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Hi Jenna! First, can you tell us a little bit about yourself?

I’m a lifestyle and DIY blogger. I started Let’s Go Sunning this past February, to document my crafts and talk about things I love. I’ve been crafting since I was a kid, always small things or projects my Nana would let me help with. When I went to college and couldn’t afford anything, I figured out ways to make things I wanted or upcycle stuff I’d find on the side of the road. I like the satisfaction that comes with knowing I made something I love.

How do you select which DIY projects to work on? Have you discovered anything over the moon on Pinterest?

When I select DIY projects I start with a want or need. From there, I research all the things I can do with what I have, using pinterest and DIY blogs for inspiration. I usually take on large projects that take a long time, and for some reason I always do things the hard way. My favorite DIY project was this gold fish scale wall art, I found inspiration for it on Pinterest and had to make it happen. I thought I would finish the project and get sick of it in a month or so, but it’s still hanging above my bed, I absolutely adore it!

We noticed you have a board dedicated to Disney, can you tell us a little more about why you created this board. And of course, who’s your favorite Disney character?

Haha, yes! I have a full board dedicated to vintage Disneyland photos, I also have one dedicated to Snow White, who happens to be my favorite Disney Character. I grew up in Southern California and my family took frequent Disneyland trips. I love the attention to detail at the park and the fact that it is always evolving, the vintage photos make me so happy and I love to see the difference between the park today and 50 years ago.

Your blog is called “Let’s Go Sunning” - how did you come up with his name and most importantly, what do you love most about summer?

Let’s Go Sunning is actually the name of a song. It’s used in a video game my husband and I used to play often. It’s so upbeat and retro it made it to our regular playlist rotation. My husband and I always sing it when it is warm out and it stuck.

Growing up, I always took summer for granted, I went to the beach a lot, but I also spent more time than I should have indoors. Now that I’m older I don’t waste my summers at all. I love having beach days with my family when I visit, camping with my friends in Los Gatos, and eating outside, but mostly I love that everyone is more energized to take advantage of the longer day and warmer weather, so I get to see my friends a lot more.

You love fashion, design, and DIY. Who are some of your inspirations on Pinterest?

I have so many! If I had to choose, I find myself repinning Emily Henderson and Jan of Poppy Talk a lot. My bestie, Kendra Cunningham has never pinned something I haven’t loved. Who else would be pinning Halloween stuff in July with me? Also, my good friend Sara Brewster-Bouw might just be my pinning soul mate.

Thanks for the pinterview, Jenna! Hope the rest of your summer is filled with lots of… sunning of course. Happy pinning!