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I might have just seared the skin off my finger wi

I might have just seared the skin off my finger with my glue gun, but I'm having lots of fun crafting this week! I'm making 100 little ornaments for a special project (by Saturday) and I'm about 50% of the way through. 🎄❄️

#heymishka #diyornaments #feltornaments #xmascrafts #christmascrafts #pastelchristmas #retrochristmas #handmadeholiday #handmadechristmas #christmasdiy #holidaydiy #decemberaesthetic #holidaymode #livemoremagic #stylingtheseasons #asecondofwhimsey #theuncoolclub #slowandsimpledays #seeksimplicity #dreaminginpictures #showusyourhygge #postitfortheaesthetic #whimsicalwonderfulworld #searchwandercollect #documenteverything #documentyourdays #momentsofmine #nothingisordinary #handmadelife #meetthemaker

I know it's December, but I finally finished editi

I know it's December, but I finally finished editing this beast of a vlog—and so many of your beautiful faces are in it! I wait for October all year, and this one didn't disappoint. 🧡🍂

🍁 Direct link: youtube.com/watch?v=gutp_iTSRlw (direct link also in stories)

🍁 Find my YouTube link in bio or via youtube.com/heymishkatv

#heymishka #october2021 #fall2021 #octoberaesthetic #octobermood #libraseason #finallyfall #fallbucketlist #fallinnewyork #autumnbucketlist #autumninnewyork #newyorkpretty #autumnleaves #livemoremagic #asecondofwhimsey #fallaesthetic #fallvibes #slowandsimpledays #seeksimplicity #theuncoolclub #fallfavorites #dreaminginpictures #searchwandercollect #documenteverything #nothingisordinary #documentyourdays #handmadelife #meetthemaker #mylifestylediary

Closing out a lovely November full of warm-and-fuz

Closing out a lovely November full of warm-and-fuzzy memories (and really cold nights) 🍁❄️

#heymishka #ciaofornow #scorpioseason #novembermemories #falloutings #whatididthisfall #bushwickbrooklyn #novemberaesthetic #novembermood #fallbucketlist #fallinnewyork #autumninnewyork #newyorkpretty #autumnleaves #livemoremagic #asecondofwhimsey #fallaesthetic #fallvibes #slowandsimpledays #seeksimplicity #theuncoolclub #fallfavorites #dreaminginpictures #searchwandercollect #documenteverything #nothingisordinary #documentyourdays #handmadelife #meetthemaker

A few journal pages from this morning. ☕️🍂

A few journal pages from this morning. ☕️🍂 I've been trying to start the day with a creative project. Sometimes I think it's pointless or my brain sets off alarms that I have more important things to do, but I never regret taking time for stuff like this. It creates a kind of happiness I can't get from anything else. Yep, I'm a notebook nerd.

#heymishka #journalspread #journalpage #journalinspiration #falljournal #falldiyprojects #novemberaesthetic #novembermood #fallbucketlist #fallinnewyork #autumnbucketlist #autumninnewyork #newyorkpretty #autumnleaves #livemoremagic #asecondofwhimsey #fallaesthetic #fallvibes #slowandsimpledays #seeksimplicity #theuncoolclub #fallfavorites #dreaminginpictures #searchwandercollect #documenteverything #nothingisordinary #documentyourdays #handmadelife #meetthemaker

Evening out with my little bro. 🤍 We checked ou

Evening out with my little bro. 🤍 We checked out @mikabushwick which is such a cozy (yet refreshingly spacious) place to wind down after a long day. Sadly they were out of takoyaki 🐙

#heymishka #autumneats #familyouting
#bushwickrestaurant #bushwick #bushwickbrooklyn
#bushwickbar #novemberaesthetic #novembermood #fallbucketlist #fallinnewyork #autumninnewyork #newyorkpretty #autumnleaves #livemoremagic #asecondofwhimsey #fallaesthetic #fallvibes #slowandsimpledays #seeksimplicity #theuncoolclub #fallfavorites #dreaminginpictures #searchwandercollect #documenteverything #nothingisordinary #documentyourdays #handmadelife #meetthemaker

I came dangerously close to overspending on aesthe

I came dangerously close to overspending on aesthetically beautiful (but not really my style) rippled/ribbed glasses (you know, Ferm Living and all of the knockoffs). But I knew the ultra-modern design wasn't me. I even spoke at length with @_klabundles about this, because I make fascinating dinner conversation, lol.

I prefer more romantic, feminine-looking glassware, ideally in pink. And wouldn't you know it, during one of my routine searches for vintage pink depression glass on @Etsy (welcome to the alarming behind-the-scenes of my life), I came across this sweet ribbed glass.

It's the same concept as those trendy Ferm glasses, reimagined in my exact style. I actually *gasped* and slammed add-to-cart so hard the battery popped out of my wireless mouse. This glass (which is technically a sherbert dish, I learned after speaking to the seller) arrived today and it's here on my desk. I just can't stop looking at it.

KonMari's whole "spark joy" thing is very, very real, and this little glass is sparking an immense amount of joy for me. It's also reminding me how important it is to resist impulse buys of trendy items and hold out for products that fit your precise style. It's so much more satisfying (and leads to less decluttering later).

Also, shop small! Look for Tin Lizzi Antiques on Etsy: etsy.com/shop/TinLizziAntiques. The shipping was shockingly fast and they have lots of cool vintage goodies to browse.

If you need me, I'll be sipping a sparkling red out of this into the evening... 🍷

#heymishka #etsyfinds #depressionglass #vintageglassware #shopsmall #supportsmallbusiness #foundonetsy #ihavethisthingwithpink #novemberaesthetic #novembermood #fallbucketlist #fallinnewyork #autumninnewyork #newyorkpretty #autumnleaves #livemoremagic #asecondofwhimsey #fallaesthetic #fallvibes #slowandsimpledays #seeksimplicity #theuncoolclub #fallfavorites #dreaminginpictures #searchwandercollect #documenteverything #nothingisordinary #documentyourdays #handmadelife #meetthemaker

It feels amazing to walk through the city on a col

It feels amazing to walk through the city on a cold night as people spill in and out of restaurants, laughing and stumbling under cafe lights. ❄️✨

#heymishka #novemberoutings #nycguide #nycrestaurants #casaora #novemberaesthetic #novembermood #fallbucketlist #fallinnewyork #autumnbucketlist #autumninnewyork #newyorkpretty #autumnleaves #livemoremagic #asecondofwhimsey #fallaesthetic #fallvibes #slowandsimpledays #seeksimplicity #theuncoolclub #fallfavorites #dreaminginpictures #searchwandercollect #documenteverything #nothingisordinary #documentyourdays #handmadelife #meetthemaker

I don't usually post quotes but this is one I want

I don't usually post quotes but this is one I want to keep looking at. There's a lot of glossing over privilege when it comes to the self-development community, so I'm not going to preach or make blanket statements. But when it comes to my own life, there's so much I could be doing differently to live more creatively and intentionally and just sink my teeth into life more. I'm complacent in many areas and I want to shake things up so I can hit these wild goals. Leaving this here in case it helps you too. Via @iamnatalie

Writers love a moody empty restaurant and a strong

Writers love a moody empty restaurant and a strong medicinal cocktail. 🍸

#heymishka #novemberoutings #nycguide #nycrestaurants #casaora #novemberaesthetic #novembermood #fallbucketlist #fallinnewyork #autumnbucketlist #autumninnewyork #newyorkpretty #autumnleaves #livemoremagic #asecondofwhimsey #fallaesthetic #fallvibes #slowandsimpledays #seeksimplicity #theuncoolclub #fallfavorites #dreaminginpictures #searchwandercollect #documenteverything #nothingisordinary #documentyourdays #handmadelife #meetthemaker

Meet the man who lets me lure him to the woods for

Meet the man who lets me lure him to the woods for fall foliage and cute photos. 🍁🍂😘

#heymishka #fallfoliage #hudsonvalley #fall2021 #novemberaesthetic #novembermood #scorpioseason #finallyfall #fallbucketlist #fallinnewyork #autumnbucketlist #autumninnewyork #newyorkpretty #autumnleaves #livemoremagic #asecondofwhimsey #fallaesthetic #fallvibes #slowandsimpledays #seeksimplicity #theuncoolclub #fallfavorites #dreaminginpictures #searchwandercollect #documenteverything #nothingisordinary #documentyourdays #handmadelife #meetthemaker #mylifestylediary via @preview.app

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I might have just seared the skin off my finger wi

I might have just seared the skin off my finger with my glue gun, but I'm having lots of fun crafting this week! I'm making 100 little ornaments for a special project (by Saturday) and I'm about 50% of the way through. 🎄❄️

#heymishka #diyornaments #feltornaments #xmascrafts #christmascrafts #pastelchristmas #retrochristmas #handmadeholiday #handmadechristmas #christmasdiy #holidaydiy #decemberaesthetic #holidaymode #livemoremagic #stylingtheseasons #asecondofwhimsey #theuncoolclub #slowandsimpledays #seeksimplicity #dreaminginpictures #showusyourhygge #postitfortheaesthetic #whimsicalwonderfulworld #searchwandercollect #documenteverything #documentyourdays #momentsofmine #nothingisordinary #handmadelife #meetthemaker

I know it's December, but I finally finished editi

I know it's December, but I finally finished editing this beast of a vlog—and so many of your beautiful faces are in it! I wait for October all year, and this one didn't disappoint. 🧡🍂

🍁 Direct link: youtube.com/watch?v=gutp_iTSRlw (direct link also in stories)

🍁 Find my YouTube link in bio or via youtube.com/heymishkatv

#heymishka #october2021 #fall2021 #octoberaesthetic #octobermood #libraseason #finallyfall #fallbucketlist #fallinnewyork #autumnbucketlist #autumninnewyork #newyorkpretty #autumnleaves #livemoremagic #asecondofwhimsey #fallaesthetic #fallvibes #slowandsimpledays #seeksimplicity #theuncoolclub #fallfavorites #dreaminginpictures #searchwandercollect #documenteverything #nothingisordinary #documentyourdays #handmadelife #meetthemaker #mylifestylediary

Closing out a lovely November full of warm-and-fuz

Closing out a lovely November full of warm-and-fuzzy memories (and really cold nights) 🍁❄️

#heymishka #ciaofornow #scorpioseason #novembermemories #falloutings #whatididthisfall #bushwickbrooklyn #novemberaesthetic #novembermood #fallbucketlist #fallinnewyork #autumninnewyork #newyorkpretty #autumnleaves #livemoremagic #asecondofwhimsey #fallaesthetic #fallvibes #slowandsimpledays #seeksimplicity #theuncoolclub #fallfavorites #dreaminginpictures #searchwandercollect #documenteverything #nothingisordinary #documentyourdays #handmadelife #meetthemaker

A few journal pages from this morning. ☕️🍂

A few journal pages from this morning. ☕️🍂 I've been trying to start the day with a creative project. Sometimes I think it's pointless or my brain sets off alarms that I have more important things to do, but I never regret taking time for stuff like this. It creates a kind of happiness I can't get from anything else. Yep, I'm a notebook nerd.

#heymishka #journalspread #journalpage #journalinspiration #falljournal #falldiyprojects #novemberaesthetic #novembermood #fallbucketlist #fallinnewyork #autumnbucketlist #autumninnewyork #newyorkpretty #autumnleaves #livemoremagic #asecondofwhimsey #fallaesthetic #fallvibes #slowandsimpledays #seeksimplicity #theuncoolclub #fallfavorites #dreaminginpictures #searchwandercollect #documenteverything #nothingisordinary #documentyourdays #handmadelife #meetthemaker

Evening out with my little bro. 🤍 We checked ou

Evening out with my little bro. 🤍 We checked out @mikabushwick which is such a cozy (yet refreshingly spacious) place to wind down after a long day. Sadly they were out of takoyaki 🐙

#heymishka #autumneats #familyouting
#bushwickrestaurant #bushwick #bushwickbrooklyn
#bushwickbar #novemberaesthetic #novembermood #fallbucketlist #fallinnewyork #autumninnewyork #newyorkpretty #autumnleaves #livemoremagic #asecondofwhimsey #fallaesthetic #fallvibes #slowandsimpledays #seeksimplicity #theuncoolclub #fallfavorites #dreaminginpictures #searchwandercollect #documenteverything #nothingisordinary #documentyourdays #handmadelife #meetthemaker

I came dangerously close to overspending on aesthe

I came dangerously close to overspending on aesthetically beautiful (but not really my style) rippled/ribbed glasses (you know, Ferm Living and all of the knockoffs). But I knew the ultra-modern design wasn't me. I even spoke at length with @_klabundles about this, because I make fascinating dinner conversation, lol.

I prefer more romantic, feminine-looking glassware, ideally in pink. And wouldn't you know it, during one of my routine searches for vintage pink depression glass on @Etsy (welcome to the alarming behind-the-scenes of my life), I came across this sweet ribbed glass.

It's the same concept as those trendy Ferm glasses, reimagined in my exact style. I actually *gasped* and slammed add-to-cart so hard the battery popped out of my wireless mouse. This glass (which is technically a sherbert dish, I learned after speaking to the seller) arrived today and it's here on my desk. I just can't stop looking at it.

KonMari's whole "spark joy" thing is very, very real, and this little glass is sparking an immense amount of joy for me. It's also reminding me how important it is to resist impulse buys of trendy items and hold out for products that fit your precise style. It's so much more satisfying (and leads to less decluttering later).

Also, shop small! Look for Tin Lizzi Antiques on Etsy: etsy.com/shop/TinLizziAntiques. The shipping was shockingly fast and they have lots of cool vintage goodies to browse.

If you need me, I'll be sipping a sparkling red out of this into the evening... 🍷

#heymishka #etsyfinds #depressionglass #vintageglassware #shopsmall #supportsmallbusiness #foundonetsy #ihavethisthingwithpink #novemberaesthetic #novembermood #fallbucketlist #fallinnewyork #autumninnewyork #newyorkpretty #autumnleaves #livemoremagic #asecondofwhimsey #fallaesthetic #fallvibes #slowandsimpledays #seeksimplicity #theuncoolclub #fallfavorites #dreaminginpictures #searchwandercollect #documenteverything #nothingisordinary #documentyourdays #handmadelife #meetthemaker

It feels amazing to walk through the city on a col

It feels amazing to walk through the city on a cold night as people spill in and out of restaurants, laughing and stumbling under cafe lights. ❄️✨

#heymishka #novemberoutings #nycguide #nycrestaurants #casaora #novemberaesthetic #novembermood #fallbucketlist #fallinnewyork #autumnbucketlist #autumninnewyork #newyorkpretty #autumnleaves #livemoremagic #asecondofwhimsey #fallaesthetic #fallvibes #slowandsimpledays #seeksimplicity #theuncoolclub #fallfavorites #dreaminginpictures #searchwandercollect #documenteverything #nothingisordinary #documentyourdays #handmadelife #meetthemaker

I don't usually post quotes but this is one I want

I don't usually post quotes but this is one I want to keep looking at. There's a lot of glossing over privilege when it comes to the self-development community, so I'm not going to preach or make blanket statements. But when it comes to my own life, there's so much I could be doing differently to live more creatively and intentionally and just sink my teeth into life more. I'm complacent in many areas and I want to shake things up so I can hit these wild goals. Leaving this here in case it helps you too. Via @iamnatalie

Writers love a moody empty restaurant and a strong

Writers love a moody empty restaurant and a strong medicinal cocktail. 🍸

#heymishka #novemberoutings #nycguide #nycrestaurants #casaora #novemberaesthetic #novembermood #fallbucketlist #fallinnewyork #autumnbucketlist #autumninnewyork #newyorkpretty #autumnleaves #livemoremagic #asecondofwhimsey #fallaesthetic #fallvibes #slowandsimpledays #seeksimplicity #theuncoolclub #fallfavorites #dreaminginpictures #searchwandercollect #documenteverything #nothingisordinary #documentyourdays #handmadelife #meetthemaker

Meet the man who lets me lure him to the woods for

Meet the man who lets me lure him to the woods for fall foliage and cute photos. 🍁🍂😘

#heymishka #fallfoliage #hudsonvalley #fall2021 #novemberaesthetic #novembermood #scorpioseason #finallyfall #fallbucketlist #fallinnewyork #autumnbucketlist #autumninnewyork #newyorkpretty #autumnleaves #livemoremagic #asecondofwhimsey #fallaesthetic #fallvibes #slowandsimpledays #seeksimplicity #theuncoolclub #fallfavorites #dreaminginpictures #searchwandercollect #documenteverything #nothingisordinary #documentyourdays #handmadelife #meetthemaker #mylifestylediary via @preview.app

Doing a little thing I call the NOVEMBER RESET! 🍁

🍂 Deep-cleaning the apartment.
Scrubbing, sweeping, dusting, opening the windows to let fresh air in, and getting ready to deck the halls for the holidays.

🍂 Reflective journaling.
I haven't journaled much since summer, probably because I've been feeling better emotionally, which is a nice realization! But this is one cathartic practice I benefit from greatly.

🍂 Curating to-do lists.
I organize my entire life in Asana, from daily habits to long-term goals, but my own lack of organization means it's not a trustworthy sidekick at the moment.

🍂 Planning creative projects for the holidays.
Hand-painted cards, handmade gifts, DIY decor! I have so many ideas and want to make as many of them happen as possible.

🍂 Getting excited about 2022.
It's never too early to start thinking about how to make the next year amazing. But it's also never too late to make THIS year a good one.

🍂 Getting ALL of the appointments in.
I put off going to the doc most of the time—thanks, anxiety!—but I'm getting all of my check-ups this month so I can focus on holiday festivity~*~*🎄

🍂 Unconditional self-acceptance!
Whatever I look like, whatever I've accomplished, whatever feels challenging for me... I'm accepting it all right now. I'm not holding conditions over myself to feel worthy or good enough to participate in life.

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It'll be a productive, fulfilling and satisfying month if I manage to get through this entire list. I've already made some good progress. I hope November is treating you well so far. 🧡

#heymishka #novembergoals #novemberchallenge #goalgetting #fallgoals #goalsetting #settinggoals #novemberaesthetic #novembermood #fallbucketlist #fallinnewyork #autumnbucketlist #autumninnewyork #newyorkpretty #autumnleaves #livemoremagic #asecondofwhimsey #fallaesthetic #fallvibes #slowandsimpledays #seeksimplicity #theuncoolclub #fallfavorites #dreaminginpictures #searchwandercollect #documenteverything #nothingisordinary #documentyourdays #handmadelife #meetthemaker

Halloween is over, but you can still paint those l

Halloween is over, but you can still paint those left-over pumpkins if you wanna! 🎃🧡 New video is up on my YT and I'm loving these chill, easy seasonal DIY projects. (Also: Scroll to see E's pumpkin which definitely won the prize this year.)

🧡 Watch the video here!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dw_NL7-Xbpc

🧡 You can find my YouTube link in bio or via YouTube.com/HeyMishkaTV

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Btw, I also have a newsletter that I'm relaunching weekly. It'll contain my newest blog posts, videos, and inspiring links/info from around the internet. It'll be just the thing you need for a mid-week pick-me-up. The first one goes out later today!

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#heymishka #falldiyprojects #paintingpumpkins #paintedpumpkins #spookydecor #spookydiy #harvestseason #novemberaesthetic #novembermood #fallbucketlist #fallinnewyork #autumnbucketlist #autumninnewyork #newyorkpretty #autumnleaves #livemoremagic #asecondofwhimsey #fallaesthetic #fallvibes #slowandsimpledays #seeksimplicity #theuncoolclub #fallfavorites #dreaminginpictures #searchwandercollect #documenteverything #nothingisordinary #documentyourdays #handmadelife #meetthemaker via @preview.app

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