Instagram is the fastest growing social media platform right now and for good reason. Essentially, it is Pinterest, Facebook and Twitter all rolled into one.
And I, for one, adore it.
Pinterest is the platform I use to unwind and hone my eye for design, but Instagram is where I go to hone my photography skills and meet like minded people.
Almost 100% of my relationships with other bloggers started on Instagram. I was able to converse with people that I would not otherwise have crossed paths with.
When I first opened my account, I was shocked at how nice everyone was! Etiquette and kindness still seem to matter on this platform.
So, if you are on Instagram or thinking about getting started, here are a few of my favorite farmhouse accounts.
Note- I could have shared just about every account I follow really, so this is just a tiny sampling of what is out there.
Farmhouse Instagram Accounts
@thewhitefarmhouseblog @farmhouse5540
@marleyandlockyer @thesimplerevival
@heatherbullard @flatcreekfarmhouse
@boxwoodavenue @houseofharvest
She Holds Dearly is also on Instagram.
It is where I share smaller projects that I don’t want to take the time to write a whole blog post about.
There a quick tips, recipes from the garden and more of the daily life going on around here.
I guess you could call it the “micro blog” and I have just recently started to add in little videos on the weekends.
Sharing at these parties!
I am coming to adore Instagram for the same reasons! I feel like it is the perfect creative people social network. I have come to find so may bloggers and creatives that I love through Instagram, and like you, getting inspiration, and learning/working/honing on photography. Thanks for sharing these. I follow most of them, but will add more to my list.
~Cheryl
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We are definitely kindred spirits, Cheryl! So glad you found a couple more accounts to adore today.
Doesn’t it annoy you that there is no explanation about what you’re seeing on Instagram…or am I missing something? I want words! Tell me what I’m looking at. Did you make it? Is it something you just saw somewhere else and liked? How did you make it? Is it for sale? Are your providing a tutorial? No. I don’t prefer Instagram at all! Give me blogs, blogs lotsa blogs! Or are people getting so dumbed down they can’t or don’t want to either write or read?
I agree with you Teddee! Are we missing something? I don’t see anything but pictures – no explanation – and so???? What makes it so special? I don’t get it either.
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Linda, if you click on the name under each picture it takes you to the person’s Instagram account.
But, even then you are looking at their “gallery”, you can click on each picture to read all about it. However, on the app (which is what Instagram was intended for) it is much easier and you can scroll through all the current pics for the day. It takes some getting used to if you haven’t been on Instagram before.
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I would say you must be looking at the galleries only, there are usually plenty words both from the person posting and the people following, to go along with each picture once you click on it. But, that being said, if you love blogs. Stick with those! I still love them, too. xoxo
I just started really using Instagram again a few days ago. I think the fact that you have to consistently post your own photos makes me a little intimidated! Looking forward to checking out these accounts. Thanks for sharing!
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I remember feeling that way, too, and I still would like to post more often that I do. However, posting is only if you are wanting to grow your account. You could just comment and meet people if you want to. That is a lot easier.
I just started blogging and using Instagram and I must say, blogging is harder than it looks. I love Instagram, I find so much inspiration and a daily dose of design. So I’ll keep trying and learning and someday maybe I’ll have followers who aren’t related to me! Thanks for the suggestions. I already follow all but one, now I’ll add marley and lockyer to my list. I’ve been following you as well due to Instagram. Love your style.
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I so agree, Crystal! Keep at it on Instagram, slowly but surely, your account will grow. Thank you for your sweet compliment!
I love Instagram, for the same reasons! We have a builder-grade ranch house, which we are trying to decorate like a farmhouse 🙂 I’ve never been to your blog before, but I’m really glad I visited today. I really enjoyed it and I’ve followed you. Thanks so much for posting these Instagram accounts!
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I am so glad you stopped by!
I love Instagram, I have been trying to keep my Instagram for my personal interests such as card making and decorating and not so much my Facebook friends but my Facebook friends keep popping up on it and I start to feel guilty that I don’t really want to follow them on Instagram!!! I will have to check out some of your favorites!
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Oh, I know what you mean, but I think it is Ok to keep Facebook and Instagram segregated a little. I have very different reasons for using each platform and it is reflected in who I follow.
Thank you for including me in things gorgeous line up! Very honored.
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You are so welcome, you deserve it, my friend!