Yesterday I came across Minervity’s post “10 Websites to Start Off a Creative Day” via a link from a Twitter friend. I really enjoyed reading Minervity’s post, but I found it a little on the techy side for me. While I really liked his referrals to Silicon Alley Insider and ZDNet, most of the other sites were more informational than inspirational for me…
Which got me thinking, where do I go for my morning creative inspiration fix? After I’ve gotten the coffee going, of course…
So here’s my list of Top 10 Go-To Websites for Your Morning Fix of Creative Inspiration, in alphabetical order because that’s the order in which they appear in my feed reader, and thus in which I read them. 
- ChangeOrder. When I first discovered the power of being able to aggregate my favorite blogs into a feed reader, this was one of the first sites I chose. When I need a reminder about design principles, color inspiration, or even business advice, I turn to ChangeOrder for insight. David’s longevity, wisdom, sense of humor, and insight come through in every post.
- Decor 8. Holly Becker magically provides a seemingly impossible amount of decor, design, and fashion inspiration through her Decor 8 blog each day. I am constantly amazed by her finds, as well as the depth of her reporting and her beautiful photography. Even if you’re not a home decor person, I’m sure you’ll find inspiration at Decor8.
- Design Sponge. Grace Bonney, the writer and chief creator behind Design Sponge, fills each post with creativity and insight. Some days I learn savvy business advice; others, I learn something I never knew about decoupage. Grace also posts several times a day, so my feed reader is constantly bursting at the seams with new bits of inspiration.
- E.Soule. My flirtation with Polaroid photography began eleven years ago when I earned my first paycheck as a waitress and purchased my very first Polaroid camera. However, my obsession began much more recently when I discovered Elizabeth Soule’s film photography website. Beautiful work! There simply aren’t words.
- Fast Company Blogs. Fast Company has established a reputation for keeping its finger on the pulse of (nearly!) all of the artistic and technological innovation happening across the globe. They offer blogs on several different themes. From Fashion Week to the latest Gizmodo feature, Fast Company is my go-to for creativity and inspiration news.
- Gwen Bell. I know I’ve mentioned Gwen before, but I just can’t leave her out here. From her lists of recommended reading on Delicious to her occasional but always witty and thought-provoking blog posts, Gwen’s blog is always on my morning “must check” list.
- HOW Mag. Admittedly, the HOW Mag blogs are brief. But little bits of inspiration can go a long way. Definitely makes the list.
- Marc Johns. Marc Johns is a semi-infamous illustrator of Post-it Notes. I just love his work. He has a new book out, although Amazon delivery appears to be delayed.
- Red Velvet Art. I’ve been following the Red Velvet Girls for a while now, and I just love their creative work. They have such flair, such style! And they each have their own individual perspective, which adds more dimension to the site than your average personal art blog.
- Seth Godin. Everyone knows Seth Godin – at least in principle. And if you don’t, you need to. Seth is a marketing, technology, and innovation treasure trove. Sometimes Seth’s post inspire me; most often, they challenge me to do better work and to make today more remarkable than the day before.
There are so many other amazing, inspirational sites that I cannot impress upon you enough the value of a feed reader. However, these sites have made my Top 10 list because they post often enough that I can literally visit their sites every morning and be inspired. I hope you’ll incorporate them into your own morning ritual of creative inspiration.
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