{our weekend in pictures}

Gussy + Zack, on our way to a Sunday BBQ! Gussy + Zack, at the MetroPark beach :) MMMMM, dinner outside Friday night! Corn Roasted Tilapia with Mango Salsa {and rice} Recipe: SALSA:6 oz Mango, pureed (can use frozen, but I use a whole Mango)1/4 cup Red Pepper, diced1/4 cup Red Onion, diced1/4 cup Brown [...]

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{newsworthy news}

Are you looking for a gift to give?Want to reward yourself for something you’ve recently achieved?Do you know someone who could use this and/or love it?Would YOU want to use and/or love this? Well, then today is your lucky day. Until further notice, this wallet is on sale.Was $28, is now $24. Be sure to [...]

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I had 83 seconds to browse the internet this morning before church and look what Gussy found: Gussy’s Lemon Pouch was featured on the front page of Etsy! YEAH! What a great way to start my day :) A few weeks ago this wallet was on the front page.I can’t believe this!!! Off to the [...]

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{I have a love for many things on Etsy.}

TIME FOR SOME ETSY LOVE Because, ya know, who doesn’t love Etsy? ;) *************** FlutterbyDaisy has the most darling dress for sale on her Etsy shop. You must check out her shop! And yes, that is an order from Gussy :) I love the green, yellow, and OF COURSE THE RUFFLES!!! xoxo. *************** GUSSY is [...]

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{time for a laugh. or four}

I saw on Erin’s blog a hilarious comic and it instantly made me want to read more of them. My favorites, from someecards.com:

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{cut, iron, sew, iron, NEXT!}

HOORAY! I’m done with my re-stocking project. Who knew stocking the shelves of my Etsy shop could be so time consuming?!?! I finished this afternoon and I’m very, very relieved to have this taken care of. So. Very. Relieved. Earlier last week, I went through my shop and realized I had about 15 things that [...]

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{making progress}

This is going to be very brief. I JUST finished a project of 11 wallets and I’m super excited. GUSSY IS EXCITED! Last week I showed you these pictures: Today I am showing you these: …And tomorrow I’ll have even more!!!!!!

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{our first anniversary: 06.07.09}

Our first wedding anniversary trip {married 06.07.08} started out with an adventurous drive to the family cottage. We wanted to save money but still do something we’ve never done before, which is stay at the cottage without parents — or anyone else, for that matter. After hearing Z lost his job just an hour before [...]

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{Happy Gus}

So many things to GUSSY about! Over the weekend, Zack and I drove to Grand Rapids and visited with my family. On Saturday we took my nephew, Collin, to the zoo. We all had a blast! It was a beautiful and hot day. I love this little boy as if he is my own. I [...]

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Boy oh boy, the Sweat Shop has been working some serious OT {that’s short for overtime ;) }. Someone should tell my boss to give me a break. Gussy is getting tired ;) Production has been super successful. I have been cutting, ironing, sewing, ironing, installing magnetic snaps, and photographing. Yeah! :) I have also [...]

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{you better sit down for this one.}

Did you know… that Gussy loves colorful, textured buttons? And, She loves to shop for them, too? WARNING: Gussy has a lot to say. And show. Last night I successfully completed the 30 Day Shred program. My final thoughts? It is an amazing program and each week I continued much success with losing inches. At [...]

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{5, 4, 3, 2, 1}

Top 5 important GUSSY things: 5. The RED HOT SALE section of my Etsy shop is down to 10 items. Be sure to check it out — everything in there is 40% off. WHAT A DEAL!!! ;D 4. You have until TONIGHT to enter to win a $40 gift certificate with GUSSY. Click here to [...]

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{a few favorites}

The countdown continues! You have just over 24 hours to enter the GUSSY giveaway via The Nester’s blog. You can click here to leave a comment, that in which you’d enter yourself to win a $40 gift certificate to Gussy’s Etsy shop. I believe I’ve read over 800 comments. It is so humbling. I never [...]

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{Gussy’s got tears}

I’m sitting at home, it’s late, and I’m completely blown away. And that was a really boring sentence; I apologize. Recently I posted that The Nester featured Gussy {that’s me! ;)} on her blog and readers could comment for a chance to win a $40 gift certificate to my Etsy shop. ********** While I am [...]

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{Gussy hearts The Nester}

Gussy is so, absolutely, utterly blushing over The Nester’s most recent blog post. The Nester is doing hourly posts where she introduces a new crafter and gives you the opportunity to WIN BIG! You can enter {leave a comment} to win a handful of things from some talented peeps. I’m so blessed to be a [...]

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{eenie, meenie, miney, mo}

white leaves on a yellow background white flowers on a red background pink floral ruffles solid orange ruffle green circles polka dot pears apples & flowers which is your favorite? Gussy loves this one.

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