the pinterest problem

Okay, so this post is going to divert a bit from describing a Raleigh-related experience. Over the weekend my mom and I hosted a baby shower for a family friend. It turned out great! We had a lovely afternoon of food, socializing, and celebrating the miracle of life. But what I took with me from the overall experience is this: Pinterest is a problem.

What's the problem with Pinterest? It seems like a fun little way to benefit from and contribute to the creativity of others. Whereas we used to have to buy a bunch of home design and craft magazines to get ideas for DIY projects, Pinterest cuts out the middle man and puts the projects right at the fingertips of the every-woman. Being crafty is no longer reserved for the quirky aunts with a lot of time on their hands or the professionals. YOU can make that. It's easy. It'll be cheap!

This, my friends, is a lie.

Let me spoil the illusion for you. See that perfectly curated photo album of the baby shower right there? You cannot create that scene. You will not be able to make that paper garland by hand. That cake was baked and decorated by a professional trained in Paris. See what I'm getting at here? Pinterest makes us all believe we are Martha Stewart's protégés. Without the criminal records.

Don't get me wrong though, Pinterest is a really great way to get ideas! But halfway through your fifth DIY project you will begin to realize that the key to Pinterest is moderation. Pick 1 project. Pick two! Just don't let the wonder of Pinterest make you forget that you have a full-time job outside of DIY-ing.

But as I said before, our shower really turned out great. I will just remember next time that my name is not Martha and I am one person. With a job. Happy crafting, y'all!

cake that we did NOT make ourselves!

dipped rice krispie pops

dead duck punch... they wouldn't float :(