1. Brain Pickings A blog about ideas – fascinating new ones and old ones worth revisiting. It’s the work of Maria Popova, who refers to herself as “a cultural curator and curious mind at large.” Where to Start: The post on book shelves.

2. Minimal Mac Sorry PC users, but here is just another reason to join the Mac family – a beautifully designed and well-written blog devoted to all things … Mac. Where to start: A great piece on recycling technology.

3. Been Seen Boutique Homes OK! So, this has very little to do with home offices but everything to do with working – or rather not working. Check out this site devoted to cool vacation rentals. I’m afraid I’ve already spent way too long wading trough gorgeous houses and dreaming about a holiday. Where to start: Villa K in Marrakech anyone?

4. Lego Design By Me Did you know you could design your won Lego creations? You download free software, design and Lego boxes it up for you. Where to start: Click on Places in the gallery section. I  like Swedish simple house.

5. Space Invading A new and very beautiful design and architecture blog from the people at Archinect. Where to start: I need this sofa for my office.