With the 4^th of July weekend winding down, sit down and relax from the fireworks and get-togethers with a few great blogs for the home.

If you’re still in weekend mode, check out Stella’s Roar, a blog devoted to celebrating the pleasures of our diverse World and the pure wonderment of it all. Jill lives an irreverent life of revelry through food, music, drink, fashion, design and entertaining. For even more revelry, explore the blog of A Pink Dreamer as she posts joyful art journaling with engaging imagery through various artistic mediums. With fairy tales, delicious Greek recipes and beautiful, inspiring words, it is sure to win you over with its imagination and creativity.

For those that want to jump into the work week and dive into the task list, Nest to Keep is a blog about fixing up an older home with limited time, energy, and money. It began as a way to journal projects and progress, but it has become a place for sharing the smaller details of making a house a home, such as a new recipe or craft. Another great work-oriented role model is at The Paris House Designs, a great business blog about a mother, party planner and writer all in one. Read about her worldly adventures as well as her family/work life balance. One more family-focused blog to get you going is Personalized Sketches & Sentiments, a unique blog with a variety of sketches evoking past memories on display. The blogger posts various commissioned artworks integrating people’s names.

Bring out your own unique talents with the help of an inspirational blog like Slow Progress that celebrates artistic creations, photos and words. The blog is a fertile ground for showcasing works from various artists, designers and other bloggers. My Minutia details an artistic life ranging from mixed media to home decor, photography and family life. The NighBluey Herald is an account of the lovely and the beautiful, whether it is in the realms of fashion, nature, interior décor or more.

Upon visiting Terri Conrad Designs, you will find a place to warm both your heart and home with her inspiring words of encouragement and beautiful gift & home décor. Join Terri as she takes a journey to discover her own, as well as help you discover your unique beauty, beloved spirit and unlimited possibilities.

For those looking for a real-life account of the difficulties between style and real-life issues, Stoic is a blog about Tia, a woman struggling to be hip and on the pulse while raising a 2 year old and working full time. She’s constantly on the quest for something new, so she frequently updates her house, tries new recipes (which her husband usually hates) and plans her future around the resources (i.e. money) that have yet to be acquired.

These blogs are sure to enliven your spirits and strike your fancy. Take a look and let the creative juices take over!