Instagram is a great source of inspiration for me – I love that insight which it gives you into people’s worlds, from all walks of life and with so many varied interests. And I have also met some really interesting people through Instagram. That said, sometimes it can be a little distracting – especially when I am wrestling with writer’s block. It’s very easy to find that the whole day has whiled away, scrolling through beautiful accounts, and I’m still sitting in front a blank page.

Many of the beautiful, captivating images on Instagram, of course. And, goodness, so many other things: piles of fresh fruit or flowers at the market. Old cookbooks – especially ones with a beautiful narrative to them. Dappled light. I take a lot of inspiration for the colours and textures of the old buildings around Venice. Old masters paintings, particularly ones with evocative tablescape scenes. The pages of fashion magazines. I try to always keep my eyes open and take inspiration from all the beautiful things that surround me. I think it helps me stay true to myself and not be too heavily influenced by whatever happens to be trending online right now.

I don’t tend to post to a schedule – unfortunately, I’m not quite organised enough to make that happen! So, when I see something that I think is beautiful or a moment that I want to share – usually something that is making me happy – I take a photo and if I like it, I will post it.

A unique perspective is probably the most important thing for me – I love the feeds that make me look at the world in a different way. And then, beautiful images, of course, is always captivating. I know that a lot of people like feeds with a muted colour palette and a minimalist aesthetic, but I love colour and opulence and plenty – I always find myself drawn to that.

I very much hope that they feel inspired to cook, from the recipes featured on my Instagram account and my blog (www.frommydiningtable.com). I also share details of my life in Venice: what it is like to live in a city with no cars and where the buildings date mostly back to the Renaissance. I hope that people will feel more inspired to visit the city and to explore those secret, hidden corners that I love so much.

@marte_marie_forsberg for idyllic scenes from the English countryside; @lacoquetakids for beautiful children’s fashion; @swallowsanddamsons for the prettiest pictures of flowers; and @local_milk for bohemian travels and magical light.