The Michelle Hickey Design Blog

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 […]

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, […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]