I love blogs and the wordier the better, though eye candy is nice too. These are all the ones I follow and you should too. I’ve split them into sections for easier browsing.
My Favourites
The ones that I’ve put in a special folder so I see them first and I would totally cry if they stopped posting.
- The AV Club – pop culture news, reviews and columns.
- Bad Astronomy – SPAAACE! Also excellent science-based mocking of idiots.
- Caustic Cover Critic – book covers, from the brilliant to the laughable.
- David Lebovitz – food writing and recipes from an American in Paris
- The Everywhereist – travel writing and so much more.
- Freaky Trigger – Music, film and pop culture.
- Kao-ani – kawaii and crafts from SCK writer Natasja.
- Manhattan Nest – the greatest home renovation blog that will ever exist.
- Popjustice – the true successor to 1980s Smash Hits.
- Rainbowholic – Kaila’s super cute and creative life in Japan.
- Smitten Kitchen – excellent recipes and stories from a New York cook.
- The Takeout – entertaining US food blog
- Tor – news, reviews, columns and rereads from the SFF publisher.
- Vinyl Destination – my friend Simon writing about his record collection
- The Wertzone – SFF book, movie and TV reviews + in depth articles.
Creative People
- A Dress A Day – dressmaker
- Andsmilestudio – painter
- Angry Chicken – crafter
- Bakerella – baker
- Bugs and Fishes – crafter
- Emuse – crafter
- Hand Over Your Fairy Cakes – designer/maker
- Hugs are Fun – quiltmaker
- I Want You To Know – influencer
- Lynsay Loves – influencer
- Making Living Doing – cross-stitcher
- Mochimochi Land – knitter
- Mo in the World – traveler
- Polkaros – ceramicist
- Shiny Thoughts – influencer
- Skinny LaMinx – pattern designer
- Tilly and the Buttons – dressmakers
- Twinkie Chan – crocheter
- While She Naps – sewist
- Wild Olive – crafter
- World Flavor – traveler
Blogs To Skim
These blogs post multiple times a day about a wide range of subjects, or from many different contributors. Add to Feedly or follow on Twitter/Facebook so you can watch for the ones you like.
- Book Riot – Books & publishing
- Creative Review – Art, design & illustration.
- Design*Sponge – Design & interiors
- Get Rich Slowly – Personal finance
- magCulture – Magazines & publishing
- Oh Joy! – design, food & kids
- Serious Eats – Food & recipes
- The Singles Jukebox – Music reviews
- SoraNews24 – Japan & Asia pop culture
Sadly Missed
These blogs rarely or never update any more but if they’re new to you, go read the archives and join me in hoping for a comeback.
- Cute Travels – Character cafes & travels
- Door Sixteen – Design, renovation & interiors
- Jenna in Japan – Teaching in Japan
- Just Hungry – Japanese food writing & recipes
- My Milk Toof – the adventures of two cute teeth
- Quaint Living – travel writing & more