It’s been established that Pinterest is the Next Big Thing in social media. Though the site has a reputation as an outlet for wedding-crazy girlfriends and middle-aged women, there’s something to entice every use. Yesterday we brought 100 Worst Pins on Pinterest; here’s a cross-section of the 100 best boards Pinterest has to offer. We tried to keep the number of wedding boards to a minimum.
A collection of illustrations, visual art, DIY and photographs that embodies the spirit of Pinterest.
Geeky, nerdy, offbeat and hilarious, perfect for the Pinterest user who would rather attend a convention than a wedding.
Hundreds of images of maps which prove that geography and topography can be cool, interesting and beautiful.
Bow down to the patron saint of Pinterest, whose boards are filled with rustic wonders and homemade deliciousness.
As the title suggests, this board is full of pinup babes, happy brides, housewives and WWII propaganda.
Perfect Palette has wedding suggestions in almost every color of the rainbow, but there's something sweet about splashes of pink.
Featuring cool patterns and textures from nature, art and design.
Hundreds of pins of pretty flowers in bloom, floral arrangements and centerpieces.
Freelancer Leah Stacy really likes macaroni and cheese, and her Pinterest board is a tribute to the classic dish.
Because no Pinterest list would be complete without some kitchen porn.
Pins to provoke the mind, covering science, technology and society.
Time's board features a collection of images from the iconic magazine's history.
Photographs and humorous macros of the 44th President.
Home decor, furniture and art with clean forms and designs.
An eclectic mix of photographs and illustrations that is dark and haunting.
Like the feeling of doing something yourself? This board is full of ideas and how-to's for home and style.
Just because they're painted by Renaissance masters doesn't mean that they're not totally ugly.
A pinboard chock full of badass beards.
The tea parties you had with your stuffed animals never looked as lovely as these pins.
Ideas and suggestions for ridiculously cute kiddie parties.
Housekeeping and life tips and tricks.
Glitter, sparkles and sequins, oh my!
Dashes of daring neon colors in clothes, accessories and beauty.
A board of architecture that curves, glides, snakes and tilts.
Trendy and stylish accents and accessories which punch up an outfit.
Striking portraits of celebrities, models and people with beautiful and interesting faces.
A perfect board if you need ideas for your next cake creation... or if you want to torture yourself.
The show has been setting trends for years. Here's a board of old advertisements and decor that would be appropriate for Sterling Cooper Draper Price or the Francis household.
Seeking scantily-clad women in peril, running from aliens, monsters or nefarious crooks? Check out this board's collection of pulp magazine and book covers.
There's plenty of boards for history buffs on Pinterest, including this collection dedicated to the famed Scandinavian raiders.
There's plenty of advice and tricks for growing your own produce on this board, along with an illustration here or there and an occasional infographic.
Even commitment-phobes have to admire this beautiful collection of gowns and portraits of brides.
This board shows that nature is both beautiful and really, really cool.
There are probably hundreds of thousands of fashion boards on Pinterest, but this one is a nice blend of street style, accessories and editorials.
Some funky interiors and homes that look like they could be the abodes of successful artists.
Beautiful covers of The New Yorker, a showcase for contemporary illustrators.
An appreciation board for those people who believe cows are more than just meat and dairy products.
All sorts of delicate paper products, like envelopes, notes and cards, in translucent pastels and creams.
From funky to fantastic, these light fixtures will put your bedside lamp to shame.
A graphic designer's dream, this board has got dots, dashes, lines and swirls in a rainbow of shades and wild combinations.
Unfortunately, Paula Deen doesn't have fried chicken or butter boards, but this one is a lovely collection of baked goods from her website, all packaged up and ready to give to loved ones.
Blue and white has always been a classy combo, and here's you'll find paisleys, checks and delicate chinoiserie on textiles, ceramics and housewares.
Like animals? Here are a bunch of critters on decor, accessories and clothes.
Banksy's fame has shown that street art is no longer mere hoodlums' tags, but a rich (albeit sorta illegal) art form.
Vintage fashion photography from the archives of Life magazine.
All kinds of bridesmaids in matching or elegantly coordinated gowns. Unfortunately devoid of any fashion nightmares.
Graphic designers will tell you that typefaces are an art form, and the examples here--plus some punchy graphics--are certainly convincing.
Pinterest loves weddings, so here's a board devoted solely to brides' all-important blooms.
Glasses aren't just for freaks and geeks and your grandparents anymore--beautiful people wear them, too.
A host of pins of nail art, with DIY tips and product recs.
A gallery of GQMFs and man things, like tools, bags, ties and accessories.
Gorgeous packaging, tags and ties.
That tree fort you had when you were a kid? Here are some awesome grown-up versions, plus teepees, hammocks and forts which bring the feeling of outside into the home.
A collection of photos of places you'd be lucky to visit, with a depressingly accurate title.
Fun things to do with teacup humans, as well as some kid-related information and fun facts.
Old covers of magazines, including Vogue, Time and The Saturday Evening Post.
Photos of models with snazzy makeup, mixed with the odd beauty product or picture of flowers.
A hundred-plus pins of all sorts of stylish bicycles.
Flowers held great meaning in Victorian times, so here's an extensive sampling of Victorian postcards covered with them. A pansy means I'm thinking of you!
Austin is an oasis of offbeat culture, beloved by its residents, now with a pinboard to prove it!
Etsy, the capital of all things artsy on the web, now has a wedding board with advice, goods and inspiration for the discerning bride's nuptials.
Steampunk is a subversive and quirky genre, perfectly captured by this board's balance of fashion and art.
PBS NewsHour's ArtBeat blog is on Pinterest, with a board that showcases stories daily.
Majestic shots of nature and beautiful cities populate this blog, which would make Liz Lemon "want to go to there."
Even cat people can appreciate the eclectic mix of dog-themed apparel, home decor and art.
Sophisticated bric-a-brac, household tools and other objects, some made of natural materials, in neutral shades.
Oddities, many in shades of grey and sepia, brought together.
Erin Loechner of Design For Mankind has a stable of amazing Pinterest boards. Here she puts unique and creative designs she plucks from around the web.
A totally lighthearted and upbeat board, with funny macros, cool things to buy and lovely pictures.
American presidents (and first ladies) chowing down.
Pins of fantastical and cozy gardens, plus a few paintings from recently departed 'Painter of Light' artist Thomas Kinkade.
Cute ideas for your next Fourth of July party, or to make your surroundings more patriotic.
Children are popular on Pinterest, and here's another board dedicated to them, with furniture, clothes, photos and illustrations.
As the title suggests, those who like the Geekery board will probably also dig this board, which is full of tech gadgets and accessories, notably an iPod case that looks like a Pop Tart.
Infographics from Mashable and across the web, because information is so much better in colorful, illustrated form.
Yes, there are dudes on Pinterest, and this board appeals to them or any sports lover, with pins for pretty much every sport.
Texans are a proud people, and this board--dedicated solely to Texans and their state's bounty--is brimming with love for the Lone Star state.
A board full of stuff that Etsy loves on Pinterest, which is predictably lovely and adorable.
Pinterest couldn't avoid politics, and this board--dedicated to what has been termed the Republican War on Women--has got infographics, facts, links and videos for anyone interested in women's rights.
Ron Swanson is a legend, and of the many boards dedicated to this epic chunk of man, this has a great combo of fan art, macros and the mysterious Duke Silver.
Westerns may be a dead genre in contemporary American cinema, but this board captures the greats of Western film, as well as some cowboys and Indians.
Black and white photos from around the web, capturing both extraordinary and quiet moments from people's lives.
A board dedicated to hipster bashing, which is now SO mainstream it's almost ironic.
Photos of microbrews and recipes for mixed drinks from The Daily Beast.
Because who doesn't want to remember the glorious 1990s, especially Nickelodeon at its height?
An unabashedly patriotic and red-blooded America-loving board.
The corgi breed has a devoted following, and this board documents the joy corgi fans take in the happy, good-natured dogs.
Dozens of beautiful photographs of American and foreign cities.
Time magazine shots of the beauty of planets, stars and the cosmos.
Some people have Disney-themed weddings, and this board contains zany wedding cakes, gowns fit for a [Disney] princess and a carriage (but no magic carpets).
Everything you'll need to fend of hordes of the living dead. The only thing missing is a leash for Carl.
Photographs with informative captions about events that occurred that day in history.
This board is for animals getting all cute and cuddly with each other.
Charts may be the slacker cousin to infographics, but as this Pinterest board shows, they sure are funny.
The ingredients for a Bodega cocktail must be purchased at a liquor store or bodega, there can be no more than 7 ingredients and it has to have an awesome name, like the Vodka del Ray or the Honey Badger.
Every year, the New York Botanical Society has a monster orchid show. Here are some photos of the rare flowers.
The former Presidential candidate and a gallery of his (in?)famously ubiquitous item of clothing.
For the cat lovers, a kitty-centric board with cute kittens and the requisite lulzy cat macros.
Many top media brands have taken the Pinterest plunge, including magazines, newspapers and television channels. Here's a roundup.
Macros about Pinterest on Pinterest. Meta.
