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Happy Valentine’s Day!

February 14, 2014 by Kate Leave a Comment

Happy Heart Day! Feeling crafty? If you’re looking for last-minute Valentine’s Day ideas, head on over to Decoist, where I’ve written a post featuring 3 easy DIY valentines. They’re simple to make. They pack a powerful punch. And each project has a special “EASY SHORTCUT” section, where I share some quick ways to make the valentine with materials you have around the house. You know, in case a trip to the craft store isn’t on your agenda today!

Candy-Colored Retro Style

February 6, 2014 by Kate Leave a Comment

It’s still so cold outside! There are years we get lots of sunshine around Valentine’s Day, but this isn’t one of them. So I can’t help but escape into the world of dreamy pastels and rainbow brights–fashion and decor that look good enough to eat. Searching for a vibrant gift for your special someone? Buying yourself a treat to make the end of winter more bearable? Check out the candy-colored items below, which put a new spin on retro style…

Retro Foodie: A Retro Valentine’s Day Party

January 28, 2014 by Kate Leave a Comment

Today we share our latest Retro Foodie photo shoot–a decadent Valentine’s Day party featuring an assortment of chocolate and cheese! The inspiration: heart-themed paper straws found at none other than Target. Their bold simplicity inspired the palette and style of this fête. A simple red heart cut from poster board serves as a classic backdrop, while a metallic vase filled with daisies sets an ’80s tone. Let’s talk about the food…

Dreamy Valentine’s Day Pin-spiration

January 22, 2014 by Kate Leave a Comment

Happy Wednesday, Everyone! Whether you’re single or you’ve found the love of your life, one thing is for sure–Valentine’s Day has some real retro style possibilities… Yes, this holiday can be commercially annoying. But it’s also an excuse to eat delicious food, get together with the people you care about and enjoy a range of dreamy decorative elements that scream ’80s!!! Today we point you to our latest Pinterest board for some retro-style Valentine’s Day Pin-spiration. Featuring images from Mirror80 and beyond, this collection of visuals represents some of our favorite looks and motifs for February 14th.

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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