Design Inspiration Blogs We Love

Whether you're decorating your home, working on a project or shopping for a gift for that design conscious friend, DotComGiftShop recognise the importance of finding inspiration.

These stunning blogs, as well as being beautifully designed, are a great source of ideas.

Print & Pattern

Print & Pattern is a hugely popular blog, which celebrates every aspect of surface pattern design.

Much of the success of the website stems from the fact the author herself, who goes by the alias of ‘Bowie Style’, has a keen eye for design.

As you’d perhaps expect, Print & Pattern is big on aesthetics and is presented beautifully from top to bottom. The simple white background acts as a blank canvas for the array of patterns that are printed across it.

But there’s much more to enjoy than pretty pictures. Whether it’s promoting a new designer, pointing out Etsy shops in your local area or simply talking about a gift card that’s caught her attention, the author has plenty to say.

Print & Pattern has fast become the leading authority on pattern design, and as well as being mentioned in numerous design publications, the blog also provides inspiration for designers worldwide.

So if you have an interest in fabrics, wallpaper, gift cards, wrapping paper, stationary, ceramics or any other conceivable surface that a pattern can be printed on, you really must pay a visit to Print & Pattern.

Creativadoration

Creativadoration has a nice, relaxing vibe and is a great place to find inspiration and creative ideas.

The author of this interesting blog lives in Montreal and in her own words, 'loves to discover and explore creativity… Mine, as well as that of others!'

This blog is a bit of everything but has a lot on handmade creative discoveries, fashion and accessories, as well as general design.

Something that makes this blog quite unique is that the author tries to cater to both English and French-speaking visitors by writing some of her posts in both languages.

There's also the most extensive list of links to other design inspiration blogs you're ever likely to see, which again cater to both French and English audiences.

A visit to Creativadoration is very much worthwhile, as you'll always see something that's either different or at the very least, strangely interesting.

Jeanette's Blog

Jeanette's Blog covers pretty much everything to do with crafts, shopping, interior design, art, photography and a whole host of other subjects, ensuring her posts are always as varied as they are interesting.

Jeanette often scours the web to find products that take her fancy and it's always entertaining to see which weird and whacky things are presented. For example, one of her latest posts includes an egg separator, a pink television and an antique French bookcase. Doesn't get much more varied than that.

But when she's not shopping or sharing tips on how to improve your home, Jeanette is inevitably crafting and enjoys nothing more than making her own gift cards, scrapbooking or even making her own watches.

So if you want to read a blog that's incredibly varied, always interesting and jam-packed with pretty things, Jeanette's blog might well be for you. It certainly comes recommended.