When I was asked to involved in the Pin it Forward UK campaign, I was really honoured to be involved. Pinterest has been a love of mine since I first heard about it. If you haven’t used Pinterest before let me tell you a little more about it
Source: maisoncharmante.blogspot.com via Amanda on Pinterest
What is Pinterest?
It’s like having a online scrapbook full of inspiration. It is a nifty tool for collecting and organising things that you fall in love with!
This can take the form of meaningful quotes, photographs of places you would like to visit, craft projects, even ideas for cooking on the BBQ over this bank holiday weekend.
Source: housebeautiful.com via Amanda on Pinterest
I have used it in many ways, since I first started pinning. I was given a beautiful, butter soft, vintage leather jacket which had too many tears in to wear any longer, and I have spent many lovely hours looking up amazing craft projects to use up the leather. I also use it in my blog posts, both to inspire me , and as a reference point when I am writing. Pinterest has become integral to the way that I work.
If you feel the urge to try Pinterest (honestly you really must) I must put a proviso in that says it’s very addictive, there is so much valuable information, so many beautiful images, and inspiration that once tried it really is impossible to stop pinning.
As I mentioned, the way Pinterest works is it helps you organise your collection. So you start boards, like display folders, where you keep similar themed Pins all in one place. Here is one of my favourite boards, which gives me inspiration for my outside space : Ana Loves Outdoor Living, where all of the images I have used for this post have been taken from.
So if you would like to sign up to Pinterest, it’s really easy and you can do so here. Once there here is the link to my main page to follow all of my boards, so you can see what I am pinning too!
Well that’s all from me, apart from to introduce the next person in the Pin In Forward Campaign – Jennifer Howze. Jennifer is one of the founders of Brit Mums, which is Britain’s biggest collective of lifestyle bloggers and social influencers, where I am very proud to be a member. You can follow Britmums on pinterest here, the board covered tomorrow will be the fantastic collaborative Snap Happy Britmums board. If you would like to follow her own personal favourite board, here is the link to Jennifer’s travel board.
Thank you for reading
I’d love to have that sort of outside space -my garden is filled with kids stuff 😉
It’s really hard when you have children!
Completely agree, it’s far far too addictive! Going to follow you as I am intrigued as to what you did with your jacket now! 😀 PS. Thanks for your help earlier! 🙂
You are very welcome, thanks for the comment.
Ooh such lovely pictures. I have pretty much avoided Pinterest until recently as I know that it might take over my life but I am just starting to find my feet on there. Lovely that it inspires you so much
It’s just a fab site. Wish I had more time to spend in there if Im honest! 😉
Oooh what a LOVELY selection of ourdoor living images. Just makes me feel all Summery!
Simple ADORE pinterest too!
Maggy
Ohh I’m so pleased you like them. I’m going to do a few posts around them in the next few day, so the inspiration has been great. Thanks for the comment! 🙂
Pinterest rocks! I love your choice of outdoor spaces x
It so does!!! Thank you Annie 🙂
Now THAT is what I need in my life! I long for a daybed in a sophisticated, grown up outside space! I love these pictures, you’ve made me realise I need a ‘dream garden’ board as well as my practical ‘Family Gardening’ board which is part of PinIt Forward later on! 🙂
Ooh I shall be looking out for your board later then! Thank you for the comment.
A perfect board for a sunny outdoorsy day
Thank you B, can’t wait to show you my mini makeover on my outdoor space! :))
Now that is some seriously tasteful outdoor living, I could relax happily there, might need to make it a kid free zone first!
Oh I can but dream 😉
Oh they are beautiful. What a lovely board!
Thank you Rebecca, its a lovely ‘escape to’ board for me!
Thanks for introducing us! Just posted our #PinItForwardUK post. Now, I just need to go find the perfect picture of my ideal bedroom…
Great info. I have been loving Pinterest for quite some time. It is good fun and has been a lifesaver when I am unable to fall asleep in the evening. Pinning sends me off to dream land with lovely visuals and inspirational quotes dancing in my mind.
I have followed your boards ~ looking forward to pinning this evening.
Thanks for participating in Pin It Forward UK, Amanda! It’s great to hear that you have discovered crafting projects on Pinterest to use the leather from your jacket! Your Outdoor Living board is incredible- the concrete stepping stones that look like pillows are so neat! Lauren, Community Coordinator
i’m such a huge pinterest addict, you probably already know that though! lovely boards lady x