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The neighborhood we live in is so incredibly friendly, I can hardly stand it. Each day Bauer and I take a walk, and since there’s so much to see we practically explore a new area each time. There’s a pet store nearby, a hair salon, a cafe, a diner, a hardware store, a florist, a [...]
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This giveaway is now closed. Hi everyone!!! I hope your weekend was super amazing and relaxing and full of everything you wanted/needed it to be :] Let’s end this month with a SUPER amazing giveaway, sponsored by Pink Lemonade, Marine Parents, Everyday Keepsakes, Evie n Lizzie and Caroline G. Each Gussy Sews sponsor has darling [...]
Read the full article →Sundays are one of my favorite days because they are the start of a new week AND because they are full of rest and relaxation and family love time. I’m going to keep this post super short, but I wanted to share 7 inspirational drawings/quotes with you ~ enjoy your day! xo Source: ohthelovelythings.blogspot.com via [...]
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Let’s jump-start summer and celebrate with a kick-off party! Last week we introduced so many cute, new prints to the shop. They are so fresh, I love the burst of color they add to my life :] It’s the weekend ~ a holiday weekend ~ so I’ll keep this post short & sweet… Please enjoy [...]
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Hi everyone! Last month I hosted a giveaway with Lisa from My Little Buffalo offering a complete shop makeover to one Gussy Sews reader. The winner would receive a new shop banner image, two advertising buttons, a printable sign for their table at craft shows, and a business card design. AMAZING, right?! oh yes. …and [...]
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Hi friends! It’s time for a sappy post *wink*. The last few weeks I’ve caught myself feeling really inspired and encouraged by the community on this blog. I think it’s seriously amazing we can meet here and offer tips and share excitement. When I sit down at my desk with a cup of coffee each [...]
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It’s time for What I Wore Wednesday, brought to us by Lindsey of the Pleated Poppy :] This week I made a huge effort to snap some pics of my outfits. My mornings go by super quick, and that’s the only time during the whole day I have to take pictures of myself. Hah! It’s [...]
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Last Monday Mr. Bauer had himself an appointment at the groomer. And — turns out he loved it! I think it was all the attention that made him feel like he was at home *wink*. I know I’m biased, but how darling does he look? I can hardly stand it. When I picked him up [...]
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Happy Monday! Today I’m finally able to share with you something new & exciting to the Gussy Sews blog/community. One of my favorite parts about this blog is the community we have built together. It truly warms my heart to see you respond to each others comments and to share Gussy Sews blog/shop links on [...]
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helloooo, friends! we’re having the loveliest weekend here. in between moments of rain & clouds we’ve been sneaking outside to our back patio for the sunshine. bauer is loving all the free time in the backyard and my pasty skin is loving it, too. hah! with the gussy sews team growing i’ve been enjoying my [...]
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My seriously sassy & ::snorty:: friend Ruthanne is here with a TASTY treat :] Ruthanne loves to bake and ahem, she has been known to mail me goodies. She’s a good friend to have! *wink* Anyways, she’s put together a super tasty recipe for us to drool over. Hope you enjoy it! xoxo PS. See [...]
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This giveaway is now closed. **Announcing the winners of yesterday’s giveaways: the lovely Catherine won $100 Gussy Sews shop credit, and miss Amy won a pass to Liv Lane’s blog e-course. Yeow! Gals, please email me at gussy(at)gussysews(dot).com. Thank you to everyone that entered!! [xo] PS. If you didn’t win the e-course but still want [...]
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This giveaway is now closed. The winner of yesterday’s giveaway is Tiffany {__andtiffany@yahoo.com}. HIP HIP HOORAY! Tiffany, please email me with your ruffled selections {you’ve won a diaper/wipe wristlet, a medium zipped pouch and a small zipped pouch, along with your mailing address, xoxo!} Tuesday night I took the bus downtown {a quick 20-minute ride} [...]
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This giveaway is now closed. Yay — happy Wednesday, friends :] The winner of yesterdays $75 Gussy Sews shop credit giveaway is Jami from Call Me Blessed. CONGRATULATIONS! Jami, please send me an email. xoxo Giveaway day T H R E E ~ so yesterday was my official 1-year anniversary since leaving my day job [...]
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This giveaway is now closed. Well, there definitely were a lot of winners to pick from… The winner of the Yellow Woodgrain tote bag is Brittany {email: brit___y4@aol.com}, and the winner of the $50 Hawthorne Threads shop credit is Lindsey of Sweetly Yours . Hooray, hooray — email me, gals! Day 2 of Giveaway Week, [...]
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