October 17, 2012

Beyond the FAQ - my interview with Quail Bell Magazine

Of all the types of birds in the whole wide world, I really do believe that quails are my absolute favourite (I love quails so much I even dedicated a Pinterest board to them). There's just something about their plump bodies, wee little legs, swooping forehead plume, and gentle faces that makes me fall in love with them - oh, and don't even get me started on the ridiculously adorable way they hightail it across the road en mass.

Adoring quails as I do then, you can imagine my sheer delight when, recently, I was contacted by an enchantingly lovely online magazine called Quail Bell who wanted to interview me. While this beautiful publication - which delves into topics ranging from history to poetry, fashion to art - is not devoted specificly to ornithological topics, it's name (and the website header) includes quail in it and thus I took this to be a very, very good sign.




The lovely lady who contacted me was as friendly as could be and sent a series of questions my way which I set to work answering asap, as I was especially taken by the obvious thought that had gone into them. I knew right away that she had read through back posts, static pages, and even used online searches about me to put together the intelligent questions she poised.

Very shortly after I sent my responses her way, she wrote back to let me know that the interview had gone live on the Quail Bell website last Tuesday, complete with what has to be one the absolute nicest introductions I've ever received in my whole life. You can hop (or scamper like a cute quail, if you prefer) over to Quail Bell to read the interview, called Beyond the FAQs, here.

Further demonstrating the thought and research that went into this piece, the interviewer did a marvelous job of partnering various photos of me with my answers throughout the post, and I was deeply touched by the attention to detail and quality of this interview.

Thank you very much, Quail Bell, for including me on your resplendent, soulful, creative website. It was an honour and pleasure of the highest calibre.

16 comments:

  1. It was a fantastic interview! So incredibly happy for you!! xox

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  2. Congrats on your interview! It was lovely :)

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  3. On the contrary, I thought their introduction was spot on! And 'm now head over heels in love with that print dress in the third picture... swoon! xxx

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    1. Hi sweet Kate, thank you for your comment. I adored Quail Bell's introduction and completely love the direction they took it in. I hope that came through in my post and praise of their writing here.

      ♥ Jessica

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  4. Great interview, must feel really rewarding to have such a great acknowledgement of your work.

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    1. Hi Trina,

      Thank you for your comment. Yes, I always feel extremely honoured and humbled when a blog, magazine, radio station, etc wants to interview me. The thrill and happiness that comes with the experience is as strong today as the first time it happened.


      ♥ Jessica

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  5. I love, love LOVE quail! :D They're such a darling little bird (and seeing them scuttle across the road with a line of chicks behind them is the cutest sight!)

    Quality interviews are *hard* to do. I've tried it. Congratulations! :D I'll go read it now!

    Dolly
    DollyMadisonDesigns.wordpress.com

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    1. Yay!!! A fellow quail fan! :) I can't get enough of their epic cuteness and love that our area is rich in cute quail all over the place (including the little ceramic wall decoration I have a mom and baby quail that rests, at the moment, on a shelf in our little library upstairs).

      Thank you very much for your great comment, sweet dear.

      ♥ Jessica

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  6. Ooo, how cool! I'm heading over to check out the interview!

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  7. What a lovely interview! They asked very thoughtful questions, and your responses were interesting to read. I must agree with your opinion on quail, they're the state bird here in California, and I see them all the time when I go out walking or biking. The way they bobble their little topknot-ed heads is quite adorable.

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  8. Very awesome interview, you did a great job! Congratulations!

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  9. What a nice interview! I didn't realise you are so gosh-darn famous...even more humbled that you read and comment on my little blog. I'm glad they are spreading the word about how great you and your blog are. xxx Shauna

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    1. Sweet Shauna, you are all together too kind, thank you very much. I'm far from famous and even if I was, I would try my best to never let the demands of fame prevent me from visiting the blogs (like yours) of those who inspire and enrich my life everyday with their own wonderful posts, photos, and ideas.

      ♥ Jessica

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  10. Ooh I'll check out the interview now! Your blog is truly wonderful and you deserve every bit of publicity :)

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  11. Hello Jessica,

    I read your interview at Quail Bell (by the way, my husband shares your love of quails) - what great exposure. But what is really impressive is that it shows what a great influence you and your blog have in the world of vintage lovers. Congratulations on your success.

    What I love most about your way of dressing is how you mix clothing from different decades and make it work for today.

    Keep it coming; we love you, Jessica!

    ♥Hope

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