Ready for some sparkle?! I’m really looking forward to 2017, so I couldn’t wait another day to share the photos from Mirror80’s New Year’s Eve shoot. I’ll also be sharing a few easy ways to throw a party together at the last minute. The answer: tinsel. Lots of tinsel! Keep reading for pics, tips, and a LOT of shimmer…
The Great Retro Halloween Roundup
It’s the Great Retro Halloween Roundup! Today’s post is packed with Mirror80 photos, DIY ideas, and collected images from the past 6 years of blogging. Keep reading for three different aesthetics that awesomely celebrate the spookiest day of the year…
A New Romantic Fall Feast
Ready for a little bit of decadence? Using INXS’ music video for “The One Thing” as inspiration, I’ve created a New Romantic tablescape that’s fit for a fall feast! Keep reading for details and photos…
Tips for Styling Retro Cocktails
Today we’re taking a look at the beautifully styled world of retro cocktails! The ’80s images that follow celebrate the power of bold black backdrops, vivid gradients, and tropical motifs. Stay tuned for an easy-to-make Mai Tai recipe at the end of the post…
A Reese’s Peanut Butter Milkshake
I’ve made no secret of my love for Halloween! It’s a purely fun holiday, filled with treats, festivity and costumes. Why not take it a step further with a special dessert I like to call the Reese’s Peanut Butter Milkshake? Keep reading for the recipe and details…
A Palm Party with Happy Mundane
Today I’m sharing a collection of snapshots from the Palm Party I threw with my friend Jon of Happy Mundane! He came to visit last month, and we had a blast running around Austin, shopping for party supplies, and enjoying a creative collaboration. Read on for an affordable party idea that’s perfect for summer..
A Cadbury Creme Egg Sundae
Yes, I went there! I decided to turn my favorite Easter candy into a full-sized dessert. Say hello to the Cadbury Creme Egg Sundae. Here’s the first in a series of recipes based on junk food that was popular in the ’80s…
A Mint Milkshake with a Kick
Today I’m sharing an easy recipe for a mint shake with a boozy twist. Creme de menthe is the ingredient of choice, and this minty liqueur also gives the milkshake its signature hue. Since mint and pink are two of this season’s “it” colors, you can play up the pastel palette when you serve this drink with a kick. Read on for the super-simple recipe and more fun photos…
Amaro Liqueur Spotlight: Ramazzotti
Happy Monday, everyone! I’ve been trying to share more about my life here on the blog. While today’s post is not a sponsored one (or even necessarily retro), I just wanted to shine the spotlight on a delicious liqueur that I’ve been enjoying over the last few months. Are you familiar with “amaro,” which is a word for Italian herbal liqueur? There are many to choose from, and I finally bought a bottle of Ramazzotti this past weekend.
Hot Chocolate and Holiday Snacks
Happy Holidays! Don’t forget to make them sparkle. Today’s post is all about the power of a silver fringe curtain. And creme de menthe. I’m all about easy-to-prepare holiday snacks, and this one takes the cake. Or shall I say, takes the truffles. Serve popcorn and store-bought truffles, and wash them down with spiked hot chocolate. You’ve got your sweet, your salty and your minty, thanks to the “spiked” part. Read on for details…
