
OUR STORY
How we became an apparel line bold for Christ.

OUR VISION
Our Vision is for customers of all ages and ethnicities to use this apparel line as a reminder of who God created them to be and encourage others to do the same.
Our mirrored clothing is a conversation starter, for sure. How awesome is it that every consumer can use our shirts, hats, bags, and more to point someone's attention to Jesus!

WHO WE ARE
Mirror Images Inspirational Apparel is owned by wife and husband duo TaCora Divine Backstrom & Alex Backstrom.

HOW IT STARTED
When you look in the mirror, do you see brokenness or healing? Chaos or peace? Ashes or beauty? North Carolina native TaCora was raised in a household of Christian entrepreneurs. She spent most of her leisure time in her parent’s barber & beauty salon named “Mirror Images”. Customers would enter the business surrounded by mirrors, each one with an affirmation big and bold in the center. Words like “worthy”, “forgiven”, and “persevere” printed in red to resemble the blood of Christ. By the time TaCora reached high school in 2011, she recognized how deeply our self view affects our daily lives. She wished that everyone could have that experience of looking in the mirror and being reminded of God's truth. Suddenly, the pieces came together. A people loving, God serving, mirrored image inspirational apparel line was born.

OUR FOUNDATION
Our basis is the living, God breathed word. Though Mirror Images started solely with catchy affirmations (ya know, trying to sprinkle a little Jesus into this crazy world), the Backstroms decided they did not want to take another step anywhere without putting God first. No more sprinkling: the world needs a downpour! As of 2022, the business became known as Mirror His Image, a clothing line boldly on fire for Christ! “So God created man in his own image,in the image of God he created him;male and female he created them”Genesis 1:27 ESV

OUR MISSION
From selling in a public school cafeteria & humble church events. To town festivals and now our very own online store. ✨ Our mission has and will stay the same: To inspire others to mirror His image.
Frequently Asked Questions
How are we created in God's image?
In other words how can we all look like something we have not seen? In Genesis 1:26 God said, “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness…” It’s important to examine the magnificent likeness of the Father, Son (Jesus Christ), and the Holy Ghost.
We believe David S. Dockery explains this truth well in his book Created in the Image of God.Rather than our physicalities, likeness refers to our God given“rationality, morality, spirituality, and personality.”
We’re not perfect, but we get to be children of God. Though sin has set us apart, God loves us. He has given us a guide to living a holy life. As image-bearers, we must strive to mirror God’s image.
This leads us to our next question.
What does mirroring His image look like?
Our favorite question! We suggest studying Romans 12. You can mirror His image by:
- Devoting yourself to the Lord (verse 1)
- Not conforming to this world (verse 2)
- Staying humble (verse 3)
- You have an amazing gift! Use it for God's glory (verses 3-8)
- Hate what is wrong. Hold tightly to what is good (verse 9)
- Don't pretend to love others: actually love them (verse 10)
- Work hard & serve the Lord enthusiastically (verse 11)
- Rejoice in hope, be patient in trials, and be constant in prayer (verse 12)
- Be eager to help (verse 13)
- Bless those who persecute you (verse 14)
- Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep (verse 15)
- Choose peace over being right (verse 16)
- Choose honor over getting even (verse 17)
- Again, choose peace (verse 18)
- Let go & trust in our loving God. Vengeance is His not ours (verse 19)
- Go out of your way to care for your enemy when they're in need (verse 20)
- Fight fire with water (verse 21)
Why backwards writing? Is it always positive?
All of our apparel uses affirmations and scripture printed backwards so you can read your mirrored image forwards (hence our name!)
We are all about positivity only!
My friend isn't a believer. Would this be a good gift for them?
Yes! Our friendly apparel sparks joy in people of all kinds of backgrounds. Don't ever feel ashamed of spreading the Gospel. You never know what kind word will become the stepping stone towards their salvation.
Where else can I find your products?
Located in Charlotte, NC? Let's be friends!
Find our black & white tent at holiday festivals surrounding the city. Subscribe to our site and follow us on Instagram for updates @mirrorhisimage