Comments on: According to Pinterest: How Inspiration (Almost) Killed My Renovation Dreams https://witanddelight.com/2015/05/according-to-pinterest-how-inspiration-almost-killed-my-renovation-dreams/ A Lifestyle Blog Mon, 20 Mar 2023 22:15:22 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.1 By: MilenaGlen https://witanddelight.com/2015/05/according-to-pinterest-how-inspiration-almost-killed-my-renovation-dreams/#comment-597177 Thu, 17 May 2018 09:28:34 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=17221#comment-597177 Hmm, That’s quite controversial. But I agree in one thing.
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]]> By: Positive | WAM Collective https://witanddelight.com/2015/05/according-to-pinterest-how-inspiration-almost-killed-my-renovation-dreams/#comment-220803 Tue, 13 Oct 2015 00:40:06 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=17221#comment-220803 […] Arends of Wit & Delight cites Pinterest as the digital reincarnation of the magazine collages of our youth. It’s a place to collect and catalogue ideas and images from various content producers, filtering […]

]]> By: Can’t DIY? How We Found the Perfect General Contractor | https://witanddelight.com/2015/05/according-to-pinterest-how-inspiration-almost-killed-my-renovation-dreams/#comment-208246 Wed, 05 Aug 2015 03:10:10 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=17221#comment-208246 […] akin to looking for a great mate. You spend time dreaming and planning and saving and waiting and pinning (if you’re anything like me) until you’re ready to hand the keys over to someone you trust. This is not something that came […]

]]> By: W&D Home: DIY Kitchen Upgrade with BEHR | https://witanddelight.com/2015/05/according-to-pinterest-how-inspiration-almost-killed-my-renovation-dreams/#comment-201163 Tue, 07 Jul 2015 20:55:38 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=17221#comment-201163 […] update that Joe and I planned, but never finished. Planning, as you may remember from an earlier post takes just as much time, if not more, than the actual […]

]]> By: amy https://witanddelight.com/2015/05/according-to-pinterest-how-inspiration-almost-killed-my-renovation-dreams/#comment-190409 Sun, 14 Jun 2015 17:59:22 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=17221#comment-190409 This was such well spoken truth at the perfect time for me – “An apple of gold in a setting of silver…”
We are starting a home renovation and I felt overwhelmed to achieve perfection. This reminded me to enjoy my real life. I look forward to following your journey.

]]> By: nichole https://witanddelight.com/2015/05/according-to-pinterest-how-inspiration-almost-killed-my-renovation-dreams/#comment-186000 Fri, 05 Jun 2015 13:20:32 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=17221#comment-186000 So well stated! We are also kicking off our first home renovation, and I was feeling the same way. Second guessing every choice as new inspiration flowed. I’m enjoying following along with your journey and thrilled you’ll be sharing (video! yes!) as we have similar taste. 😉

Good luck!

]]> By: Erin https://witanddelight.com/2015/05/according-to-pinterest-how-inspiration-almost-killed-my-renovation-dreams/#comment-184748 Wed, 03 Jun 2015 04:45:29 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=17221#comment-184748 A great reminder to all that it’s ok to pull back the curtain. Thank you for the reminder to stay grounded in reality and focus on what matters most – living and loving life, friends and family.

]]> By: Lindsay https://witanddelight.com/2015/05/according-to-pinterest-how-inspiration-almost-killed-my-renovation-dreams/#comment-183107 Sun, 31 May 2015 09:27:27 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=17221#comment-183107 Loved this! Thank you for reminding me that it’s Okay to be where I am and that my life doesn’t need to look like my Pinterest boards! Well written too

]]> By: Link Love: 42 - a small life https://witanddelight.com/2015/05/according-to-pinterest-how-inspiration-almost-killed-my-renovation-dreams/#comment-182233 Thu, 28 May 2015 14:03:35 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=17221#comment-182233 […] How Pinterest almost killed my renovation dreams. Oh Pinterest, such an inspiration and so depressing all at once. […]

]]> By: Christina https://witanddelight.com/2015/05/according-to-pinterest-how-inspiration-almost-killed-my-renovation-dreams/#comment-181050 Mon, 25 May 2015 17:09:26 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=17221#comment-181050 Looking forward to reading more about and seeing your progress. We have been in home renovations for three years now. Every room we do ends up being the best room in the house. Doing renovations together as husband and wife has definitely been challenging, but it has brought us closer together. It has been very rewarding to update an old home and make it clean and new again.

Cheers!

]]> By: Link Love: 5.21.15 | Nubby Twiglet https://witanddelight.com/2015/05/according-to-pinterest-how-inspiration-almost-killed-my-renovation-dreams/#comment-178028 Thu, 21 May 2015 15:48:41 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=17221#comment-178028 […] • Pinterest can be a great place for gathering inspiration but if you’re not careful, it can kill your renovation dreams. […]

]]> By: Mun https://witanddelight.com/2015/05/according-to-pinterest-how-inspiration-almost-killed-my-renovation-dreams/#comment-177894 Thu, 21 May 2015 12:55:53 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=17221#comment-177894 This is such a wonderful reminder. Thank you 🙂 I guess we’re so caught up with “what our lives are supposed to look like” and neglect what we could actually do with what we have… and even when we have achieved our “goals” we’re forever wanting more, chasing for more and not really appreciating the current moment…

1st world problems.

]]> By: T / a couple of lessons learned so far | cait +tiff https://witanddelight.com/2015/05/according-to-pinterest-how-inspiration-almost-killed-my-renovation-dreams/#comment-177798 Thu, 21 May 2015 04:56:31 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=17221#comment-177798 […] Photo Credit: Wit & Delight […]

]]> By: Sarah https://witanddelight.com/2015/05/according-to-pinterest-how-inspiration-almost-killed-my-renovation-dreams/#comment-177791 Thu, 21 May 2015 04:35:39 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=17221#comment-177791 Thanks for a great read!

]]> By: Heather https://witanddelight.com/2015/05/according-to-pinterest-how-inspiration-almost-killed-my-renovation-dreams/#comment-177752 Thu, 21 May 2015 01:33:23 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=17221#comment-177752 I loved this post so much. Our first house ended up being a new development style home (not my personal style at all) and I could hear a voice in my head say “well there goes your blog down the drain”…and then I caught myself and decided that I was going to rise to the challenge. I was going to transform this newer house to my aesthetic and accept the imperfections…and be content with it all. I’m so glad I didn’t listen to that voice:).

]]> By: Lee https://witanddelight.com/2015/05/according-to-pinterest-how-inspiration-almost-killed-my-renovation-dreams/#comment-177709 Wed, 20 May 2015 22:32:22 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=17221#comment-177709 Kate, Thank you for putting into words the emotional tug of war that I’ve been enduring during my own home renovation. It’s so easy to fall into the magical Pinterest world and suddenly find yourself resenting reality.

I’m so glad you’re documenting and sharing your reno journey and can’t wait to see it unfold. I look forward to both the ordinary beginnings and what I’m sure will be an extraordinary result!

]]> By: Jenn https://witanddelight.com/2015/05/according-to-pinterest-how-inspiration-almost-killed-my-renovation-dreams/#comment-177708 Wed, 20 May 2015 22:26:44 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=17221#comment-177708 I STILL have some binders of inspiration when I was a kid I collected house plans and even drew my own floor plans for my “dream home”. I can totally relate to this post. I just had three contractors over trying to find one to hire!

]]> By: Mailinh https://witanddelight.com/2015/05/according-to-pinterest-how-inspiration-almost-killed-my-renovation-dreams/#comment-177683 Wed, 20 May 2015 20:01:54 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=17221#comment-177683 Kate,
I can totally relate to this. It’s almost like comparing yourself to others and feeling like you’re behind on “what’s supposed to be” when really you should just take in things as in and see what you can do (not what others can do).

For me, I totally know I will be interested in this series because I love seeing and learning from others when they start from the beginning. To me, it’s more than seeing the results.

Again, thank you for always sharing your thoughts and journey with us. :0)

Happy Wednesday!
Mailinh

]]> By: my hyggelig https://witanddelight.com/2015/05/according-to-pinterest-how-inspiration-almost-killed-my-renovation-dreams/#comment-177658 Wed, 20 May 2015 18:20:11 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=17221#comment-177658 Here’s a word I never use ~ Amen!

]]> By: Jade https://witanddelight.com/2015/05/according-to-pinterest-how-inspiration-almost-killed-my-renovation-dreams/#comment-177641 Wed, 20 May 2015 16:55:51 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=17221#comment-177641 We live in such a visual society. I’m an artist, so too often I find myself overwhelmed by all I see. Overwhelmed by this idea that things need to be curated and the best of the best. It’s so important to live your life and not worry about what your life looks like to others.

I’m excited to see where this series goes…

]]> By: Hannah Balko https://witanddelight.com/2015/05/according-to-pinterest-how-inspiration-almost-killed-my-renovation-dreams/#comment-177621 Wed, 20 May 2015 15:06:04 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=17221#comment-177621 Ah, yes. The wonderful balance of dreams and reality, it’s such a difficult place to navigate at times!

I feel bad that there were times when I RESENTED my life for not living up to what I wanted it to be, my “Pinterest” life that seemed so much better than my day to day life. I resented it for not being magical at all times, for having things messy and out of place, for sometimes being outright gross.

But you’re absolutely right, it comes down to an acceptance your life, imperfections and all. By knowing that you are fine with the good and the bad. It’s not to say that we don’t have to improve our lives, growth and change are vital in maintaining happiness in the long run. But we can’t have everything perfect all the time, it would be downright exhausting.

I wish you and Joe the best of luck in your home renovations, it sounds so exciting! Me and my husband are still renting, but when that time comes, we also look forward to making our future home more like ‘us’. Any advice and tips you learn on the way would be greatly appreciated!

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