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A Reese’s Peanut Butter Milkshake

September 27, 2016 by Kate Leave a Comment

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…

Spring Things

March 14, 2016 by Kate Leave a Comment

Happy Spring! It may not be official yet, but once the sun returns and Daylight Savings has passed, it’s spring as far as I’m concerned. So I’m celebrating with a colorful photo shoot that features some of my favorite spring things, all set against a backdrop of silly string. Because this time of the year is all about vibrancy and fun!

Valentine Crafts: A Pastel Air Plant Terrarium

January 25, 2016 by Kate Leave a Comment

At the end of last week, I styled a DIY air plant terrarium for Decoist, and today I’m sharing a few photos from the shoot! Looking for Valentine crafts to create for friends and loved ones? The soft hues of this easy project evoke a retro vibe that’s totally on trend, and you can customize the terrarium with the artful objects of your choice.

Have a Fabulous Holiday Weekend!

December 23, 2015 by Kate 2 Comments

As we start winding down for the long holiday weekend ahead, I wanted to wish all of you a wonderful, colorful, relaxing Christmas! However you celebrate the holidays, try and find a quiet moment in the middle of the festivity, and make time to connect with the people you care about…

Hot Chocolate and Holiday Snacks

December 16, 2015 by Kate 2 Comments

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…

Holiday Snapshots

December 14, 2015 by Kate Leave a Comment

Happy Holidays! It’s been a whirlwind of activity here at Mirror80, as I’ve been styling a variety of seasonal shoots for clients, and I’ve also been decorating the house for Christmas. I thought I’d share some of the fun in today’s post, including a sneak peek at a new Mirror80 shoot (details on the blog Wednesday). Hint: it may or may not involve spiked hot chocolate. Let’s get started…

Christmas Past, Present and Future

December 1, 2015 by Kate Leave a Comment

nstead of taking a look back at our favorite posts from November, today we’re traveling to the past, reveling in the present and looking forward to the future. I started this blog in 2010, and by 2011, I was definitely ready to get festive when the holidays rolled around. So let’s see how Mirror80 has celebrated seasonal style throughout the years, starting with Christmas past.

Holiday Gift Guide: Modern Decor from CB2

November 18, 2015 by Kate 2 Comments

Instead of one large Mirror80 holiday gift guide this year, I’ll be sharing a few roundups from some of my favorite brands. Folks, these aren’t sponsored posts. I’m just a loyal customer who can’t help myself when I find an affordable shop consistently offering amazing modern decor. And those who know me well know of my obsession with CB2. Here are some of my favorite CB2 gift picks with retro-modern style. And they’re all under $30!!!…

A Modern Fall Table

November 10, 2015 by Kate Leave a Comment

If you’re a fan of geo style and you enjoy a good non-traditional fall table, today’s post is for you! I’m sharing a Thanksgiving tabletop I designed for Decoist, and my inspiration came from current trends such as mixed metallics and geo objects. A DIY table runner made from scrapbook paper, an affordable bouquet of copper-toned mums, and a few white pumpkins are other highlights. Read on for a sneak preview of the design…

Retro-Modern Halloween Ideas

October 26, 2015 by Kate Leave a Comment

Happy Halloween week! Instead of rounding up our favorite Mirror80 posts from the last month, we’re rounding up a batch of our favorite Halloween ideas. Some of them were created, styled and photographed by Mirror80, and some are the work of design bloggers we admire. Read on for lots of retro-modern inspiration, from Memphis-Milano pumpkin decorating techniques to some sinfully delicious recipes for your Halloween junk food binge.

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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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