{feature: the vintage pearl}

As you’ve probably figured out by now, Gussy loves unique things. I recently stumbled across The Vintage Pearl; I instantly fell in love with the unique jewelry. It catches my eyes because it’s mostly family-oriented pieces, celebrating life and the people in it. Erin creates darling hand stamped jewelry from her home! What a mom! [...]

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{feature: prettythingsbymeg}

Remember my jewelry-making friend, Megan? She blogged recently that she is a few sales away from the big #100 on Etsy. By the way, way to go! Megan and I are college buds, former co-workers and Etsy lovers. Megan makes lots ‘o modern-meets-vintage baubles. All of her items radiant a sense of softness and femininity. [...]

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{item #49}

:: new item ::Gray & Robin Blue Zipped Pouch

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{my brother + a new item}

Things sure are busy around here. Not only did my one-and-only awesome brother visit us for a few days, but I’ve been sewing, applying for jobs, chatting with him over coffee, and, ya know, doing other things. Dishes, laundry, making lunch, etc. Other things. I am pretty convinced that my busy life is busy because [...]

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{Hello, Minneapolis, I’m GUSSY!}

I posted this video a few months back. I’m here to share it again. The composition is so truly beautiful, it gives Gussy goosebumps. I love to listen to it. I hope your day, your entire day, is so very relaxing and where ever you are you are able to take a few minutes to [...]

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{I have an announcement to make…}

My goodness, my goodness! You sure know how to make Gussy happy!!! As I read over the final tally of my second giveaway, I’m amazed. And it’s awesome. The final tally is 72%-off. Can you believe it? CAN YOU BELIEVE IT?!?!??!! That is by far my largest number of comments. Guess I know what to [...]

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{coming soon…}

Just a heads up: I’ll be listing on Etsy the two floral ruffled zipped pouches I teased you with on Saturday’s post. Please stay tuned :)

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{green garden wallet giveaway}

Word on the street is that this wallet will be up for grabs Wednesday! Please visit EverythingEtsy.com to participate in another GUSSY giveaway where you can snag this Ruffle Gus wallet. **************

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{free shipping + a future giveaway}

Just one more day until the giveaway is over! WOO HOOOOO! So exciting. I bet you are all antsy with anticipation of the announcement of the winner. Whoa, that was a lot of A’s. I know I’m excited!!! Last I checked it was at 66%-off — not too shabby ;) I am really looking forward [...]

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{coasters for the cottage}

I whipped up some coasters for the family cottage,located north of my parents home. So we can enjoy icy-cold beverages while sitting around the kitchen table. So there can be a little bit of Gussy, even when I’m not there ;) So the table can have some color. So. Where is your favorite family vacation [...]

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{part 2 of 2}

and to tease a little bit more… ;)

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{part 1 of 2}

just to tease…

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{the number is growing}

FRIENDS! The giveaway has reached 51%-off — soooooooo incredible. I’m excited to see if there are any other comments over the weekend. A few are still trickling in, but nonetheless, it’s at a great number! I’m so proud of you all for sharing The Gus with your friends. The internet is an amazing tool.Thank you [...]

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{buttons!}

Ohhhhh,these will be lovely on a walletor a clutchor a make-up bag… Don’t you agree? Which button is your favorite, and what would you love to see it on? *************** While eating dinner tonight Zack asked me about my day. I mentioned a few exciting things, like vendor opportunities and making it to sale # [...]

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{proposal #1: revealed!}

tee-he-heEverythingEtsy.comhas a new advertiser…

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{keep calm, but get to work, Gus!}

Since offering giveaway #2, I have felt a heightened, overwhelming sense of something wonderful. I can’t place my hands {or heart} on any one specific word that I am feeling, but it is so amazing. The responses to the contest and the e-mails I’ve received is a blessing. I feel this is exactly what I [...]

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