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We all love a quirky dose of visual inspiration to get the day going. With Instagram being the most easily accessible way to get an artistic fix, the hunt is always on to uncover the latest account with an unexpected cool factor. Imaginative people across the globe take to the mobile app to showcase their own signature creations. These seven foodie-centric Instagrammers post everything from stunning culinary still lifes to DIY recipes and projects to get you drooling through lunch.
1. JULIE LEE
LA-based Julie Lee has the California-loving flavor down pat, featuring an abundance of produce, whimsical food settings and more: Imagine a full-fledged fireworks show of a bountiful day at your local farmer's market. Lee has a knack for blending food and design with intricate fanfare.
2. DANYA&DEANNA
Danya and Deanna make up the photographer/food stylist team behind the Tel Aviv-based blog Matkonation. Their Instagram account is so gorgeous, you can practically taste the slew of Mediterranean dishes and regional landscapes.
3. S A M A N T H A
If adorably-shaped cookies and perfectly planned pies make you smile, this account is for you. Straight from Toronto, Samantha Chiu's fanciful works are anything but cookie-cutter - with romantic, witty and cute tag-lines to boot.
4. HANDMADE CHARLOTTE
Charlotte churns out a range of recycled art works, fun recipes and unexpected DIY projects. Who wants to make a flamingo marionette? Or kid-friendly, bunny-eared sprinkled cupcakes?
5. JEAN VAN’T HUL
Fun kids crafts, artful play dates and a slew of inspirational quotes are the base of Jean Van't Hul's Instagram posts, an extension of her blog and book The Artful Parent: Simple Ways to Fill Your Family's Life with Art and Creativity.
6. FUN CRAFTS KIDS
All the happy colors and entertaining ideas here are enough to get you and your wee ones through the summer. Boasting projects like photo displays fashioned from driftwood and upcycled denim bags - kids and parents alike will rejoice in the design centric options.
7. IDAFROSK
Playing with your food is required after taking a peek at Ida Frosk's charming pictures. The Norwegian artist takes everything from famous characters like Charlie Brown to landmarks like the Eiffel Tower and morphs them into delightful illustrations - entirely made out of food.
