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Reflecting on recent retro style

Love My Way

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A post on learning to run the race, even if you’re still figuring it all out…

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Checkered Tile and Geo Forms

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Today’s post is purely for fun! If you caught Mirror80’s recent roundup of retro interiors with checkered floors, you know that geo objects, vibrant colors and surreal elements were often set against the backdrop of checkered tile in the 1980s. I got a little bit inspired by the photos (see all of them here), and I decided to snap a few pics using items from my bookshelf and display cabinet. I love arranging geo objects, and I collect flooring tile to use in decorative vignettes. Here are a few of my current favorites…

Mirror80 September Favorites

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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.

Cacti, Succulents and Other Retro Plant Photos

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Last week I ordered some ’80s design books from Amazon, and yesterday they arrived! Since we’re reveling in the retro possibilities of plants this week at Mirror80, I thought I’d share some of my favorite photos from The Complete Book of Houseplants & Indoor Gardening with you today. This book is packed with ’70s/’80s style. Read on for proof that our current obsession with houseplants has roots in the past…

7 Retro-Modern Instagram Accounts to Follow

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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…

A Tour of My 1980s Kitchen

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Hi Everyone! Today I’m sharing a tour of my 1980s kitchen (the house was built in ’81). Truth: the space has been remodeled since the 1980s, but there are still plenty of ’80s elements, like the garden window above the sink and the pairing of cream and black! When we moved in two years ago, this room became my very favorite in the house.

Behind the Scenes at Mirror80

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Hi there! Just wanted to check in and give you a peek behind the scenes…a little bit about what’s going on in my life and a little bit about what’s going on with the blog. Most of the time, the two seriously overlap!

5 Years of Mirror80: My 10 Favorite Posts

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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…

A Halt and Catch Fire Interview with Lance Totten – Part 2

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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…

An Interview with Halt and Catch Fire Set Decorator Lance Totten

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Today I’m thrilled to share Mirror80’s latest interview: a chat with Halt and Catch Fire Set Decorator Lance Totten. With more than 20 years of experience in the industry, Lance has brought his design vision and flair for detail to HCF for the past two seasons. Read on as he shares his favorite ’70s and ’80s design resources, as well as the importance of authenticity. Yes, he’s been known to special order brass spray paint from Krylon, meticulously ensure that lamps on set have tapered shades, and insist on replacing plastic with metal when it comes to ’80s office staples such as dry erase boards and chair casters…

Mirror80 May Favorites

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How is it June already? This has been the busiest spring I’ve experienced in years, so I’m ready for a little bit of down time this summer. Before we revel in long weekends and happy hours on the patio, let’s look back at some favorite posts from May. I promise to leave out all of the intense flooding and 30 straight days of rain we experienced here in Austin. How about we focus on ’80s interiors, still life photography, and a trip to my favorite dead mall? Read on for details, as well as links to the original posts…