These are things I would knit if I was a super skilled knitter and had lots of money to spend on yarn and needles.
I would also like to knit a new hat for Helen. This one looks rather fetching.
Do you have any dream projects?
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Birchbox September 2012
10/1/12
This month I got:
Kate Spade New York Twirl | Color Club “Tweet Me” | Jouer Moisture Tint | L.A. Fresh Nail Polish Remover | Vasanti BrightenUp! | Mighty Leaf Tea |
My total box value this month was around $17. So $10 less than last time. Which is a bit of a disappointment.
See what I thought of this month’s Birchbox:
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August Birchbox 2012
8/23/12
I’m super excited to finally be subscribed to Birchbox!
I received my first box last week. Here’s what I got:
DDF Brightening Cleanser | LiQWd Professional Volumizing Catalyst | Dr. Jart + Waterfuse BB Cream | Larabar uber Apple Turnover | Viva la Juicy la Fleur perfume
My total box value is around $27. That’s pretty good considering I only paid $10, shipping included.
I can’t wait to see what comes in my next box!
Watch the video below for more info.
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How to Pin Properly
4/11/12
Okay. I’ll admit it. I’m kinda (sorta, a little bit) addicted to Pinterest. It’s a wonderful way of visually bookmarking pages and ideas.
However, there’s a darker side to Pinterest. Not everyone pins properly, and sometimes it drives me crazy.
Ideally, whenever you click on a pin it should bring you directly to the original source of the photo, article, recipe, etc. I’m not saying that I always pin correctly. But there are a few things I try to avoid.
Here are my tips for better pinning:
1) Pin from the individual post on a blog, not the main page
I see this so many times. You’re scrolling through a blog, and you see a recipe/photo that you really like. You hit the “pin it” button and go merrily on your way. However, when someone clicks on your pin a month or so later, the post is nowhere to be seen on the main page of the blog.
Please click through to the individual post before pinning. It will save everyone a lot of time.
2) Don’t post from your RSS feed reader, Tumblr main page, or an email update
So you’re happily reading updates from blogs you love when you see an awesome post you want to share. You hit the “pin it” button and continue getting caught up on your blogs. When someone sees your awesome pin and wants to read the post, they’re brought to their own RSS reader which doesn’t contain the post they’re looking for. Do everyone a favor and click through to the original post before pinning.
The same applies for the Tumblr main page and email updates.
3) Speaking of Tumblr…
Whenever I see that a pin originated from Tumblr, my heart sinks. I know there are many bloggers who share their work through Tumblr, but there are many, many more that share other people’s work without clearly crediting them. Sometimes it’s so hard for me to find the original source that I give up on a pin. Please, if you’re a Tumblr user, provide a clear link back to the original source. And Pinterest users: don’t pin from a Tumblr blog that doesn’t give proper credit!
4) If you upload a photo, provide a link to the original source
Another thing that causes heart-sinkage: “Uploaded by user.” This means there’s no easy way to find out who the original artist is – you’d have to click on the pin endless times. But there’s hope! It’s very easy to add a link to the photo you upload.
Upload a pin from your computer, then hover over the picture with your mouse and hit the “edit” button.
This will take you to an “Edit Pin” page where you can easily insert a link. Hit save, and you’re done!
5) Don’t pin a photo directly after commenting on a post
If you hit “pin” directly after commenting on a blog post, the pin will take everyone directly to your comment instead of the top of the post. Very annoying.
A Couple More Tips/Tricks:
Google Image Search
If you simply cannot find the original source but really want to share a photo, try using the Google Images search. Right click on the photo you want to share and hit “copy image URL.”
Go to Google Images and hit the little blue camera button on the right side of the search bar.
Simply paste the URL you just copied, hit search, and you’ll be shown different sources of the image. You may have to do a bit of digging to find the original source, but it’s usually quite possible.
Did you Know you can edit your board cover?
Have you noticed how your pin boards have a photo representing the entire board? You can either let Pinterest choose that photo, or you can decide for yourself.
Click on one of your boards and hover over the picture you want to use as your “board cover.” Hit the “Set Board Cover” button.
You’ll be taken to a pop-up that allows you to drag the photo around until it looks just right. Hit “Set Cover” and you’re done.
So there you have my tips for better pinning.
Do you have any tricks/etiquette to share?
Hope ya’ll found this helpful!
xoxo
Erica Lea
6 Responses to How to Pin Properly
- Juliana
April 11th, 2012 at 9:29 am ModerateI am still New to the Pinterest world. Thanks for the tips Erica! - Julianne Reiser
April 11th, 2012 at 12:37 pm ModerateGreat tips!My one quibble with Pinterest is the inability to “talk” to fellow pinners. For example, someone repinned one of my posts and added a question in the comments. There doesn’t seem to be a way for me to answer the question without simple commenting on her pin. That might be fine if I only needed a line or two, but I’m looking for a dialogue with pinners, not just a line here or there.Cheers!
J. - Melanie
April 11th, 2012 at 2:05 pm ModerateTotally violated one of these when I pinned your bread post from my RSS feed reader a while back..oops. I DID fix it the next day but not before a few re-pins occurred. So sorry!!! These are great tips, Erica. - jill
April 12th, 2012 at 5:49 am Moderatewhoa!….all I want to do is find great recipes, craft ideas, knitting patterns etc and put them in a spot where I can find them all. Not intending to hurt anyone or break any rules, drive anybody crazy or sink any hearts. I’m sure I broke all the rules, unintentionally. - Erica Lea
April 12th, 2012 at 8:09 am ModerateMelanie: Aw, that’s okay! Thanks for sharing my recipe. :) - Erica Lea
April 12th, 2012 at 8:12 am Moderatejill: I know what you mean! That’s how I felt when I started using Pinterest – I didn’t even think about it as sharing other people’s work! I’m sure I broke most of these rules as well. :) I hope Pinterest starts implementing private boards…that would be really nice. :)
Purdy Things
3/27/12
Photo by Daniel
Stylish:
This outfit. | This girl’s style. | “Femme Fatale” |Ruche | eShakti | “Mint Milkshake” on Modcloth | French Connections | “Vast Wrap” skirt on Anthro |
Hairstyles:
“Quinn Fabray” Tieback | Pincurls | Loose Waves | Lovely Braid | Waterfall Braid | Jennifer Lawrence | Fishtail Bun Tutorial | How to Curl Your Hair with a Flat Iron |
What sorts of pretty things have you been discovering lately?
xoxo
Erica
Fall Knitting Wish List
9/19/11
Things I wish I had the time/inclination/materials to knit:
Lovely shawl using fingering weight yarn and US size 6 needles. {link}
Que Sera Cardigan. So pretty. (Worsted?) Cotton yarn, US size 8 and 6 needles. {link}
Reading Mitts. DK weight yarn, US size 5 needles. {link}
Queen Anne’s Cardigan. Old-fashioned but charming. Pattern $6. Sport weight yarn. US size 6, 7, and 8 needles. {link}
Dianna shawl. Lovely colors. So Autumnish. Lace weight yarn. Us size 6 needles. {link}
Another pretty shawl pattern. Fingering weight yarn. US size 6 needles. {link}
Milanese Lace Topper. Like I need another hat pattern. But this one is lovely. Worsted weight yarn. US size 4 needles. {link}
Rikke Hat. Sorry, another hat. But I’m in love with slouchies. DK weight yarn. US size 4 and 7 needles. {link}
A Little Ruffle scarf. Sport weight yarn. US size 7 needles. {link}
Dionysus Socks. Fingering weight yarn. US size 1 needles. {link}
What’s on your to-do list this fall?
3 Responses to Fall Knitting Wish List
- Marilyn
September 19th, 2011 at 11:27 am ModerateI really love those socks. What a cheerful color to look down and see. :-) I’m more than a little embarrassed to admit that I’d like to continue crocheting the blanket I’ve been working on for eight years. Fortunately, it’s more about enjoying the process and rhythm for me. I’m also hoping this is the year that I finally stop being intimidated and make my first apple pie. - Jude
September 22nd, 2011 at 5:47 am ModerateHi Erica,
Congratulations on your recent wedding. I am so glad you put all those beautiful wedding pictures up, they tell a lovely story.
I agree with you, so much knitting, so little time. Make the mits – they are a very speedy knit. I have made two pairs as gitfs and they knit up very quickly and are very feminine.
I enjoy your food blog very much and have it linked from my own.
Cheers,
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September 24th, 2011 at 8:25 pm ModerateEverything is extremely open and extremely clear explanation of concerns. was truly info. Your web site is really useful. Many thanks for sharing.
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My Frosted World
11/16/10
3 Responses to My Frosted World
- Maria
November 16th, 2010 at 5:56 pm ModerateI am not a fan of the cold and snow, but that is a beautiful scene! Thanks for sharing! - Ruth Ann
November 16th, 2010 at 6:38 pm Moderatethis is simply beautiful! it is a calming scene and I love it. - Kathryn Grace
November 16th, 2010 at 10:14 pm ModerateWhat?! You have snow already? Wow! I love winter but I’d like a little more Fall before we get snow. Beautiful photo! :-)
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