Episode 6 - The One with the Guilty Scientist

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Prize Giveaway!!!! The lovely Lisa Marie (theyarngoeson on Ravelry) sent me some amazing nail art stickers from I Heart Nail Art (www.etsy.com/shop/iheartnailart). So, two will go to some lucky viewers. I’m keeping the rest. He he. She was also incredibly sweet and gave me a Yarn Pop bag and a beautiful notepad. Thanks so much! You rock! 

What’s NOT on the needles (YAAAAAYYYY!!!!) –

Bakktus Scarf Strikkelise http://www.flickr.com/photos/norwayneedles/2963651011 US 2 in Wollmeise 100% in a pretty red color that makes me so happy!

What’s on the needles still -  

We’re on the heel for the Mona (Cookie A Knit. Sock. Love. http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mona) in Pigeonroof Studios Original sock colorway Underworld on size 1.5/2.5 mm Addi turbos. http://www.ravelry.com/projects/knitterlybooklady/mona

Also on the heel for the Wedge: (Cookie A Knit. Sock. Love. http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/wedge-2) in Little Red Bicycle Snowflake Sock colorway Cherry Blossom on size ½.25 mm Hiya Hiya Sharps. http://www.ravelry.com/projects/knitterlybooklady/wedge

What’s on the Nails –Swatch time! Swatched Essie Damsel in a Dress that was 50% off at Peninsula Beauty Store. I used Nailtek II just as a base and 2 coats of Julep Freedom this time to minimize shrinkage. Already chipping, and it was streaky when putting it on. So, meh. The color is amazing, but other than the brush it was somewhat of a pain.  Probably going to use it as a base for some glitter polishes.

*WARNING, MATURE AUDIENCE ONLY!!!* Book talk – Theme for this book talk: Science! Bonk by Mary Roach http://www.amazon.com/Bonk-Curious-Coupling-Science-Sex/dp/0393334791/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1364683751&sr=1-1&keywords=bonk

Mary Roach makes science fun! Warning, this is definitely going to make you blush and laugh at the same time. You may want to warn people around you on your commute. This book reminds me very much of my friend Listy because when we were first getting to know each other, she told me about this book.

My wish List – Softy Kitty by Amy’s Nail Boutique: http://www.etsy.com/listing/119681070/soft-kitty-5ml?ref=usr_faveitems

Zoya Pixie Dust (my foray into texture nails): http://www.zoya.com/content/38/category/Pixie_Dust_Nail_Polish_Matte_Metallic.html

Anything from Jessalu… http://shop.stitchedbyjessalu.com/

The Parade of the Guilty Pleasures – Yeah. This is the last episode with this. * Julep April Box             * Namaste Boardwalk bag in Eggplant http://www.namasteinc.com/products/handbags/handbags_all.php *WOLLLMMMMMEEEEEEIIIIISSSSSSEEEEEEEEEEEEE * Birthday fun for Sami (Not putting what I put in here so she can be surprised)

Announcements –  Stitches South!!! See you in a few weeks.

Where to Find Me:

Twitter: jay_crafty_geek

Ravelry: knitterlybooklady

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Episode 5 - The One with the Crumpet and the Revelations

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What’s on the needles still -  

ALMOST THERE!!!!! Bakktus Scarf Strikkelise http://www.flickr.com/photos/norwayneedles/2963651011 US 2 in Wollmeise 100% in a pretty red color that makes me so happy!

A little work on the Mona (Cookie A Knit. Sock. Love. http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mona) in Pigeonroof Studios Original sock colorway Underworld on size 1.5/2.5 mm Addi turbos. http://www.ravelry.com/projects/knitterlybooklady/mona

No love for the Wedge: (Cookie A Knit. Sock. Love. http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/wedge-2) in Little Red Bicycle Snowflake Sock colorway Cherry Blossom on size ½.25 mm Hiya Hiya Sharps. http://www.ravelry.com/projects/knitterlybooklady/wedge

What’s on the Nails –Jelly sandwich backwards French mani! Julep Grace topped with Julep Camille and OPI Black Onyx for the tips. Nailtek II and Juelp Freedom, as always.

Book talk – Theme for this book talk: what book inspires you. Eat Pray Love by Elizabeth Gilbert. I know this book got some flack in regards to how it deals with depression and life crises, etc. But it helped me many times when my life was starting to feel like it was either falling or standing still. It gave me perspective that others could not. http://www.amazon.com/Eat-Pray-Love-Everything-Indonesia/dp/0143038419/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1364083457&sr=8-1&keywords=eat+pray+love

My wish List – Purple Goddess designs – fun stitchmarkers, gorgeous yarns, and delicious treats! Want to eat them off the screen.  And, seriously, self-striping yarn called bacon strips? Please!!!! And anything Doctor Who is fabulous (Bigger on the Inside). And then electric cupcake. That is all.

http://www.etsy.com/shop/PurpleGoddessDesign

Vivid Lacquers: http://www.etsy.com/shop/VividLacquer. Love the Spppaaaaccccceee one. Also the theoretical line.

TheLadyVarnishes: Seriously, Jane Austen on nails? I’m so there.  (The patient suiter, the reluctant dancer, etc.)

http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheLadyVarnishes

The Parade of the Guilty Pleasures – Only two marchers this week: 1. Julep Mystery Spring box and 2. WOLLMEISE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Shout outs – Fiber and Fabric. Fun knitting podcast that has quilting. One of the hosts of the charity Knitting for Remi and Love for Alex. Love the music. Love that it has more than just knitting – expand the horizons.

http://www.fiberandfabricpodcast.blogspot.com/

Announcements – Stitches South!!! So podcast schedule will be on and then off for a few weeks.

      

* * * I’m still learning my trimming tool, sorry! You didn’t miss anything. Just me complainin' * * *

Where to Find Me:

Twitter: jay_crafty_geek

Ravelry: knitterlybooklady

We have a group! Join us! http://www.ravelry.com/groups/the-knitty-digits

Interview with Ji Baek - Rescue Beauty

I thought this interview with Ji Baek, creator of Rescue Beauty Lounge nail polishes, to be interesting. I always knew that she would not approve of the gel/shellac, but I would think she would be into the designs.

http://m.refinery29.com/ji-baek-nail-polish?page=1

Episode 4 - The One with the Um, the Pirate, and the Birds Walking into a Bar

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What’s NOT on the needles - Vilai by Cookie A. BMF STR Lightweight in Titania Size 1 2.25 mm Hiya Hiya needles http://www.ravelry.com/projects/knitterlybooklady/vilai

What’s on the needles still -  

Bakktus Scarf Strikkelise http://www.flickr.com/photos/norwayneedles/2963651011 US 2 in Wollmeise 100% in a pretty red color that makes me so happy!

Mona (Cookie A Knit. Sock. Love. http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mona) in Pigeonroof Studios Original sock colorway Underworld on size 1.5/2.5 mm Addi turbos. http://www.ravelry.com/projects/knitterlybooklady/mona

Wedge (Cookie A Knit. Sock. Love. http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/wedge-2) in Little Red Bicycle Snowflake Sock colorway Cherry Blossom on size ½.25 mm Hiya Hiya Sharps. http://www.ravelry.com/projects/knitterlybooklady/wedge

What’s on the Nails – aEngland in Jane Eyre (part of their Gothic Beauties collection). Look familiar? he he. Nail Tek II for base and first top coat (must make the nails stronger!), two coats, then Julep Freedom Polymer top coat to make it oh so pretty and shellac-like.

Nail Tek II Intensive Therapy: http://www.amazon.com/Nail-Tek-Intensive-Therapy-II/dp/B0006PLOTU

Book talk – Major Pettigrew’s Last Stand: http://www.amazon.com/Major-Pettigrews-Last-Stand-Novel/dp/0812981227/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1363459683&sr=1-1&keywords=major+pettigrew%27s+last+stand

Reminiscent of Jane Austen novels with countryside behaviors but modern twist (Muslim/Christian dualism), but still looking into relationships between family, others, etc.

Spiced: a pastry chef’s true stories of trials by fire, after-hours exploits, and what really goes on in the kitchen: http://www.amazon.com/Spiced-Pastry-Stories-After-HoursExploits-Kitchen/dp/B0042P59VO/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1363459771&sr=1-1&keywords=spiced

Fun memoir/expose about what really happens in restaurant kitchens. Fluffy fun, not really a brain teaser. If you enjoy reading memoirs/non-fiction and food, this is a good starter book.

 My wish List – None because I have been horrible these past few weeks. So we go on to…

The Parade of the Guilty Pleasures – Julep March Maven box: added on Teri & Freedom Polymer

Apparently Julep also gives Mavens a secret store…Spring Fling with Jennifer (duh…), Robin, and Gloria

Peninsula Beauty Source (love!) gives members one free nail polish in their birthday month. http://www.peninsulabeauty.com/locations.htm?gclid=CP-Q7Kf1gbYCFch7Qgod7H0A8w

So, got OPI Liquid Sand line in Stay the Night. http://www.amazon.com/OPI-Mariah-Carey-Collection-Lacquer/dp/B00AQH09DK. I want to do what I’ve seen in Pinterest: putting a shiny top coat (even though takes away texture).

Then they were having a 50% off discontinued colors…Essie Damsel in a Dress: http://www.amazon.com/essie-color-polish-damsel-dress/dp/B00770OXRW/ref=sr_1_2?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1363460489&sr=1-2&keywords=essie+damsel+in+a+dress

and China Glaze Blue Bells Ring: http://www.amazon.com/China-Glaze-80653-Blue-Bells/dp/B009L18Q4Q/ref=sr_1_1?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1363460522&sr=1-1&keywords=china+glaze+blue+bells+ring

Couldn’t resist this one: Revlon Nail Art Expressionist: http://www.amazon.com/Revlon-Nail-Art-Expressionist-Vincent/dp/B00A2X9VVE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1363460634&sr=8-1&keywords=revlon+nail+art+expressionist. I foresee some dotting tool fun with this one.

Prize Drawing – You thought I forgot? Never!!!! BMFA STR Lightweight in Titania and Sinful Colors in Fiji. Random number generator and…

it’s number 4! lasknit2 (Lisa)! contact me and I’ll send your prize over! Yay!

Announcements – On Itunes. Yay!

Podcast schedule – because of space, will have to keep with the every other week schedule. Boo!

Where to Find Me:

Twitter: jay_crafty_geek

Ravelry: knitterlybooklady

We have a group! Join us! http://www.ravelry.com/groups/the-knitty-digits

ITunes Access!!!

Hey guys! So I just got the email: we have been approved by Itunes!

Here is the website: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/knitty-digits/id612579853

PRIZE GIVEAWAY!!!!!

All right you guys, I have some amazing news for you. I decided to celebrate my birthday on Friday I am going to do a give away. But (I know, why is there always that word!) I have some rules.

1. You have to be a member of the Ravelry group.
2. You may want to watch Episode 3.
3. You then need to answer the question correctly in the thread "PRIZE GIVEAWAY". That can be found here: http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/the-knitty-digits-podcast/topics/2495578
4. Be very patient til Episode 4 to be up to find out who wins.

Here is what I am giving away:

Have fun! 

Episode 3 - The One with the Insomniac and the History Buff

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What’s on the needles still -  Vilai by Cookie A. BMF STR Lightweight in Titania Size 1 2.25 mm Hiya Hiya needles (Not shown because there is NOTHING to show)

Bakktus Scarf Strikkelise http://www.flickr.com/photos/norwayneedles/2963651011

US 2 in Wollmeise 100% in a pretty red color that makes me so happy!

What’s on the Nails – Julep Petra with two coats and Nicole by OPI top coat plus and Seche Vitae as the two top coats. Will see how it goes with renewing it with Nicole by OPI than SV because of the shrinkage.

Was going to do some fun St. Patrick’s Day, but decided to wait until next week.

The Coffee - http://www.sanmarcocoffee.com/ Don’t do the peanut butter!!!!

(NEW SEGMENT!) Book talk – The last nude by Ellis Avery (delightful read, delicious prose, wasn’t sure in beginning. Not for kids under 20 though). http://www.amazon.com/The-Last-Nude-Ellis-Avery/dp/B0085S8VWI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1362257932&sr=8-1&keywords=The+last+nude

If interested in who is Tamara De Lempicka and her art: http://www.delempicka.org/

http://www.tamara-de-lempicka.org/

The Wikipedia article is not good enough. The librarian in me cringes and will not put it in if it does not have enough citations and references. If you want to use that as a baseboard, go for it. But I think the above links will be a better start.

Beloved by Toni Morrison – love love love. Read it during time of Roots. High school teacher (always said it was difficult, but it wasn’t. Why it took so long). I really think this should be high school recommended (necessary) reading. http://www.amazon.com/Beloved-Toni-Morrison/dp/1400033411/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1362257977&sr=1-2&keywords=beloved

Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follet – what I am reading now. Seems interesting so far. Still getting to know the parts to make up the novel. http://www.amazon.com/Pillars-Earth-Ken-Follett/dp/B002570J0M/ref=sr_1_5?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1362258025&sr=1-5&keywords=pillars+of+the+earth+by+ken+follett

(NEW SEGMENT!) My wish List – Ninja Polish A England Jane Eyre http://ninjapolish.com/product.php?productid=18247&cat=368&page=1

The Loopy Ewe Soakbox – Clark Cable http://www.theloopyewe.com/browse/fun-accessories/soak-wash/soakbox-kits/clark-cable/

Tri-Valley Haven - http://www.trivalleyhaven.org/

Announcements – Still working on Itunes access. Blip definitely not an option. Trying to get an Itunes-compatible RSS feed using my blogspot and feedburner.

Birthday Week- so I don’t think I am going to podcast next week because it will be the week of my birthday (Friday, March 8^th)! We’ll see. Mani/Pedi on Thursday. Day of going to Fondue. Weekend with parents. Etc etc etc.  

International Women’s Day (i.e. celebration of ME!) http://www.internationalwomensday.com/

The history (Wikipedia good source this time): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Women's_Day

National Women’s History Month: http://www.nwhp.org/

Where to Find Me:

Twitter: jay_crafty_geek

Ravelry: knitterlybooklady

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