Reflecting on recent retro style
Well, it’s been a minute!
This year we’re keeping our “Thanksgiving table” simple with a fall picnic and fresh food.
A post on learning to run the race, even if you’re still figuring it all out…
Today’s post is about pasta. And unpredictability.
Anyone else been watching a LOT of Golden Girls on Hulu?! I’m soaking up every episode and taking in all of the amazing interior design. One of the most comforting sets is the Golden Girls’ kitchen. That beige wallpaper, those Chippendale chairs…the ever-evolving array of tropical tablecloths! Time to see if we can recreate the look in our homes with the help of retro-modern decor.
Hi Everyone! It’s been a big week at our house. My husband and I welcomed a baby daughter! Our hearts are full, and we are totally smitten. I thought the whimsical, retro-modern decor featured above and below was a fun way to share our announcement, especially since these very photos inspired me as we prepared for the baby…
Today we’re celebrating ’80s color palettes…using ’80s visuals! In fact, the images featured in this post come from retro design books. From graphic design flourishes to ’80s ads, these photos and illustrations showcase a range of color palette possibilities. If you’re working on a design project, this just might be your lucky day!
Today we delve into the whimsical world of the 1988 film Big, which tells the story of barely-teen Josh Baskin as he makes a wish to be “big”… Enter 30-year-old Tom Hanks as the grown-up Josh. This piece of cinematic magic is without a doubt a “big movie”, from Hanks’ stellar performance to the ’80s-fabulous interiors.
Happy New Year! For this first post of 2017, I wanted to focus on the idea of a fresh start. And there’s nothing like a clean, modern look to symbolize a new beginning…
What are we looking at here?! Is it the set of a Thompson Twins video?… Actually, it’s 1980s product photography featuring a geometric design by Brooke Rugs. In fact, all of the ’80s interiors featured in today’s post blur the line between art and design.
Happy Holidays! Today I’m happy to present the Mirror80 Gift Guide! Get ready for a big dose of retro-modern goodness. Whether you’re on a tight budget or you’re looking to splurge, check out the amazing finds that follow…
With winter rapidly approaching, having a cozy, well-lit home becomes all the more important. The ’80s interiors featured in today’s post are bright, clean-lined and fabulous. The perfect antidote to cold, grey weather…
Why decorate for the holidays? I’m beginning to think it’s about more than decking the halls. Let’s start with the decor! What’s your holiday style? Today I’m sharing mine, as well as sharing a little bit about what holiday decorating means to me. Not in a made-for-TV movie kind of way. It’s about survival, folks!
Today I’m sharing a fall table idea that combines a big dose of geometry with a dash of natural beauty. The formula: borrow a few of your favorite geo decor items, add a handful of affordable fall accents, and say yes to a mix of warm and cool tones. Read on for photos and details…
