Best of the West: The Best Instagrams for Virtual Vacations, Design Inspo, Motivational Quotes, and More
This week we asked YOU what Instagram accounts you follow for joy and inspiration––and you delivered.
We’re doing Best of the West a little differently this week: We asked you to share the Instagram accounts you’re following for inspiration––and you had some great tips. Here’s what you said:
Carly Ioakimedes: @shiplapandshells for home decor and garden inspiration in PNW.
Joyce Mayes: @ourlovelygarden serves up stunning garden eye candy.
Matt Bean: @conwayelectric‘s Instagram Stories are great. @TomSachs and @kookslams, because it’s a reminder of what isn’t happening to me.
Allyson Hagen: @museocanova for beautiful art––and you can pretend you are in Italy.
Natalia DeVore: Probably obvious, but all the NPS pages for the different West coast National parks: @zionnps, @grandcanyonnps, @capitolreefnps, and @yellowstonenps. I follow for sunrises/sunsets, stars, beautiful animals, and wide-open spaces to explore.
Christine Bobbish: @classetouriste for world travel inspiration (some of my favorite IG Stories include their series on horseback riding in Argentina and camping in Patagonia). @styleofsport for her trend roundups in active apparel, accessories, and gear. I also love @josecabaco, whose photography I share in my Stories often. He is the Global Creative Concept and Storytelling Director for Adidas Group. His feed has an impressive 29k+ posts!
Gaby J Photography: @studioyeoreum for all the gorgeous fresh & dried floral designs.
Kelly Facer: I have a few––@Coastal_Living for home, style, and travel. @thegoodquote (founded by @roxannesvibe) for great motivational quotes and @doyouyoga, which offers hundreds of online yoga classes.
Amy P: @nightmoves_jt for desert dreams.
Plus, here are some of @sunsetmag’s favorites:
@kimballcreative: For a big dose of cuteness. She’s a mother of quadruplets, #tinytor, and chubby #von_ole. And she’s insanely creative. Don’t believe us? Just check out her kids’ Halloween costumes.
@JessicaMenda: Want to take a virtual trip to Taos, Venice Beach, or sunny Mexico? You’ve come to the right place.
@chefmelissaking: We love Melissa King for many reasons––but her incredible work with @wckitchen and amazing food shots make it easy to double-tap.
@bycolossus: For all the home design inspiration your heart desires.
@bloomandplume: Gorgeous florals + major drama, courtesy of Maurice Harris.
@haleboyd: For major style inspiration, and tips on how to shop and live a more sustainable life.