Pocket Change

It’s Thursday, which means you have reason enough to rejoice — after all, it’s almost the weekend! If you spend most of your waking hours on weekdays trapped behind a desk, a great way to recharge over the weekend is by doing something creative. If you need ideas for a project or creative outlet to try out, you’ll find plenty at this week’s batch of blogs we love. Some of our favorite ideas from these blogs include crocheting granny squares, painting dishes, capturing beautiful snapshots of nature, putting together a colorful…

It’s day 13 of the Olympics, so today we wanted to celebrate by going global! There are no borders in the world of fashion, which is why we wanted to highlight blogs based both near and far, from our very own San Francisco Bay Area all the way out to Munich, Germany; Belgrade, Serbia; and Auckland and Wellington, New Zealand. Whether you prefer to get your style inspiration from a personal or street-view perspective, we’ve got you covered. (And for the record, we think all of the amazing bloggers we’re…

“Simplicity, simplicity, simplicity!” Today we’re taking a note from Thoreau and making that our mantra. We love the following blogs because they aren’t afraid to go back to basics and appreciate the things that really matter: family, home life, health and happiness. If learning to keep it simple is on your agenda, be sure to pay Angela, Jen and Karla a visit!  Simple Living Family “Simple Living Family is a blog about living simply with children. Karla started it to record her own family’s journey to living more simply, and…

Have you been spending a little more time outside than usual this summer? If so, you’re doing it right! If you haven’t, and you spend most of your time cooped up in a concrete jungle, try taking some time out to enjoy some sunshine and nature – even if it just means taking a quick stroll around your local park. We thought there would be no better tribute to the summer season than sharing a few blogs that might have you reaching for your favorite nature-inspired accessories. Some of our…

Let’s get right to it! We’re so excited to feature a fabulous trio of ladies who will be sure to provide you with plenty of style inspiration. If you love all things vintage, you’ll definitely want to check out the gorgeous jewelry from Farra’s closet, followed by Fran’s lovely dresses from yesteryear. If you love handmade jewelry, we’ve got you covered too! Hop over to Nicole’s blog to see the statement-making necklaces made from her beautiful handcrafted beads. Bohemian Honey “Hey everyone, I’m Farra!! I blog over at Bohemian Honey,…

Like any true fashionista will tell you, style is about more than just going out and buying on-trend pieces to fill up your wardrobe. Some of our favorite finds from this week’s roundup of style-savvy ladies are handmade, including  a summery dress with a chambray skirt, an elegant pearl illusion necklace, and a pair of bold red tassel earrings. We also love nods to the past, and you’ll find plenty in the form of beautiful vintage finds and shoe-painting projects inspired by 1970s styles. We hope these blogs will inspire you…

It’s that time of the week again when the Wednesday hump and the afternoon slump collide. If you could use a midweek break to discover some great reads, look no further! If you like keeping tabs on the creatively inclined, several of our featured bloggers this week have you covered with eye-catching creations, including handmade accessories, graphic designs, illustrations and paintings. In addition to eye candy, you’ll find recipes for palate-pleasers ranging from snowball pudding to scrambled eggs with spices. And if you could use a break longer than taking…