Pinterest will make you happy because…
1. You’ll be inspired to actually cook dinner
I am so over cooking dinner. Actually it’s not so much the cooking of dinner, it’s deciding what to cook. Meal planning is getting me down. We seem to rotate between meat & three vege, spaghetti bolognaise and more meat with three vege. Sigh. Enter Pinterest. I can spend minutes being inspired by things like baked potato soup, spinach, mushroom & pesto lasagna and stuffed zucchini boats. Just try not to get distracted by the sweet treats like Nutella pudding.
2. You can travel anywhere, without spending a cent
Ever have the day from hell and just want to runaway? I have. Sometimes I want to run to bed and other days I want to run to Paris, or the Maldives but mostly Disney World. You can take a mini-break while you munch on your cheese sandwich over lunch by browsing beautiful places on Pinterest. If today goes downhill, I’ll escape to Cancun.
3. You can make something from scratch, and actually finish them
I’m not a big DIYer. I like to try, but I rarely see things through to the end. I mostly end up gluing my fingers together {yes, I have seriously done this in a bad way}, and getting overwhelmed by the task. I’ve discovered the easiest {glue-free!} DIYs on Pinterest: paint dipped wooden utensils, heart-shaped eggs and cherry blossom art.
4. You can score free {fab} stationery
Are you a fellow stationery lover? Is your personal motto – ‘if it’s for free, it’s for me’? OK, that’s Hubby’s line but let’s steal it. I love collecting free printables and adding them to my board, more than I should probably admit. Some people are so talented and so sharing. Grab your freebies here.
5. You can pick yourself up with some quick-fix inspiration
I’m a crazed lover of quotes and inspirational words. Almost annoyingly addicted to them, actually. Pinterest is a mecca for words that makes me smile. And really it’s hard to be unhappy when you’re so inspired, right?
What are your favourite things to pin? Feel free to leave a link to your boards in the comments. You can see mine here.
Pinterest ALWAYS provides a smile and inspiration. Sure, I may only attempt 2% of what I pin, but the daydreaming is the fun part, right?
I smiled when I saw this pop up because I still haven't tried pinterest but it's come up three times today alone! i think it's a sign that I need to figure it out 🙂
Hi Chantelle, love your blog! Just wondering how long it should take to join pinterest? I have applied twice over the past couple of months and never heard a word back!
I'm addicted to Pinterest right now. There are so many beautiful things on there and i have been inspired to make a few things! My board – http://pinterest.com/angeyc89/
I also love to PIN ! I think quotes are my fav too. I do pin recipes sometimes, but I always follow back to the original recipe first , I have to know it will be easy , if not , I don't pin it. Occasionally , I get lured by a pretty face ( mostly cupcakes ) , but thenm the recipe is ridiculouslly difficult and I say forget it ….
Here's me …http://pinterest.com/dgarbes/
Hello from a new follower! I'm a new blogger and have also just discovered Pinterest… it's totally addictive! I can't get enough of the quotes too but I also like the home ideas, I hope I get round to trying a few of them out one day. Here's my board:
http://pinterest.com/mydarlingsandme/
I closed my Pinterest account when I found out their liability agreement states that if they get sued for copyright infringement the users are liable. Sort of what happened with online music sharing through Napster a while back.
I also deleted my PINTEREST. Until they can come up with a better way to share without taking ownership and rights to modify work. It's a sad thing b/c PINTEREST is a really awesome place for inspiration, but the TOS was not okay. I have faith they will change this and then I will again be a PINNING FIEND.
I too closed mine and i think my mum quickly followed suit as have one or two creative friends after reading their T&C. Not worth it to enjoy the eye candy which without re-pinning and 'Like' ing i can do without having an account.
so verry verry verry true! ahh pin it real good! i'm singing if you can't tell! 🙂
http://www.NorthernCottage.net
i adore it! for a “lister” like me, it's heaven. having everything in easy go-to categories is awesome. so much loveliness! xx
I was having an AWFUL day today, but then I started pinning and felt better 🙂 Haha!
xo Heather
http://ahopelessnotebook.blogspot.com/
Yes, I LOVE pinterest too, Chantelle. It is a definite pick me up for me. I love to pin homey/gardening things the most. Here's my link:
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I love Pinterest and I hate meal planning too!
Pinterest addict here……..love it!
Thanks a lot! By talking about pinterest, and placing yours out there, I have even more pinterest boards to get through! How am I supposed to get all this cookingcleaningwashingironing done if there is all this lovely stuff to look at?
hee! hee!
http://pinterest.com/lucymuraca/
Ahh yes! One of my addictions.
My 'pretty things' board is my happy place! I can never feel down when I see such beauty exists in the world!
Love Pinterest! Probably spend way too much time on there, but all the great inspiration is worth it.
XOXO Ginny
http://pinterest.com/ginchase/
I also love pinterest and I would add to your list of the things I love about it is the virtual shopping. I love pinning clothes I wish I owned. I get (almost) the same rush of satisfaction from seeing my virtual closet full of clothes, but with out the credit card debt, or having to worry if they actually look good on me! And sometimes it even inspires me to style the things I already own differently.
oh, i have only just started, but am loving it! http://www.pinterest.com/amandaappleby/ i love to pin things relating to kids bday party ideas (my little one is about to turn 1) and quotes are always a pick me up. Reminds me how blessed i am 🙂
I totally agree with everything…esp getting inspired to cook dinner!!
I recently discovered its a mecca for recipes too ! Yah and without all the google searches its a lot easier. I also pin outdoor renovation goodies, decor, sweets and treats and well anything that just does take my fancy !
I love all the vintage type pins, and the funny stuff, esp. all the “Hey Girls” they crack me up! The recipes section is wonderful, but I always feel hungry when I'm done!
http://pinterest.com/finderskeeper/
I l♥ve your poster. “Pin it real good!”
Oh the hours I have wasted on pinterest! It is addictive!
I'm on there as http://pinterest.com/katie_porter/
If anyone could send me an invite to pinterest, I've been waiting FOREVER. My email is ira_mail@hotmail.com.
Thanks in advance! Can't wait to get pinning! Ira x x
Yes! I adore Pinterest! I have a column on my blog called “Completely Pinteresting” where I share things I make for my kitchen that I've found on Pinterest! Here's one: http://www.tar-tryin.com/?p=696
And! I am always sharing free printables too!
p.s. Thanks again for sharing about my Stickygram giveaway! 🙂
i love pinterest as well. i have found, tried and liked so many new recipes (my family included!). like you, i had the same boring rotation of meals. now i'm varying it all up! everyone is thrilled! i've found crafts and other diy things that i've been inspired to do & try and i don't have a crafty bone in my body! it's all helped me find great tutorials on how to do things on my own – house tips/tricks, photography tips & tricks, and photoshop. it's a jack of all trades. i love it!
I like to pin house stuff and quotes. I often share the quotes on my blog because your right their words can really lift your day!
http://pinterest.com/jarrahjungle/
House design, especially kids rooms. Pinterest is fabulously addictive, and great for seeing a style emerge if you are planning a new or updated space.
I totally agree with you about food and meal planning. I have totally lost inspiration trying to feed a fussy child.
LOVE Pinterest for the inspiration! I was hooked with my first pin!
I pin anything to do with green living with kids on http://pinterest.com/petitecokids/
Oh how I miss pinterest. I gave it up for Lent.
I spend way too much time on Pinterest, but it's been great to be able to put together all sorts of boards without having to keep real binders or file folders. I think I have a board for ideas for every room of the house, vacations, beauty, clothes. Definitely my happy place.
My inspiration: http://pinterest.com/calihoya/
Hello,
I discovered your blog a few weeks ago, and I really like all what you share on your wall. I regognize myself a lot in what you write.
I'm also interested on getting a pinterest account, could you maybe sent me an invitation? I haven't any friend on pinterest yet. Thanks a lot !
Gaëlle
farfadetetmoutala@hotmail.fr
You're right. Pinterest is a great outlet for inspiration or relieving stress!
-Shelly
Quiet Luxury
Pinterest really does make me smile. Thanks for letting us know about the freebies.
I pin food and that's about it
I've just recently joined and am still getting into it. It's like scrapbooking online. I don't mind inspiration boards, but spending all your time pinning things is a bit much for me.
Whatever make my mouth laugh, my stomach growl, and my eyes light up 🙂
You can find my boards here: http://pinterest.com/brodflightcrew/
I have been on Pinterest a few times but I dont get enough time to really get on there and play around…its on my to do list!
I am so in love with Pinterest. It's like having my vision board at my fingertips whenever I need it. 🙂
It's always making me smile! xx
I love Pinterest! I get so many great ideas there and am learning to do so many new things! I pin recipes, crafts and ideas for my son, fun fashion and more: http://pinterest.com/shull2319/
I adore pinterest!
I am a big fan of pinning about crafts, recipes and my future wedding. Although I'm waiting for him to propose (He actually loves that board and checks it out every now and then to see if we're on the same line with wedding ideas.)
http://pinterest.com/sarahalbert/ for anyone that's interested.
I love love love pinterest! I'm so addicted. I've actually made a good 15 meals from there, one just last night! Crafts with my daughter, too.
I am here: pinterest.com/midgemadge
And I like to pin mostly recipes and fashion stuff.
I love Pinterest! Took me a while to get an invite but when I did I just went crazy! hahaha I love it. It's really inspiring and there's lots of DIY stuff and freebies (who doesn't love a freebie). Have ran into some boards that look more like tumblr but I guess that's ok, just need to stay away from those and it will be all happiness 🙂
It's also great to keep the #marchphotoaday pics organize 🙂
pinterest.com/tinapatina
nothingsoriginalanymore.blogspot.com
Big thanks ! I'm going to create my account on pinterest this evening. Have a nice day !
Gaëlle
I am a pinning fool! It works great now so I am very happy. Photography and jewelry, my two favs I think…and chocolate of course, oh yeah and wine, need to get pinning that. Now I have to go and have choc and wine, never mind its 1am : )
Hello from the U.S.! I'm just getting acquainted, but I love your blog! I'm the same way with Pinterest – the travel pics and inspiring words are a total pick-me-up! I also love the inspiration for meals, outfits, home decor, planning my son's first birthday party…there's just so much good stuff! Here's my link:
http://pinterest.com/christi_leigh/
And my blog: http://www.sweetgrass-christi.blogspot.com
I love your pic with this post! And Pinterest makes me very happy – – how can it not?!
I love this post!! And the pic is awesome, too, it really caught my eye while going through your boards. This post is so true, I really do get on Pinterest for a mini vacation ^.^