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DIY Soap Balls

December 23, 2019 by Kate Leave a Comment

If you’re looking for a last-minute gift idea, may I suggest soap balls. If you were a kid in the ’80s, you likely had these in your bathroom (perhaps in a scalloped dish), or you made them for your mom, thanks to a school art project. Keep reading for details on how to make your own…

The 2019 Mirror80 Gift Guide

December 15, 2019 by Kate 2 Comments

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.

It’s the Mirror80 Newsletter: Halloween Edition!

October 27, 2019 by Kate Leave a Comment

Happy Halloween!! Just a quick note to let you know that the latest edition of the Mirror80 newsletter is up and running. “Halloween Fever” covers everything from the best ’80s horror movies to last-minute costume ideas. Because Halloween just screams “80s”, doesn’t it?! 

DIY Terrazzo Confetti Pumpkins

October 19, 2019 by Kate Leave a Comment

Happy (almost) Halloween! We’re in the final countdown, and if you’ve been reading the blog for awhile, you know that I can’t let an October go by without tackling a pumpkin project. It’s become a tradition, and the only thing I love more than creating the pumpkins is the doing photo shoot…

Mirror80 Turns 9!

October 16, 2019 by Kate 6 Comments

This August, Mirror80 turned 9. Yes, 9! It’s fun to look back at the very first post I wrote for the blog…’80s tribal style was everywhere, and ’80s Deco was one of the most obvious styles to re-emerge at thrift shops.

Eleven Ways to Celebrate Stranger Things Season 3

July 1, 2019 by Kate Leave a Comment

As we’re less than a week away from Season 3 of Stranger Things, it’s time to kick the countdown into high gear! If you’re reading this after watching Season 3 and you’re looking to revel in a big dose of retro fun, this post is also for you. Hawkins, Indiana is ready, and so is Mirror80.

’80s Escape: Pizza Night!

June 28, 2019 by Kate Leave a Comment

Ready for another retro summer experience?! This time it’s all about the pizza. Because back before we knew the dangers loading up on carbs and sugary soda, indulging ended in a wonderfully full stomach…and (if I’m being honest) a slight queasy feeling. God, I miss the ’80s!

A Retro-Style Iced Tea Break

June 25, 2019 by Kate 2 Comments

This summer is all about escaping into the ’80s! Today let’s escape the heat with a tall glass of iced tea. Not artisan tea. Grocery store tea that you steep in boiling water, then pour over ice and garnish with lemon!

Your Guide to the Ultimate ’80s Summer

June 24, 2019 by Kate 4 Comments

Maybe it’s the upcoming premiere of Stranger Things’ third season…doesn’t this summer feels like the perfect time to dive back into the ’80s?! It’s that giddy feeling of waiting for the season’s biggest blockbuster, and filling the time with your very favorite things while you count down the days.

Retro Heart Motifs

February 13, 2019 by Kate Leave a Comment

Happy Valentine’s Day!! It’s a strange holiday, isn’t it? While it’s easy to ignore the day and dismiss it as a commercial nightmare, there’s just something about the imagery that can’t help but channel an ’80s feel.

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