Featured Blogger- Erika R

For those new to my blog, on the first Monday of each month, I feature one of the bloggers that I follow. When I read blogs, I always enjoy getting to know the person BEHIND the blog. Whether it be a crafty blogger, a lifestyle blogger or a fellow young single gal- I love putting away the formalities and having a “conversation” with a blogger I enjoy.

Today’s blogger is a fellow Washingtonian and craft lover, she also has an adorable Etsy shop and a heart of gold. I had the privilege of meeting Erika at the Etsy Rain show {post here} and since then I’ve been following her blog and other social media sites. Her blog encompasses the things she enjoys, who she is and randomness that makes her even more loveable.

Let’s get started with the questions….

Tell us about your blog. When and why did you start it?

This is actually my second blog. I had a now-defunct blog that I started in fall of 2009, after the husband and I got married. I got tired of posting just married-life related stuff, so that’s when I switched over to a new name and new content in early 2011.

What inspires you for your posts?

I started the blog because I was in really creatively frustrated at work (I’ve since changed day jobs) and worked nights, which turns out, can make you lonely and bored during the day! Writing a blog was a perfect filler.

Do you ever find it hard to come up with blog content?

I actually very rarely have a hard time coming up with blog content. I commute by bus every day and it’s about a half hour ride so I use a lot of that time brainstorming and thinking up new stuff. I also sort of plan out my month of content so I’ll always sort of know what’s coming or what I should write about.

Are there particular posts that you enjoy doing more than others?

Inspiration comes in many forms for me. I get a lot of crazy ideas lying in bed at night, while running or on my bus commute home from work. I try not to get too inspired from other bloggers because I want to be original as I can. I find inspiration in what I wear, what I cook, what I see and what my husband tells me.

Do you keep a blog schedule, or do you post whenever you’re inspired?

Regarding the schedule, I have a rough schedule but if I decide I don’t like a post, or I have a great idea, I’ll go with the inspiration. This year I’ve also released a lot of pressure from blogging everyday because I do work full time, I do have a full life, and sometimes I can’t write a new post 5 times a week.

Okay, now onto some fun questions that are non-relevant to blogging…..

How would you describe your personality?

My personality is a little bit out there– definitely creative-minded, caring and sensitive. I am very shy around people I know, but open up with people I know. I am also someone who RARELY sits still. Ever. Unless I’m asleep at night.

What do you enjoy doing in your “spare time”?

Spare time? Haha. Well I do own a handmade shop called rouge + whimsy with my line of purses, totes and clutches so that takes up a lot of time, but otherwise I love to cook and try new recipes. I also run, play with my dog and work on my house with my husband.

If you could meet any celebrity, who would it be and why?

If I could meet any celebrity, I would have to see Ellen DeGeneres, because it would meant that I was on her show and she was talking about my blog…haha. Otherwise, I love Tina Fey. She’s brilliant.

If you had a reality tv show about your life, what would we see a lot of?

A reality show about my life would be a lot of me running around being late to things, scrambling on things… also a lot of me laughing, snoozing my alarm and drinking coffee. You’d probably spy my corgi a lot too, because he’s a ham. :)

Name 5 things that you are most passionate about:

My faith in Jesus, my family, handmade/ blog community, eating healthy and loving others.

Now that you see what a sweet and fun gal Erika is, I’m sure you want to follow her too! Here’s where you can find her:

Erika’s blog

Erika’s Etsy Shop

Erika’s Twitter

Erika’s Pinterest Boards

Erika’s Facebook page