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Happy Memorial Day! Zack and I are off to celebrate with a relaxing day outside. Sunshine, happiness — it’s the little things, right? Ever since I saw Swiss Family Robinson I’ve always secretly dreamed of living in a tree house. Hah! Here are some photos that inspire me. Happy, happy day to you! [photo credit]
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This post was previously written on August 21, 2009. It’s one of my favs… *** These cute little embroidered hoops make me smile. I came across these images while scrolling through a friend of a friend’s blog, AND I HAVE TO SHARE THEM! This artist did a series on embroidered hoops and ohhh, my word. [...]
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Gussy has teamed up with the gals at idance. This is a really sweet revolution and I’m super excited to be a part of it. Read about the revolution here and the dance here. Will you join Molly & Amanda? The goal of idance is to offer products that people will recognize as idance products. [...]
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Busy days are really great, especially really great busy days :] I’m only on week #2 as a self-employed gal, but I’ve already found I have to be very intentional with my time so I don’t lose my mind. Like being sure I have plans set 2-3x/week. {What? Don’t think I’m crazy. You try working [...]
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This giveaway is now closed! Here at Gussy has a lot to say {and sew} we love to look at all things beautiful. Beautiful products to help you relax, beautiful colors, beautiful stories about finding joy and inner creativity. Today is week #23 of my series on Featured Artists, which is a bi-monthly event showcasing [...]
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Yeow, a Gussy promotion! All Gussy orders over $20 {excluding shipping} mail with a complimentary key fob from the Fob Factory. There are so many sassy prints — I have them all here and they’re darling! The Fob Factory is a handmade shop based out of the Grand Rapids, MI area. My hometown :] Promotion [...]
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Last night I had the true delight of meeting Jo Packhan and Nancy Soriano, who run Where Women Create, along with about 8 others helping to coordinate The Creative Connection. We met for dinner at Masa here in Minneapolis {where the conference will be held}. Having my own business has allowed me to meet some [...]
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Saturday morning, a bunch of us girls met up at Cafe Latte for coffee, dessert and chatting. It was soooo great to put a real-life face to these girls — and I think everyone felt that way, too. We had fun talking about blogs and business, babies and our boys. If you’re in the Minneapolis [...]
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Hello and happy Sunday :] Zack and I tried a new church today, Oak Hills, with our friend Nikki. It was really refreshing and it felt great to hear the Word this morning. The Pastor talked about Jonah and the whale {Jonah 1:1-17} and at the end asked if we thought this literally happened or [...]
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I think it’s safe to say this week was a very unusual week. First off, Monday morning came and I was literally so excited to work on Gussy allll day long that I got up @ 7 am and skipped all the way to the shower. {I think that was, like, 9 skips.} I got [...]
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Nothing like working the Sweat Shop for a major shop re-stock! Yeow! Gussy events like this are sooo exciting for me especially because it’s been unusually long since I have stocked the shop. However! Look at all I have made! There are 17 new items in nearly every category. Sew cute… To save 15% off [...]
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This giveaway is now closed! Sponsor group giveaway — 9 shops Each month Gussy sponsors have the opportunity to participate in a mid-month group giveaway promotion. The giveaway will run through Sunday {5/23} and a winner will be announced Monday morning. That’s right, one winner will win wares from all 9 shops. Here are the [...]
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– Gus has brought back custom orders – And to celebrate how easy it is to order we’re having a custom order sale*! All orders $40 – $100 will receive 10% off; all orders $100+ will receive 15% off. *sale ends 5/21 *** The shop is being re-stocked right now! Thursday morning you’ll find a [...]
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I’m absolutely positive the LORD blessed me with the most perfect husband! Friday evening came and our adventurous, “yay for Gussy” surprise weekend started. Zack took me to Outback Steakhouse and we relished over a weekend of NO WORK. Drinks, appetizers, steak, seafood — yum! We had a great date. Saturday morning I woke up [...]
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Earlier this year I started dreaming of making Gussy my full-time job. I knew that one day I didn’t want to work two jobs anymore, I just wanted to be Gussy girl. It’s no wonder that people want to know, Gus, how did you do it? Because c’mon, it is a dream for so many [...]
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This is the day the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. O LORD, save us; O LORD, grant us success. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the LORD. From the house of the LORD we bless you. The LORD is God, and he has made his light [...]
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