When asked where she got the idea to bake me Funfetti cookie sandwiches for Valentines day, my girlfriend’s response was simple: Pinterest.
Pinterest, a pinboard-styled photo sharing site, enables users to “pin” images found around the internet into personalized collections. Pins also contain click-through links to the original source, providing users a link to the detail surrounding the image. The site has quickly worked its way up the ranks of social sites, boasting 10.4 million users, with 2 million using the site daily. While the stereotype of Pinterest may deter most men from participating (97% of the user-base are female), they too can benefit from the creations inspired by pins.
What kind of things could Pinterest inspire? Check out some of these pins I ran across while writing this post:
- Meal Time: Slow Cooked Mac & Cheese
- Home Decor: Stenciled Pillow
- Spring Fun: Easter Eggs
- Bridal Shower Gifts: Can of Date Ideas
- Simple Toys for Kids: Cozy Cone Motel
- Design: Blooms Color Palette
So guys, while you may not find interest in pinning yourself, encouraging your partner to partake may yield creative (if not delicious) surprises!
[Photo Credit: Sara Rokicki.]
