Lonely Houses
Just a quick post to show you a beautiful Instagram account I recently discovered. Sejkko captures quiet, thought-provoking images of homes standing alone in the landscape… the Lonely Houses. I have such admiration for those who can stick with a photographic project like this, editing and curating their feed with such dedication. Take a look, I think you’ll love it too: @Sejkko.
What are your favourite curated Instagram feeds? Let me know in the comments as I’d love to take a look. Also, remember you can follow me @DecoratorsNotes if you’d like to see what goes on behind the scenes here. Have a lovely weekend x
[Photographs all @Sejkko on Instagram]
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Beautiful bags that build better lives
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The Good List: FairMail Cards
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