I realized today that I frequent several websites that speak to today’s lifestyle–how we eat, what we wear, how we garden, what we read. I love the “one-stop reading” for most of the things that are important to me in my life, and I thought you all might appreciate them as well! So I’ve compiled the ones I really like–but please, let us all know some other ones that you visit, too!
aHa! Modern Living — Creator Jayme Jenkins has developed a really cool site that includes not only a blog but an online store to buy some really groovy home and garden products. What I really like is that Jayme has taken pains to pull together really modern products that are quite affordable. When I visit this site I find myself saying, “Oh, that’s so cool!” or “I never would have thought of that!” Jayme’s on Twitter @aHaModernLiving.
Make It and Mend It – “Because Life’s Too Good To Throw Away” is the best tagline for a site ever! This UK-based site features a full menu of lifestyle articles for the do-it-yourselfer to create, fix, mend, cook, clean, build–you name it, they’ve got a category for it! Find them also on Twitter @makeitandmendit
Shelterrific — “Where People Who Love Their Homes Click” –I love these taglines! This site covers categories like cooking, collecting, weddings, entertaining, gardening, green living, even beekeeping! Created in 2006 with a group of contributors from Budget Living magazine, they strive to form a community of give-and-take among their readership and contributors. Follow them on Twitter @Shelterrific.
Urban Gardens — The subtitle of creator Robin Horton’s site is “Unlimited Thinking for Limited Spaces,” and although more heavy on the garden end of things, she also includes information about furniture, gadgets, green living and garden software. I love the feel and look of this site, too–as did many others, because it is the recipient of the 2009 Platinum Creativity Award for blog design! They’re on Twitter as well at @urbangardens.
There are several more lifestyle websites that I love; this is just to get you started! I think these sites are important because they speak to the way we live our lives, and they do the hard work for us, pulling together the best ideas, products, recipes and DIY projects. Let me know what other sites you love as well by leaving a comment for the rest of us to see!
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I am honored to be included in your list of loved websites. This has inspired me to post a list of some of my favorites as well. There is so much talent and inspiration out there, including your site, it will be hard to narrow down! Thanks! Robin
Robin, I always enjoy uplifting other people’s good work, whether it’s design, products, or a great service!