Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Loving Simple Lovely

    Image from Simple Lovely

Lately, I've been thinking about the blogs. There is so much out there to see, but you don't have to leave your house to do it. I've always been conflicted about this. Shouldn't I be outside, away from the screen, exploring the landscape around me on foot? The answer, of course, is yes - but it's not the only way to find inspiration these days.

I have my favorite blogs, but I suddenly yearn for more. I decided it was time to open my heart to the aesthetic offerings around the web. We need balance, sure, which is why I don't need to spend all day, every day attached to the computer. However, a little time spent, here and there, isn't going to hurt anybody. In fact, this openness should open a new window for me, and I love the thought of that.

My first stop was a place I visit quite often. In fact, I would call myself a "regular." I clicked over to Joslyn's gorgeous blog, Simple Lovely. Joslyn has an eye for the beautiful, always drawn to perfect visual moments. Her blog is the perfect balance between naturally curated, honestly chic and intimately simple. I've never met Joslyn in the "real world" but through her blog I feel like I know her. With her soulfulness, she writes the most thoughtful musings on life, sharing thoughts that I've often felt myself but have struggled putting into words.

She also has a weekly feature called, "Loving..." which features images from around the web that speak to her. I adore this post because it's like flipping through my favorite magazine, cooking dinner with a friend while drinking wine, browsing through boutiques, going for a long walk and reading a beautiful line of poetry - all at the same time.

In my new-found quest for web inspiration I went straight to Joslyn's blog and returned to these "Loving..." posts. I discovered so many wonderful new blogs and was reminded of some of my favorites. With my favorite candle lit and wrapped in a cozy throw, I got lost in a web of beauty and inspiration last night. Here's what I've been "Loving..." from all the places I 'went' (thanks to that one first click on Simple Lovely):


 
   Wearing patterns and killer heels from Wit & Delight


   
   Style meets coffee meets nails meets I-wonder-what-she's-writing from Kinfolk



    Joyful breakfast from one of Nicole's "Wordless Wednesday" posts on her blog Cucina Nicolina.


   Also from Nicole's blog, one of her delicious "Sunday Dinner" posts. 



    Marin Hopper's "Malibu Memories" from Bazaar


    A beautiful flower arrangement from Holly and Becky on Heather's always beautiful LA in Bloom.


   Something else for the senses: a kitchen vignette from At Home At Home.

Inspired to inspire is how I feel right now! I'd love to know, dear readers, some of your favorite blogs, particularly those, like Joslyn's, that connect you to beauty and inspire you to find it.

15 comments:

  1. oh megan you don't know how much this post means to me. you are so lovely, soulful and kind. i am honored to count you as a reader (and an online friend).

    xoxo
    jos

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    1. Dearest Jos, so happy you enjoyed! I enjoyed writing it. You're wonderful and I hope you have a lovely day. xoxo

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  2. Thanks for including a few of my pix! A lovely thing to see today :) I definitely count your blog among those that inspire *me* so - thank you!

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  3. I'm a total Joslyn fanatic ;) The perfect combo of style & soulfulness...

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  4. I dare say: your blog has an inspiring effect of its own...on me, for instance! xoxo

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    1. Aw, thanks LU! Whenever we're together I feel like we're a "walking" inspiration board - as you know. Can't wait to find inspiration on the river. xo

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  5. Dear Megan I totally share you point of view and have been on that journey already.
    A morning in bed with coffee and daily blogs read sets the mood for the rest of the day. Now I will check out your favourite. Thank you for sharing.

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  6. wish I were somehow in that Malibu Memories photo...even if I was creepily standing in the window behind them. :)

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    1. Amelia, let's head out to Malibu together and find that house!!!

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  7. Wonderful blog post! You captured so well the inspiration that so many of us find in our favorite blogs. Yours of course inspires me to no end!

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  8. sissy pants, this is so special! i'm so happy to read this because lately i have been too busy to read my favorite blogs, much less post on my own blog. but right now i'm catching up on blogs and it feels so inspiring and reminds me of why i love getting lost in the internet sometimes. the discovery of something new is the best! xo

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  9. I find your blog incredibly inspiring - in fact your last post has me wishing for a silent weekend. There are many others, (including your mother's) but I always feel so calm after reading yours. Thank you.

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  10. There are so many beautiful blogs out there!
    One of my favourite is Dear Golden - full of inspiring vintage.

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  11. Sissy this is beautiful! Your blog inspires me of course! Also, have you ever heard of Closet Visit?

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