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Navigating a Crisis with Nostalgia

April 30, 2020 by Kate 6 Comments

There are times when I’ve wondered if writing about something so niche is a bit self-indulgent. When people ask about my blog, they either get it or they don’t. I can’t tell you the number of conversations that have been cut short because I mentioned blogging about ’80s design and pop culture. Yet in the midst of this rapidly changing, worldwide COVID-19 crisis, I’ve come to realize that the things we love most are the things we should cling to when faced with uncertainty.

’80s Splatter Paint Valentines

February 10, 2020 by Kate Leave a Comment

Happy February!! Valentine’s Day is around the corner. It’s a complicated holiday, isn’t it?! Because of my love for ’80s design, even my worst Valentine’s Days were filled with some joy. Because there will always be an element of 1980s style that lives in this holiday. It’s time to create some ’80s-style valentine cards to give to your nearest and dearest, and these splatter paint valentines couldn’t be easier to make…

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 3 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!

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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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