Ohhhhh, my goodness!!! There is nothing like being sore after not exercising for __ months. Yeah, I know I shared a lot yesterday, but if you haven’t figured out for yourself how long it’s been, I’m not giving you any clues!!! :) I was so utterly exhausted yesterday evening that I hardly could stay awake. [...]
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I have been feeling really antsy to get outside and stretch my legs, but something has been holding me back. Fear of not being able to keep up with myself? Fear of being too cold? Fear of having sore lungs once I got back in the house? I believe it was fear of simply failing. [...]
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Yesterday afternoon I met my friend Nikki for coffee at Biggby’s. While I was paying I slipped one of my business cards on the counter hoping someone would later pick it up, bring it home, and buy out my entire shop. Or, maybe take the time to look at my website? I would have been [...]
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You might remember {but probably not} that I wrote four posts on March 11. That was a big day for Gussy. Specifically, you might remember {again, but probably not ;)} that I mentioned I’d be making some bridal clutches for my friend, M. when I wrote this post: {this may or may not be my [...]
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Alright readers. I am working on updating my Etsy shop by making it better. I’m working on really bringing out THE GUSSY STYLE. This means a few things must happen: 1. I need to really {trust me} get my Sweat Shop on2. Get rid of silly items3. Update current items4. Sell the earrings I have [...]
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It has been a while since I did a post on Etsy and all the cute things I would love to buy or give as gifts. That will be my focus today. I’m sure I’ll have more Gussy-like things to share later on, but right now the focus is going to be on my friend, [...]
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Man, I really feel like I’m letting some of you down. I know I haven’t posted much lately, and well… the truth is I don’t go many places these days, so my Gussy stories are a bit limited. For example, I went to the bank, post office, and grocery story today. Isn’t the life of [...]
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When Zack and I started dating, just about 5 years ago, he was in a male A Capella group at Central. The group was so good! It wasn’t hard to fall in love with Zack, his big smile, and his amazing voice. {To top it off, he was a big fan of Jesus!} Before we [...]
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I have listed this wallet for sale on Etsy again, and you can find it by clicking here. I thought it would be neat to offer customers the option of choosing how many credit/debit card slots they’d like, just like I did with Mandy. This particular sales brings me to #27. Such a blessings to [...]
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Almost two years ago I was finishing up my final semester of college. I have a Bachelor of Science degree from Central Michigan University. I majored in my two FAVORITE areas: journalism and art. I love, love, love to write and dabble in photography. My Etsy shop has been a great way to showcase those [...]
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Remember last week when I blogged about the 40 days of rain we had been experiencing? Apparently I forgot to upload the pictures I took of our backyard as LIVING PROOF of the water madness. How I forgot to do that is beside me. Please forgive me. After all, I spend all my time thinking [...]
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{colorful kitchen}do you see my awesome Collin & Jack calendar? I love my nephews so much.It is no small thing, when Children who are so fresh from God, love us. {these guys rock!}Collin says, I’m growing to be a man! {a trio of wonderful people} {friendship palm tree} {Gussy loves her house plants} {and her [...]
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This super sassy TRAVEL jewelry pouch has been sold! Wooo to the hooo :) I love taking my Etsy items to the Post Office. SOLD! Speaking of the Post Office, below are a few things I made for an upcoming women’s retreat held near Chicago. I’d love to hear your thoughts about the designs and [...]
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Who loves a good sale??? Maybe I should ask, Who loves a good GUSSY sale??? If that is YOU then click your mouse over to my Etsy shop and have a looky for yourself :) This sale is for a limited time {only the good LORD knows the time frame}, so don’t hold yourself back. [...]
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Yikes, it’s late! My hands hurt, my arms hurt. Someone, would you rub my arm and put me to sleep? Zack? …anyone? Wondering why I’m so sore? Well, you see, the Sweat Shop was SO busy this evening. Gussy sewed four new wallets and although it was amazing to sit down and sew without interruptions [...]
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