Behind The Blog Scene // Corina Nika of Cocorrina

When first looking at Corina's blog, Cocorrina, I'm not sure which strikes you first - the incredible design, her honest words or the lure of her island lifestyle. Perhaps it's a deadly combination of all three but whatever it is, it's magic. Take me there...

Reading her blog is enough to make me want to come back as a graphic designer in my next lifetime but it's her humble and down to earth nature that really captures you when you get a chance to chat with her. You may recognise her work from Pinterest where her images are shared around the world but what struck me even more than her popular designs is the wisdom beyond her years and her sense of organisation - this girl could teach me a thing or two about having a clean desktop!

If you are not yet familiar with her blog well trust me that's about to change. Enjoy our chat below and then take a few minutes to head over to her blog and Pinterest page - just don't say I didn't warn you.

Describe your blog in 3 words...
Creative, simple and happy :)
What is your blogging manifesto?
Be original, true to yourself, create, inspire and be inspired and travel.
Top 3 blogging essentials?
Having a clean layout and branding for your blog that is approachable and represents you. Formatting carefully your posts, so that they stand out but are easy to read. Take good photos with daylight. Try doing what you like seeing.
My biggest blogging moment/milestone was....
The moment this year, when bloggers and creatives that i’ve been admiring since before i started blogging, started noticing me and acknowledging my work. That feeling is a milestone by itself.
My dream collaboration would be?
Anything that would have to do with fashion! I’m sucker for those :)
Right now I'm listening to...
I Need You by M83
Best piece of advice to a newbie blogger?
Go with your gut, create, observe, be fresh.
If I wasn't blogging I'd be...
Lost and wouldn’t know what to do with myself.
Behind the scenes of my blog looks like...
I’m proud to say, pretty darn organised!
This year I'm most excited about...
For the so much love and support i’ve got by my readers. Completely mind-blowing!

Images: Cocorrina