baby blankets!Mama Gus was here this past week and she brought more knit baby blanketsYou can find her work for sale here. {I love knitted blankets.} {fuchsia coming soon!} ♥♥♥
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Hubby likes to take photos of me in the morning while we’re waiting at the bus stop together.The truth? Some times I get sassy. That’s right, we ride the bus together.Well, some days we do :) You see, we work across the street from each other.Yup, that was a God thing.Some times he misses me [...]
Read the full article →{how you do it}
Almost a month ago I asked ya’ll to share your tips because Gussy wanted to know, How do you do it?! I certainly know I can’t do it all, but that is why we have goals. Right? :) How do you do all the things you do, on a daily basis, day after day? Do [...]
Read the full article →{Featured Artist: Stormy Sky}
This giveaway is now closed! Here at Gussy has a lot to say we love to look at all things beautiful. Beautiful winter accessories, beautiful jewelry, beautiful stories about family life. Today marks week #14 of my series on featured Etsy artists. I hope by now you’ve been introduced to a few drool-worthy eye-candy shops. [...]
Read the full article →{giveaway :: The Vintage Pearl}
This giveaway is now closed! A few weeks ago, at Blissdom, I was finally face-to-face with my jewelry-designing friend Erin @ The Vintage Pearl. We hugged and talked and then talked some more about how excited we were to finally meet each other. And then we took some pictures together, then talked. As you see, [...]
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I just love this little piece of embroidery. I’ve been taking a lot more time for myself lately — I hope I’m not taking too much time. hah! It has been really great. And I’ve been drinking more tea {peach, blueberry}, too. What do you do during your quiet time?Or, what do you do to [...]
Read the full article →{a hint of spring}
There have been little hints of spring around Minneapolis — the sun has been shining more, the sky is more often blue {than gray}, and the little birds are chirping outside our window. I love it :) This summer will be new to us as we don’t know what to expect in Minnesota. So far, [...]
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If you have a blog that brings you income {or if you blog to build your business} it’s soooo important that you are tracking your visits. Why? Because you need to know what has become a good investment and, alternately, what has not. Just ask the professionals — they are all doing it. It’s also [...]
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Hello, good morning {passes coffee with French Vanilla cream}. Yesterday was so super great. I slept amazing well Sunday night and even though Zack literally dragged me out of bed Monday morning, well… I had a great day :) I am not even kidding about the pulling me out of bed. He was sure I [...]
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Congrats to Kim @ J and K, a Journey for winning $20 shop credit with Lindsay at Paint Me a Picture Thanks to everyone that entered! Ya’ll are so sweet and make it so easy + fun to offer these Featured Artist posts every Friday ♥
Read the full article →{gift-with-purchase}
{gift-with-purchase} promotion: Today only — for every Gussy product purchased — you’ll receive a set of 4 ruffle note cards {assorted colors}. Bursts of color * a dash of spring. There is no season such delight can bring, As summer, autumn, winter and the spring.-William Browne, Variety, 1630 *** Last night I had a huge [...]
Read the full article →{new products — lots of color!}
Hello :) This post has lots of pictures and I love them!!! I am happy to show you 20 new zipped pouches and 3 new laptop bags to my shop. I am just loving {can you tell?!} these photos — the bright colors have me sew ready for spring. Be sure to scroll down and [...]
Read the full article →{Psalm 127:1}
[Minneapolis skyline] PSALM 127:1Unless the LORD builds the house, its builders labor in vain. Unless the LORD watches over the city, the watchmen stand guard in vain.I love this verse and the message to seek out the LORD’s will. *Today I’m especially thankful for such a great support system: my husband, my family, my friends [...]
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What a day!!! If you haven’t read the post below, please do. And be sure to read the comments, they are so encouraging! I am feeling so much better now that I’ve written out my thoughts on stress. And to those of you that have commented — yeow! Ya’ll rock :) I love the discussion [...]
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