"Everything you can imagine is real." -Pablo Picasso
Perhaps it's because I'm usually the last to know...perhaps it's because I don't spend enough time online researching the niftiest sites and resources available to those of us who like nifty sites and resources...or perhaps it's both - but I am just now discovering the beauty of an inspiration sharing site called Pinterest. What is Pinterest? From their FAQ page:
"Think of Pinterest as a virtual pinboard — a place where you can create collections of things you love and "follow" collections created by people with great taste... We know you have great taste in something. Our mission is to make Pinterest the best place for you to share your taste with the world."
Sounds intriguing, yes? I love that you can create your own collections, or "boards" and then "pin" the photos and ideas you love to the appropriate board. For instance, my boards so far are 'Home Decor', 'Home Exterior and Garden','Party Decor', 'Sweets and Such', 'Tutorials', 'Fashion', 'Quotes', 'Humor'...and probably some more that I'm forgetting...and I'm just getting started! When I find photos I like either on Pinterest or other places on the web or on my computer, I can 'pin' them to one of my boards. Then, whenever I pin anything, anyone that is my Pinterest follower will see what I pin - and can have the option to pin the photo to one of their own boards, comment on it, 'like it', or do nothing at all. :) Come to think of it, it's kind of like a visual Facebook or Twitter for photos and ideas! I sure hope all this makes sense...ha!
Months ago, I did stumble upon Pinterest and "requested an invite". I didn't get one {seems maybe they were trying to slowly add members?} and I just kind of forgot about all of it, not really even knowing what it was. But last week, I requested an invite once again and got accepted in a day or so. I *think*, though, that whoever I personally invite to Pinterest gets accepted immediately. It seems that way so far, anyway.
Soooo..... if you have not joined Pinterest but would like a personal invite, email me your email address and I'll send you one! You don't have to have a personal invite to join, of course, but hopefully you'll get to join up faster if you do have one.
If you are already a Pinterest member {or you aren't but you'd still like to see} , check out my boards {so far} at http://pinterest.com/TwiceRemembered/ and if you are interested in following me there, I'd be honored! {I follow back!}
Below are just a few of the photos that I've pinned in the last few days. Really, anything that you can imagine finding in a glossy magazine, you'll find on Pinterest. It's the best of the web {each photo contains a link to it's original source on the web, which I love for additional photos and info, such as for tutorial instructions,etc.} with fresh inspiration added by hundreds or thousands of people daily.
Can you tell I'm hooked? If you are hooked, too, or get hooked, let me know!
P.S. Ruby is getting better. She can walk some on soft surfaces and the grass, but is having a harder time with the hardwood floors. She'll get there! Thank you for your kind words of encouragement and well wishes!
Oh My Goodness!!! I just did a post the other day on Pinterest...
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I called it the Country Club of social networks.. :) Needing to be invited in...like a Secret Society of some sorts...
I too sent in for an invite..
( curiosity got me..)
Hooked isn't the word for it...It's more like addicted...Once I was behind the veiled curtain of sorts...I became addicted to Pinning.. : )
I would love to follow you..going to head over to do that...
Be sure to stop by and see my post...
Happy Pinning...( there should be lapel pins for us Pinterester's...don't you think ??)
Fabulous, Ruby Jean! I just left a comment on your blog post and followed you on pinterest... thank you!
ReplyDeleteI just started pinning today actually. There is nothing worse than losing the source for one of the inspirational photos you want to post about on your blog, I think this is going to be a great way for me to keep track of that sort of thing!
ReplyDeleteThat is so true, Jenny...I was never good at trying to keep photos organized on the computer!
ReplyDeleteYou are such a tease! I love all the gorgeous photos you "pinned". The cupcakes with the hearts in them? How did they do that!?!
ReplyDeleteGot addicted to pinterest a few days ago. Requested an invite but was too impatient to wait so I asked to be invited from several strangers until I got an invite. Now i think I need Pinterest anon!!! Was just thinking of making a post about it :^) Followed you! Patsy from
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I am completely and utterly addicted to Pinterest... to the point that I have had to bargain with myself to use it as "reward" time when I've gotten stuff completed that I'd otherwise procrastinate... or else I'd just sit and play on there all day long and probably half the night, too.
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love it. :)
I'd love the chance to check it out! What do you need to send me an invite? :)
ReplyDeleteOMG!!I have 27 boards......I am a little addicted!! lol
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Kim,
ReplyDeleteI do look at other boards but have yet to create another addictive habit. But you have decided that this would be the perfect way to organize Fairfield House inspiration. Please send me an invite! Once I am up and running I will follow you. I have made the felt flower pins pictured in the second image. I love adding them to outfits, pillows, etc. I'm happy to learn Ruby is recovering.
Your Friend,
Deborah
PS A package with your name on it is on it's way to the Twice Remembered Cottage!
How exciting, ladies! Seems many of you have been on the Pinterest bandwagon for a while and are just as addicted as I am, eh? So much fun! Thanks for giving me your page addresses - I will find them and follow!
ReplyDeleteTo those of you who have emailed me OR requested and invite here in this thread, I have sent them out to you {to those that requested here, I used the email address that is in your blogger profile... let me know if I should use a different one instead...}
Deborah, I'm so glad you decided to go ahead and officially sign up. You will be amazed at how easy it is to store/file your photos. If anyone needs help learning to file photos from your own computer or from other places on the web besides pinterest, just let me know!
You are so kind, Deborah - I will be waiting for your sweet package {they are always so sweet!}...Thank you in advance for thinking of me once again, dear! You are one of the most thoughtful women I know! I'll *see* you soon on Pinterest!
i'm still getting the hang of it but i love it! so many great ideas out there!!
ReplyDeletePinterest is the BEST! I just love it and it's made my blogging easier. So much divine inspiration from around the globe. I'm following you now - you have a ton of fabulous pins...great job!
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Marie
thankyou:)
ReplyDeleteI luuuuuv Pinterest! Such a simple concept with so much fun and inspiration! Not to mention the fact that I no longer need to have this crazy huge, unorganized list of bookmarked sites that I don't even remember why I marked or how to find what I thought I marked.
ReplyDeleteI requested an invite and got it a couple of days later. I started pinning only a few things, and saving the "good stuff" to my computer. Then the silly contraption crashed, and I lost all that "good stuff" :(
ReplyDeleteNow I pin...
I've just come back from "stalking" your pinterest account, and repinned a bunch of stuff.
Just hit follow on a bunch of your boards too... ;)
Inspirational photos! I love all the gorgeous photos you "pinned".
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Ooooh, you found some good stuff! Off to follow you. I'm a new addict too!
ReplyDelete...And I would love your PINTEREST hook-up. You have some fabulous pins, and obviously great taste. I can see why women are flocking here in droves. Sign me up!
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townandprairie.blogspot.com
This looks fantastic! I love to have an invitation. I even saw one of my photographs in the images you posted!
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Mari
I need help! I can't get in to Pin interest and it has been a month!
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Terri Irvin
teraustin@mindspring.com
I am a Pinning addict! I have even started hosting a weekly pinterest linky party to feed my addiction! Please pop by and check it out if you have 5 Minutes to spare!
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Natasha @ 5 Minutes Just for Me
Satta king
ReplyDeletethis is amazing