Oftentimes, in my travels around the internet, I come across photos of minimalist spaces I’d love to share with you. However, because of copyright issues, I’m always hesitant to post them on my blog.
Fortunately, I’ve discovered a wonderful new way to consolidate and share these inspirational resources. It’s called Pinterest. I’m usually the last person to embrace a new social networking platform—but honestly, this site is just too much fun!
Basically, it’s a digital space where you can “pin” your favorite photos from around the web. So far, I’ve created two boards:
You can follow my boards (or anyone else’s) to keep up with new additions. And, of course, you can also create boards of your own.
If you’re a visual person, and inspired by beautiful pictures of minimalist living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens, bathrooms, etc., I think you’ll love this!
[Note: Pinterest requires a Facebook or Twitter account to sign up. If you don’t have either, consider this woman’s solution. In a nutshell, she set up a temporary Twitter account, signed up for Pinterest, then unlinked her Twitter account and deleted it. After you sign up, you can simply log in with your Pinterest username and password—no Facebook or Twitter required.]
I’ve sent out invites to everyone who’s requested them so far.
I’m sending them through the Pinterest system, and hope it’s working as it should. Can someone confirm that they’ve actually received one? Thanks!
Yup, received.
Can you send me a Pinterest invite? I love to see minimalist spaces;it’s so calming…
This is terrific!
Thanks, Francine, I’m a late adopter too, but this is a great way to share the home offices I’m always stumbling across. I’m emailing you for an invitation now :-)
Ha, how timely! I just started following you on Pinterest yesterday! Pinterest is going to make me lose my mind with minimalist design ideas.
I did receive my invite from Pinterest- thank you! Love your collection!
I’ve been using Pinterest for a while and really enjoying it. I’ll be following your Minimalist Home board!
Love the idea of Pinterest, not sure if I’m going to follow through. Definitely not opening it through Facebook LOL I was hoping to keep my Twitter account on the DL but people keep finding me! Anyhoo, love your minimalist home board — great ideas :)
I love the minimalist pictures. I’m always wondering, does minimalist decorating have to be white walls?
thank you Francine! these are great! love it!I’m moving this week-end, got rid of half my stuff, and now totally inspired by these beautiful pictures :)
ps: how do I upload my picture???
Thank you, Francine. Inspiring and beautiful ideas as always.
I love this website, I just joined myself not to long ago.
so I just got on to follow your boards and I’m already following them!
I am also one of those who is late to the game usually. I have avoided Pinterest, but it does seem so intriguing. Seems like it could be a time suck, if I did not manage it well!
Will have to check out your boards!
Bernice
I just discovered Pinterest yesterday, so how cool. I liked it very much, so I’m glad to see you are there.
Thank you! This should be helpful when I move into a new home. I love your Minimalist Home board and hope to use some of those ideas and concepts.
The pictures are beautiful. Have you noticed all make use of white only? Why does white symbolize minimalism? Clean? Does colors represent messy? Makes me wonder.
Oh my goodness, these are GORGEOUS and inspiring!
I love the furniture and layout. But, does minimalism mean white?
That’s where I’ve been lately too! On my way over to follow you!
Invites have gone out to all who requested — if for some reason you didn’t receive yours, please let me know. Excited to see so many of you over at Pinterest!
Thanks for the invite!
Thank you for the invite – I’m a bit concerned this is going to start sucking up all that time I reclaimed by overcoming my Facebook addiction! Have to limit myself a bit :)
I so appreciate that you “get” the copyright issue and don’t fill your blog with images from other sites, etc as so many do (ignoring copyright laws can make for a visually dazzling blog but it drives me nuts and is of course theft). But when I checked out Pinterest I really don’t get how that site is any better in terms of copyright infringement. Is there something I’m missing?
These pictures are beautiful, some of the styles are absolute classics and utterly refreshing. However, I can’t help but look at them and feel that they are not minimalist. A lot of them contain a lot of clutter (espcially the kitchen pictures) with many pots, pans and bottles that I feel detract from the heart of what minimalism is. Do you agree, Miss Minimalist? Or could you give me some of your insight as to why they are minimalist.
Hi! I would love an invite to Pinterest. I’ve been Looking there for inspiration a lot. But I don’t have my own account yet. I LOVE that site!
Can you send a Pinterest invite? Thank you!
Will you please send me a pintrest invite? I love finding new ideas and Pintrest sounds ideal. Thanks a million!