Rasberry’s not only related to a celebrity - she also looks like one.
Erin grew up in the 1980s and 1990s, a time of massive media interest in Diana.
She was enthralled with magazine covers that featured the princess.
Going beyond the visual similarities, both women shared some comparable life philosophies.
“I would put together natural history dioramas in old shoeboxes.
Or I’d stay home and make a tiger costume,” Erin informed Southern Living (viaPeople).
In contrast, Rasberry was more gregarious as a kid.
However, “She never tried to push me into that mold.
She told me to be exactly who I wanted to be,” Erin explained.
Rasberry and Erin bonded over their love of artistic pursuits.
Watching her mom paint and engage in art had a lasting influence on Erin.
She adopted some of her mom’s approaches to home design, like decorating with heirloom portraits.
Diana, too, was about breaking the mold, particularly with regard to parenting.
She tried to keep their childhood as normal as possible and evenencouraged their wild antics.
When Jepson met Erin, she poignantly informed him about the profound impact Diana’s death had on her.
Erin was 12 when Diana died, and she was devastated by the news.
Jepson responded with empathy, telling Erin, “Diana always wanted a daughter!”
The two couples discovered they had a lot of common ground.
