Useful, necessary, life-changing? Uh, probably not. Hilarious, why-didn't-someone-think-of-this-before? Yes: Catalog Living provides "A look into the exciting lives of the people who live in your catalogs." Each post consists, simply, of one picture taken straight from the pages...
Free Pursuits centers around lifestyle design, strategies for working for yourself, and "how to live the life you want to now, without waiting to become rich or retired." If you're a fan of books like The 4 Hour...
A technology reality check, Paleo-Future features "past visions of the future," dating back to the 1800s. What did people in the past think the future would be like? Posts are categorized by decade--so you can head back to...
Information is beautiful, and so is this blog! Writer and designer David McCandless finds gorgeous ways of illustrating information: "I'm interested in how designed information can help us understand the world, cut through BS and reveal the hidden...
The motto of zen habits: "Smile, breathe & go slowly." Even the blog's homepage is calming, with its minimalist design and lack of ads. zen habits focuses on living simply--check out posts like "Simple Living Manifesto: 72 Ideas...
You know how it goes when you're flipping through a cooking magazine: You think, "I should make that sometime!" And then you never do. The writers at The Bitten Word actually do try out those tempting-sounding recipes, and then...
How About Orange is a non-intimidating decorating-and-crafts DIY blog. You do not need to be Martha Stewart to create the projects here: Anyone with a little bit of patience and time really can make these 5 things with...
Visit Design For Mankind and you'll immediately feel a bit cooler: Even the blog's layout is stylish. The blog describes itself as "always quirky, never reverent...a daily addiction for design lovers across the globe." Posts highlight inspired, unusual...
You might actually look forward to renovating your house if you've got Remodelista bookmarked. But even if you're not giving your home a major makeover, this home design site has tons of ways to make your living space...
Green Baby Guide is a blog focused on down-to-earth ways parents can save time, money, and the planet. The blog is written by two friends who got pregnant at the same time; they write that they had questions...