Some people may find Pinterest a time-suck for only select demographics: women with ’90s nostalgia planning their mason-jar-obsessed barn wedding, fitness junkies with their “thinspiration” boards, or beauty fanatics pinning crazy nail art and ombre highlights.
Yes, we (almost 70% female) are on Pinterest looking at meals we’ll never make, places we’ll never go, and houses we’ll never afford. The social network is the ultimate 21st century dream board.
And although my job has shifted my priorities where they belong–more working and less pinning–I still love dropping by the site every now and then. I even recently converted my account from personal to professional, so please check out my Book Club Babe board!
Today, I’d like to share pictures from my favorite board, aptly named Bookshelf Porn. Every book lover fantasizes about their perfect library, with shelves packed from ceiling to floor. So without further ado, admire these wonders!
Library in the Loft
Spiral Staircase
Lines and Curves
Floating Shelves
And, of course, the secret bathroom so you never have to leave your library!
Please follow the links to the rest of the 50 pins on my Bookshelf Porn Pinterest board (don’t forget to repin if you’re a user too!), and post pics of your favorite libraries in the comments!
Book Club Babe is back and better than ever! Take a look around! I’ve got a new logo and look, as well as an official Terms & Conditions and an updated About Me page. I’ve also purchased the domain bookclubbabe.net, so remember to add it to your bookmarks! A few tweaks are still in the works in regards to expanding on social media (like my new Facebook fan page!), but I was too excited to wait any longer!
Another way I’m working to effectively and cohesively professionalize my personal brand is to “come out” and reveal my identity. I’m obviously not off the grid or anything, so goodness knows I’m no secret agent, but I’ve never directly gone by my real name.
It’s Alyssa Jarrett, by the way, and it’s a pleasure to re-make your acquaintance! As someone just out of grad school and adjusting to the working world, I don’t have a huge online presence, but I encourage you to check out my About.Me website and follow me on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google+, and Pinterest.
I owe all these awesome blog changes to my only, and therefore, favorite sibling Nick Jarrett. Before I jump back into book blogging, I thought I would repay the favor by sharing just a few of the reasons why my brother is the best!
Looking like the pro he is!
1. My brother is a kick-ass artist.
This one’s a given, considering the wonders he’s done for Book Club Babe. But just like I’ve always had literary inclinations, Nick’s been the artistic one in the family. He’s currently a graphic design student at Fresno State who does freelance work in his free time. With tattoos, gauges, and a morbid sense of humor, “creative” is a total understatement for this hardcore kid.
Nick with his friend Erik and girlfriend Bri.
2. My brother created his own clothing company.
Over two years ago, Nick founded his clothing line I Scream Clothing, which specializes in colorful T-shirts for the hardcore scene. If you’re looking to wear fun, energetic, unique designs, look no further!
Nick in action!
3. My brother is an awesome paintballer.
Nick’s also the captain of a paintball team called Genesis, which he formed in 2009 with his friends. He’s a snake player who’s helped Genesis win 1st place in their RPL division at Fresno in 2010 and at Oceanside in 2011. They’ve currently advanced to Division 3 in WCPPL. With my father as coach, paintball is a huge part of my family.
4. My brother will always be a geeky kid at heart.
Between his addiction to Pokemon and the latest tech gadgets, Nick’s a self-professed geek. His most recent hobby is live-streaming video games, so it’s only a matter of time before he’s a YouTube sensation! We’ve bonded over horror games like Slender and Amnesia, so check out us above, where he gives me a Book Club Babe shout-out!
So that’s why my brother is better than yours! You can get a hold of him on his Facebook and Twitter, but please let him know what you think of the blog redesign in the comments! And even though you know my real name now, I’ll always be Book Club Babe!
