The Best of the Rest

While I spend the upcoming weekend basking in some much needed California sun, I thought I would leave you with a little something while I'm gone. Although you may be one who sits down to a thorough reading of the New York Times each morning, I am not one of those people. Instead I catch up with my favorite bloggers. Today I give you my favorites. I understand that through this introduction I may lose some of you to those whose writing, photos, and creative genius are far superior to mine, and I am okay with that. Just tell them I said hello when you stop by.

Hands down, Kristin from Camels and Chocolate is likely the world's most fabulous travel blogger. I can't get enough of her witty commentary and spectacular photos. Her Southern hospitality will captivate and intrigue you, and her adventures around the globe will leave you envious.

For those who love food, especially those whose preferences include a delicious mix of sugar and butter, a journey to wondrous world of Joy the Baker is in order. She will dazzle you with her gorgeous photos and keep your tummy growling for more.

If you want to meet a creative genius at work, visit Marisa of New Dress a Day for a surge of fashion inspiration. While Marisa transforms lackluster garments into hipster threads on a daily basis, her creations never cease to amaze. Watch out Bravo TV, this is your next Project Runway star!

Finally, I give you Jim of Jim's Pancakes. The guy can make just about anything out of pancakes. Need I say more?

With that, enjoy meeting my favorite bloggers. I'll be back from Monterey, California in a few days time. Hopefully a few shades darker and a bit refreshed.