I’ve been blogging for the last eight years. (Wow, that’s almost a decade!) Blogging is something that’s second nature to me now. Before, I’d be worried about every letter I typed. Now, I just let things flow. During my time at My Modern Met, my admiration for other blogs grew, not just in the fields of Art and Design but in Lifestyle. Today, I thought I’d share with you nine of my favorite blogs and why I love them.
I chose these nine blogs because they’re run by an inspiring person. I’ve personally connected with some of these people, meeting them IRL or exchanging emails with them. Believe me when I say that they are a force to be reckoned with. Many of them have been in the blogging business near a decade and have either grown their blog by adding in team members or have started whole new companies. It would be an understatement to say that I’m inspired by them.
Colossal – I have to start off by mentioning Colossal. When this art and design blog first started, I knew it would be a game changer. Christopher Jobson, who runs the site, keeps the content level high, meaning he just sticks to amazing, mind-boggling art, design and photography. It’s the number one art and design blog, in my humble opinion. Here’s an old Q&A I did with him way back when. If you don’t have Colossal bookmarked, you should. Also, don’t forget to check out their shop.
A Cup of Jo – Joanna Goddard is the cool girl who you wish was your best friend. She’s kind and approachable yet she has great taste. She only partners with sponsors she believes in or whose products she’s religiously used. It’s been fun watching her blog grow – she now has writers who make her blog even more interesting.
SwissMiss – You can always count on Tina Roth Eisenberg to fill her blog with clever, design-related products or ideas. I’ve watched her grow Tattly and it’s been inspirational. I receive the SwissMiss blog posts in email form. It’s one that I reliably click on every day.
OhJoy! – Joy Chen is the blogger who got me into blogging. She’s also someone who I witnessed going from a one person team to a full fledged company. Come to this blog to see cool DIY tricks, styling tips, or ideas for LA day trips.
Design Milk – I love that Jaime Derringer makes design approachable. Her website is chock full of design related products or spaces. The Design Milk Instagram, with 1.4 million followers, only puts out the most interesting stuff.
DesignLoveFest – Bri Emery has a beautiful eye for design. She can make anything girly and pretty. I took the blogging class she taught a few years ago and met her at a lunch for an agency we both worked with. Her Instagram is visual candy. I’ll never forget that DIY floral Christmas tree!
Emily Henderson – Stylist Emily Henderson can somehow take a bland room and make it look amazing. She mixes and matches patterns and colors in an effortless way. I wish I could have her redesign my home.
Cupcakes and Cashmere – Emily Schuman’s style is on point. She infuses herself into her posts in a way that’s not contrived. It almost feel like you know her. Recently, I was amazed by her backyard transformation.
Brain Pickings – Maria Popova is the brains behind this must-read blog. She’s a voracious reader, you can tell by all the book reviews. Her blog posts will both inspire and educate you.
Photo credit: Steven Medeinbauer
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