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When you need a break, a moment to unwind, stop and smell the flowers...literally.…

April 15, 2015

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Hi, I’m Michelle. Welcome to michmash! This blog is my creative outlet, a chance to take a moment to share and connect. I hope you enjoy my random mashup of insights!

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Day 3 Rome: #Colosseum and the #RomanForum were br

Day 3 Rome: #Colosseum and the #RomanForum were breathtaking even the second time around! Served #RomanEmpire realness. Love a good guided tour to skip the lines and impressed by the sheer scale of everything!
🍹#HugoSpritz and #bruschetta to start the day off right from Cafe Dello Studente.
🍝Working on our mukbangs with squid ink pasta and mussels from Ristorante Le Caveau.
💃🏻Also my black dress is #thrifted Aritzia Babaton $13.99 from #ValueVillage ✌️
#Rome #Italy #honeymoon #michmash

Turns out our Roman Empire is…the Roman Empire 😅. Excited to see @mcnabbtrevor experience Italy for the first time! Day 1 & 2:
⛪️Visited the #Vatican
⛲️ Threw too much money into #TreviFountain for the gram
🍝 & awkwardly ate tiramisu at mom + pop shop #AngeloTrattoria and I tried to tube girl at #piazzadisantamariamaggiore by our place 🙃 #Rome #Italy #honeymoon

This weekend last year we were so grateful for fri

This weekend last year we were so grateful for friends and family near and far who celebrated our wedding!

Thankful for all the love and support of our marriage into the future ♥️

Happy first wedding anniversary @mcnabbtrevor, finally getting around to posting pics! #TrevMich2022

Amazing day-of wedding video that we played at the reception by @westwoodweddings. Full vid on their page!

I did thrift some things for it…wanna see? Also feel free to ask if you want advice, open to sharing tips and tricks!

#weddingvideo #michmash #teaceremony #dragondance #haircombingceremony #yycwedding #Calgarybride #Calgarywedding
#chinesewedding

Vendors: @carriagehouseyyc @bellamorebeauty @amborellafloral @silverdragonyyc @laudaebride @jingwoyyc @lovenotebride

No wonder the Kardashians vacay here 🤩 Back at

No wonder the Kardashians vacay here 🤩 Back at it with #thriftedfits and doing things at Four Seasons Westlake Village @fswestlake ☀️#travel #hotel #losangeles #california #yyc #yyz ✈️ #LAX

Thrifted:
✨ #FrankandOak denim from @valuevillage_thrift $14.99
✨ #Gap white bodysuit @goodwill_ab $8
✨#Aritzia Sunday Best dress @winsyyc $8
✨White H&M shoes @sathriftstore $14.99

Took a hiatus, but back with quick edit #GarageSal

Took a hiatus, but back with quick edit #GarageSale content. Find it along Memorial in Calgary! Proceeds go to a great cause @themustardseedyyc and it’s still on tomorrow Aug. 27 ✨ #yyc #skis #snowboards #sportinggoods

Second hand water bottles / kitchenware is weird for some, but if you’ve eaten at a restaurant …you are using communal cutlery. Mind over matter 🤷🏻‍♀️

Stoked to find the 30 oz #stanleycup & #hydrapeak water bottles for $10 each. Retail for about $50 CAN. White slides are Joe Fresh $5.

Show me what you got! I love vicariously shopping and thrifting through people 🙃

Take two 🎬 Tips and haul for the @styledemocrac

Take two 🎬 Tips and haul for the @styledemocracy #Herschel + #Adidas warehouse sale! Last day is today. Hope you enjoy the deals…or vicariously shopping through me 🙃 let me know if you like this type of content! #yyc #shoppinghaul

Happy birthday @kels_kachuk 🎂! Michmash of the

Happy birthday @kels_kachuk 🎂! Michmash of the fab @farrah_nuff_ and the Funky Brunch #DragBrunch @freehouseyyc. 🌈

🍓earrings by @midnight.sun.elegance

✨My flower top thrifted from #ValueVillage many moons ago. $6 unbranded, but reminded me of a marimekko print!

#yyc #dragrace #calgary #yycthrift #yyccontentcreator #capturecalgary #calgarylife #yycdrag

Love that the wallpaper @senseibar_ matches my Chi

Love that the wallpaper @senseibar_ matches my Chinese zodiac animal 🐅 🐅 🐅! Birthday dinner chats get more real with each passing year and make me realize how lucky and grateful I am for all the people in my life. ♥️

Baos and brussels sprouts were top faves. Will try to #michmash a vid with my #thrifted fit 🙃

#yyc #birthday #thisis37 🎂

Checked out @themajortombar for our 8 years of dat

Checked out @themajortombar for our 8 years of dating anniversary - not a thing 🙃?! It was 🔥… “I love fire.” Did you know it’s the best new restaurant in Canada?
#yyc #yyceats #calgaryrestaurants #Calgary #loveyyc

It’s a #thrifted fits and doing things @kingfish

It’s a #thrifted fits and doing things @kingfishersparesort edition ✨ The Scandinavian-esque #hydrotherapy spa was magical with different temp pools, pressured massage waterfalls, eucalyptus steam and a salt mineral soak. The 1 hr experience is guided by an attendant so you get what feels like a private spa experience 🧖🏻‍♀️.

Striped linen 🌈 shirt from @valuevillage_thrift in #Courtney #VancouverIsland.

#explorebc #travel #spa #nordicspa #resort #ocean #travel #thrifter #honeymoon #newlyweds #koi #relaxation #asmr #seafood #sunset #thriftstorefinds

Thanks for recommending @kels_kachuk ♥️ @mychemicalfartmance 🤗

Beach day at Long Beach and Chesterman Beach in #T

Beach day at Long Beach and Chesterman Beach in #Tofino ☀️

My #newwithtags blue metallic #malvados #flipflops thrifted for $8 at Canmore @crosswaycommunity #thrift.

Thank you to whoever made the sand art #Tofino2022!

#beach #anemone #starfish #seashore #lowtide #sealife #explorebc #pacificocean #surf #sand #newlyweds #honeymoon #thrifter #thrifting #longbeach #chestermanbeach

We’re married! Thank you friends and fam for mak

We’re married! Thank you friends and fam for making #TrevMich2022 an epic party ♥️ @mcnabbtrevor

Couple preview shots back already from @westwoodweddings! Amazing same day video edit here: https://vimeo.com/746241454

Got my lace @laudaebride dress two years ago from @lovenotebride.

Beautiful flowers from @amborellafloral.

Makeup and hair @bellamorebeauty

Thank you @paperdollweddings and @carriagehouseyyc!

#wedding #weddingdress #weddingveil #brideandgroom #weddingparty #calgaryweddings #chinesewedding #yycbride #yycweddings #qipao

The countdown is on to #TrevMich2022! Excited fo

The countdown is on to #TrevMich2022!

Excited for the Seto + McNabb party with @mcnabbtrevor ♥️

🎥 @westwoodweddings

What was #thrifted 🤣
✨#Madewell brown Oxford shoes for $5 @thriftopia.yyc! 👞 Retail $200.
✨#8otherreasons necklace $5 from #CrosswayCommunityThrift in Canmore. Retail $20+.
✨Wicker #picnic basket going to also use for cards at wedding and yellow scarf less than $20 together from #valuevillage.
✨New in packaging Artisanal Kitchen Supply cheese knives @goodwill_ab $7.50. Retail $30.

#engagementphotos #canmore #calgary #yyc #Mountains #autumn #bridge #thriftlife #yycthrift #thrifter #rockymountains #engagementvideo

Thrifted fits and doing things: Boat edition🛥!

Thrifted fits and doing things: Boat edition🛥! Being extra on #SailingSunset as @fannyttam’s +1. Real estate people know how to party! Captains: @edenmortgage & @erinfergusonrealestate 🏡!

Aboard the S.S. Moyie @heritageparkyyc. They posted more September dates! #thrifted #yyc #Calgary #yycrealestate

Thrifted from @winsyyc and @valuevillage_thrift #Aritzia accordion skirt and blouse and #LeChateau sandals.

Thrifted fits and doing things #Montreal #Bachelor

Thrifted fits and doing things #Montreal #Bachelorette edition at @gardemanger! Still daydream about that seafood tower🦞 🦪 🍤. Excited for the big day thanks to all you party people, made me feel so special♥️🤗!

Can’t see my dress that well thanks to the amazing 🍆 👑 from @jenlaubs!

✨White Forever21 sequin tassel dress $8 @goodwill_ab
✨#NineWest sandals $15 @winsyyc
✨#MattandNat purse $30 from Facebook marketplace

#thrifter #travelblogger #gardemanger #Exploremontreal #OldMontreal #yycthrift #thrifted

J’♥️ Montréal! What a blast for a #bachelor

J’♥️ Montréal! What a blast for a #bachelorette. Thanks to a city full of charm and friends + fam down to turn up like we’re twenty 🤭!

Realized while packing I may have undershot when I said my wardrobe was 70% thrifted! All of my outfits were #thriftedfits, will post more when recovered 🫠.

So grateful and excited to reunite and celebrate some more together ♥️🍾🥂!

#montreal #travelblogger #thrifter #travelmontreal #exploremontreal #MTLmoments #lagranderoue #FerrisWheel #Clandestino #SpeakEasy #Santos #bottleservice #schwartzs #deli #pickles #montrealsmokedmeat #SportySpike #stagette #henparty #Canada #celebronslavie #MileEnd #montrealgraffiti #montrealfood #OldMontreal #airbnb #montrealbachelorette #tourismemontreal

Feeling the birthday love, thank you ♥️…also

Feeling the birthday love, thank you ♥️…also did not purposely colour coordinate our outfits - uncanny! #cityfresh 🤣

Enjoyed dinner @tenfoothenry + cocktails @bettylouslibrary + more #yyc #hometowntourist things to celebrate. Will try to give it the full tiktok treatment soon 🙃

Also my outfit is head to toe #thrifted! Ball park $35 for my whole outfit. I’m behind on posting, more details to come, thanks for all the encouragement!

Feeling very grateful 🤗

🥳🎂🥂

#birthday #girlfriends #capturecalgary #yycdatenight #thrifter #thriftlife #contentcreator #Calgary #CalgaryLife #lifeincalgary #calgaryrestaurants #speakeasy #blogger #yycfood #yycgirlsnightout #supportlocal #supportlocalyyc #thriftedfromtiptotoe #thriftstyle

Emerged from isolation to check out @chinookblast

Emerged from isolation to check out @chinookblast + @theguildcalgary + wore a #thrifted #AmericanEagle polka dot wrap dress = a very #loveycc #ValentinesDay weekend ♥️

#yyc #calgary #capturecalgary #thriftstorefinds #goodwill #downtowncalgary #chinookblast #glowfest #contentcreator #asianmarket #calgarian #thriftyyc #calgarytower #cityscape #winterfestival #lifeincalgary #polkadot #thriftstyle #michmash

Sharing some thrift + plant therapy to wrap up thi

Sharing some thrift + plant therapy to wrap up this Blue Monday ☀️ Fishbone cactus from @soilandsoulyyc 🌵

#thriftootd from @goodwill_ab

Long sleeve tee $4.25 and jeans $4.75, both #madewell (and everything was 50% off on Boxing Day 🙃)!

Grey planter $3.99 from @valuevillage_thrift.

Soil & Soul Calgary: 1016 MacLeod Trail SE

#thrifter #thriftstorefinds #goodwill #valuevillage #thrifttherapy #planttherapy #LoveYYC #plants #plantshop #Calgary #contentcreator #yyc #asiancreativenetwork #bluemonday #fishbonecactus #yycthrift #capturecalgary #supportlocalyyc #yycbusiness #calgaryinfluencer #calgarylife #calgaryliving #downtowncalgary

Have you ever gifted thrifted? 🎁Found lots of #

Have you ever gifted thrifted? 🎁Found lots of #newwithtags / still-in-packaging #thriftfinds in this WINS Beltline #thriftwithme finale!

In fact, I know several people who would prefer #thrifted gifts because they appreciate what it takes and how it supports the community. The time. The luck. The talent! 🤣

Plus it saves items from the landfill and the #thriftthrill is real! ♻️

You’ll be very surprised what treasures you’ll find ♥️

Happy holidays and happy thrifting! 🎄☃️❄️

WINS Beltline: 1005 11 Ave S.W.

#winsyyc #thriftstore #thriftcharity #thriftstorefinds #yyc #yycthrift #thriftgift #thriftedfashion #boardgames #aritzia #wilfred #zara #kitandace #contentcreator #blogger #yyccreatives #supportlocalyyc #capturecalgary #loveyyc #vintagefashion #jumpsuit #monkandlou #plenty #calgaryinfluencer #calgary

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