to put a personal stamp on your gifting endeavors. Check out our roundup below…
Mirror80 November Favorites
Happy December! We have some amazing features planned for this month, including more original photo shoots, some fabulous holiday gift ideas, and a collection of ’80s interiors that will redefine rad retro style. Before we face the approaching winter, let’s revel in a few fall memories. Below you will find links to some of our very favorite November posts…
Mirror80 October Favorites
Happy November, Everyone! Before move forward with a new month, let’s take a look back at some of our favorite Mirror80 posts for October. A celebration of still life photography, our second monthly fashion shoot, and several DIY projects were highlights of our October. November promises to be even more exciting, with a tour of two modern rooms swimming in ’80s style, as well as a new Retro Foodie post that combines Thanksgiving tablescapes with still life style.
Mirror80’s Most Popular Post
Three years ago, I lovingly wrote a post called “1980s Interior Design Styles”, which included a breakdown of movements and motifs such as ’80s Deco and Memphis-Milano. Over time, this little piece has become Mirror80’s most popular post! Not to mention, in the three years since the post was published, 1980s design has officially made a comeback, thanks to the still life revival, a new focus on Memphis design, and the rise of the ’80s Tumblr. It’s definitely time to update our most popular post with a host of new images and the latest in interior design trends…
1980s Interior Design Trend: Stripes
I’m completely addicted to 1980s interior design Tumblrs. Are you with me here? Actually, it’s not just the Tumblrs. It’s the Pinterest boards as well. And the design books from the Decade of Decadence, such as The Decorating Book by Mary Gilliatt. Since Mirror80 is dedicated to bringing you the best in ’80s-meets-modern design, you can bet that I’ll be featuring a slew of 1980s interiors, grouping them by theme so you can see how certain motifs and trends played out back in the day. Today’s featured trend: stripes!
