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3 Retro-Meets-Modern DIY Project Ideas

October 8, 2014 by Kate Leave a Comment

Today I’m sharing a few pics from 3 recent DIY projects I created for architecture and design blog Decoist. The photo shoots were a blast to stage, and each project took on an ’80s vibe! The first: a series of mirror styling ideas that prove you can’t go wrong when tropical greenery is reflected in the glass…

Mirror80 August Favorites

September 4, 2014 by Kate Leave a Comment

Happy first week of September! Let’s take a quick look back at some of Mirror80’s favorite August moments. On the agenda last month: lots of ’80s-style DIY fun, a tropical party, the launch of 2 new series, and a focus on retro-modern interior design. What’s new for September? The emergence of fall style (with a retro twist, of course), a special fashion post, a home tour and more. But before we get ahead of ourselves, here’s how we soaked up every last bit of August…

Pin-spiration from Mirror80

June 27, 2014 by Kate Leave a Comment

Happy Friday, Everyone! As the weekend approaches, we wanted to share a few Mirror80 Pinterest updates. Three new boards have been added with the goal of giving you an easy way to keep track of our ever-evolving posts and projects! For starters, check out our marble mania board, which includes the latest in our obsession with marble of all colors and forms, from tile and DIY endeavors to the work of our favorite artists.

New Retro Weekender: Moving Forward, Looking Back

April 12, 2013 by Kate Leave a Comment

Happy Friday, Everyone! I’m excited that I have a lot of time to devote to Mirror80 this weekend. I’ve been thinking about ways that I can move forward with the blog, and you’ll see that reflected in my weekend plans below. Also, thanks to the Twitter account of original MTV VJ Nina Blackwood, I learned about an exciting miniseries that will be profiling the 1980s… That’s the fun thing about weekends. Sometimes they inspire you to take a look back at the past while planning for your future. Have a good one, everybody!

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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