When, seven years ago, Grace Bonney  fired up her computer to start tapping out thoughts about her passion for design, the mighty, opinion-forming blog did not exist and people still sought their ideas and inspiration from print media and television. Soon however Bonney, a southern belle of exquisite sensibilities sharpened by a little New York grit, had attracted - Pied Piper like - an avid following ...

  Following the demise of several major print 'shelter' titles, there has sprung up an array of slick, achingly tasteful online magazines such as Lonny Mag, Rue , Matchbook and Sweet Paul to name just a few. Launched with a fraction of the budget of their print counterparts, these bright new publications can experiment boldly with layout and design, be responsive with ...