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Monthly Mood Board: The April Aesthetic

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4 Spring Tablescape Ideas (Using Only What I Already Own)

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Spring in Brooklyn & Thoughts on Blooming

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March Vlog | Skyline Magic & Testing Positive for COVID-19

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Monthly Mood Board: The March Aesthetic

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In Mishka
My Heart Breaks for Hana Kimura, A Beautiful Soul Gone Too Soon

If you know me, you know I don’t really “get” pop culture. Despite being a copywriter and working in fashion, I’ve been able to…

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In Create/ DIY projects/ Draw with me
Video: Spring Bullet Journal Ideas ~ An Optimistic DIY Bujo Experiment

As spring unfolds, my inspiration is slowly coming back. Watching other creatives post their bullet journal spreads on YouTube inspired me to do a…

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In Vlog
April Vlog | Strange Times & Quarantine in Brooklyn

So, my April vlog is finally complete… and it’s not the most fun thing I’ve ever made. I’m sure I don’t need to tell…

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In Goal Setting/ New
How Should We Be Setting Goals During a Global Pandemic?

Let’s talk about having dreams and setting goals in the age of COVID-19. Why is it different—and why does that difference matter? Everyone has…

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In Finding inspiration/ Thoughts on creativity
A Lush, Creative Life: On Making Something Out of Nothing

It’s raining in Brooklyn this morning. My coffee is steaming next to me and the birds are starting to chirp outside. Have I mentioned…

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In Vlog
March Vlog | My Quarantine Routine & A Special Lockdown Birthday

Since quarantine routines are all the rage, I decided to record my own to wrap up one of the strangest months of my life!…

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In Mishka
Greetings From NYC: The Epicenter of the Coronavirus Pandemic

Imagine waking up to the news that your home is the epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic in the United States. That’s the shock New…

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In Vlog
March Vlog | From Mostly Normal To Total Lockdown, Coronavirus in NYC

This might be the strangest vlog I have ever published. In the beginning of March, I was talking about travel plans, new coworking digs,…

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In Scrapbook/ Vlog
A Little Life Update ~ A New Logo & What’s New

Spring is inching closer each day, and what better way to celebrate than with a brand new logo? To find out more about the…

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In NYC Guide/ Thoughts on creativity
What Is Color Aura Photography and Where Does It Come From?

…and why am I wearing this mask?! You may have noticed that I spent the better part of January getting hyped about color auras…

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In Vlog
February Vlog | Valentines & Fashion Shoots

Life was a bit of a whirlwind after returning from my trip, but I did my best to vlog the rest of February. Highlights…

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In New/ Travel diary/ Vlog
February Vlog | Soaking in the Sun in Puerto Escondido

Palm trees, mezcal, mastermind sessions, sublime dinners on secret beaches? All themes of this trip to be sure. My final episode of the Puerto…

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In Travel diary/ Vlog
February Vlog | Puerto Escondido is Paradise

The magical coast of Puerto Escondido blew my mind from the first moments I shuffled my feet across the sand and let the sunshine…

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In Travel diary/ Vlog
February Vlog | Travel Prep & Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca

What can I say about Puerto Escondido? It woke up the part of me that used to think I truly belonged in a lazy beach…

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In Vlog
January Vlog | Goals, Chai & Color Aura Photography

What is it about 2020 that feels so meaningful? I mean, I love a new year, but this is no ordinary new year. Cue Shade…

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In Create/ DIY projects
Easy DIY ✂ How To Make A Mini Zine

“I knew about zines before they were cool!”—Someone in the 1500s When I was in middle school, I got my first glimpse of a…

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In NYC Guide
The Cutest Cafés in NYC: The Chai Spot

If you’re looking for an instagrammable place to sip chai and chat with friends, look no further than The Chai Spot. This lovely hideaway…

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In Mishka/ Recalibrate
My 2019 Recap Video Made Me Feel Things

…sooo, about my 2019 recap video. You may have watched it here: 2019 Recap Video! Watch the Year Fly By in 2.5 Minutes After…

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In Mishka/ Scrapbook/ Vlog
2019 Recap Video: Watch the Year Fly By in 2.5 Minutes

Since the end of 2017 I’ve created a recap video of the years by piecing together all of the random videos I took over…

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In Celebrate/ Vlog/ Vlogmas
Vlogmas 2019 Recap | Celebrating Christmas in NYC

You need only scroll a post or two to figure out that one of my favorite things is documenting life—especially the sparkly, special moments.…

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In Celebrate/ Vlogmas
Vlogmas 2019! Episode 4 | Holiday DIY & High Tea at the Plaza

My vlogmas efforts have come to a head in the final installment. This last one is kind of epic (by my standards) at 20…

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In Goal Setting/ Motivate
Checking In: 50 Non-Crucial Goals for 2019

Back at the very start of this year, which feels like just yesterday—and also like 5 years ago—I posted about the 50 things I…

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In Celebrate/ Mishka
Happy Merry Holly Jolly Everything

Hello friends! I just wanted to pop in on Christmas day to wish you the happiest of holidays. I hope you’re spending this season…

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In DIY projects/ Draw with me/ Holiday DIY
Christmas DIY Projects & Draw With Me

‘Tis the season to bust out the glue gun and glass glitter! I’ve been listening to podcasts and lo-fi beats while crafting up a…

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In Celebrate/ Holiday DIY/ Vlogmas
Vlogmas 2019! Episode 3 | Getting Organized & Holiday Crafting

Things are picking up as we careen toward Christmas! In this video I have tiki drinks with A at Clover Club (which includes my…

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In Christmas/ DIY projects/ Holiday DIY
DIY Vintage Christmas Diorama ❄️ Let’s Make Retro Holiday Decor!

Sparkly vintage vibes are always a good idea—and this is especially true when it comes to holiday decor. For this DIY vintage Christmas diorama,…

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In Christmas/ DIY projects/ Holiday DIY
DIY Bottle Brush Centerpiece 🎄 Perfect for Christmas & Winter

If your table needs some sprucing up this holiday season, I’ve got just the thing for you: a DIY Bottle Brush Centerpiece. Today we’re…

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In Celebrate/ NYC Guide/ Vlog/ Vlogmas
Vlogmas 2019! Episode 2 | Moscow Ballet & Touristy Holiday Fun in NYC

The second installment of vlogmas 2019 is here—and it’s nothing if not tourist-friendly! Don’t let the usual lineup of holiday activities deter you “f***…

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In Celebrate/ NYC Guide/ Vlog/ Vlogmas
Vlogmas 2019! Episode 1 | Snow, Margaritas & The Union Square Holiday Market

My first-ever attempt at vlogmas is relaxed and understated. The beginning of the season has been pretty chill, which is probably a blessing considering…

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In Mindful living/ Shopping
What if We Bought Way Less… and Appreciated It Way More?

It’s Black Friday, friends. The frenzied holiday retail season has officially exploded in our faces. I wrote this post a few times, editing down…

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Hey, I'm Mishka, a.k.a. Michelle Christina. I'm a multi-passionate writer, mentor, and agency owner living in Brooklyn. This is where I've been sharing insights about creative and meaningful living since 2008.

My goal is to help you muster up motivation, set big dreamy goals, and find balance as a formidable, creative babe in this wild and unpredictable life. I hope you leave with something useful!

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