Hey all you ’80s lovers! Today we celebrate the magic of affordable party supplies. I do my share of entertaining, and I’m crazy about retro style. I have three go-to ingredients in my arsenal, and I can pull them out of my closet at the last minute for a dose of ’80s flair. They’re cheap. They make a big impact. And they work for just about any occasion! Read on for all the details…
Bargain Shopping for Retro Finds at Thrift Stores
I love ordering ’80s merchandise on Etsy and eBay. I love shopping at antique festivals, garage sales and estate sales. But my greatest source of retro finds by far has been bargain second-hand stores such as Goodwill. This past weekend, I headed to my very favorite Goodwill location and was thoroughly delighted to find this set of ’80s Deco drinking glasses. Especially since I’d passed them up three weeks ago! Today we take a look at the ins and outs of bargain thrift store shopping…
How to Find ’80s Accessories and Decor at an Estate Sale
This fall at Mirror80, we’re all about shopping in person for dazzling ’80s finds. After all, with the weather turning crisp and cool, the thought of traipsing through fields of tents at antique festivals or a series of driveways for a morning of garage sales is somehow enticing rather than exhausting… So we’re creating a collection of resource articles to help you locate the finest in ’80s design. Last week we focused on finding ’80s treasures at antique shows. Today we shine the spotlight on estate sales. Read on for helpful tips and hints…
Memphis-Milano Monday!
Hi Everyone! This weekend I completed Part I of the latest Retro Foodie photo shoot. And yes, it’s Memphis-Milano inspired. You can see a sneak preview with the plate of donuts above. What’s better than donuts covered with chocolate icing? Donuts covered with chocolate icing and sprinkles! In fact, the sprinkle motif is the inspiration for today’s montage. We’re sure you’ll enjoy all of the tasty, colorful goodness. Stay tuned for the rest of the photo shoot images on Wednesday. In the meantime, enjoy today’s pics, which prove that whether you’re talking about furniture, art or food, great design in delicious!
Dreamy ’80s Glitz
I’m going to be honest: I’m an awards show junkie. I love nothing more than preparing a table full of party food and eating it over the course of four hours while watching the Oscars, or this coming weekend’s Golden Globes. In planning the table decor for next Sunday night, I gathered the images above to create a little mood board. There’s something of a fantasy element to all of this glitz, so this week we’ll be exploring the dreamy side of ’80s style. Today we start with all things shiny!
5 Glitzy ’80s Christmas Decor Trends
With Thanksgiving officially over, the Christmas season is upon us! If you are a design freak like me, and you were wondering how to bring a little ’80s to your holiday decor, look no further… Today we showcase 5 Christmas decoration ideas that spotlight 1980s design motifs. And you don’t have to go vintage to get the ’80s look!
Friday Video Pick: Sofa Mart in the ’80s
It’s hard to believe that diamond étagères and smoke glass swing tables were once sold for $39.99 apiece. If only I had a time machine with room for storage… Enjoy today’s video pick–a Sofa Mart commercial from 1986! Don’t be fooled by its humble intro. Things get real good real fast.
