Valentine’s Day is almost here, and whether you’re coupled up or single (and there’s nothing wrong with either), we’re looking to these Pinterest boards for a little heart-themed inspiration. Because who can resist a plate of pink, heart-shaped cookies?

1. We can see what Judith Ripka has planned for Valentine’s Day: plenty of cupcakes.

2. Keep the chocolate coming, please.

3. Decorating the house in pink, white, and red? Why not.

4. We love these Valentine’s Day gift ideas from Real Simple – they’re perfect for the kids, too.

5. Quite possibly the cutest assortment of valentines we’ve ever seen.

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There are just a few days left to enter our Love At First Sight Pinterest Sweepstakes for the chance to win $1,000 shopping sprees at both Rue La La and Madewell, but that doesn’t mean our Pinboards are slowing down anytime soon.

For today’s dose of (style) inspiration, we turned to our copy team for a peek at what they’ve been pinning to their own boards.

Who: Brianna Lapolla, Junior Copywriter
What she loves: All things pretty and feminine – which means plenty of pink.

Who: Jess Huckins, Copyeditor
What she loves: Jess has an eye for classic black with pops of color.

Need a crash course in Pinterest first? Check out our easy how-to guide, then enter our Rue La La + Madewell: Love At First Sight Pinterest Sweepstakes from February 5 to February 13, 2013, for the chance to win a $2,000 shopping spree – $1,000 to each Rue La La and Madewell.

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Our Love At First Sight Pinterest Sweepstakes is in full swing, but there’s still plenty of time to get your pin on. (And with a $2,000 shopping spree at Rue La La and Madewell up for grabs, we have a feeling you’ll want to get started.)

To help get your creative juices flowing, we’re showing off two more of our staffers’ Pinboards to prove that the possibilities are endless – but always stylish.

Who: Bernice Denehan, Digital & Marketing Coordinator
What she loves: Bernice’s board is a perfect take on preppy-meets-sophisticated – with some cute puppies thrown in.

Who: Sara Abad, Junior Digital Designer
What she loves: Food and fashion. Now that’s a girl after our own heart.

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By now, you’ve probably heard of Pinterest (and the many reasons we’re all obsessed with it) – but what exactly is it? We like to think of Pinterest as a virtual bulletin board for our favorite things, so there’s no more losing those melt-in-your-mouth recipes or that DIY mani we spotted while trolling the Internet on our lunch break.

If you haven’t had much time to explore the endless eye candy that is Pinterest, here’s a summary to get you started (plus some worthy tips for the seasoned pro).

Be specific.
If you’re like us and you tend to forget things like where you left your car keys, there’s a good chance you won’t remember where that pair of jeans went if everything goes into a board called “My Favorite Things.” Splitting your boards up into categories (i.e. Food, Cocktails, Weekend Style, Positive Quotes) will help you keep your boards organized (so it’s easy to find everything you need to throw an Oscar party).

Give kudos.
Repinning from someone else’s board? It never hurts to “like” or “comment” on the image you borrowed – with the added bonus of a potential follower in return.

Know who to follow.
We’re self-proclaimed Pinterest addicts, which means we round up the best Pinboards to follow once a week, every week. And for endless inspiration to match your style, turn to your favorite magazines, clothing designers, and celebrities with the same aesthetic you’re into – chances are, they’re already on Pinterest, pinning up a storm.

Install a “Pin It” button on your bookmarks bar.
This is quite possibly our favorite – and by far the easiest – way to pin your inspiration. The “Goodies” section of Pinterest has all the instructions for installing the “Pin It” button to your bookmarks bar. Then, any time you want to pin an image you come across (such as while reading our latest road test), you can click the “Pin It” button and voilà! It’s up on the Pinterest board of your choice.

Want to practice your newfound Pinterest knowledge? Stay tuned for our Rue La La + Madewell: Love At First Sight Sweepstakes, launching February 5 at 11AM ET.

By Melissa Mann, Staff Writer

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1. There’s just something about these curiosities that will improve any bad day.

2. Holy cute overload.

3. We love all these little moments.

4. So this is what Lauren Conrad is inspired by. (We’re right there with you, LC.)

5. Tie-dye will never stop being fun. Period.

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1. We’re still trying to get organized, and this Pinterest board has us moving in the right direction.

2. The next time we host a cocktail party, we’re taking inspiration from these tablescapes.

3. Making our lives easier? These tips and tricks are just what we need.

4. Nothing like a few outdoor gardens to put us in a spring mood. (Even if it’s a little early for that.)

5. And just to brighten your Tuesday, a whole Pinboard of happy, colorful balloons.

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We’re anxiously awaiting the Golden Globes this weekend – if only to see Tina Fey and Amy Poehler host – so to prep ourselves for all the red-carpet coverage (while looking like we should have been the hosts of E! Fashion Police), we’re following these Pinterest boards all week long.

1. Marie Claire has rounded up 2012′s best red-carpet looks in one inspiring board.

2. You can bet we’ll have our eyes glued to this Award Show Style pinboard from Glamour magazine.

3. The amount of Golden Globe glamour is seriously dreamy.

4. We can’t forget about the perfectly put-together hairstyles that grace every red carpet. Hello, new resolution for 2013.

5. Before we tune in, we’re making sure we’re on top of the celebrity gossip that every red-carpet reporter is sure to reference.

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We’re determined to make 2013 the best year yet, so in honor of the New Year (and our new resolutions), here’s a roundup of Pinboards that will keep us inspired and motivated all year long.

1. We love Skinnytaste’s Pinboard of recipes that make our favorite foods just a little bit healthier.

2. These running tips and guides from SHAPE magazine will have us sticking to our get-fit resolutions – easily.

3. An abundance of winter-outfit ideas will keep us inspired all season (even when it’s 20 below).

4. This year, we resolve to wear more prints.

5. No more excuses: 2013 will be our year to get crafty. Bring on those DIYs!

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1. Since it’s not snowing here, we’re dreaming of spending a night in these cozy winter cabins.

2. So many shades of winter white - we’re overwhelmed, in the best way possible.

3. Sorry, but we had to. This Pinboard of furry friends is just too darn cute.

4. Holiday gift-wrap ideas? There’s plenty to inspire here.

5. Nothing improves a day quite like some holiday sparkle.

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1. Madewell’s color code has us seeing the holidays in every shade.

2. This is how we think of December, too – lots of sweets and presents.

3. Wondering what to wear to your holiday party? This Pinterest board has plenty of options.

4. Every holiday fête is going to need some colorfully themed treats.

5. What is it about a snowy landscape that’s just so magical?

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