For most, opening up Instagram may cause us to fall into the trap that is aimless scrolling. But we hope our curated list of local Instagrams to follow will, at the very least, keep your time occupied with beautifully and locally curated content. Whether you’re looking for some tasty new recipes, unique home decor inspiration, or a few encouraging words, we thought these accounts might keep your spirits up during that midday scroll.

So, take a glimpse into Lakeland by seeing it through these local Instagrammers’ eyes. Whether their feeds highlight their everyday lives or their niche areas of expertise, hopefully you’ll leave your social media minute (or couple of minutes) feeling encouraged and inspired by these accounts.

 

@ahintofgarlic

For those who are tired of going to Pinterest for recipes, check out @ahintofgarlic to not only get inspired by mouth-watering food photos, but to also pick out some delicious, healthy alternatives.

*TIP: Check out her blog for full recipes

@twentyseven.designs

For those who love whimsical designs, @twentyseven.designs is filled with retro and midcentury designs and uplifting messaging to help bring a little sunshine to your day.

@lovefromlinds

For those who want the Instagram-equivalent of an encouraging postcard, @lovefromlinds curates a feed filled with both travels and everyday adventures while intentionally including captions to remind us that “mental health is always in style.”

 

A post shared by Lindsey Hilligoss (@lovefromlinds) on Apr 18, 2018 at 8:42am PDT

@paigewagnerhomes

For those who wish they were on a home-flip reality show, @paigewagnerhomes isn’t your typical real estate Instagram that only posts about home listings. Check out this account for home decor ideas and to keep up with various remodel projects.

@kaitlyntrindade

For those who simply love beautiful photos and Lakeland, @kaitlyntrindade combines her love of photography and this city to curate a feed that highlights some Lakeland staples.

 

 

BONUS

And if you’re curious about the creatives in our office, be sure to check out some of our accounts too!

@sallyibarcelo

@danielhbarcelo

 

A post shared by Daniel Barceló (@danielhbarcelo) on Feb 26, 2018 at 2:53pm PST

@annaleemutz

 

A post shared by Annalee Cecilia Mutz (@annaleemutz) on Jul 14, 2016 at 5:41am PDT

 

Now get to scrolling and exploring, Lakelanders.