The lengths that people will go for self-expression (and to brag about their accomplishments) is extreme, for sure. So, it should be no surprise that people are using the Internet to share their fashion sense or their home decorating. Beyond self-expression, this might be a great way for designers to keep their finger of the pulse of emerging trends and for the rest of us to get bite-sized inspiration from normal people around the world.

For some examples, check out Normal Room to see self-published pictures of home decor. See a group photo pool on Flickr called Wardrobe Remix.