• Influencers
Feb 22, 2013 8:30 AM EST
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Meet The Bay’s 5 Top Pinterest Superstars — In Real Life!
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We’d love if you could share a few secrets to your pinning success — any rules, dos, or don’ts to follow?
"I’ve always stayed very true to the platform by pinning large and gorgeous imagery. And, I generally use Pinterest’s second opportunity to inspire by writing thoughtful descriptions. I think the best way to enhance a pretty picture is to add interesting or descriptive copy. Repinning is also just as fun as pinning. So, I always recommend that users explore who their favorite pinners are following in order to add some amazing repinnable content to their Pinterest world. As for dont’s, don’t pin tiny images or fall into the habit of just pinning in one subject area. Keep it large and diverse!"

Who are some other Pinterest power players to watch out for?
"I certainly have my favorites — don’t we all? My personal power players are Dree Harper, Katja Ollendorff, Erika Brechtel, Meg Biram, Erin Hiemstra, Jessica Colaluca, Amy Sia, Jeanne Chan, Kimberly Pesch, and so many more!"

When you aren’t pinning, where can we find you?
"I’ve lived many lives on the web and my latest work revolves around recommending my favorite products on Luvocracy. It’s such a joy and an honor to be a big part of building a new online community that loves to shop and share cool products as much as I do. These days, when I’m not pinning, I’m building out my Luvocracy collections and searching for others to join me."

Adorable wooden birds that Christine purchased abroad!