{I did it! I did it!}

By on April 30, 2010
in Faith, Gussy, inspiration, quitting my day job

Ya’ll, I have a soul-bursting announcement… I have put in my 2-weeks notice at my day job, and in 14 days I’ll be working exclusively on Gussy!!! Can you believe it? I’m not sure if I believe it’s REALLY here — that it’s REALLY time to be sharing this, making this public. Now you’re probably [...]

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{Featured Artist :: Uniquely E Jewelry}

By on April 30, 2010
in featured artist

This giveaway is now closed! Here at Gussy has a lot to say {and sew} we love to look at all things beautiful. Beautiful fabrics, beautiful colors, beautiful stories about finding joy and inner creativity. Today marks week #21 of my series on Featured Artists, which is a bi-monthly event showcasing fun and sassy handmade [...]

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{we are all interconnected}

By on April 29, 2010
in inspiration
smooch

OK. So… Yesterday I put out on the table that I was having a little bit of a rough day. Nothing “serious” — normal life things — but it was still rough. Stress, headaches, tension, nerves, doubt, guilt. Oh, should I stop now?! Just life in general… it wears on me if I don’t take [...]

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{breathing space}

By on April 28, 2010
in inspiration

Things are a lot crazy {I was going to write “a little,” but who am I kidding?!} over here in Gussy land. I need to remember that a lot of the crud is coming from the devil. God will bring us all glory — He does bring us all glory. It’s important I have my [...]

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{My Soul Shines :: feature + giveaway}

By on April 27, 2010
in feature, giveaway

This giveaway is now closed. Do you remember this print? I blogged about it here. “Sew much time & sew little to do. Strike that. Reverse it. Roald Dahl, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.” My blogging friend Becca made it for me. Just for me!!! Of course I loved it instantly and had it framed [...]

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{new product :: wristlet/clutch}

By on April 26, 2010
in new product
wristlet 1

New in the shop: Ruffle Gus – wristlet/clutch Perfect for carrying a small wallet, your cell phone and a set of keys. Perfect as your purse. Perfect inside another bag. A Gussy tote bag, perhaps? The floral prints are perfect for the upcoming Summer season. If you had a Gussy clutch, where would you bring [...]

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{choose your Gussy ruffle color}

By on April 25, 2010
in new product
damask laptop bags

Customize your laptop bag with a Gussy ruffle of your choice! Available on the damask and lovely lattice prints; select your ruffle color prior to check-out. {Bags mail in 5-10 business days.} *** {damask:} {lovely lattice:} Click here to shop!

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{back in the shop!}

By on April 24, 2010
in Gussy

Gussy totes/diaper bags are back in the shop!

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{beauty among the hurting}

By on April 24, 2010
in inspiration

I received this email a few days ago. It is so beautifully amazing, I had to share it: “I live here in Scottsdale and there are many homeless people. A sweet lady was standing outside Target and had just received so much change she couldn’t hold it. I will miss my little Gussy zipper pouch; [...]

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{1-day promotion :: gift with purchase}

By on April 23, 2010
in sale/promotion
key fob 1

Today only, all orders over $40 {before shipping} mail with a free key fob from The Fob Factory! My friend Patti, whom I’ve known for YEARS as she was a youth group leader at our church {awwww}, makes them. She sent me two a few months ago, and they are so super darling that I’m [...]

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{another Vlog (or 2)…}

By on April 22, 2010
in Vlog

Part I Part II Ahhh! I am such a nerd. That would be Blair from The Heir to Blair. And I forgot to mention that this giveaway ends tonight at 10 CST. I was giggling too much and forgot to tell you the time. Whoops! ALSO! I said it’s at 70% and it’s at 60% [...]

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{Gussy Biz Series – Q&A :: part 3}

By on April 22, 2010
in blog/biz 411

“We Learn… 10% of what we read 20% of what we hear 30% of what we see 50% of what we see and hear 70% of what we discuss 80% of what we experience 95% of what we teach others.” ~ William Glasser Sappy disclaimer: That quote is for YOU. Ya’ll come here and leave [...]

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{group giveaway :: April sponsors}

By on April 21, 2010
in giveaway, sponsor feature

This giveaway is now closed! Gussy has a lot to say {and sew} sponsor giveaway; one giveaway, 8x the prizes One of the perks of being a sponsor here is the optional mid-month group giveaway promotion. Today I bring to you eight shops, all offering one item {tangible or shop credit} to one winner. Did [...]

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{Gussy Biz Series – business tips :: part 2}

By on April 20, 2010
in blog/biz 411

Yesterday I posted {Gussy Biz Series – organizing :: part 1} of my three-part series. I shared how to organize your email, blog, along with some info on Google Docs. Today is part 2 and we’re going to talk business! I am sooo excited about this one. Pretend you just arrived at our home and [...]

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{can you guess?!}

By on April 20, 2010
in for fun
key fobs

Hmmm, what are these for? {Gussy Biz Series – business tips :: part 2} — coming later today!

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{Gussy Biz Series – organizing :: part 1}

By on April 19, 2010
in blog/biz 411

Welcome to my mini-series on organizational and business tips. Don’t run away, yet — this is for all you bloggers and handmade shop owners and day job workers and mothers and wives wondering, How do I make this work?! Gussy is here to help by sharing a few tips that help me. I’ll spread my [...]

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