The Daily Muse

Do you wish you could cook the same way you paint by numbers?

If you've ever wondered exactly how cream cheese becomes crab dip or noodles and beef become Stroganoff then Visual Recipes will be your cyber Shangri la. 

"In fashion...One day you're in, the next day you are out!" -Heidi Klum

Artist Magnetic Necklaces understand that fashion changes daily, which is why they come with five artist-illustrated and alterable centers. Handmade with recycled car parts, they’re eco friendly and fashionable. 

~ The Daily Muse 

Thirty-nine years ago today Representative Bella Abzug (D-NY), persuaded the U.S. Congress to designate August 26th as “Women’s Equality Day.”

Today is designated to salute the culmination of a massive, peaceful civil rights movement by women that had its formal beginnings in 1848. The actions of these women eventually led to the passage of the 19th amendment, which allowed females to cast a ballot.

To swap itself for one of 800,000 other books. 

Ok, bad joke. But BookCrossing.com isn't a bad idea - more of a social experiment. Release a book out into the cosmos and see if anyone wants to trade for it. It's the best way to exchange your Emily Dickinson for Emily Giffin.

If you love your book, then let it go.

~ The Daily Muse

Forget sweetness or sentimentality. Send a Some E Card when you want to give someone some sass, irreverence or make them laugh out loud.

It's like your smart aleck friend from high school started an e-card site. Their tagline? "When you care enough to hit send."

Water, water, everywhere.

With all the bottled water out there, it was time for something unique. Part sustainable water company, part art project, part philanthropic project, and completely curious, Boxed Water Is Better, is an eco-friendly, boxed water company.

The company gives 20% of their profits back to the resources their product is composed of too—water and trees.

~ The Daily Muse

Whoever invented pockets in a dress, deserves all of our a-Muse-ment and admiration.

The Charlotte Russe's Pleated Terry Tube Dress has those wonderful pockets making it comfy but still cutting edge. Strapless dresses are "trending hot" this season, according to fashion insiders. But even if you don't care about such silly sartorialness, this purple number simply looks like it could inspire an adventurous evening. Know what I mean...

Every girl knows that it takes more than Band Aids and batteries to be ready for an emergency. 

The Safety Girl Roadside Emergency Kit is a complete preparedness package, which also includes chocolate, a nail file, and lip moisturizer along with instructions on changing a flat tire and starting a dead battery, an accident record and water - among other essentials.

"Music is what feelings sound like." ~ Unknown Author

Last.fm is into people-powered sounds. Type in a song or an artist you like and they will recommend other musicians, videos and concerts you might enjoy based on your taste. I can get lost for hours trying out new tunes. Plus, it doubles as a free radio site.

Hit the airwaves and go song surfin'.

~ The Daily Muse

It's got a ring to it.

House of Harlow is Nicole Richie's funky, but affordable line of clothes and accessories. Hip Hollywood boutique Kitson carries this Key Cocktail Ring from her 1960s inspired collection.

Unlock your movie star style when you slide this on your finger. 

~ The Daily Muse

You can be a DIY DJ, rockstars. 

Don't know how to scratch and spin? No problem. The Lecci Mini Mixer is a two-channel mixer with the ability to cross fade between iPods.

As long as you've got a hot playlist, you'll look like a party pro.

~ The Daily Muse

Looking for a good idea to get behind? Kickstarter is full of them! 

Fund and follow creativity. Project ideas are posted in categories ranging from arts to technology. Choose your category and project and pledge to help the ones you consider the best. If the project receives enough pledges, it can begin.

~ The Daily Muse 

Is Gluttony your sin of choice?

The Daily Muse loves sites like Noble Pig that feed her inner hunger. "It's a little about food...a little about wine...and a lot about nothing." From Brown Sugar & Toasted Almond Ice Cream to Beer-Battered Green Beans with Tarragon Aioli, you can ogle at gorgeous gourmandery and listen to rants about family and wine.

It's a feast for the eyes.
 

~ The Daily Muse