As bloggers, we all seem to be after that perfect-Pinterest lifestyle: we spend hours pinning things to our home decor boards, and lusting after copper bowls, framed typography and knitted cushions. But really, how much fun is creating a Pinterest house?
1 - White walls are always clean // Everyone on Pinterest seems to have perfectly clean white walls (and white everything, really) but nobody ever mentions that if you have a toddler those walls will soon become an easel, and even if you don't have a toddler (which I don't, as it happens) white walls don't ever stay white for long.
2 - Terrariums are a lovely project // The beautiful Sam and I recently made a terrarium for her new bedroom: we spent weeks trying to find the perfect plants, and almost forgot that we would need soil, charcoal and stones. There is nothing fun about filling your terrarium, especially when you're using spiky Ikea cacti. Don't be fooled.
3 - Bunting is a necessity // I am Hello Kitty obsessed, and when I spotted some Hello Kitty bunting I knew I had to have it. When I eventually got around to putting it up I nearly broke my neck, and a few days later it fell down and almost strangled me in my sleep.
4 - Studying outside is super fun // When the weather starts to get sunny, it can be tempting to make yourself a smoothie and relocate to the garden, especially if you're on exam leave. However, no matter how sunny it is and how little wind there might be, your notes will be over next door's wall in no time. Or the dog will piss on them.
5 - Crafts with kids are a great way to spend your time // There are some truly wonderful and unique crafts on Pinterest, but believe me when I say that 99% of them are not something that the average child would be able to do without a tantrum (and not necessarily from the child themselves...)
Pinterest is fun, but always remember people are showing you what they want to show you. Nobody's home or life is perfect, so seriously who cares if your room is a mess and you'd rather watch Frozen for the 29th time than make wooden spoon puppets?
