Lately, it seems that Ottawa’s  burgeoning blogsphere just keeps on getting better and better.  Since I  began a year ago, this girlaboutOtown has seen many new great new blogs  join the scene. 

Slowly, I have been adding to feeds to my reader, and  now I am following all sorts of unfiltered local news and views  delivered direct to my inbox.  What better way to be in the know, stay  cool and take advantage of all of the interesting, entertaining and  inspiring things to see and do around town? 

Here, for you, are a few of the latest and greatest to check out…

Adorn Inc. – Adorn Inc., is a delightful blog done by local freelance writer April Overall.  Sharing mostly images and inspiration, April comes across some of the  most pleasing pictures and products out there on the Internet.

Thriftkitty – This  recent addition to Ottawa’s blogging scene offers readers quirky,  crafty insight into the joys and triumphs of thrift shopping right here  at home and out there on the Information Superhighway. With passion and  zeal, Thriftkitty occasionally reveals her secrets and steals, but  given her intermittent posts – this girlaboutOtown suspects she would  rather be shopping!

OttawaDiva - This brand new  blog – started just in the last week or so – has been brought to life  based on the notion that Ottawa needs to embrace bolder attitude. Brace  yourself. The Ottawa Diva does not mince words.

Apartment613 – Also new to  Ottawa’s burgeoning blog scene, Apartment 613 is a very clever, very  cool site covering everything from neighbourhoods and city news to  books and brunch. Regularly updated, and featuring a handy weekly wrap  up, this one site is definitely worth watching.

Spins and Needles –Ottawa’s creative types have been convening regularly at The Spins  & Needles Craft and DJ night since 2005. This convergence of craft  and community is always enjoyably enhanced with spun sounds and  spirits. Now, the “crafty half” of Spins and Needles - co-founder  Melanie Yugo, shares some “spin off stuff” with readers of her recently  started blog.

Designing Ottawa - Maria Cook from the Ottawa Citizen is to be commended. Finally,  someone is talking about architecture, public space and urban design  with insight and intelligence that applies right here in Ottawa.  If  you were following the Lansdowne Park/Kanata Soccer Stadium debate, you  should not have missed Maria’s contribution.

Modern Ottawa -  Launched just since January, interior designer Marie-Judith  Jean-Louis’s blog about local modern design is definitely something  different for Ottawa. Take a peek inside some of the city’s most  contemporary spaces, learn about the fundamentals of urban design, or  even consider some of her constructive – but kind – criticism of  Ottawa’s most recent Home and Garden Show.

Design Ties – Kelly,  of Jax Decor & Design in Ottawa, and her co-conspirator Victoria of  EdinDesign Interiors in New Westminister, B.C., are each building  business in the design field. Blogging about all things home &  garden related with enthusiasm and energy, it is nice to see some more  local content in the design and decorating domain.