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Our DIY Christmas Gift Roundup

December 17, 2014 by Kate Leave a Comment

This December, Mirror80 has been dedicated to bringing you a collection of retro-meets-modern DIY gift ideas for the holidays! Today we recap our favorite projects and introduce you to a few new DIY ideas from some of our favorite design blogs. Homemade gifts are from the heart, they are often budget-friendly, and they’re the perfect way to put a personal stamp on your gifting endeavors. Check out our roundup below…

Neon DIY Gift Wrap Ideas

December 14, 2014 by Kate Leave a Comment

By now, you all know how much I love neon, and as I prepare to wrap my holiday gifts this year, vivid hues are taking center stage! Today’s post is dedicated to colorful DIY gift wrap ideas. Colorful AND affordable. Because supplies such as flagging tape and neon washi tape are inexpensive and pack a powerful punch! Read on for all of the vibrant details…

DIY Modern Blocks

December 12, 2014 by Kate Leave a Comment

Ready for another DIY gift idea? I made these modern blocks to give my design-loving friends and family members for the holidays. They were affordable and fun to create, and they definitely personalize the gifting process (since they’re handmade)! Plus, they evoke a retro feel while at the same time reflecting one of today’s top trends: mixed materials. Wood, paint, metal and “stone” contact paper combine in this easy project. Read on for all the details…

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…

A DIY Modern Hanging Vase

September 24, 2014 by Kate Leave a Comment

Feeling crafty? Today I’m sharing a sneak peek of a DIY project I created for Decoist: a hanging vase that puts a modern spin on the hanging planter, thanks to a glass cylinder and some neon parachute cord! This project is super easy to create, and the finished product is the perfect place to display tropical greenery. Read on for more pics and details…

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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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