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Read the full article →{custom order for Jennifer}
Did you know that you can order a custom Gussy? It’s super easy — I even typed everything out {available items, measurements, prices, etc.}, including a link to my f-a-v-o-r-i-t-e fabric store. Some times picking out fabric is hard. I know :] I wanted to make the process as easy as possible, for everyone! I [...]
Read the full article →{things to giggle at}
I found these two images a while back and they… ummm… kind of speak for them selves: I’m going to let you giggle over these today. Hopefully I’ll be back later with some more eye candy. PS. say hello to my new sponsors? Joyeful Art Blog, No. 17 Cherry Tree Lane, The Old Post Road, [...]
Read the full article →{2 new items + my fav. wristlet}
Recently, a large pile of new fabric arrived in the mail. Oh right, I ordered that! :] So I’ve been busy working on getting orders out, making new product, and of course talking away like a chatty Gus. Below are some new items, plus a favorite wristlet! Click the image to see the listing… I’ve [...]
Read the full article →{pretty pictures}
Yesterday was such an inspirational day for me. Finally, a day where I accomplish so much. I was very successful with sewing, I stayed on task all day, and I got to meet Zack for lunch. Hello, sounds perfect :] It felt super great to accomplish all that I had. Actually, don’t laugh… but I [...]
Read the full article →{aww, happy 1 month + a winner}
Do you know what today is? It’s my 1-month anniversary since quitting my day job. And this past month has gone by oh-so fast. Yeow! And yay for Gussy! Here are some things I’ve found necessary: Always, always go to bed with your spouse and get up with your spouse *a sweet business mentor of [...]
Read the full article →{ask Gussy your Qs}
Some times I think I blog about the same things overrrrrr and overrrrrrrrrrr and over. Do you feel like that? It’s OK to be honest around here :] So I’ve got an idea: let’s do another FAQ/blog topic request post. In the comment section below, ask me your questions! Tell me what you’d like to [...]
Read the full article →{The Sweat Shop :: before & after}
Thursday morning I talked about how unbearably hot the Sweat Shop has been lately. This isn’t really “news” to us, but since it’s now summer outside, it’s even hotter inside. Many of you commented with ways to help, and that was so sweet. Unfortunately, with no windows {it’s an inside room} and the fact that [...]
Read the full article →{Featured Artist :: Bundled Baby}
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 #24 of my series on Featured Artists, which is a bi-monthly event showcasing [...]
Read the full article →{“it’s getting hot in here”}
Since quitting my day job, each night I sit down to organize orders and other tasks I want to accomplish the next day. To be honest, I can’t quite imagine getting anything done any other way. Taking the time the night before to do this makes the next morning so much more productive. Instead of [...]
Read the full article →{this Gus is tiiiiiiired}
Does anyone else have a hard time getting up when they’re oh-so mega tired? Ahhhhhh. Last night I told Zack I’d get up with him at 6:15 {and if my mom is reading this she probably knows where this story is headed…} And of course 6:15 came and I just quietly kept my eyes closed [...]
Read the full article →{rain, sewing & coffee}
It’s a dreary, rainy, cloudy day here in Minneapolis. I’m up to my ears in orders — organizing them into little to-do lists, sewing away and also sipping coffee :] The cool air is coming into the living room while I iron… it feels lovely. The radio is playing oldies… [photo credit] *** What are [...]
Read the full article →{Giveaway Day :: coming soon!}
Hello creative + crafty darlings, Guess what’s on the agenda for today? You guessed it, the upcoming Giveaway Day! Giveaway Day is a 3-day event where a handmade shop is featured each hour along with a giveaway item. The goal is to increase awareness of your handmade shop through a little celebration. Yeow! Giveaway Day [...]
Read the full article →{pretties for your hair}
Now that summer is {almost} officially here it’s time to accessories the locks. Now that I don’t have to wear a faux fur-lined parka anymore {which covers up my locks}, I mean… I love cute hair clips and headbands, and since I recently cut my hair {*cough* this morning *cough*} it’s definitely time for some [...]
Read the full article →{picnic in the park}
Yesterday I met the lovely Allison and handsome OBaby at the Minneapolis Sculpture Park for a picnic lunch. The weather was warm, the sky a little overcast, and you know we enjoyed chatting over sparkling juice, sandwiches and brownies. I’m learning really fast how important it is to have little friend dates throughout the week. [...]
Read the full article →{i heart my sponsors}
Take a look to the right sidebar. See all those beautiful buttons? Those are Gussy sponsors, and they are blogs and handmade shops just overflowing with the most sassy + beautiful items. My sponsors help make this blog go ’round. They work hard to be here. Did you know that I only have sponsors that [...]
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