Honestly – Sometimes you don’t need to go anywhere, you need an atmosphere change. This is where Pinterest comes in. It’s not only a great place to save on home decor or plan your dream vacation (though yes, I totally support a well-curated Paris board). Pinterest is a tool I use every day to inspire joy, reset my mindset and draw the type of life I want without having to board the plane.
If you want to live a romantic life, Pinterest is your best secret. Visual discovery is a vision to board the plane, with no endless options. Here is a digital version of a bunch of your favorite magazines, one hand scissors and another cup of tea. But here is the magic: Pinterest board is not static. They develop with you. When used intentionally, they can be a retreat that you can access at any time.
This is how I use it Pinterest Plan My Dream Life– and you can.
Start with a feeling, not a goal.
When I created the ultimate escape board, I didn’t try to plan a real trip. I just want to collect moments that feel like exhaling. Think of cozy cottage, soft linen dress, sunshine on old wood floors, piles of books, handwritten letters. When life is too big, these images anchor me. They helped me romanticize my daily rituals and noticed the beauty around me.
Make it multi-sensory.
Inspire visual amounts, reminding you of textures, sounds, and even smells. A collage of knitted socks and a cup of steamed tea is more than just aesthetics – it turns into a mood. I’ve built playlists based on a board like this, which is crazy.
Don’t overthink pins.
Fix something that attracts you. You can improve it later. I use the Secret section to explore topics I’m not going to share – such as ideas for future retreats, or I’ll build a writing shed one day. Your board is allowed to be aspiring and personal.
Use the section to break it down.
I like organizing boards like a little storybook. For my excellent escape board, I have sections like “Writer Retreat”, “Simulation Joy”, “Slow Farming” and “Transport Books”. Everyone can help me rebuild what’s important and add beauty to my daily routine.
Check in with your board regularly.
Pinterest is not a once-for-all platform, it is a lively archive. I revisited my me like a comfortable diary, added new images, archived images that no longer fit, and followed the thread that triggered new things. Bonus: This is a creative breakthrough that does not involve the single reel of social media doom.
Here’s the kicker: When you keep the visuals in line with the life you want to build, start making matching choices. This is not magic. This is a mentality. Romanticizing your life is choosing miracles and intentions every day, and Pinterest can help me do better than any app on your phone.
Ready to try it?
First, save my ultimate vacation board – it’s full of comfort inspiration, creative reset ideas and tiny escapes you can make without leaving your home. Then create your own and tag me in it. I would love to see what you dream about next (even if it’s just a book’s corner cafe).
You don’t have to fly around the world to feel you’re going somewhere. Sometimes, just a relaxing pin meeting and some imagination can romanticize your life.
