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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!

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…

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.

Living in the ’80s

October 6, 2021 by Kate 7 Comments

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.

A Valentine’s Day Escape

February 13, 2021 by Kate 1 Comment

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.

DIY Pumpkins: Confetti and Colorful Forms

October 24, 2020 by Kate 2 Comments

It’s officially one week until Halloween! This has always been one of my favorite times of the year, and as the end of October gets closer, I typically take a cool morning or afternoon to decorate pumpkins while listening to ’80s music and sampling chocolate.

’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…

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…

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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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