For SCK’s 10 year anniversary, we’re sharing interviews with all the SCK staff so you can find out a little more about us – and what we really look like.
Natasja was one the first new writers to join me, in 2014. She already had her own cute blog Kao-ani and we have a lot of other things in common too, including a shared love of Pokemon Go. She writes 3 posts a month here at SCK often about homeware, food, journaling and crafts. Read them all here >>
![Natasja](http://www.supercutekawaii.com/wp-content/uploads/sck-natasja-600x600.jpg)
Introduce yourself!
Hi there! I’m Natasja and – being somewhat of an introvert – I love to spend my days reading, browsing or playing games. For work I make websites and do graphic design.
Where do you live and what’s it’s like there?
I live in the Netherlands. It’s a nice country, although it can be a bit crowded. I love to take a walk in the neighborhood or to explore other cities. Petting cats along the way or peeking into houses is a bonus. Dutch people often don’t have their curtains closed, so that’s easy to do.
Tell us something about you that we wouldn’t guess from your SCK posts
Although I do very much like the kawaii culture, I prefer dark clothing. I can also appreciate darker music such as Pearl Jam and Metallica (there’s a little Aggretsuko inside me).
![Natasja's kawaii home](http://www.supercutekawaii.com/wp-content/uploads/sck-natasja-room-2-600x435.jpg)
How did you become interested in kawaii culture?
During my childhood the first Sanrio stationery items became available in the Netherlands. They were quite expensive so I treasured the ones I had, especially those with My Melody and Little Twin Stars. A couple of cute anime shows also aired during that time and I’ve been hooked ever since.
How did you find SCK?
I found SCK early on, probably around 2009. There weren’t so many sites about kawaii items at the time, so I was happy to read the posts from Marceline and Claire. What I remember from the early days is Monsieur Le Bun with his cute French accent.
![Natasja's kawaii home](http://www.supercutekawaii.com/wp-content/uploads/sck-natasja-room-3-600x450.jpg)
What cute products or characters can you never resist adding to your collection?
I love cute kitchenware, stationery and plushies. I try not to bring too many kawaii items into our home. But of course this doesn’t always work out ;) My husband designs 3D models for cute companies so we also like to decorate our house with products that he worked on.
![Natasja's kawaii blog posts](http://www.supercutekawaii.com/wp-content/uploads/natasja-posts.jpg)
What have been your highlights of writing for SCK and which posts are you most proud of?
First of all, I was so happy to be picked out as a new writer for SCK in 2014. For me SCK is a very positive thing to focus on, especially when times get a bit rough. I try my best to highlight new cute discoveries and hope that you enjoy reading my posts (^_^).
Making reviews is something I really enjoy doing, even though it can be a bit time consuming. It’s so nice to discover and photograph kawaii products. Recently I reviewed the awesome Tepra Lite Label Printer, which I still use often. Trying out the Gudetama Pudding kit was also a lot of fun. I also love to stumble upon new kawaii items or shops and share them with you, such as the Cable Bite animals and Siro’s cute ceramics.
![natasja instagram faves](http://www.supercutekawaii.com/wp-content/uploads/natasja-IG.jpg)
What are your current favourite Instagram accounts?
Instagram is my ‘happy place’, I try only to follow people who are also into the kawaii culture and/or who create cute designs. For journaling I find accounts such as @blushandmay and @rainbowholic very inspiring. The cute food creations of @mellyeatsworld and @littlemissbento always bring a smile to my face.
![Natasja's kawaii home](http://www.supercutekawaii.com/wp-content/uploads/sck-natasja-room-1-600x450.jpg)
Where else can we find you online?
My blog Kao-ani and on Instagram.
Anything else you’d like to know? Ask in the comments!
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