I finally succumbed …
I told myself and everyone else that I would NEVER do it!
I knew that Facebook and my Blog already stole too much of my time.
I did not want to take on ONE MORE distraction!
But my friend, also known as Carolina Mama, caught me in a moment of weakness and sent me an invitation.
Sigh …
Well, I fell into temptation.
I landed hard.
Now I want to redo things in my house and make cute little vignettes, tablescapes, and the like. Sigh!
Thanks a lot Carolina Mama! You know I love you and I’ll be sure to think of you as I rearrange, paint, and spruce things “up” around here.
What happened you may ask?
THIS IS WHAT HAPPENED!
Yes, I know — I said I would NEVER do it.
It truly makes no sense yet is strangely addictive.
For those who haven’t succumbed to the PEER PRESSURE, let me explain what Pinterest is all about. You use it as a bulletin board (kind of like you did as a teen). You can pin up pictures of things you like, thinks you want to poke fun at, things you want … the possibilities are endless. You name your own “boards” and then you visit web sites. While you’re snooping around on the Internet, you might stumble upon a cool looking piece of clothing, hairstyle, couch, flower, or WHATEVER. You might want to remember that picture as an example you’d like to copy. What is your solution?  Pinterest!   All you do is click on a little “pin” button. After clicking “pin” you will given the option to place it on one of your boards. POOF your little picture you “pinned” is suddenly showing on your virtual “board.” People follow you and enjoy what you pin. You also follow your friends and snoop around their boards as well. You can also “like” or “repin” pictures — similar to the “like” function on FB.
I did find it fun to notice that my sister and I both picked similar photos with flower gardens, however, she does have a taste for hippie stuff where I am more traditional.  Ha.  It is interesting to see how tastes differ with some of your friends. Variety is the spice of life some say … right?
So, what was my first project? I shared with you my new Lion of Judah picture painted by Christine Council (you can find her button on the right side of my blog).  I had purchased a print of her painting and I just wasn’t satisfied with it naked. It lacked a frame to bring it together with the rest of my room.  I also didn’t want to pay several hundred dollars to have it matted and prepared by a professional.
Yesterday I went to a local craft store and found an inexpensive frame. Yay! I bought some tape to secure the print in the frame and now it is hanging in our bedroom.
Now, I am looking around to discover my next project.   Thanks A LOT Pinterest!
So if YOU are INTERESTED in taking on another project(s) … check it out.
If you’re my friend on Facebook and want an invite, just let me know.
Have a blessed Thursday everyone!
Ha ha! It’s is too much fun, isn’t it? I find I pin lots of recipes, but haven’t made anything. See how it sucks you in? Have a great day pinning!
That is exactly why I said I WOULD NEVER try it. I had a weak moment. Yikes!
Beth…I knew you’d be hooked! Isn’t it such fun? I have come across so many great ideas and inspirational sayings. I definitely believe a serious intervention is in order. Happy Pinning!
LOL … yes, I can see an intervention may be in order. Ha.
I know!! But I’m still staying away from Pinterest – for the moment, anyway.
My oldest daughter loves it and I can see how I’d become addicted. The things we do for friends!
Glad I found your site!
Marie, I’m glad you found me too! DON’T GIVE INTO THE PULL OF PINTEREST. :o) Have a great evening!
I love Pinterest! I’ve tried several recipes, organizational tips, decorating ideas, etc. My most recent project was a jewelry hanger for all of my long necklaces. I bought a pretty towel rod and some shower curtain hangers (per the instructions). I hung all of my necklaces on the towel rod with the shower curtain hangers. It turned out GREAT! Even Bill was impressed, and that’s saying a lot! LOL The idea is on my board, “A Place For Everything”. 🙂
I can’t even visualize that! I’ll have to come over later and check it out. :o)
I showed Pinterest to my husband the other day. Someone had pinned my garden, and when I showed him how the woman had pinned several gardens that she liked, he immediately saw some pictures that HE liked! I had to smile about that 🙂
How COOL that your garden was pinned. Neat! Ha, now he will have a secret Pinterest account. lol
Thanks for coming by!
LOL, I so understand Beth. I fell to the same temptation a few weeks ago. Never mind that it seems I do not have time to keep up with all these social sites.
Why did we do it Wanda? What were we thinking? I’m the same way. I have enough to juggle as it is … :o) I’m glad you stopped by.
I am right there with you Beth! I finally gave in to all the hype and was “blessed” with an invitation from the almighty Ben @ Pinterest. Of course I have yet to look at anything on there. Afraid once I start I will not surface for a couple of hours!
Ha! You’re right. Once you get started, it is kind-of difficult to stop. :o) Thanks for visiting me!
Oh Beth, I’ve been on Pinterest for some time now and …I love it. It actually helps keep me organized, believe it or not. Instead of printing out tons of recipes and having to file them, I pin them and know where they are when I may need to try them. I get all kinds of ideas for renovating rooms and crafting ideas for school.
I will have to follow your boards.
Blessings and love,
Debbie
Where is your Pinterest link button to your boards? Or you can find me there as Debbie Petras.
I didn’t want a link to my boards from my blog since I don’t share my last name on here. I found you though! :o)
I knew it! When I read your post about not wanting to get caught up with Pinterest, I knew it would be hard to resist. The same thing happened to me. I wanted to know what it was all about and just like that I was hooked! Hope your having a great weekend.
Ha. Yes, it is strangely addictive. Yes, having a great weekend. I pray you are too!