This is a question I was asked twice last week about Pinterest and I found myself launching into a diatribe about my affinity for the social media tool I use to collect and organize all sorts of fun things.
I was introduced to Pinterest by my awesome friend Amanda. She was an early adopter (and beta tester I'm pretty sure) for Pinterest and I remember glancing over at her desk in the spring of 2011 and seeing this scrapbook-like page with all sorts of pretty things. I soon got myself an account and started pinning up a storm.
I started with pretty things and snazzy things since as we all know, I love all things pink, sparkly and dress-related. It gave me an opportunity to organize all the things I saw that I loved and sometimes coveted, and in some ways helped me to define my style. I started following some of my favourite bloggers and brands and loved feeling inspired by their pins.
I loved being able to pin photos of recipes I found while perusing blogs. No longer was I bookmarking random recipes in google reader and then going back to try and find a recipe based on its title, I now had an awesome visual to associate with each delectable looking recipe and started to create new boards with varying categories and silly names (like 'where are the boys I have a milkshake' filled with popsicle and ice cream recipes and inspiration)
Using Pinterest with my blog designer helped me define exactly what I was looking for when my blog got overhauled last year. I don't think I could have been as cohesive with my colour choices and look/feel without it.
It's also ideal for the quote lover in me.
Most recently I've been pinning up a storm with wedding and bridesmaid ideas as we approach sweet Lindsay's wedding. It's been a blast to collaborate with Linz and the other bridesmaids on our dresses and accessories and hair and everything girly. We've collected a lot of awesome ideas and it has made wedding planning even more fun.
Right now I'm feeling a whole lot of Pinterest love thanks to last night's dinner:
.JPG "sweet potato stuffed with kale and white beans")
A roasted sweet potato stuffed with kale, white beans, shallots and garlic, thanks to something I pinned months ago. It was easy and delicious; the perfect weeknight dinner with leftovers for lunchy. Thanks Pinterest.
Pinterest has become one of my favourite corners of the internet and all of the above are reasons why. It's a happy place. Even my sweet potato can attest :)
If you don't already, take a minute to follow me on Pinterest so you can keep up with all the fun!
Do you pin?
Who do you love to follow?
What are some of your favourite uses for Pinterest?
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What are some of your favourite uses for Pinterest?
5 comments:
I must admit that I fell out of love with Pinterest. I like to look at what other people pin sometimes, but I just can't be organized enough or bothered to pin my own! I may have to revisit, as it sounds like a great way to show my hubby what I want for Christmas, etc. ;)
My word, that stuffed potato looks absolutely delicious!!
Cool post you've made here :) But now I'm wondering, what is it in the picture ? Seems so delicious and weird at the same time ;)
I liked pinning at the beginning. But now it is practically all work related. A great resource for a guidance counselor.
It's also good for hummus recipes.
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Also, I've just pinned that sweet potato recipe. YUM.
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