Monday, February 01, 2010

nina beana interview series part 4: jenica

jenica is a dear friend, and for that, i am lucky. it was about 2 seconds after i met her that i decided that she was friend for life material. so when i'm 87, i'm hoping that no matter where we are on this planet, we will still have phone dates and manage to hang out in real time once a year.

she is a mother of four who is honest and brave, and who pulls it off with grace. she's one of the few people who gets me- and knows what it's like from the trenches of motherhood.

enjoy! xx

1. what are the things that you have next to your bed/on your nightstand?

my bed is on the floor in a tiny room so there's no room for anything else. but i simply can not sleep without my eye drops, an ear plug, and a baby blanket rolled up underneath my neck. if i were to keep books by my bed... i'm currently reading the dance of the dissident daughter and i keep my art journal with it for when inspiration strikes.

2. what are some things can't you live without?

i can't live without...daily creativity, the raucous giggles of little ones, the smell of my husband's deodorant, clementines and fresh pineapple, the sun's warm and delicious rays streaming through my windows.

3. if you had one hour to take yourself out on a date, where would you go?

one hour evaporates fairly quickly... so i would run straight for my nearest arts and crafts store and touch paper. i'm such a paper whore, i love the smell and texture of it all. yum. i would treat myself to a mint truffle sold at the checkstand and call it good.

4. show me three (or more) pictures that sum up what an average day for you looks like.

i clicked these today, and yes, they represent the everyday madness that exists here.




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5. what are five new websites/blogs that are inspiring you lately?

is it terrible to say that i'm just not blogging, reading, or surfing much lately?
i would have to say that my three LATEST loves are
wishstudio
karen maezen miller
shona cole

find more of jenica here:

http://www.jenicamckenzie.com/theonelittleone
http://www.etsy.com/shop/theonelittleone
http://www.flickr.com/photos/onelittleone/