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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Living in the ’80s
What does “living in the ’80s” mean to you?! I have some fun fall blog content on the way in the coming weeks, but before jumping head first into a new season, I wanted to highlight some of my ’80s design favorites.
’80s Design Projects and an Update
Well, it’s been a minute since my last post! With that said, having an hour to write a blog post feels like a complete luxury, and one that I haven’t enjoyed in quite some time. I wanted to update you on some new developments and say that Mirror80 will always be the place I return to when I’m feeling my most creative.
A Valentine’s Day Escape
As we jump into today’s post, let’s look at a few ways to “get away from it all” this weekend while sitting on your couch wrapped in a blanket. We begin with some easy watercolor painting and then move into retro made-for-TV movie bingeing while consuming the beverage of your choice.
