If you hang out with me here you know that I’ve been in a creative and physical slump(post HERE) for awhile and just a couple of months ago, was diagnosised with Celiac Disease(post HERE) So this summer I’ve been learning to rest…but far be it from me not to try to stir my creative side while resting!
I’m doing several things to gently foster the creativity that I so love and I have to share one of those things with you…
Have you heard of Pinterest??? Oh my goodness people! Do you have an inspiration board or a notebook full of photos ripped out of your favorite magazines? Do you bookmark certain sites with recipes or DIY ideas or projects you want to revisit?
Wellllll…you’re gonna LOVE Pinterest!
Here’s what the Pinterest website says:
Pinterest lets you organize and share all the beautiful things you find on the web. People use pinboards to plan their weddings, decorate their homes, and organize their favorite recipes.
There are a few ways to use Pinterest…
The first is to download Pinterest to your tool bar (instructions HERE) so any time you are visiting any website (I’m talking a blog, or when you’re shopping online, an online magazine, meandering around flickr …any website!)you can simply hit: PinIt and immediately choose a photo to pin to one of your boards… forget unorganized bookmarking! Later, you can go back to your board, find a particular photo, click on it…and like magic you are right back to the original website! And no need to worry about giving credit to the post or photograph…the wonderful folks at Pinterest do that for you!
Go HERE to see my All Things Food board…
The next way to use Pinterest is one I really love! Are you remodeling, redecorating, working on a big project, getting ready for a holiday party, looking for a new recipe, or just trying to stir your creative juices…type in a “search”. And waaa-laaa up pops hundreds of images that other people have pinned all linking to their original websites! From there you can repin an image to one of your own boards or simply click and visit the website attached to the photograph!
Go HERE to see my All Things Bedroom Redo board!
And finally, as I’ve added to my inspiration boards (pinned to my boards!) other people have pinned the images that I’ve added. When that happens I get an email with their Pinterest name. If I have a minute, I go back and look around to see what they’ve pinned to their boards. This is like a treasure hunt! Most of the time I find so much inspiration on someone’s Pinterest , so I repin all that inspiration to my own boards…
People have been pinning lots of outdoor spaces lately…go HERE to see my All Things Outdoor Rooms board!
I’m (ever-so-slowly) redoing my bedroom and bathroom and I’ve been meandering around finding inspiration. While I’m out and about on Pinterest, I’ve run across some gorgeous autumn inspirations and some gluten free recipes…and some Christmas bliss…and a few ideas for The Husband to consider doing in the back yard… and some photography that made my heart skip a beat…
go HERE to see my All Things Photos board!
I also have some boards that are simply bliss…ones that don’t necessarily inspire me to start a project…but they gently nurture creativity in me. This summer these boards are my favorites…
You have to have an invite to start pinning and it’s easy to request one…HERE…also, I have a few available invites that I can send out if you’re interested let me know in a comment! (My invites replenish but I don’t know how long it takes…right now I can send out 6. But more will pop up soon!)
If you already have Pinterest let me know so I can follow you! Maybe leave your name or link in the comments and we can all get new followers! Follow my lovely boards at allheartandhome : HERE!
ps…there is a Pinterest iPhone app which is the BEST app I’ve ever used! It’s my go-to thing to do when I’m waiting! HERE’s the app. info!
Have an inspired week my friends…xo
Love your pinned photos! I keep wondering about Pinterest but haven’t spent much time learning about it. Thank you for sharing!
I think of you often and appreciate all that you share. (I was one of your book winners months ago, so think of you & your generosity every time I read the book). Praying for your health and that your slump is history very soon.
T.
Teresa…I’m just so happy you liked the book! love to you my friend
I have had so much fun with Pinterest (EvergreenEileen). It is my new favorite site! I love looking at all the photos and craft ideas that other people have pinned. I also have the app for my iPod which I like to use in bed at night. I too must rest quite a bit as I try to heal the nerve damage from my winter bout with shingles. This is a great way to both rest and as you said Robin, stir my creative side! Enjoy! I know I am! :0)
Eileen…hoping you’re resting today my friend…and I’m off to follow you on Pinterest!xo
Hi Robin! I’m new to Pinterest…but I love it! I’m following you…my link is http://pinterest.com/chocolatechaos/
Also, I think of you often…
Almost a year ago, my friend was diagnosed with breast cancer. To make a long story short…she completely changed her diet, which is now very similar to gluten-free…but without corn or peanuts. My family jumped on board to support her and has been eating this way, too. We definitely feel better…but it was so hard to give up my baking. You’ve probably already discovered this site, but I wanted to make sure you knew about http://www.elanaspantry.com/ She has some great recipes on her site, and the choc chip scones in her almond flour cookbook are fantastic. I hope you’re doing well. Hugs!
Marie
thank you so much Marie! I just had a friend email me the link to elanas pantry! I love the blog! Thank you for sharing with me…I’m off to follow you on pinterest! xo
I am already following you on Pinterest 🙂 I love your blog, I follow it regularly. I feel you are a friend of mine, even though we have never met. I hope you are having a wonderful, restful, summer. Enjoy the down -time, and rest in HIS love ! Thinking of you , Joanne
Isn’t Pinterest great – love it! I’m following you. My link is:
http://pinterest.com/cottagestyle/
I’m glad you are able to rest and work on getting well. I struggle with delayed food allergies and suspect I might be sensitive to gluten, so I have an idea of the challenges you are facing. I have been thinking of taking a break from my blog to concentrate on my health, but I can’t seem to completely let go. Guess I’ll just cut back a little.
Be well, my friend!
Checked out your “Pinterest”. Great collection. Repinned several. Thanks so much for the link!
Hey Robin, this sounds like a great website. I need inspiration…getting ready to redecorate a bedroom and bathroom. My youngest is getting married in October and moving to NC. So I will be redoing her room. Can you send me an invite to Pinterest? Thanks so much! Love to you. Joni
Robin
I have been looking for something like this forever! Thanks for posting about it, and if you have an invite left over, could you send one my way?
Thanks!
I joined last week and feel like I’ve been living under a rock 🙂 But oh how pretty my rock will be now with all this creativity to tap into… your boards are beautiful Robin!
Wow…you are letting the creative juices flow. I will be a new follower. :0) http://pinterest.com/Famiglia
I have you as one of my ‘favorites’ and enjoy reading your blog. I would luv an invite
to Pinterest if you still have availability. I need inspiration and ideas on decor and
landscaping.
Thanks so much! Pat
I love your blog and I’d love an invite to Pinterest- sounds wonderful!
Enjoy your “resting phase”-
Thanks, Robin! I had not heard of Pinterest! How awesome! Now I must figure out how to use it! Your boards are magnificent!
Have tried to get an invite–no luck yet. Maybe I can have one of your invites. Then I need to figure it all out. Love your choices.
I’d Love an invite! [email protected]
Wow, you have a ton of things pinned! I’m now following you, too. Pinterest has been a lot of fun, that’s for sure.
Here’s my link: http://pinterest.com/abidia/
Robin, I would love to try Pinterest! I would appreciate it if you would extend an invite to me. Thanks! Praying for your renewed strength.
THANK YOU! I have wanted to start this, have heard SO much about it and yours is the best instructions I have read! I will go see if I need an invite! XO, Pinky
Looks like I need an invite. Can you do that?
I love Pinterest! I have six week old twin girls, so when I’m up in the middle of the night feeding them i browse Pinterest. I’m getting so many awesome ideas for projects, now I just have to find the time and energy to complete them!!!
http://pinterest.com/kellyhomemaker/
Robin! We are addicted to Pinterest! We just love how it keeps all our thoughts and ideas in one place…
http://pinterest.com/jaimetoi/
So glad you are taking time to “be still & know”…much loves from us…
jaime…sevensisters
(oh! I’m following ya! off to pin stuff 🙂
Lovely boards, Robin! Just started following all of them. I may be somewhat of an addict to the iphone app… 😉
Aloha,
Charlie
Just discovered Pinterest two weeks ago and I love it! Such a great, great way to keep fun ideas all in one place.
Hi there, found you on Pinterest, love your blog, I also thought I was celiac I while ago and it changed my eating habits completely, but then I was diagnosed with Colites, anyways.. Ive got a blog, and I was trying to get an invite for Pinterest, would you happen to have any left?
Best!
Jx
Best idea ever… thanks for posting! Could I join your invite waiting list? 🙂 Thanks also for sharing your beautiful granddaughter’s wisdom in the other post. Thinking of you often.
oh, how I heart pinterest.
Here’s my blog post about the exact same topic!
http://nestandbloom.com/2011/08/pinterest-my-heart/
Glad I found your blog, now I’m off to read more…I just couldn’t help but to comment!
Robin, your boards are beautiful..here is my login
http://pinterest.com/dogmomdiva/
I hope you stop by!
Barb
I am following your pinterest boards. I just started mine…what a great site. I love your taste and enjoy seeing what you pinned. If I could figure out how to tell you where my pin board is I would.
could you send me a pinterest invite? i’d like to start keeping track of stuff this way…
I’m so glad you have found a way to nurture your creativity and find new and fun ways to be inspired! I too am addicted to Pinterest and if you have time I’d love it if you could see some of my favourite pins for the week on my blog!
Best wishes and take care,
Natasha.