7.22.2009

BBL Favorites

A few weeks back, someone asked me what kind of blogs I read, and what my favorites were. I have compiled a list of blogs I absolutely adore...and I will have more lists in the future. I hope all of these blogs inspire you, like they inspire me!


1. Favorite Twilight Site
"Moon" and "UC" from Letters To Twilight and Letters To Rob
It was a beautiful and glorious day when they commented on my blog in January. You see, there are hardly any FUNNY twilight sites out there. And even less Twilight sites that can make ME laugh. Well, these girls make me laugh daily. But not only do they make me laugh while reading their site, they make me laugh all day long. We have formed a serious friendship, and I love these girls. They rock.
2. Favorite Fashion Site
Jessica from "What I Wore"
Now, Jessica has no idea who I am, or that I exist, but I read her blog daily. She takes pictures of the outfits she wears each day, and posts them on her blog. I loooooove looking at the stellar outfits she puts together, along with the amazing views of New York City from her lovely photos. She inspires me daily with her amazing sense of fashion, and that a lot of her clothes have been thrifted. Jessica is the coolest.
3. Favorite Book Review Site
Erica...I am borrowing your picture, sorry! :)
Erica is one of my readers, and she is so so so sweet. She is also a bookworm, just like me! She has the most amazing reviews of books, and I love reading every single one of them. She writes her reviews in a way that is relatabe to EVERYONE. From reading her blog, I have developed quite a list of books I want to read. I heart Erica!
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4. Favorite Inspiration Site
Minnie Edmonson from "Fat and Sassy"
Where do I begin? She is amazing. Minnie posts about the super cute and creative projects she comes up with on her darling blog. Minnie teaches classes at the Domestic Bliss studio. The classes are on a plethora of things, from skirts, to rosette pillows. Her creativity is so inspiring to me. Once she commented on my blog, and I must admit it was the first time I have ever been star-struck. You will all love her blog.
5. Favorite DIY site
I read Kate's blog on a daily basis because she comes up with some of the coolest Do-It-Yourself projects ever. Best part is that they are all easily done on a small budget. I am looking forward to making her "tree-branch-jewelry-holder". So cute!
Centsational Girl

6. Favorite Photography Sites
I have been on a hunt for an amazing photographer to take The Tedward and my photos for our anniversary, so I have found some good photogs..
I couldn't choose just one site, because I love three sites equally...
I heart this photographer. I have NEVER seen such stunning photos ever. He even took David's photos! check out his photo blog. You will die.
I heart Kate Lines Photography. I also heart her blog so much.
She is so so so creative and just so hip and awesome.
kate lines.
I am in awe of this husband and wife team. Their work is beyond gorgeous.
7. Favorite Blog Layout Designer
LeeLou is the coolest. And I feel cool because she and I are friends now.
She has custom designed my Twilight Blog, and My Busy Bee blog.
I love her work because she really listens to everything you want and puts it all together even better than you could imagine. She rocks.
Her custom layouts are perfect for someone on a budget, but she also offers free layouts. Her layouts are so so so cute!
Go check out LeeLou!
Now, go do some reading and tell them Lauren sent you :)

42 awesomespice comments:

Sara White said...

First! IT's my first time---ahhh! Thanks for all the resources! I was just yesterday looking for a good place to find book reviews and now....I've got one! Good work!

Brenn said...

another fabulous photog in the valley is maria nissen -- her work is gorgeous! she's such a sweetheart, i absolutely love her. :)

Bekah said...

oh yay! some new things for me to read!!! (aka more things to distract me at work- yikes!)

XO

Rad Rachel said...

Thanks for such a cool post. I'm going to have so much fun checking these sites out!!

Bryce and Bree said...

haha I know the girl in the Sloan Photographers photo...she grew up in my ward! So random! This is a cute idea, I'm glad you started it! LOVE Minnie!

Jenn said...

I don't know which I found first - LTR/LTT or Lauren's Bite - but finding one led me to finding the other! :) I love both sites equally (but rarely comment - I lack the wittiness of the other commenters!) Will defs. check out your other faves...they look like fun!!!

erin said...

seriously lovin on all these blogs!
& yours too of course!...duh.

Lauren said...

I love that you used the word plethora :D
1. Love them!
2. Is it just me or does she look like Jennifer Garner's my stylish twim?!
3.YAy! I am a book worm. Can't wait to read her blog.
4. She is adorable
5. Nice! Crafts on budget!!
6. He is sooo cute! I would like to take a picture with him.
7. Love LeeLou. Her layouts are so fun and cute!

Thanks for the linkies!!

Lauren said...

Ooops... that should say more stylish twin.. not my stylish twin :P

Alice said...

Yay for new blogs!! I'm loving the photography ones right now. I just got my anniversary pictures back and I'm thinking I want another session so I can steal err borrow some ideas from these great sites!!

Lula! said...

I love that you listed "Moon and UC" first. They deserve it.

I'm running to check out "What I Wore" now. She looks like Jennifer Garner.

Sarah said...

my sister is friends with matt clayton. i LOVE his photography also. he is amazing! thanks for all the fun websites to check out!

Ann Marie said...

You amaze me.
I don't have time to look at blogs like these.. I can barely make it through my bloggy friends daily...

That picture of David Archie is hot!

kate lines said...

ah! your just so sweet!

p.s. i've already had about a million hits on site meter.

p.p.s. pride and prejudice? i tooooooootally agree. mr. firth is the only mr. darcy.

Meghan O said...

I started reading LTT/LTR because of you Lauren!!! I love Moon and UC, they are sooo funny!! I'm going to have to check out the other blogs because you have great taste in blogs!!

Katie said...

Delightful! I'm especially excited for the Book Blog you recommended. Now I need to add all these sites to the list of sites I have to catch up on. You have a great circle of friends and blogs, Lar. :)

Marissa said...

Thanks for sharing!

Loys said...

Thanks for all those links. I'll go check them out now!
Already knew "letters to Rob" though, it's hilarious. I love it!

Erica & Albert said...

another excellent post that left me with hours of blog stalking to do. fabulous!

kate lines is fantastic. I know several people that have used her and been super happy. but the Sloans....oh how I love the Sloans. They did our engagements, bridals, and wedding day photos and I will forever be in love with them.

thanks for all the great sites!

A "cheery" disposition said...

I am going to have to check these sites out.

Lauren Curleyhair said...

i went to school with the couple photographer blog. Shoot, i cant remember his name.. is it jeff? freak. anyways. he was n my seminary class. hes a goofy kid. takes GREEAt photos.

little ms. sassy shelby said...

I have a blog crush on LTT and LTR. I have to hide my uncontrollable giggles when I read their stuff at work.

tharker said...

The only one that you featured that I've heard of is Leelou Blogs, so I'm excited to check out all these other sites. Thanks for the links!

RatalieNose said...

I LOVE David!
That picture is GLORIOUS!

amanda leeann said...

1. letters to twilight makes me giggle. and laugh. lots.

2. thanks for this link! my fashion sense is in need of some desperate help.

3. love her! and i love being a bookworm =]

6. i wouldn't mind meeting mr. matt. plus the fact that his photos are amazing.

7. i have a leelou layout! because i found them through you.

thanks for the new reading!

Erica & Albert said...

another random side note, in response to Curleyhair's comment. Yes, the couple at the top of the Sloan's blog is Geoff and his wife Stacie. They also have a photography business, so BBL look into theirs too! They take really cool photos too. Lang Photography

Centsational Girl said...

Ooooh, blushing here. Thanks so much !

And Colin Firth IS Mr. Darcy. He owns that role. What is everyone thinking?

K

Erica said...

Oh sweetie thank you so much for featuring me!

I looked at my site meter and had 95 views today- the most I usually get in a month- I was so confused. Thank you sweetie! I love you dear. :D <3 You really made my day and I have had a HORRIBLE week so thank you thank you!

Shannon said...

Thanks for answering my question, its always fun to get a glimpse at other peoples "readers". Can't wait to check out these lovelies :-)

Connie (and Tony) said...

I'm following like all of them now. Thanks for the fun new blogs to stalk

Evan said...

Lauren, I just started a new blog (like 5 minutes ago) called "Teen Fiction for Grown-Ups" and have listed both your blogs on there. Since we both love to read you should check it out!

Annie said...

The Letters to Twilight girls rule. Enough said. Oh, I will be featuring them on my Examiner column on Monday, so look for that. :D

Valley Girl said...

wow, these are some really great sites... i had fun lurking my way through them.

Britney Jean said...

thank you lauren! you just provided my late night entertainment. :)

matt sloan said...

Thanks for the love:)

Matt+Angie

MoreThanMyOwnLife said...

Just added these to my reader. Thanks for the suggestions! 8)

Nancy Face said...

David Archuleta is so darn cute! :)

The Nye's said...

Thanks for letting me know about centsational...i LOVE IT! Iv'e been wanting to do a few projects and this site is perfect! Also I LOVE Kate Lines photographer! She was going to take our family pic's when we were up in utah, but it didn't work out. When I have another baby, I totally want her to take the newborn pictures...even if it's a million dollars! It will be so worth it...

Fat &amp; Sassy said...

Thank you SO MUCH! For the shout out! I will def. check out the other sites you recommended!

You are so so so so so ADORABLE!!!!

xoxox
Minnie

The Gomes Family said...

Whooo hooooo Thanks for all the great tips! I love blogging!

twin2trip said...

love Jessica @ What I Wore & Matt Clayton's photography is divine.

Leelou Blogs said...

Thanks for the feature Lauren! You've sent tons my way. I'll have to go check out those other sites I haven't seen before.