What about your real-life inspiration? What are some things that inspire you offline?
"I'm inspired by San Francisco in general. There's a lot of eye candy here as you walk around — every neighborhood has it's own personality. I love walking around with my camera or iPhone, snapping away. I go to Makeshift Society to be around inspiring people — it's a creative co-working space I helped launch and decorate, and I work from there a few days a week. Good books and design magazines like VTWonen, Anthology, and UPPERCASE, gallery exhibits, and great movies. Any kind of escape into nature sort of refreshes me and helps me clear my thoughts and let inspiration in."

Do you think your real-life inspiration has a direct impact on what you choose to pin?
"Definitely. My life is pretty much life intersecting art. I'm lucky to have a career that lets me pin, share, make, and blog in a creative way. It all ties together and overlaps."

Let’s talk pinning etiquette. What’s the one thing that drives you bonkers?
"I have a couple of pet peeves, but I think what truly drives me bonkers is when people leave snarky comments on my or other members' pins. I don't get the joy in that — if you don't care for something ignore it and move on, or don't follow that particular board or person if it consistently isn't your thing. Don't belittle someone for being inspired by something that just isn't for you. Why bother? It's not funny, it's rude and unkind."