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The Midnight Library Book Review + Everything I Read in March 2021

In this post, you'll find a The Midnight Library book review, plus all of the fiction and non-fiction books I read in March 2021. I have always loved stories about possibility. My mind delights in bending around “what-if” scenarios, like in the film Sliding Doors. I’m also fascinated by the notion of altering destinies, like [...]

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Stillness is the Key book review from Michelle Hickey Design
In this post, you'll find a Stillness is the Key book review, plus all of the fiction and non-fiction books I read in February 2021. Lately, I find myself gravitating towards slowness. I want to do less. I want to enjoy the small moments. I want to quiet my mind and experience peace. Society says [...]

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This collection of joyful photos and creative inspiration encourages us to suspend belief and to look at the world from a new perspective. It is only when we embrace the whimsy that we are capable of experiencing magic. From Michelle Hickey Design.

This collection of joyful photos and creative inspiration encourages us to suspend belief and to look at the world from a new perspective. It is only when we embrace whimsy that we are capable of experiencing magic. Maybe it’s all of the valentine’s day red and pink, but this week felt like it was dashed […]

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A review of the documentary, Pretend it’s a City, my complicated relationship with New York, my newfound adoration of Fran Lebowitz, and the new habit she inspired me to adopt. From Michelle Hickey.

In this post, I share a review of the documentary, Pretend it’s a City, my complicated relationship with New York, my newfound adoration of Fran Lebowitz, and the new habit she inspired me to adopt. When I relocated to northeast Florida in 2013, I felt an immediate sense of belonging. The slow pace of life, […]

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A spark of optimism creates ripples of joy. A collection of joyful photos and creative inspiration from Michelle Hickey Design.

A spark of optimism creates ripples of joy. This collection of joyful photos and creative inspiration are inspired by a mid-week getaway to the happiest place on earth! What a difference a week can make! After last week’s moody vibes, I’m excited to share a new collection of imagery and thoughts that are warm, uplifting, […]

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Again but better book review from Michelle Hickey Design
In this post, you'll find an Again, but Better book review, plus all of the fiction and non-fiction books I read in January 2021. One of the majestic qualities of art is its ability to connect humans and make us feel understood. Good storytellers have a way of making you feel like you are a [...]

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Finding beauty in dark days of winter. A collection of joyful photos and creative inspiration from Michelle Hickey Design.

Finding beauty in the dark days of winter can be challenging when it is cold, drab, and dreary. In this post, I share how my mood has drawn me to different types of imagery, and how they are inspiring me. A couple of months ago, I began a new practice on Instagram— showcasing all the […]

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Your new creative idea is the most brilliant yet. But will it work? Adopting this mindset will ensure that the answer is always a resounding yes.

Your new creative idea is the most brilliant yet. But will it work? Adopting this mindset will ensure that the answer is always a resounding yes. In notebooks. In dreams. In chats with friends over coffee. In the shower. In your doodles. In your wide eyes after you’ve had a second glass of wine. New […]

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Holiday Gift Ideas for Introverts, from Michelle Hickey Design

In this post, you’ll find a round-up of twelve holiday gift ideas for introverts. Best of all, these are all under $100 USD, so you can grab an extra one for yourself if you see something you love. Quick shopping links: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I earn a small […]

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You Should See Me in a Crown Book Review

In this post, I share a book review of You Should See Me in a Crown, plus four joyful finds, including a Hitchcock podcast, a new striped dress, a musical soundtrack, and a docuseries about movies. You Should See Me in a Crown, by Leah Johnson, is about a high school senior named Liz, who […]

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An elder millennial, I learned graphic design the old-fashioned way, but for the past fifteen years, I’ve practiced those principles in the digital space. The result: content that stands the test of time.

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