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Pastabilities

January 17, 2023 by Kate 7 Comments

Today’s post is about pasta. And unpredictability.

A Magical Fall

October 28, 2022 by Kate 1 Comment

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.

DIY Frosted Pumpkins

October 17, 2022 by Kate 3 Comments

Happy October! Today’s frosted pumpkin project is what happens when you take a mini pumpkin and try to turn it into a sugar cereal from the ’80s!

“Physical”, Working Out and Womanhood

September 6, 2022 by Kate Leave a Comment

Anyone else watch Season 2 of Physical this summer?! While it may be tempting to look at this Apple TV+ dramedy series as a depiction of how the 1980s made womanhood a unique challenge, the show has been surprisingly relevant amid the pandemic disruptions of today, especially for women trying to balance motherhood with any level of employment.

An ’80s-Style Dining Room Makeover

August 24, 2022 by Kate 8 Comments

Long time no talk!! I wanted to share a dining room makeover update with you–trust me when I say that this space needed some brightening up.

A DIY Valentine’s Day Tree

February 12, 2022 by Kate 6 Comments

This year my daughter and I created a Valentine’s Day tree. We just weren’t ready for the holiday tree to come down! Get ready for brush strokes, splatter paint and plenty of whimsical style. Read on for all of the DIY details…

’80s Christmas Tree Trends

December 24, 2021 by Kate 2 Comments

If you celebrated Christmas in the ’80s, chances are your tree was a hodgepodge of various elements, from tinsel and colorful glass bulb lights to handmade ornaments crafted at school. However you let your tree shine, today’s post takes a look back at some of the most memorable ’80s Christmas tree trends of the time.

A Retro-Modern Fall Table

November 23, 2021 by Kate 3 Comments

Today’s post all about fall table inspiration. With a dash of ’80s style and a few of my current favorite finds, I was able to create a spread that’s easy to throw together (but also achieves an abundant look)…

DIY Splatter Paint Pumpkins

October 30, 2021 by Kate Leave a Comment

This last-minute pumpkin project couldn’t be easier to create! Splatter paint will forever evoke a sense of ’80s style, and getting a speckled look is as easy as flicking a paintbrush or toothbrush.

An ’80s Goth Halloween Playlist

October 24, 2021 by Kate 2 Comments

Halloween is almost here! Halloween is almost here! Today’s post is dedicated to the ’80s goth experience. There’s lots of music video magic to enjoy (plus a fun project and a snack idea), so get ready to escape.

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Mirror80 is a blog that celebrates the intersection of modern design and retro style. I'm Kate, and I enjoy exploring the look and feel of the "recent retro", with a focus on the late '70s through the early '90s. Welcome to Mirror80. Read More…

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