I’ve self-diagnosed myself with an affliction that has yet to show up in the DSM. I’m calling it obsessive-compulsive bookmarking disorder, and it may be my downfall.
I first experimented with bookmarking outside of my browser with Delicious, and I still contend that for recipe bookmarking, Delicious can’t be beat. But I dreamed of a visual component, so I started playing around with Kaboodle, which I’ve always liked, particularly for shopping and comparing purposes, but never loved. Evernote had my heart for a while, but I never felt like it excelled at the visual element, particularly when I clipped images from house tours. So it was with some trepidation that I started with Pinterest.
Fast forward a few weeks, and I am so sold on Pinterest that I attended a Pinterest party (hey, that’s me in the second to last photo!) last week. I acted beyond nerdy when I met Pinerest founder Ben. (Sorry, Ben.) I say on a daily basis, “Know what I saw on Pinterest?” I evangelize. (Pinterest should really be paying me.)
So I’ve been pinning nursery ideas. Here’s a screenshot of where we are today:
Thus far, we have two pieces of yet-to-be-assembled furniture and little else. I’m not really into themes, though I have had a strong leaning towards elephants since finding out about baby. Hence all the damn elephants.
The problem—and it’s not really a problem—is that on a weekly basis, I start second-guessing myself. I stumbled across a post earlier from Sarah Farris-Gilbert where I was tickled to find that she mocked up five nursery designs for herself—and she does this for a living, people. So let’s blame pregnancy for fear of decorating commitment—and my daily 2am bathroom breaks.
I have been obsessed with that West Elm rug forever. If you can afford to, buy it and design a rug around it. SO CUTE.
Or, you know, do whatever else you had planned…
I’ve already kicked the WE rug out of the pinboard. Moved back to what I was originally thinking: one of the Girard FLOR designs.
I told you, I can’t commit!!!!
Just pick one thing you really really like, and decorate around it.
Easy!
Don’t worry — I recognize the irony of that pronouncement, given my latest décor conundrums.
What if you leave the paint beige and let the rug do all the talking? Maybe do some long aqua curtains… with a PELMET, natch.
OMG I would die for a pelmet. Seriously die. But then I’d have to change the direction of things since it would clearly have to be monogrammed.
I have this disorder too!! It’s seriously getting outta control. MUST organize/purge bookmarks! How cool that you went to that party… and met Ben!!
Torrie, please join me at OCBDAnonymous. It’s a safe space. 🙂
Ele-friends! I love them!! Def a great nursery theme 🙂
Not a theme! Just one here or there…!
I can’t even bookmark anymore. I have so many travel destinations and shopping sites bookmarked it isn’t even usable.
As for pinterest? I am jealous you met Ben. Seriously. I am addicted to pinterest. It’s like web disassociation…just sit and pin.…sigh…
My 2 cents? Pick a rug and a mobile and work around both.
Best,
TIna
I have neither a rug nor a mobile. Be honest: I’m screwed, right? 😉
(BTW, I came home from the Pinterest party and said, “I think Ben is all of eight years old.”)
I totally know what you mean! A few years ago I used the Wist website, but Pinterest is so much easier and much more addictive! And I agree with the others who said to pick what you love and decorate around that. I know it’s hard, though…in design matters, I always have to call in my sister (who is a designer) to make the final decision for me!
My sister is a great photographer—can we do a quick swap for assistance?
Ha! Yes!
I’m late to the pinterest party — and really scared to even explore it. I have so many internet addictions now that I don’t know if I can do one more. But I love what you have going there. My 15-year-old is crazy for elephants too. No themes for us either, but plenty of elephants here and there.
Do not fear the Pinterest. I promise, with your awesome taste, you will very easily start skipping the crap and getting inspired!