Winners & Wieners « Sizzle Says

Winners & Wieners

March 31, 2008 at 6:02 am | In bloggers rule!, float my boat, meme, reader participation | 53 Comments

The time has come to announce the winner of the first ever Sizzle Says contest. I took each entry, wrote your name down on a piece of paper, folded it and then asked the most trustworthy person I know to pick the winner.

That’s right. . .my nephew, Finn. ——->

He’s not yet two so the only subterfuge he’s interested in involves hide & seek or peekaboo. He was swift to pick out the winners. Yes, plural. WinnerS. Because in his excitement he grabbed two names out of the bowl so two lucky bloggers win. You can thank him later. (Hint: he likes Nilla Wafers.)

Those winners are (drum roll please) . . .

What’s that? You can’t read the names? Hmm, better get your eyes checked.

Come on down Punchline Walking & Hotpinksox! You’re the next contestant on the Price is Right. Wait. That’s not correct. I mean, congratulations! You each win an extra special package from me & the Emerald City.

To the losers, don’t feel bad. You’re all winners to me. Here, let’s hug.

(Besides, there will totally be another contest.)

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You may or may not have noticed that I changed my WordPress theme. I was tired of the brown and green. (Almost as tired as I am of the freaking winter weather that persists here in rainy Seattle. Rain I can tolerate. Snow flurries at the end of March? Absolutely not. I crank called Mother Nature all weekend. I think that totally taught her a lesson. Since then there has been no snow. So there, Mother Nature!)

My point (and I do have one) is that I sincerely want to have my blog entirely redesigned. I know what I want it to look like and yet, I have no skills in this department. I wish I had taken the time to learn coding and design but alas, I was far too busy perfecting my bj skills back in my 20’s to ever get to this on my “to do list.” See kids, some endeavors don’t pay. Let that be a lesson to you.

(Mom? Totally kidding about the bj thing.)

So I’m leaving it like this until I can hire/beg/bribe someone to design a blog that lives up to the Sizzle name. That’s how seriously I take this blogging business. If you can recommend anyone, shoot me an email or leave me a comment.

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Okay Twilight Zone moment here…I was actually looking for those graphics we had talked about YEARS ago on Saturday. But then I figured you were probably way past that stage and stopped, hah.

I like the change. Red is yummy :)

Comment by Hilly — March 31, 2008 #
I do like the new colors! And I love Nilla wafers, so I have plenty to bribe your nephew with…

And subterfuge has to be one of my favorite but least utilized words. I bet ya I’ll use it no less than 6 times at work today.

Comment by Michael C — March 31, 2008 #
Oh My God! I have never won anything in my life. (not exactly true, but certainly nothing this exciting.) I’d like to thank Sizzle for her daily
doses of humor and love….. Wow! I’m super excited.

Seriously, I can NOT wait.

Comment by hotpinksox — March 31, 2008 #
Happy Monday :) My offer still stands to help you with the redesign, might be good practice for me! I’ve learned a few new tricks lately….

Comment by alissa — March 31, 2008 #
I wish I knew more about coding and design. Sigh. Good luck!

Comment by Melissa — March 31, 2008 #
Yay to the winners! I’m right there with you with the blog design and all of that techy stuff. Good luck!

Comment by brookem — March 31, 2008 #
NO WAY!!!! I felt like something good was going to happen today, but I had no idea it would be this big! I am seriously excited about this!

Oh, and love the new design.

Comment by punchlinewalking — March 31, 2008 #
I like the design! Very bright and happy.

I’d offer to help, but I have been known to make my own site explode. More than once.

Comment by Angella — March 31, 2008 #
I have helped a few friends tweak already free templates. So I’m happy to help anyway I can. Adobe Illustrator is my friend.

But if someone more qualified offers, go for it.

Comment by Carly — March 31, 2008 #
Aren’t we all sick of the snow. Jeez. Well, if I was a master blog designer, I’d totally offer to do it for free. Hopefully your other bloggy friends will jump in to help, because I know you have them aplenty!

Comment by Nilsa S. — March 31, 2008 #
ahaha, bj skills. Or is it skillz?

a woman i know is a beautiful designer, her website is:

http://www.johannabrandvik.com/

good luck!

Comment by robin — March 31, 2008 #
I like the new colors, but I’ll have to get used to the page itself, it looks like it’s been cut into two unequal halfs.

Comment by notperfectdotcom — March 31, 2008 #
This new design is so you! Organized and precise. No unnecessary flourishes, everything in its place! Very nice.

Comment by Mattie — March 31, 2008 #
http://deliciousdesignstudio.com/

I’m on my second design by her. I kind of can’t stop looking at it. Jess is amazing!

Comment by Jamie — March 31, 2008 #
You can win. Or maybe your friend could win. I make the rules to this, and yes, they can change after the contest starts.

Comment by hotpinksox — March 31, 2008 #
It looks muy pretty over here, for sure! I really like it!

Comment by La — March 31, 2008 #
Yay for red! Matches the lipstick-I’m-so-jealous-of!
Congrats to the winners! :o)

Comment by Penelope — March 31, 2008 #
Like the new theme!

Comment by swimlappy — March 31, 2008 #
Digging the new look. Karen is designing my new WordPress blog, as you probably know. Love her to death.

BTW, that Finn gets cuter every freaking day. I’m sort of jealous of him and his chipmunk cheeks.

Comment by Karl — March 31, 2008 #
I love the red background!

Comment by 180/360 — March 31, 2008 #
love the new look and i would totally offer my design services but alas, i am too busy right now… i’m sure someone will come up with something fantabulous! :o)

Comment by jodi — March 31, 2008 #
I like your new theme!

And… you have a nephew named Finnegan too?!! My nephew (soon-to-be) will start to walk any day now … its so exciting!

Awwwww your nephew is so cute! Awwwwwwww!!!

Comment by gibsondog — March 31, 2008 #
Congrats to Finn! Love that name. Cutie Patootie.
I really loved your brown and green admittedly, but i’ll get over it.

Muah.

Comment by Krystal (and Pat) — March 31, 2008 #
Daisy Mae did my site. She is very reasonable and does awesome stuff.

Me love you long time, too.

Comment by Tracy Lynn — March 31, 2008 #
I LOVE this new layout/color thing. But the font-size? Hello? It is waaaay small! Yikes!!

Smooches and hugs to you and Finn, for another cooperative effort well-done! :-) He really is adorable.

Comment by Bully — March 31, 2008 #
i didn’t look thru all the comments but i’ve heard good things about Delicious Design Studios. a few bloggers i read have used her. nice designs too :)

i love design, but i suck at coding – otherwise i’d help you myself!

Comment by Michelle and the City — March 31, 2008 #
Digging the new theme design. I am ready to change mine a bit. =)

Comment by Ashleigh — March 31, 2008 #
“I wish I had taken the time to learn coding and design but alas, I was far too busy perfecting my bj skills back in my 20’s to ever get to this on my to do list.”

Best quote ever.

Comment by Kevin Spencer — March 31, 2008 #
What I don’t like about the new layout (thus far) is how small the fonts are and how much wasted space exists to the right.

Thanks for coming by and checking out!

Comment by sizzlesays — March 31, 2008 #
Hooray! Good job Finnypoo! :)
That snow better not be heading east, dammit.
I like the template but am with you about the empty space to the right. It’s weird seeing a template that almost splits right down the middle. You’re off to a good start, though!

Comment by diane — March 31, 2008 #
The new look is nice! And also, the hugs and you’re all winners to me thing did not make me feel better. But promises of another contest DID.

Comment by Jess — March 31, 2008 #
I’ve been putzing around with my design as bit as well since I went to self-hosting. Part of me would just lurve a blog design. But then the other part wakes up and says “huh, you’ll spend money on what???” Maybe. Someday.

That Finn is a cutie!!

Comment by LA Blogger Gal — March 31, 2008 #
I wish I had taken the time to learn coding and design but alas, I was far too busy perfecting my bj skills back in my 20’s to ever get to this on my “to do list.”

You can’t possibly be kidding about that!

I feel pretty qualified to offer a knowledgeable opinion on this subject.

((^_^))

(Sorry, mom.)

Comment by Fella — March 31, 2008 #
When you find someone worthy of creating a Sizzle design, pass them over to me when you’re done. I want a redesign too!

Comment by Black Belt Mama — March 31, 2008 #
I love red!
I missed the contest… of course. *sigh*

I love the Fella’s comment… I’m always for a guy who can help embarrass someone in front of mom. ;)

Comment by sue — March 31, 2008 #
I’m digging the new look, actually. If you’re still wanting a redesign, people have been all praises over Cuppycake Designs. Or something. She changed her name but I can’t remember to what exactly. She did Jamie’s design.

Comment by The Lisa Show — March 31, 2008 #
I’m saving my pennies to have Mrs. Flinger redesign me for BlogHer.

Comment by Loralee — March 31, 2008 #
New template- huzzah! So much better than brown.

Does wordpress give you an option to edit code directly (like edit HTML in blogger)? I might be able to help you tweak the font and border sizes.

Comment by claire — March 31, 2008 #
Finn is gia-normous. They grow up so fast. ::sigh::

Love the red!

Comment by Dustin — March 31, 2008 #
Finn is adorable, I bet he was so proud of picking the winners! Too cute.

Comment by Foo — March 31, 2008 #
Ooh! The new looks suits you beautifully!!

Comment by Lisa — March 31, 2008 #
I dig the new digs. Also, if you get a good lead on a blog redesigner (why I am I talking so awkwardly today?), let me know. I feel as though I could use a change up!

Comment by brandy — March 31, 2008 #
First, your nephew is so adorable! :) Second, I know how annoying it is to try and find the perfect design for your blog. I keep changing mine because I keep getting bored with it, but sorry, I don’t know code either! And third, sorry about the weather. Hope it clears up there soon!

Comment by Marie — March 31, 2008 #
I love that you put BJ on your blog and that you said “mom kidding!”

Awesome.

Comment by Essentially Me — March 31, 2008 #
Good new template. Yay for having a nephew named Finn. (I have one too).

Comment by Nina — March 31, 2008 #
This looks nice. I love a new blog change… even though I haven’t done one in a long time! Ha ha.

I am excited to see what you are dreaming up for redoing the site… unfortunately, I am not good at css. :(

Comment by kilax — March 31, 2008 #
I like the redesign, but I agree the fonts are a little small.

Leave mother nature alone…. damn hail was your fault. I am so ready for spring.

Comment by kim — March 31, 2008 #
Mother Nature is a dirty, DIRTY whore. We had snow last week, this weekend and it looks like more snow during the week. I am SO OVER SNOW!

Comment by Pants — March 31, 2008 #
I am digging the new layout. It reminds me of a retro chaise lounge. It makes me want a cocktail too.

And I do love your scientific method of choosing the winner…who was not me. I’m going to go pout now, but take solace in the fact that I will soon be in Seattle and my just mail myself some doodads from the Emerald City. How sad am I?

Comment by Catheroo — March 31, 2008 #
I saw the red last night and liked it! Kinda has that dark sexy red thang going for it….

Comment by Sitcomgirl — March 31, 2008 #
i love the new layout :) i wish i could help but i don’t know wordpress at all. i always stick with trusty html and add in only a few bits of css that manage to stick in my brain.

Comment by Ys — April 1, 2008 #
Congrats to the winners (and thank you for the hug) I like your new design. I user WP too and can probably help with some stuff :)

I see that you are doing GBBMC too. Lets make lots for RAINN :)

Comment by G-man — April 1, 2008 #
So love you had Finn pull the names :) Thanks for Paying it Forward Sizz.
Sorry, I can’t help you out with the web design – I’m trying the learn it yourself from from one of “The Dummies” books right now.

Comment by snowflake37 — April 1, 2008 #