Lately, most of my instagram posts have been of my #compostcandids. There’s just something about these bowls of scraps that have inspired me lately. But there’s more too–chronicles of the girls’ baking, the occasional quick recipe, and whatever I see that I want to catch. It continues to be the place online where I post the most, so I just wanted to give a little update of the goings on over there.
I have to admit it’s also the platform where I really love looking through my feed. It can be hard to find people there, so I thought I’d share a few of my favorite posters in case you want to take a peek.
Cheryl Sterman Rule (@sternmanrule) mostly food, all in her own style, lots of witty good things tucked in there.
Karie Reinertson (@shelterprotectsyou) little cabins, lots of wood, pretty people with beards and sweaters
Tara Reese (@_Tarareese) woods, lakes, beautiful moments (She contributed the photograph for my last piece in Taproot Magazine (@taprootmag), and I’ve been loving her images ever since.
Erin McDowell (@Emcdowell) was the food stylist for the book I’m working on now, and she works over at Food52 (@food52). Her feed is mostly gorgeous baked goods (lots of pie!) with occasional glimpses of her very cute dog.
Donovan Delafield (@hicockalorum) is an artist in the PNW (also, I’m happy to report, my friend for decades) Her feed is amazing–lots of moss, mushrooms, and art.
Lisa (@woodshedcoffee) food, coffee, babies, life. I always enjoy the way she captures the moments of her day.
Joey (@aoristtargaryen) I’m biased, yes- as this is my Joey. But I really do love his feed. It’s mostly art, with some of us here all mixed in.
Andrea Gentl (@andreagentl) gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous. Travel, food, rotting flowers, and everything in between.
Valerie Vago-Laurer (@nettleandquince) food, London, more good things
And me! I’m over there at @alanachernila.
There’s more, of course, but I think this is a good start? And I’d love to hear who inspires you over there on insty. Also, your handle! Share in the comments if you like, so I can find you there, too.
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I’ve been loving your instagram compost shots lately. I find myself on Instagram most often because I love the visual nature of it and it’s such good eye candy since I follow food writers, recipe developers, bakers. This makes for the best “mind break” when I need it most. Thanks for sharing some of your favorites. I like @edibleash (food blogger/author), @domenicacooks (food blogger, author), @pamgarrison (artist), @naturallyella, (food blogger/author), @bemorewithless (minimalist) @kalbarteski (artist), @emilyjeffords (artist), @florabowley (artist), @barriobread (baker), @dirtcandynyc (restaurant), and @tartinebaker (renowned SF bakery)…. and so many more. I’m over there as @lisamcohen. 😀
Great list Lisa- thank you! Just added them all to my feed…
I love instagram! It allows a peek inside of people’s lives, and I know they’re mostly stylized shots but who cares? I love to follow florists/flower farmers, my feed is probably 3/4 flowers. Some to follow are @saipua, @floretflowers, @the_blue_carrot. I enjoy small homesteaders, @soulemama, @laporterouge, @longestacresfarm. Knitters and crafters are fun to follow and see what they’re making, @threadbears, @woolful, @jillmakestuff.
You can sift through who I follow at @beccaandthebookbinder.
Ah- Saipua! I had forgotten that one- thanks for including it. Love it.
That is some photogenic compost! I’ve just recently come back to Instagram and have been reacquainting myself with its quirks. I’m definitely a more visual person and get more inspiration from a photo than a paragraph. It’s also easier for me to feel like I’ve communicated fully that way. I’m @dezholton…I’m pretty sure anyway.
Thank you! I swear it’s the light- it looks all compost-y until I put it in the magic spot in front of my door where the light comes in. I’m with you on the visual communication, too–somehow it just feels more whole.
I can’t believe I just came here to catch up with you and then found my name at the top of your list. I’m flattered and all Twilight Zoney about it.
I’ve really been enjoying your compost pictures. There’s such a refreshing authenticity and beauty to the whole trash-as-treasure feel to them. Maybe because I know that what appears in the bin was transformed so lovingly in your kitchen into something wonderful and nourishing for your family; what remains is but the barest shell, and yet it’s still, well, alluring.
Anyway, hi. I’ve been thinking about you!
Hi hi! And “what remains is the barest shell..” You and your poetry 🙂 I do love your feed, Cheryl. I feel like you’ve done something not many others have there, that is, create something that is uniquely and only yours. And it’s like every image is a visual poem.
We’re still figuring out how best to use Instagram. But in the meantime, we’re having fun snapping food and farm stuff in our corner of Ohio at @countrysideconservancy. I love it whenever you show up in our feed – never often enough!
Tonight in the pool I was trying to explain Instagram to some of my senior friends. And yes, I love the compost shots, but then, I love most of yours (and Joey’s!) views.
This is me:
http://instagram.com/urthalun
and even though it’s my “business” account, I haven’t figured out (yet) how best to utilize this resource. It’s all such a journey, but I’m grateful that much of it is so beautiful. And ya know, fun.
I kinda dig the way a compost bowl looks too. Glad to know I’m not the only one! Thanks for the links, I finally succumbed to instagram and need a good look around.
I’m http://instagram.com/communicato