Hello!

I'm Mikki – a writer, editor and photographer with a penchant for wandering the globe.

You've likely seen sneak peeks on my stories, but today marks the official launch of @getmaude by two infinitely inspiring women, @evagoicochea and @dina_epstein. Founded on the tenets of simplicity, quality, inclusivity, and sexual wellness for all, Maude eschews traditional, gendered tropes and celebrates sex as a human experience.
I’m honoured to be working with them on The Maudern, a weekly dispatch on science, art and health plus the people, culture, and designs that are making sex modern. Sign up at getmaude.com! #abettermorningiscoming 📷: @nicole_franzen

I’m only in San Francisco for a beat, but I’m making the most of all of this lovely, warm sunshine! If I only I could stay here until spring hits NYC ...

Today’s adventure consisted of hopping on the Metro-North for a visit to Troutbeck, a storied manor in the Hudson Valley that has been the sylvan escape for the likes of Langston Hughes, Thoreau, Emerson, Teddy Roosevelt and Kofi Annan - and was recently brought back to life by Champalimaud. (It also serves a fancy grilled cheese, which is worth the trip alone.)

Though it’s been almost 10 years since I was last in Japan, it’s always stayed in my heart as one of my favourite places. Now that I’m back, my love for it has deepened. How special it is to be in a culture that reveres simplicity and aesthetics so fiercely and yet celebrates the beauty of imperfection.

Back in Nashville for a quick minute and I’m so charmed by the interiors of the city’s newest boutique dwelling, Noelle. Cleverly fusing old-world elegance with soothing minimalism, the hotel features works by more than 55 local makers, designers, and artists. Well done to Nick Dryden and @daadnashville for such discerning design - and @libbycallaway1970 for the irrevent curation of @keepshop_nashville (see my stories for more)!

Ready to march! (And proud to be marching alongside the infinitely inspiring women of @the.wing)
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Though I’m both a woman and an immigrant to this country, I’m well aware that - by virtue of the genetic lottery and through no effort of my own - I was born into a life of great privilege compared to so many women and immigrants. Today I march for those who have not been given a voice, and who fight every day to simply survive. May we amplify their voices loud and clear, and bring them the justice and dignity they deserve. #togetherwerise #womensmarch2018 #povertyissexist

There’s a 100% chance of today being a lazy Sunday.

A lovely Saturday morning surprise (that I forgot I ordered) - a limited pressing of my guitar hero and all-round woman crush, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, aka the Godmother of Rock ‘n’ Roll. Thank you @vinylmeplease for putting this album on vinyl!

20 minutes before our flight from Paris was supposed to land in NYC, the pilot announced that JFK was closed and we were being diverted to Washington DC. The bright side of now having to take the train from DC to New York? Getting to check out the new Line DC hotel, which takes residence in a 100-year-old church that was left abandoned for 25 years.

Thanks to the cyclone of snow currently inundating New York, I’m stuck in Paris a little bit longer. The perfect excuse to spend more time at @lepigalleparis

Contact

If you’d like to collaborate, need some travel tips, or you just want to say hello, I’d love to hear from you!

hello@mikkibrammer.com