If you leaf me now

Since music is my day job, it's not surprising that I will listen to pretty much anything. I've been a fan of Chicago for years and worked on pretty much every Chicago CD that's been put on the market since 2002, so it's not surprising that "If you leaf me now" is the first thing that popped into my head when attempting to come up with a name for my new sock design. (It reminds me of the story of two co-workers at a Chicago concert crank calling one of the VPs at work and singing "You're The Inspiration" on his voicemail...not that I know anybody that's done that.)

I can't release the pattern yet, but thought I'd give you a quick preview of what's to come. I'm also excited that there may be a collaboration with an independent yarn dyer, who will be working with me to showcase their yarn with my pattern design. This sock pattern will be available both here, on Etsy, and through Ravelry.

P.S. If you have an idea for a better name, I really want to hear it!!

Music, music everywhere!

This week, I seem to have a music theme. When I was creating my new photo listing for Etsy today, I realized that I when I am coming up with the names for my photographs, I am so often inspired by songs and their lyrics (from the obscure to the ridiculous!)

Here are some real life examples:

Eyes Without A Face

London Callingand a variation on the original...
Tequila Sunset

Now, here's the challenge - can you name those bands?!

Music For My Lover

There is a thread posted on Etsy right now challenging people to make a poster sketch with the items you would buy for your lover. I found this one to be pretty easy as the thing that my boyfriend loves best, next to me of course, is his music. I might have to make him one that's poker related too... If you're interested in making your own, click here.

If I had a million dollars, I'd buy him all of these things...and an exotic pet...like a llama, or an emu (yes, name that song!)