Fab, Must-Read Blogs.
Monday, February 21, 2011 at 4:50PM I have a blogroll full of luscious reads that I love to check in on regularly. One of the first things I do each morning, after getting Ella her drink & getting her comfy on the couch & brewing my morning coffee....is: log onto my Blogger Dashbaord & catch up on all the new posts for the day! I gain so much inspiration & joy from reading other people's work, viewing their photos, being apart of their art & hearing about their lives! I follow some well-known blogs & enjoy their daily confidence as they fit perfectly into the 'bloggy' world, but I also enjoy cruising for new blogs to be a follower of. In fact, some of the 'newer', 'smaller', 'growing' blogs are some of my favourite reads!!
The lovely Sarah from Special Moments has a gorgeous blog. She only lives 20minutes from me & has bought some of my prints. She has the most balanced & calm outlook on life and this comes through strong in her writing & photos. She strives to be good.....she strives to be better....and that inspires me. She lives, she laughs & she loves! And she wrote this AMAZING post this morning {which featured me...thank you Sarah} and it left me in tears! Happy tears!
Another passion of mine {which I'm sure you've picked up by now if you're a regular visitor} is PHOTOGRAPHY! I've always loved it. In fact, I won a photography competition in 2002 for a photo of our cat. But it's really been since Ella was born {and even more so in the past 2 years} that I've really REALLY loved to be behind the lens...and also looking at, and appreciating other people's photos. I don't consider myself a photographer.....I'm just simply a Mum who has a bad addiction to snapping away at my little treasure! I still have so much to learn about taking photos & how to use my camera....and my new favourite website for this, is: Mama-razzi! If you too have a love for taking photos, this is the blog for you! Carly includes tips, lessons, tutorials & examples to help YOU take better photos!!! {And I had the pleasure of meeting Carly today....and she is one super talented & super lovely lady....a new friendship blooming which I always greet with open arms!}
Another lovely blog which always make me smile & makes me feel inspired is by Sonja Bouw; Tied with a Bouw. I've been following her blog for over a year now, and she always delivers trendy, beautiful posts. Sonja & I communicate regularly over email & she truly is a lovely Soul. And.... to add to her fairy tale....12 weeks ago, her & her Husband, welcomed the most amazing little girl into their world! Baby Allegra is so gorgeous....talk about making a girl clucky :)
Cathie from the blog: m.e is another must read! Cathie blogs about life, cooking & photography. Her photos are AMAZING! I ALWAYS leave her blog feeling uplifted & refreshed! Her photos always inspire me to want to get my camera out & start snapping! She is always honest, but does everything in her power to seep the goodness out of life & be a great Mum!
Oh, how I could keep listing my favourite reads at the moment.....but I think this post would end up going on FOREVER...and I need to get a certain little someone off to bed. I am loving so many blogs right now, especially some great US based photography ones I stumbled across lately. But, there is one more blog I HAD to mention tonight :) One of my best friend's, Kirsty, has started a blog....as in, it's like 1 week old :) And I was so excited when she told me about her new baby; Turquoise & Peach! Her & her husband are in the process of renovating/building a stunning large family home for them & their 2 little boys. The transformation is going to be stunning, and her blog is where she is keeping a record of it all {along with lots of other fashion, lifestyle, food, designer & family goodness} :)
What are some of your favourite blogs at the moment?
Happy Reading Friends!
Reader Comments (14)
Love this list. Some of these blogs I don't know so I am excited to check them out.
Thanks...love the image of the blog pages. I have lots that I love at the moment - too many actually.
Love a good blog. Naomi x
Love being introduced to new blogs. Thank you!! Will be heading on over to each of these.
Thanks for sharing this. I'll definitely be checking them out.. Always a sucker for blogs with photos! :D
Ms Claire...you ROCK!!!
thank you, thank you, thank YOU!
you have made me smile & I really appreciate the mention.
you are inspirational yourself, so talented & very hard working.
I wish i could give you a hug, a big cupcake kind of hug...thank you ♥
Claire you are so wonderfully kind - thank you so much for all the support and encouragement.
What a wonderful list of beautiful blogs to be included among. It's always nice and exciting to find new pages to check out.
It was lovely to meet you and your gorgeous daughter today. I will be in touch tomorrow!
x
I love discovering new blogs and am off to explore...thank you...
You are awesome!!!! Thank you so very much lovely:-) xo
wow some great blogs there.
im a new follower from
www.inmumsworld.blogspot.com
Oh Thank You so much Claire! You have a heart of gold! It makes me so happy to be able to share my journey with you :) xx
Fabulous list!! Thanks for sharing!
you are the one who really brought out my interest in blogs. I love how blogs allow you to tune into someones life that may be experiencing some of the same things you are whether it's about being a Mommy, A photographer, a crafter or someone who loves to day dream and inspire creativity. I like the natural flow and honesty of blogs and I am always so excited to come catch up on what you have been into.
I have been thinking lately of starting a blog myself.. as I look back on your last year of blogging and how it is a journal you have of everything you have been up to I would love to do the same for my Children and keep a fun record of our adventures big and small. Maybe along the way make some new friends gain some support, give some support but overall do it for myself.
I will have to check out some of the blogs you shared they look really interesting ;o)
I love posts like these because I have a chance to check out some new lovely blogs! Thank you for sharing your favourites... xx
Hi Claire
Thanks for sharing these lovely finds - I'm now following a few more.
Some gorgeous blogs I enjoy are:
Gifts of Serendipity
Collage of Life
Eggshell Blue
Wicker & Stitch
J x
Thanks for your comments & links ladies! Being a part of the BLOGGY WORLD is time consuming, BUT....more importantly, it's enriched my life with creativity, inspiration & wonderful people....like you all!
THANKS for following my blogging journey!
xo