Don't you love it when you discover remarkable gems online? I've found a few such wonderful blogs lately. All of them were discovered either by a great little email or comment from the editors or just happy accident of web surfing. Saying thank you simply doesn't cover how I feel. It's happy and inspiring sites like these that make me smile every day. I hope that you'll enjoy them too...

Where the Sidewalk Begins is the latest discovery. Authored by Sarah, who has an eye for charming details, a passion for stylish spaces and clearly an eye for stylish footwear. I particularly love the images she chooses for her Happy Friday posts. She has a way of reaching out and touching the most delicate of imagery and pulls me into her magical tales and descriptions of beautiful things I'd have overlooked without her.

Next up...Ramblings of a Fab Brunette. Wow. Where do I begin. Here's a girl who pours her culinary-loving soul into every post. Take on look at her list of things she's learned and you'll feel an instant connection. Or if you've got a few moments, read this post on boredom and you'll be sure to cure yours. 

I often feel like a hit and run blogger. My post are often riddled with typos, I don't often cite sources for images. Rarely will you see a well-researched, lengthy post from me where I've culled information from many sources and outlined that data for you to read. It just isn't what I do. But it is what you'll find at Blueprint Bliss. Here's a design observer who will lead you on a well documented tour of whatever her latest obsession happens to be. Witness her post on wheeled serving carts and you'll agree. I admire her commitment to the blog and what appears to be painstaking effort to create each thoughtful post. (She and Joni make me wonder if I shouldn't just stop and slow down.)

I hope you'll enjoy this select group of recent discoveries - and possibly share a few of your own hidden gems.