The Impact Pinterest Has Had on Me!

   I must admit I spend a lot of time on Pinterest.  Yes, I use Pinterest when I need to take a break from the computer or when I bored with TV in the evening, and I’ve been known to pin a lot when I’m the passenger on one of our road trips.  But Pinterest is also an online tool that serves are a source of inspiration for me, a resource library of design ideas, a personal coach that motivates me and a business tool that I use for marketing.

The INSPIRATION comes from all the amazing room images that helps me focus on a design concept, gives me a starting point for an entertaining idea or leads me to a product or resource that I can use.

Although this starburst mirror has been around for a while and is very popular, it took this image to really sell me on the idea of buying this piece for a dining room project I’m working on.

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The IDEAS are endless on Pinterest and Pinterest allows me to see how an ordinary item can be transformed into something great with a little elbow grease and more often than not a little paint.

This image got me thinking about how I could turn a simple black mirror into an elegant wall décor statement.  I love the addition of the gold inner rim and the embellished gold corners.

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I have seen and admired these embossed metal pieces at Scott Antique Market every month and now I have an idea of how to use them.

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This image has given me the idea of buying a super cheap silver-plated coffee service and spray painting it gold.  Isn’t this set so chic!

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My DESIGN LIBRARY is full of beautiful room images and DIY projects that will keep me inspired and creating for years to come, thanks to Pinterest.

I have a four-poster bed that I felt was dated and no longer useful but this picture gives me a different perspective.

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The next time I working on an office space or trying to sell the attributes of a small space to a client, I can refer to this image and will definitely recommend a bold desk color, dark walls and an eclectic mix of art.  So beautiful & captivating!

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When I see images like this I am reminded that it’s the little details that make a space come together.  I adore this wishbone and how it adds an unexpected touch to this coffee table vignette.  I have one on order and you can order yours here.

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No longer will I send a card in a plain envelope…I’ll put my DIY skills to work and will add a pretty piece of decorative paper to make my note really special. Here’s a tutorial I did on creating lined envelopes.

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While it may seem like an unlikely SOURCE OF INSPIRATION, if you are like most people on Pinterest you have a board where you pin inspirational quotes.  My Words of Wisdom board serves as a motivation coach, reminds me of what really matters in life and helps me set and go after my goals.

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And finally, Pinterest has become a great BUSINESS TOOL and a way to promote my businesses and bring new followers to my blog.

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One of the things I’ve learned in my life is that inspiration can come from anywhere.  Pinterest is one of my favorite social media tools and to me its much more than just a bunch of photos.

How has Pinterest impacted you??

Shelly

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