Fall is a magical time of the year. There’s finally some relief from the heat of summer. The nights are breezy and cool, and everything seems more vivid.
New Photos in the Mirror80 Shop
It’s been a long while since I’ve updated the Mirror80 Society6 shop, but I wanted to add some new images as cyber week gets underway. I’ve got big plans for the coming months, including offering a collection of photos from the last 10 years of blogging…
The 2019 Mirror80 Gift Guide
Welcome to the 2019 Mirror80 Gift Guide! Let me start by saying that I truly believe the Holiday Season is about much, much more than shopping. For me, the annual gift guide is a chance to take a look at some of the amazing ways that 1980s style is alive and well in both authentically retro and entirely new items.
The Mirror80 Shop
I’m excited to announce that Mirror80 is now on Society6!! You can find wall art, stickers, pillows, laptop sleeves and much more. The store is in its beginning stages but will be expanding in the coming weeks. Today I’m highlighting a few items that will encourage you to keep a summer state of mind all year long…
5 Sources for 1980s Design Inspiration
Lately I’ve been working on a collection of creative projects for my house, mostly of the wall art variety. I’ve gathered a slew of images, and it’s been wonderful to discover a WIDE RANGE of sources for 1980s design inspiration. Whether you’re creating a collage for your living room, assembling a modern “sculpture” out of everyday items, or taking on a larger project (such as building furniture), any image that celebrates color and form has the power to spark your next big endeavor!
Retro-Modern Roundup: Bold Geometry
Welcome to another edition of Retro-Modern Roundup, a series that celebrates the best of the past and the present, with an emphasis on ’70s, ’80s and ’90s motifs (and how they are re-emerging). Art, design, entertainment news, and links to shops that sell retro-style items are a few of the tidbits you’ll find here…
Retro-Modern Roundup
Today I’m starting a new series on the blog! Each week I find myself wanting share interesting articles, art projects, new products and more. So… I thought I’d round them up and present them to you! In each Retro-Modern Roundup, you will find art, design and entertainment news, as well as links to shops that sell retro-style items (such as clothing and jewelry). Not to mention, I’ll share fun DIY projects in case you’re feeling crafty.
Inspired By: Memphis-Milano Forms
Lately I’ve been completely inspired by Memphis-style forms in architecture, furniture design, artwork and more. There’s something so whimsical about the way clean lines, bold curves and candy colors combine. There’s also something dreamy about Memphis-Milano motifs, and nothing piques my interest more than the Plaza dressing table and stool by Michael Graves, shown above and below in images from Museum of Fine Arts Boston and Interiorator. I’m getting ready to tackle a wall art project, so today I’m sharing a few of my sources of inspiration…
Camille Walala for Aria
For last month’s London Design Festival 2015, artist Camille Walala created an array of vibrant products for Aria, adding a bold dose of color to the shop with items that ranged from furniture and pillows to ceramics and prints. Aria is still offering these works of art, and today we take a look at some of our very favorites!
7 Retro-Modern Instagram Accounts to Follow
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…