The last blog featured in the advent calendar this year is the single most inspirational blog I’ve come around. Daydream Lily. I’m not going to say much about this blog, since you have probably all been there and seen for yourself. (If you haven’t, it’s really about time! ) Right now, Liss is away on holiday, but I know that there are some great guest bloggers lined up for us. Enjoy!

Today is filled with Much Love! One blog I really enjoy reading is written by the lovely Anna who is the girl behind Much Love. This blog is indeed filled with love. Lovely photography, pretty things and so much inspiration! Anna kindly agreed to answer a little question about he blog:

What will we be seeing more of in your blog in the coming year?
“Hopefully a lot more of my own photography! It was only earlier this year that I “discovered” photography, especially film photography, and it’s fast becoming my obsession. I would love to get better at it, and share my progress with my readers. Also, I have exciting plans for my Much Love Monday series (which I’m still planning!) – all I can say for now, is there will be more reader involvement. In general, I’m definitely going to try and make my blog bigger, better.. and prettier :)”

Here are some examples of Anna’s own photography:

All photographs by Anna of Much Love.

Thank you Anna!

Ps. Can you tell that both Anna and I seem to have a love for ferris wheels?

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I’m sure you’ve all visited Here Comes the Sun already? If you haven’t, it’s about time! Amanda’s blog is filled with amazing photography and inspiration. Have you noticed that the best blogs are the ones hardest to describe? You basically just have to get over there and see for yourself. Just do yourself a favor and do a little archive digging. Maybe you’ll end up with a new favorite photographer? Here are some examples of the kind of photographs she has posted:

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Amanda kindly agreed to let me ask her some questions!

What’s the best thing happening in your life in 2009?
I got married at the end of 2008 so this year has been my first year of marriage and it’s been amazing! I’m just enjoying setting up our home together and enjoying all the small things about married life like cooking a meal together or doing housework side by side- as silly as it sounds. Also this year my husband and I and our close friends traveled to Mozambique and South Africa together and it was a life changing experience!

How are you going to spend this holiday?
Christmas in New Zealand means summer and sunshine, so we will be barbecuing and spending as much time outside as possible.

What’s on top of your wish list this year?
What I really want (but I know I’m not getting) is a little maltese puppy! But i think I might have to wait a bit longer for that one haha. There’s nothing I can really think of that I want this year , I’m just excited to spend the day with my adorable little nieces, because I don’t get to see them often. So my Christmas wish is to make their day as special as possible for them.

and then one question relating to your blog;
How do you discover all the wonderful artists you post about in your blog?
Sometimes my friends tell me about them or I’ve just somehow heard of them but usually I just spend a bit of time doing some good old internet research and somewhere in the process I stumble on a few things I would like to post about. Following the links of your favourite blog or photographer is a good place to start.

Thank you so much Amanda! ♥

I have a new find to share today, a photography blog called The blue hour.  It is written by Brian who has relocated from Brooklyn to London. The blog is filled with great photographs and words. What I like about this blog is that it is filled with the greatness of daily life. The lovely photographs picture the small things in life that everyone should pay more attention to!

All photography by The Blue Hour

Do you like art journals? I’ll take you to collage heaven. It’s Efflorescence. Filled with the most wonderful collages I have ever seen. this blog is worth following! Did I mention that there are also lovely photos, words and other inspirations? I recommend reading through this blog with your own pens and pencils close, because you are definitely going to want to make your own collages and drawings after seeing these! There’s nothing else to say, you just have to see this blog.

All artwork by Efflorescence

Today I would like to share a little treasure with you. The feather circus. Vera from Germany is the artist behind this incredibly beautiful and whimsy blog filled with philosophical thoughts, constellations, stars, animals, forests and dreams. You can find so much inspiration in this blog, just make yourself a cup of tea and dig into her archive! To give you a little sense of what it’s all about, see the photos and text below! And did you know, you can ask her questions too? ( I really recommend reading the questions and answers, so lovely! ) And while you’re at it, you should check out her flickr too!

“Sometimes looking at the sky makes me sad, because I don’t know if the stars are still

alive. The moon was very yellow the last nights and appeared very much like in the

books when I was smaller. I find it hard to believe that the sky is the same everywhere

and only we turn around and around. We’re restless and the stars are not. I wanted to

say goodbye, but maybe I don’t have to.

There’s still sand in the corners of my suitcase and four full bottles of sunscreen. This

year, the sun is only going to kiss my skin and not bite it.”

Today I would like to share a lovely blog, called End of March. The blog is filled with sweet stories, collages and drawings. If you haven’t already, you just have to check it out! Here is a little taste of the artwork that led me to this blog:

All artwork by End of March

Today is my birthday! I’m turning 23, if you wonder. :) I have saved one of the best blogs for today… At this time in my life, I am searching for my purpose and destiny, and Susannah Conway is a source I’m turning to for inspiration and courage. Her blog, Ink on my Fingers is one of the best I have ever read. Her photography is dreamy and subtle, real and thoughtful. She is also a writer, and her honesty is an inspiration. Her words are so real and there’s so much emotion in her voice. Some of my favorite entries are Five ways to turn a day around, Finding purpose and The art of the Polaroid. However you’ll have to read her blog to understand what I mean, the magic is not in the single entires!

I’ve enrolled in her Unravelling: Ways of Seeing Myself e-class that starts this January. I’m really looking forward to this experience!

I’m sure you have already seen some of Susannah’s photography! When I think of her photography, I think of this:

All photographs by Susannah Conway

Ducks Like Tea is a rather new inspiration blog. The blog is filled with beautiful images and words. I really like her summer list and summer list: part II. This blog doesn’t have a huge archive yet, but it is definitely one to follow! :) Here is an example of the kind of pictures she posts. Click on photo for source.

There are so many inspiration blogs out there, but it can be hard to find the ones that only post what inspires you. I have found an inspiration blog that seems to post just what I find inspiring. Check out The thinking tank. I don’t think I’m able to find a single post that I don’t find interesting, pretty and exciting. You just have to check it out! The blog is a great mix of films, music, photography and design items. There’s not much more to say, really. Just go there and see for yourself.