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When I was single and had a lot more time and money, I did a lot of shopping.  After marriage, 2 kids, and making the hard decision to stay home while my kids are young, I found that the flesh was willing but the wallet was weak when it came to retail therapy.  I found myself constantly surfing online retailers, finding things I desperately wanted to buy because they were just. so. cool. Eventually, in order to exorcise my shopping demons (and keep my marriage intact) I started blogging my finds.  This way, I get the “OOooo look what I found!” joy of buying something new and fabulous (and showing it off) - without actually buying everything wonderful and having a pantry entirely stocked with ramen noodles.  Plus if I ever hit the PowerBall numbers, I’ll have all the links for everything I love in one convenient location when I go on my unbridled shop-a-thon.  Because I’m subtle like that.

Cooking Gadgets - for the kitchen fanatic and gadget minded. All the latest and greatest toys for your kitchen.

Holly Becker, founder and editor of the popular design blog decor8, inspires readers daily with posts that focus on creative living and design that inspires. Her blog covers fresh finds from sofas to stationery allong with decorating tips, interviews with designers, reader home tours, and an entire column featuring the best design shops all over America and Europe for design-savvy globe trotters. Holly is a freelance writer and interior design consultant.

Blog devoted to modern design, including art, furniture, and home accessories. Features specific designers and artists, internet finds, and just cool stuff. Primarily focused on minimalism and modernism.

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Fabulously Green is a go-to source for cutting edge styles in fashion and interior design. Whether you’re a fashionista, urban hipster or modern minimalist, you’ll find lots of eye-catching fashion, furniture, and accessories here that prove style and sustainability go together. Designers and enthusiasts welcome!

Decorating and shopping site for bird lovers everywhere.

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Creative design and life in Scandinavian countries

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I am not a designer or artist, I just love things. I started this blog to keep track of them all. Wishful Thinking features items such as design, home decor, DIY and crafting, kids & great web sites. Looking for that special gift? You might find it at Wishful Thinking.