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    Home » Musings

    The 2016 InstaGrammy Awards

    Published by Pam Kessler | 227 words. · About 2 minutes to read this article. -

    Move over Beyonce. Off the stage Kanye. Pam's about to get an award.

    A few actually.

    In honor of music's big night Monday, I have once again decided to award myself some Grammys. InstaGrammys, actually.

    Of course, this is all done in the privacy of my own living room, so no dresses split up to the hoohah needed for this event. I'm lucky if I'm changing out of my yoga pants for this.

    The 2016 InstaGrammy Awards from House Of Hawthornes. Sort of like the Grammys, but for Instagram photos. Oh, and I pick them all by myself.

    Drum roll please  . . .

    Best Sunrise. Ever

    Sunrise over the farm

    Best Use Of A Frozen Dog's Face

    Frozen faced Labradoodle

    Happiest Flower In The Nursery

    Double Scoop Raspberry Coneflower

    The Scariest Estate Sale Find

    Scary clown doll from an estate sale

    Best Use Of A Local Landmark While On Vacation

    Portland Oregon Old Town deer sign

    Making The Best Of A Photo Shoot Gone Wrong

    Spilled hot cocoa

    Best Use Of a Flag On A Warm Summer Day

    Flags in a crock for patriotic decor

    Best Vindication Of My Thermos Obsession By A Major Magazine (Country Living)

    Vintage thermoses and picnic baskets

    Best Unexpected Surprise Found At A Major Fancy Restaurant

    Vintage Santa poster at Waffle House

    Best Use Of Getting On Your Hands And Knees For A Shot

    Mums on fall front porch

    Best Extreme Close Up Of A Vintage Measuring Tape

    Vintage cloth measuring tape
    I would like to thank my publicist (Me), my editor (Me), my writer (Me) and most of all I would like to thank all of you who voted for me (Me, again).

    If you wish to follow me on Instagram you can find my Instagram account here . If you have no idea what Instagram is, then carry on.

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    1. Fonda Rush

      February 17, 2016 at 9:20 am

      I'd go for your instagrammies any day over the crap I see on TV. I think theirs is a contest about how little clothing one can wear and still {kinda} walk without it falling off! I certainly didn't watch it, but I can imagine! I love the vintage measuring tape. You've got a great eye for taking photos. I enjoyed your post and the way you can amuse me frequently. Life is a little inane at times, and you present it well!

      • Pam

        February 17, 2016 at 3:17 pm

        Ah, thank you 🙂

    2. Suzy @ Worthing Court

      February 16, 2016 at 5:39 pm

      HaHa! That's too funny, Pam. Congrats on all of your awards! I had no idea you were so talented. LOL

    3. melinda

      February 15, 2016 at 7:56 pm

      So funny.
      I think you need an award for Best Category Names.

      M : )

    4. Marty@A Stroll Thru Life

      February 15, 2016 at 7:53 pm

      Congrats!!!! These are all fabulous for use and definitely deserve an award.

    5. dee

      February 15, 2016 at 2:29 pm

      Great pictures and you're always are a winner in my book!!! Thanks for throwing in the picture from Oregon . . . maybe you should move here?

      • Pam

        February 17, 2016 at 3:19 pm

        Oh, I've thought about it. Every time Carol send me photos of the daffodils coming up and I'm looking at a snow bank.

    6. Barbara

      February 15, 2016 at 1:36 pm

      I like your Grammy awards much better than the real thing! Love the Thermos shot, love the best flower pic (is that one of the new Echinacea?) Love your sense of humor! I vote for you in all the categories!

      • Pam

        February 17, 2016 at 3:24 pm

        It is one of the new ones, it's called Double Scoop Raspberry. I actually didn't buy it last year, but I am going to buy a couple this year since I just cleaned out a new bed for some new flowers.

    7. Jeanie @ create&babble

      February 15, 2016 at 9:40 am

      Congratulations! Well-deserved ; )

    8. Diann Story

      February 14, 2016 at 9:52 pm

      Love Love your pictures, and your writings, ,I always look forward to seeing your post, thank you so much for sharing .

    9. Merri Jo

      February 14, 2016 at 9:13 pm

      Each and every one so well-deserved!! Your sweet pup's face and that zinnia received extra applause from me!! 😉

    10. Bev

      February 14, 2016 at 8:55 pm

      Pam, your writing is professional! And so is your photography! I can see you having a weekly column in a newspaper. Then, who knows, other papers may want you and before you know it, you'll become syndicated! I'm serious. Really do enjoy reading your blog, Bev

    11. Annette K

      February 14, 2016 at 7:31 pm

      These photos are awesome and represent the TRUE America -- not the pretend story on a pretend set being filmed. Thank you for the beautiful essence of the every day you bring to your blog. The wrap up music is playing so carry on....

      • Pam

        February 14, 2016 at 8:21 pm

        Thank you! I'd better run off the stage before they pull me off 🙂

    12. Jan

      February 14, 2016 at 7:30 pm

      Love it!! ????

    13. Stacey

      February 14, 2016 at 7:21 pm

      This is a fun post, Pam. Your photography is phenomenal!

      • Pam

        February 14, 2016 at 8:24 pm

        Thank you Stacey!!! You are too sweet!

    14. chris aka monkey

      February 14, 2016 at 7:21 pm

      applause applause so well deserved love them all you funny little valentine xx

    15. Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces

      February 14, 2016 at 7:13 pm

      Awesome photos, Pam!

    16. Erin

      February 14, 2016 at 7:11 pm

      Congratulations! Well deserved. (Sorry, but it was 82 here today and I was in shorts trying to get some color on my winter white legs.)

      • Pam

        February 14, 2016 at 8:22 pm

        I'm sitting here with a scarf around my neck trying to stay warm 🙂 Makes me wonder why I'm still living in the Midwest.

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