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My Love/Hate Pinterest Relationship

Posted on September 29th, by Lindsay Goldner in giveaways, Linz Loves. 16 comments

First off… I’ve got some exciting news to announce– winners of the first 3 days of giveaways! (it’s been like christmas around here, minus the tree and the good food). Without further ado:

  • Carialexa- you won day 1! That’s $55 to Georgetown cupcakes!
  • Gina @acutedesigns- you’re the winner of day 2′s Lands End certificate
  • Angie @yeahhappy- you won day 2′s certificate to Matilda Jane Clothing
  • @boredmommy- you’re getting the Lowe’s certificate. Get excited!!
  • @motherunadorned- you won the citrine pendant from @thecraftafarian and the @zgallerie card.
If you won, pleaseeee send me your email address so I can figure out how to get you your prizes!

 

Also , I’ve got a bunch of those 20% cards for getuncommon. Leave me a post on here if you want one (easier that way!)

 

Annnnd on to Pinterest. Oh, Pinterest. Seriously, it’s like someone took stumbleupon and added crack to it. It’s that addictive. Want to see how addicted I am? Just look at the numbers. They don’t lie, y’all.

 

Yeah. It’s a shitton of pins. I obviously am addicted to the site. So what’s the problemo?
  • no backup– I realllly want to be able to back up my pins, the way you could download your bookmarks from delicious. even if it’s just the links, it scares me that they might just disappear someday, since i’m using it as a new “inspiration folder”
  • downtime– this is really what kills me. It’s an amazing product, but website downtime (occasional) combined with app failure every.single.time I use it drives me totally berzerk. I just want to pin, damnit! The web version is a lot more reliable… but I just wish they’d either waited to release the app until it was actually functional or would update it SOON so that it works on a regular basis!

All that said, I.LOVE.PINTEREST.

I use it as a visual inspiration board for design, diy, and decor (everything you know I’m obsessed with). I’m tired and stressed nd want to gush about the greatness of pinterest, but for now, you should just check it out and let me know if you need an invite. Just a little teaser before you get sucked in. Which you will, I promise.

 

Well that was kinda venty. Sorry, deadlines are a’looming. To sum it up: comment if you won something. Comment if you want a 20% coupon to Get Uncommon. Comment if you want a pinterest invite.

Oh and comment if you love me ;)

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  • Angie K.

    Yay! I won the Matilda Jane gc!  My email address is angiedkelly at gmail dot com
    Thanks so much! So excited!
    Angie

  • Anonymous

    I, too, am addicted. Like a crack whore. 

  • Desirusso

    Oh Lindsay
    I too am a new addict… But your concerns are valid and I hope they think of a way to back our stuff up

  • Melissa

    i wish i could figure out pinterest.  i’m probably better off though.  

  • http://twitter.com/guavalicious guavalicious

    Love Pinterest. My only annoyance: I wish I could link to an entire board in a post a la polyvore. 

  • http://www.singlemomandateenagedgirl.com Teresa

    I have a total love/hate relationship with Pinterest also.  Not for the reasons that you mentioned at all, but because I want it ALL!  I want the pretty kitchen, bedroom, craft room, pantry, etc. 

  • Lindsay Wagner

    #love I love pinterest as well but I haven’t able to get completely sucked in yet. 

  • http://twitter.com/MomMadeItLookEZ Jennifer Williams

    I love it too. I have to restrain myself from just keeping it open all day like I do my email.

  • Anonymous

    Love your blog! Still trying to find my footing with frequency of posting on Pinterest & interacting… too many social media outlets for one human mind!

  • http://twitter.com/jd_koch D Kochersperger

    Love to have a coupon and already on Pinterest!  invite me to follow you :)

  • Sara

    I want a Pinterest invite! I’ve been dying to get on it for a while now!!

  • http://krustal.com krust

    Pinterest is the BEST!!! I haven’t had a huge problem with the downtime. I rarely try to use the app. But, I would love to be able to back up my pins. 

  • http://twitter.com/KristinaMGulino Kristina Gulino

    I deleted my Pinterest iPhone app because it never worked! It said I didn’t have any boards….whaaaaat?! But I’m such a fan. That site is rediculous, but it’s still crazy how many people still don’t know about it. Great inspiration for blog posts, FO SHO.

    Kristina
    Something 2 Write About

  • Kelsey Puttrich

    I requested an invite for Pinterest a week ago and I still haven’t gotten one.  Because of my impatience, I’m wondering if you still have an invite left?  If so, I’d love one at kelseyputt@gmail.com  Thank you thank you!!

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