{Gus For Work}

I’ve got one lovely laptop bag in my shop. It’s cream damask, it’s luscious, and it wants to go to work with you. One day soon, probably after Blissdom considering I’m out of Gussy twill tags {pouting}, I’ll have more available for purchase. This is all I can do, considering I can’t do anything else [...]

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{new products}

I’ve finally added some new products to my shop: Ruffle Gus wallets and Shady Gus zipped pouches. These wallets have a small pocket on the inside for your cards. The Shady Gus pouches are great for your ‘lil gadgets: iPhone, iPod/iTouch, Blackberry, etc. Here are some larger previews, but of course there are more in [...]

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{I love God’s humor.}

I’m having a million dollar fantastic day. I’ve been reading through the comments being left on this post about how to be better at our businesses and blogs. They are great. I’m getting some really great ideas for my follow-up post. Aside from reading through the comments, Zack and I have had some really amazing [...]

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{a little surprise…}

I’ll reveal the surprise SOON!:)

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{share your tips!}

[credit] Hey all you business-owners and/or multi-taskers! I’d like to use the comment section of this post as a tool to help us engage in a discussion. Gussy would like to know, How do you do it?! Y’all know I work about 70 hours a week right now. Task #1: Proofreading, Editing, site-maintenance. Task #2: [...]

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{Featured Artist: Lemon + Betsy}

This giveaway is now closed! Here at Gussy has a lot to say we love to look at all things beautiful. Beautiful ideas, beautifully bright accessories, beautiful stories about starting a business. Today marks week #11 of my series on featured Etsy artists. It is my goal to introduce some drool-worthy eye-candy. Over the next [...]

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{oh. my. gosh!}

Guys, I just saw something spectacular. And I have to share it. On this blog, The Lovlies, Gussy has a lot to say is nominated for a handmade blog award. yeowwww. To vote for me, {pretty please say you will!} please leave a comment here. ***

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{new items + gift with purchase}

new Gussies are now available in my shop and for today only, every order placedwill receive a FREE set of 4 Gussy ruffle note cards,sewn by Gussy herself.oh right, that’s me :) and y’all know then were sewn in The Sweat Shop.so that’s like, double fun. these babies are perfect for Valentine’s Day.perfect for spring.perfectly [...]

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{and the winners are…}

You guys are so fantastically amazing!!! I LOVED reading through all 1220+ of your comments {some made me seriously laugh out loud!} and I know the shop owners loved reading them, too :) Y’all are so sweet. And kind. And thoughtful. And caring. Thank you for entering and for spreading the word. The winners: b’s [...]

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{Giveaway Day deadline}

Just a quick reminder that Giveaway Day ends tonight @ 10 CST — the winners will be announced tomorrow. {Scroll down to read all 12 features/giveaways!} Oh… and some exciting Gussy announcements will be made then, too :)

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{Giveaway Day: Back40Life}

this giveaway is now closed! This feature/giveaway is the last one for Giveaway Day. Please remember to scroll through and read the other 11 features… there are truly some amazing products being offered to you :) The giveaway’s will close Wednesday at 10 pm CST and all winners will be announced Thursday morning, along with [...]

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{Giveaway Day: White Satin Ribbon}

this giveaway is now closed! Caution: this is super cute stuff! Alaina, the gal behind White Satin Ribbon, is a full-time teacher that sews items for Baby and Mom :) Inside her shop you’ll find Edgy burp cloths, Edgy bibs, and Edgy Mini Lovey’s {little blankets for babes}. What is Edgy, you ask? Edgy is [...]

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{Giveaway Day: Monika Design}

this giveaway is now closed! Yeow! It’s time to introduce you to Monika Design, creator of THE MOST ADORABLE crocheted coasters. Monika offers great product, hands down. I love her shop. I’ve worked with Monika several times now and she is great. Before this turns into a review, let me just show you her work. [...]

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{Giveaway Day: Classicly Amber}

this giveaway is now closed! Classicly Amber is a home-decor Etsy shop run by Amber. Inside her shop you’ll find super cute, vintagy home-decor. One item in particular that caught my eye are the custom banners Amber makes. I heart them! I want one that says GUSSY. Look at some detail shots: My eyes love [...]

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{Giveaway Day: The Vintage Pearl}

this giveaway is now closed! This next giveaway features The Vintage Pearl. Erin creates amazing hand-stamped jewelry, and I see her work all over the blog world! :) Her jewelry showcases the importance of family and love. However, you don’t need me to tell you that. You can see for yourself: Please correct me if [...]

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{Giveaway Day: Wired Whimsy}

this giveaway is now closed! Christy is the creative gal behind Wired Whimsy. She is a stay-at-home-mom to two children whom she also home-schools. I sort of fell into the jewelry designing thing by accident, she says. I made my first piece in August of 2009 and it was one of the first things I [...]

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