My favourite Up and Coming Instagram Accounts

Tuesday, August 9, 2016 Permalink
favourite instagram accounts

Before I started blogging, I didn’t see the point in Instagram. I rarely shared photos to my facebook feed, so why would I be interested in sharing photos with people I didn’t know on Instagram? But since an Instagram account is pretty much an essential part of a blogger’s toolkit I signed up and it’s rapidly become my favourite social media outlet and has fuelled a love of photography that I never knew I had.

I love the positive vibe that Instagram has - it’s just a lovely few minutes out of my day to scroll through my feed and see beautiful snapshots of people’s lives. At first I was quite restrained in terms of interacting with people, and I would see other people commenting on people’s feeds and feel like it was a clique that I wasn’t part of. But the more I started to recognise people’s feeds, the more I felt connected to their lives in some way. It’s a lovely thing to be able to connect with other mothers all across the globe, to see what they’re up to, to read their little stories and realise that other people are having similar struggles to you. But mostly, I love it as a visual record of my life - it forces me to capture little moments that I would otherwise let pass undocumented and I love to look back through my feed and remember each moment.

There are so many wonderful feeds out there, but I wanted to showcase a few of my favourite Instagram accounts here. They’re all up and coming accounts with less than 2000 followers, so I hope I can introduce you to at least a few lovely new accounts to follow!

 

@_jessarose_

Jess is a Kent based mother of twins and her feed is a magical fairytale like look at childhood. Expect beautiful Kentish countryside and super well dressed children!

 

 

@topknotanddaisies

Jo is a West Sussex based mama to toddler Hugo and her feed is a delight of beautiful landscapes, cute toddler shots, gorgeous flowers and pretty doors.

 

 

@squishedblueberries

I’ve talked on here about my love of Louise’s blog before, but her Instagram account is pretty special too. Beautiful scenery, two gorgeous girls and one fabulous baby boy

 

 

@kirstypocket

Kirsty is based in Yorkshire and her feed is a beautiful walk through the gorgeous Yorkshire scenery. Check out her recent holiday photos and prepare to be super jealous!

 

 

@fourbearsandme

I have a soft spot for Edinburgh and live vicariously through Gill and her four gorgeous children! Gill is also one of the loveliest Instagrammers you’ll come across -she always has a lovely comment to share!

 

 

@acupfullofglitter

Carly’s feed is a riot of colour which always cheers me up if I’m feeling a bit down! I always look forward to seeing her morning tea and flowers shot - it’s a feed that makes me want to fill my house with flowers!

 

 

Cuddle Fairy

 

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  • Oh Katy you little love! All of these accounts (and yours of course) are my absolute favourites and I actually can’t believe you’ve put me in with them! I love Instagram too, it’s such a supportive place to hang out xx

  • Claire

    They all look beautiful, your blog is beautiful too, I’ll definitely be back! X #bloggerclubuk

  • Peppermint Cove

    I agree! We are not the type to post on social media personally but Peppermint Cove made it essential and of all of them instagram has grabbed us and we love it! Sharing with like minded people and seeing their beautiful photos really brightens our day and has become totally addictive! Thank you for this and the lovely inspiration to look at those feeds. #BloggerClubUK XX Lou

  • Jaki

    I love this post. I know what you mean about the whole Instagram thing and not sharing much but I’ve just started to get into it. Learning how to take the perfect picture - and they’re always so nice to see when they compliment your blog too! Thanks for sharing these, I’m off to follow them! 🙂 #bloggerclubuk

  • Yvonne

    Oh I am off to check these out! I am just getting into instagram so looking for new people to follow! #BloggerClubUK

  • Laura - dear bear and beany

    ooh I love this post Katy. I love Instagram and can spend hours scrolling through the gorgeous photos. I am off to take a look at these, as I only know Squished Blueberries the rest of all new to me x

    • Oh Laura, you’re in for a treat! They’re all lovely - so pleased I could introduce you to some new accounts, I assumed you’d know all of these!

  • Karen Belton

    I’m still struggling with Instagram. After I’ve checked all my other accounts I don’t seem to have time. You make it sound wonderful though so maybe I need to make time for it #bloggerclubuk

    • I know I definitely found it a struggle at first to find something to post every day, but now it’s almost effortless and I love the whole process of capturing those little moments. It’s definitely addictive!

  • Soppymum

    I’ve been properly blogging for about 2 weeks and like you had never used Instagram before. But I LOVE it!! Slowly working out what I’m doing, but find it such a cheerful place to be! X

    • It’s such a lovely positive place to be, I’ll warn you right now, it’s addictive!

      • Soppymum

        I am already very much addicted. Trying to pace myself with putting photos on it!!! #kcacols

  • Lucy

    Thanks for sharing these, they are all lovely, have added them all!
    I have only recently gone back to Instagram (as a business acct rather than just a personal one) and I do love it for the same reasons as you - it is such a positive space.
    I am currently working to try and get some coherence and consistency to my feed! Its getting there slowly….i think!
    BloggerClubUK

    • I’ve struggled with the consistency aspect a lot - I find it really restrictive! But I’ve slowly started to realise that there are certain types of photos that I take that I’m more drawn to, and I’ve noticed my feed is slowly becoming more and more focused on those. I still throw in the odd photo that mixes it all up (and that’s starting to bug me a bit more than it used to if I’m totally honest!)

  • Oh I am obsessed with Instagram. I’ve been using it right since the beginning and I’m always looking for new accounts to follow. Definitely going to check these all out, they look great. #KCACOLS

  • TeamMomLife

    What a lovely group of Instagram accounts. I also have started to really enjoy it. Especially that it cheers me up and puts a smile on my face to see all of the gorgeous photos. #KCACOLS

  • Lisa (www.irishbabyfairy.com)

    As only a recent convert to instagram I was delighted to read your post and find new people to follow so thanks for sharing! #KCACOLS

  • I’m starting to be more active in instagram and I’m not understanding what you are saying. It is really nice to wake up in the morning and check all those gorgeous photos that appear in your feed. I can now say that Instagram is one of my favourites social media. I really love sharing my photos there. Thanks so much for sharing this at #KCACOLS 🙂 x