Socks? Off!

May 11, 2008 at 8:42 pm | In bloggers rule!, float my boat | 123 Comments

*If you are reading this from a feed, you might want to just click over now and check out the new digs.

I am one lucky lady.

Thanks to a series of very fortunate circumstances (and special thanks to Y-O-U for clicking that link over 600 times thus winning me a free redesign), I now have a blog that accurately reflects me. Jess over at Delicious Design Studio is fantastic- totally easy to work with, quick, flexible and super uber talented. She took what I had in my head and made it real. That’s a gift! I mean, deciphering me is no easy feat sometimes. Hear this- if you are looking to redecorate your blog, check her out. She’s the tops. Sincerely.

One thing I was pretty stuck on was having a caricature that looked like me. Unfortunately, most of the iStock illustrations just didn’t cut it- there were none of a short chubbette with punky hair and retro glasses. Go figure. Enter Secret Agent Josephine. If you are unaware of the creative mastery that is SAJ, you are missing out. Not only is she one of my favorite bloggers and a long-time must read, she’s incredibly talented. She took my likeness and drew a character that strikingly resembles the real me. I showed a sneak peek to some friends in real life and the general reaction was, “Woah! That looks JUST like you!” So to say she did good is entirely an understatement.

I can’t thank Jess and SAJ enough for their hard work and beautiful designs.

Feel free to compliment them profusely in the comment section.

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  1. Oh WOW! I love the new design… it is YOU! I like it that she not only captured “you” in the caricature, but the bright colors are really cheerful. Congrats on your lovely new digs. ;-)

    Comment by Geeky Tai-Tai — May 11, 2008 #

  2. Congrats, blog design is so personal and important to us. We don’t feel right unless it really reflects “us”. Looks spectacular! :)

    Comment by To Think is to Create — May 11, 2008 #

  3. Yay! I love it. You were such a blast to work with.

    <3
    Jess

    Comment by Delicious Design Studio — May 11, 2008 #

  4. OMG! It looks fantastic!! I need to pay them a visit!!

    Comment by Glenda — May 11, 2008 #

  5. SAJ is a dear friend and I can verify that she ROCKS THE CASBAH!

    Yay for Jess too! LOVE the new design!!

    Comment by Angella — May 11, 2008 #

  6. she did a wonderful job!

    Comment by Jenny — May 11, 2008 #

  7. oh it’s so cute! love it. i’ve only seen photos of you and i knew right away the drawing was of you. pretty fantastic job all around. congrats!

    Comment by pea — May 11, 2008 #

  8. OH MY GOD!

    IT’s YOU! On your banner!!!!

    I love it, I love it!

    Comment by Essentially Me — May 11, 2008 #

  9. Very cool. I really the red cursive title font, that the space needle is in the background, the colors of the side borders and their polka dots (are they still polka dots if they aren’t uniformly spread out? I like very much that they’re not.) Well done!

    Comment by claire — May 11, 2008 #

  10. I love the design! You girls rock!

    Comment by Missy — May 11, 2008 #

  11. Looking good!

    Comment by Brandon — May 11, 2008 #

  12. Oooooh, pretty! I love the new digs!

    Comment by nanette — May 11, 2008 #

  13. The design looks awesome!!! LOVE it! and that totally looks like the pics of you :)

    Comment by Sitcomgirl — May 11, 2008 #

  14. tres cute! i’ve heard good things about this Delicious Design Studiosss

    Comment by margot — May 11, 2008 #

  15. Uber cuteness! I love it!

    Comment by Pants — May 11, 2008 #

  16. This is perfect! Awesome redesign for an awesome blogger.

    Comment by Keely — May 11, 2008 #

  17. So worth the wait. It totally is you, did you run down and meet SAJ? It’s like your hanging out in gasworks park. Everything is great: the colors, tagline and caricature. Super cute. And I have been reading SAJ since you recommended her… she is amazing. The bird and the music notes… adorable.

    Now I am off to go find where those socks went.

    Comment by kim — May 11, 2008 #

  18. OMG! I seriously burst out with an honest-to-God “Oh my God!” When I saw you up there. You are so darned cute.

    Comment by Kristin — May 11, 2008 #

  19. Totally gorgeous!! You even have the fantastic red lipstick – it’s really YOU!!
    Congratulations sweetie, you really did deserve this delicious treat :o)

    Comment by Penelope — May 11, 2008 #

  20. Wowie Zowie you getta lotta comments! I’m gonna be checking this site all day long trying to soak up all this praise. Thank you everybody!

    Comment by superbrendah — May 11, 2008 #

  21. Glad to see that your birthday season continues.

    Comment by Dagny — May 11, 2008 #

  22. Very cool new design! Can’t wait to see what wonders of creativity it brings for you!

    Comment by MoxieMamaKC — May 11, 2008 #

  23. Your cartoon shoes are hotter than any I own in real life.

    That’s totally awesome.

    Comment by mrlady — May 11, 2008 #

  24. I freaking LOVE the new look.
    Soooooooooooooo jealous!

    Comment by Loralee — May 11, 2008 #

  25. Woohoo! People love it :D

    Comment by Delicious Design Studio — May 11, 2008 #

  26. 1)Congrats
    2)Very nice
    C)Though the caricature is very good and bears a striking resemblance to Miss Sizz. Nothing compares 2 U.
    4)More than how others or I like the new design of your blog, I think what I like most is how it makes you feel. To me thats what you (sizz), DDS and SAJ should be most proud of.

    Well done ladies.

    Comment by mumbly — May 12, 2008 #

  27. How come everytime I comment on your blog I get the damn pink quilt.

    Comment by mumbly — May 12, 2008 #

  28. Oy vey

    Comment by mumbly — May 12, 2008 #

  29. Oh my gosh! I can’t believe how perfect it is! :)

    Comment by kilax — May 12, 2008 #

  30. Ooooo. Swanky. I was also set on having a picture that looked like me. Luckily iStock had something that worked… with a few minor differences. SAJ did a really nice job on yours!

    Comment by Shelley — May 12, 2008 #

  31. Oooh, Sizzle, the new dings are fantastic! And the caricature is amazing. “She” definitely looks like you.

    :-)

    Comment by Beth — May 12, 2008 #

  32. The new digs…not the new “dings”. ::Shakes Head:: Spellcheck anyone?

    :-)

    Comment by Beth — May 12, 2008 #

  33. Came via DDS to check out Jess’s latest work- it’s fabulous, as usual. She did my blog redisgn as well and I second the opinion that if you are looking for a blog makeover- look no further than Jess at Delicious Design Studio!

    Comment by gina — May 12, 2008 #

  34. This is so totally cool it’s unfreakingbelieveable!

    Awesome. So freaking awesome!

    Comment by Mattie — May 12, 2008 #

  35. Looks great! WOOHOO!!!

    Comment by Z — May 12, 2008 #

  36. OMG, it’s awesome!! I love it. And SAJ is the best, isn’t she? Her illustrations are killer. The whole thing looks great! Yay!

    Comment by Long Story Longer — May 12, 2008 #

  37. it’s so you. I love it!

    Comment by alissa — May 12, 2008 #

  38. How super fun and cute!

    Comment by kirida — May 12, 2008 #

  39. LOVE. IT. !!!!!!

    Comment by diane — May 12, 2008 #

  40. Love the design – love the caricature! And you even have Seattle in the background – so awesome!

    Well done to all involved!

    Comment by jenny — May 12, 2008 #

  41. love it! they both did a wonderful job! and the pic does look like you! complete with singing and dancing.

    Comment by gorillabuns — May 12, 2008 #

  42. Oh wow! I love it!

    Comment by punchlinewalking — May 12, 2008 #

  43. If I wasn’t already barefoot, I would totally be now.

    Comment by kristi — May 12, 2008 #

  44. Oh I love love love this! Love the header and Sizzle look alike up there.

    Whooo hooo!!

    =)

    Comment by Ashmystir — May 12, 2008 #

  45. Splendid. Awesome job, everyone.

    Comment by AppleTree — May 12, 2008 #

  46. Ohhhh!!!! I wicked love it! It’s so… YOU!

    They did a fabulous job!

    Comment by brookem — May 12, 2008 #

  47. Awww, Sizz, that rocks! And wow, the caricature is super freaking adorable!!!

    That’s a gift! I mean, deciphering me is no easy feat sometimes.

    LOL Love it :)

    Comment by TC — May 12, 2008 #

  48. This is so perfect! I love it! I may need to give some thought into having her do my blog. Wow! That is all I can say about this amazing new design!

    (but the comment box isn’t huge anymore so I can’t make my “that’s what she said” joke in my head every time I leave a comment now)

    Comment by tori — May 12, 2008 #

  49. This look is so you. What a great design. Its a whole lot of awesome.

    Comment by Non Fiction Burning — May 12, 2008 #

  50. It’s lovely! SAJ is only THE BEST :)

    Comment by Rhi — May 12, 2008 #

  51. OHMYGOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Is this, like, the best birthday present EVAH?

    SAJ is my FAVORITE! Plus, I’ve been checking out Design Studio and, oh my, all I can say is I WANT!

    Anyway, I love love love the new design – simply AMAZING!

    Comment by Kandace — May 12, 2008 #

  52. Love SAJ!! She is SO talented and sweet.

    The illo looks JUST like you! OMG…

    Comment by LVGurl — May 12, 2008 #

  53. Awesome! I am so excited for you!

    Comment by Diane Mandy — May 12, 2008 #

  54. LOVE IT!!

    Comment by Tam — May 12, 2008 #

  55. Really cute! It’s perfect!

    Comment by rosalicious — May 12, 2008 #

  56. Love the new look, very cool!

    Comment by skiplovey — May 12, 2008 #

  57. I love, love, love the new look. The caricature is so cute and so sizzle! Congrats!

    Comment by hotpinksox — May 12, 2008 #

  58. It’s perfect! And really so you!!! :) Congrats on the new decor : )

    Comment by Jen — May 12, 2008 #

  59. Oh! This is gorgeous! And look! The Space Needle! I love this design. SO. MUCH.

    And the caricature is perfect! SAJ even got your red highlights in there!

    Friggin’ awesome.

    Comment by Catheroo — May 12, 2008 #

  60. Lookin’ good lady!

    Comment by ammanners — May 12, 2008 #

  61. Wow! It’s just soooo…. YOU! Good job, design people! You nailed it!

    Comment by sue — May 12, 2008 #

  62. The new blog looks awesome!!!

    Comment by Keri — May 12, 2008 #

  63. I love it! Don’t you feel all fresh and yummy now?

    Comment by Hilly — May 12, 2008 #

  64. Love it!

    Comment by Scotty — May 12, 2008 #

  65. dig it. supa-sassy.

    Comment by jen — May 12, 2008 #

  66. Ooo…sassy. I like the colour scheme too.

    Comment by MsPrufrock — May 12, 2008 #

  67. I’m totally sockless and my first thought was, “Wow, when did Brenda start working for Delicious Design Studio?” It’s perfect! :O)

    Comment by Mysh — May 12, 2008 #

  68. Happy Blog Warming, I LOVE it!

    Comment by Foo — May 12, 2008 #

  69. Oh my GOSH I am in love with your redesign!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is so lovely!

    Comment by abbersnail — May 12, 2008 #

  70. It’s perfect! I love it. :)

    Comment by 180/360 — May 12, 2008 #

  71. Thumbs up on the new look Sizz!

    Comment by Tobiwan — May 12, 2008 #

  72. LOVE IT!

    Comment by maman — May 12, 2008 #

  73. It was worth the (very anxious) wait. I love the new design. From what I know of you, this seems very Sizzle Says. And if you’re happy, well then, that makes me happy. GO SIZZ!

    Comment by Nilsa S. — May 12, 2008 #

  74. The new design is fabulous! Before I read your post I was about to mention how much that drawing looked like you! It’s uncanny.

    A fabulous job!

    Comment by The Diva's Thoughts — May 12, 2008 #

  75. gosh, it’s so pretty here! awesome customization and fresh-feeling and personal! yay!

    Comment by kristy — May 12, 2008 #

  76. Love the new site and the caricature of you is spot on!

    Comment by Josie — May 12, 2008 #

  77. That *does* look so much like you! Fabulous re-design!

    Comment by nicoleantoinette — May 12, 2008 #

  78. First thing I noticed was how quite that caricature looked — I like it!

    Comment by Becky — May 12, 2008 #

  79. The pic of you at the top is so cute– and YEAH it looks like you! LOL. The design is fun, and colors are nice and bright. You ought to enjoy this!

    Thanks DeliciousDesign!

    Comment by Bully — May 12, 2008 #

  80. That banner is PERFECT!!!!!! It totally made my day and your blog as sassy and sizzly as it should be! xo

    Comment by baub88 — May 12, 2008 #

  81. AWESOME! I need a makeover.

    Comment by Whit — May 12, 2008 #

  82. SHUT UP…..

    I LOVE IT. LOVE.

    Comment by Isabel — May 12, 2008 #

  83. love it so much!!!!

    Comment by amy — May 12, 2008 #

  84. love, love, LOVE the new blog! you are too cute! :o)

    Comment by jodi — May 12, 2008 #

  85. Dude, I don’t know if anyone else has noticed, but that looks just like you!

    Comment by Tracy Lynn — May 12, 2008 #

  86. OHHHHH! LOVE IT! She did an excellent job! Most excellent!

    Comment by gibsondog — May 12, 2008 #

  87. I love the new look. Love it.

    Comment by Kevin Spencer — May 12, 2008 #

  88. ditto!

    Comment by Babycakes — May 12, 2008 #

  89. Totally groovy.

    Well done indeed.

    Comment by G-man — May 12, 2008 #

  90. I love it! You are so cute!

    Comment by Black Belt Mama — May 12, 2008 #

  91. Adorable, just like you!

    Comment by Jen — May 12, 2008 #

  92. Ooooh! So pretty!

    Comment by ZestyJenny — May 12, 2008 #

  93. Socks. Totally Off. Great new look.

    Comment by Mad William — May 12, 2008 #

  94. Very cool. I’m glad you won the contest and got the new design, seems to suit you better than previous incarnations.

    Comment by Fluffycat — May 12, 2008 #

  95. LOVE IT!!
    My socks are on the other side of the room!

    Comment by ablogofherown — May 12, 2008 #

  96. Oh I love it! Simply love it. :)

    Comment by Nat — May 12, 2008 #

  97. Whao! I put my socks back on just for the specific purpose of feeling get knocked off! I love the avatar likeness to you. Love the new page!

    Comment by notperfectdotcom — May 12, 2008 #

  98. Wow. This layout is amazing. The picture looks just like you!

    Comment by freeandflawed — May 12, 2008 #

  99. Your new digs are soo beeyootiful! SAJ totally rocks! I was blessed to win her banner contest a couple of months ago and every time I go to my blog I smile!

    Comment by Jummy — May 12, 2008 #

  100. love the new digs! And wow, that character looks just like you’re photos. that’s totally awesome!

    Comment by LA Blogger Gal — May 12, 2008 #

  101. Too cute! Nice work to the ladies!

    Comment by justrun — May 12, 2008 #

  102. Oh girl, this is too cute!

    Comment by Dawn — May 12, 2008 #

  103. Holy Sh-t!!! This new design is freakin
    AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Though I don’t know you that well, I feel safe in saying this design TOTALLY CAPTURES YOU. Job well done to all involved!!!

    Wow!!

    Comment by Michael C — May 12, 2008 #

  104. This is amazingly adorable. Seriously, I love it! So glad you went with Jess. I’m on my second by her and couldn’t be happier!

    Comment by Jamie — May 12, 2008 #

  105. Awesome awesome awesome! It looks wonderful and I echo the 100 + (!) commenters before me in saying that the picture does make me think of you. This blog is so damn pretty!

    Comment by brandy — May 12, 2008 #

  106. I am so freaking impressed!

    Comment by NerdGirl — May 12, 2008 #

  107. soooooo great! I love it! The characticture is awesome…it looks just like your pics and the colors are fab. Congrats on the new design!

    Hmmmm, makes me think I need some sort of fancy pants design…. :)

    Comment by Megan — May 12, 2008 #

  108. Bueno. And thanks for the tutorial!!

    Comment by Krystal — May 12, 2008 #

  109. aww it’s so cute! i love it!

    Comment by Ys — May 13, 2008 #

  110. Soooooo perfect! I love the new look. Kudos to SAJ on the caricature and to DDS for the design. Wow! Great stuff, ladies. Sizzle, enjoy your happy new home!! It seems so “you”!

    Comment by Amy — May 13, 2008 #

  111. NICE!!!

    Comment by PocketCT — May 13, 2008 #

  112. Am just now getting here. It looks great! Congratulations on winning the design, and kudos to the women who made it possible!

    Comment by Alison — May 13, 2008 #

  113. Congrats! It looks AWESOME!!!

    Comment by Marie — May 13, 2008 #

  114. Let me be the 114th person to say I love it! I do wish everyone would stop getting such fabulous redesigns. It’s making me itch for one.

    Comment by andi — May 13, 2008 #

  115. I love the new look. Sorry I’ve been so remiss at leaving comments lately. I’m so behind and still uploading photos from 2 weeks ago!

    Comment by Jodi — May 13, 2008 #

  116. Love, love, love the new digs!!

    Comment by sandra — May 13, 2008 #

  117. I am dying from the gorgeousness. The new design is fantastic!

    Comment by fairydogmother — May 13, 2008 #

  118. I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    and so YOU :)

    xo
    me

    Comment by jenny two times — May 13, 2008 #

  119. Holy cow! What just happened to my socks? I think they spontaneously combusted.

    Comment by Gramps — May 13, 2008 #

  120. oh. my. god. I’m WAY late to the party but I love, love, love it. I’m so glad I clicked several times. I feel a part of it. It’s incredibly fab!

    Mayberry Magpie

    Comment by Mayberry Magpie — May 13, 2008 #

  121. Holy comments Batman! I do love the new look of the site. The Seattle skyline even looks pretty close to accurate.

    Comment by egan — May 14, 2008 #

  122. Love the new design! I too am working with Jess (she’s making the banner for my site), and it was through her site that I found yours (hooray for Delicious Designs!!).

    Are you in Seattle? So am I :)

    Comment by Lani — May 14, 2008 #

  123. Wow, your new site design is hot. How do you not stare at it with a big, goofy grin all day?

    Comment by Stacey — May 16, 2008 #


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