web sources for creative inspiration.

Creative Inspiration Blogs

A summary of popular websites to know about in the design or décor lifestyle industry. Trends include handmade, eco-friendly, and retro-modern looks. Youthful and genuinely engaged approaches to sharing information, product recommendations, and just generally being "in the know" without being stand-offish or snob are prevalent. 

examples of quick lists (all the cool kids are doing it these days)

http://www.creativesomething.net/post/29387544

http://circleboxblog.com/2009/articles/30-top-design-blogs-for-great-tutorials-inspiration/

http://simoncpage.co.uk/blog/2008/12/19/resources-of-creative-design-inspiration/

http://www.designers-who-blog.com/

pop sites that everyone knows about (just so happens to be a top ELEVEN)

http://www.designspongeonline.com/

http://www.designpublic.com/

http://decor8blog.com/

http://www.core77.com/

http://www.coolhunting.com/

http://www.treehugger.com/

http://www.swiss-miss.com/

http://printpattern.blogspot.com/

http://www.notcot.org/

http://www.mocoloco.com/

http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/

a few more obscure:

http://ffffound.com/

http://www.dexigner.com/

http://www.designobserver.com/

http://www.bloesem.blogs.com/

http://www.rockettstgeorge.co.uk/index.asp

There is much more available on specific topics or research areas. Results (primarily trend information and visual collections) can be tailored to support your project needs. Contact me if you would like a more in depth search on a particular area of focus.