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sf girl by bay Goodness. I’m excited for this post :] I’m excited for this YEAR! Just a few minutes ago I was working on a few things on my computer when I realized there’s something I really need to, want to, share with you. And what I want to share is on straying from [...]
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Ahhh! Friends, I am in happiness HEAVEN here! Back in November, when I started planning the shop re-launch, I knew it would take my team and I a couple of weeks to get over 330 items sewn and in-stock/ready-to-ship, and as the big date neared {January 23!} I knew we were cutting it close to [...]
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all photos via real couple home tour: emerson + ryan i recently stumbled across this “real couple home tour” on emerson + ryan, of emersonmade, and seriously — i’m amazed at how fresh and organized using glass jars for storage makes your home look! absolutely loving it :] it makes me {almost} wish we had [...]
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inspiration board DIY via ::gasp!:: Lowes NOTEWORTHY LINKS FROM THE PAST WEEK: * the TWO winners of the Nesting Place giveaway day are Kelly, kel_ _ _@gmail.com {comment #624} + Rachel, g_ _ _ _rachel@gmail.com {comment #537}. C O N G R A T S ~ both of you have won $50 to the Gussy [...]
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my goodness, i sure am happy that today is FRIDAY! {if only TGIF was still on TV and i could sip a chocolate malt, now that’d really be great, hah!} the last few weekends this month have been spent working ~ getting ready for the Gussy shop re-launch that happened on monday. so, i’m looking [...]
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hi friends! we went on a walk the other morning and good golly, playing + running in the snow is hard work. tires me right out! well, better get back to my nap… woof! -bauer PS. my little red shirt has a deer on it and is from here.
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UPDATE: all 12 bundles have sold!!! * * * last weekend i took a peek inside the studio and realized we have A LOT of fabric in storage that we don’t plan on using. everything is new/un-washed — *but* some of the items above have been cut into and have uneven edges. all fabrics are [...]
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this giveaway is now closed. Yesterday was our super exciting shop re-launch, and today we have a super exciting, FABULOUS Gussy Sews giveaway via Nesting Place — yeow! Today you have the chance to win one of 2 – $50 gift certificates to the Gussy Sews shop! {open to the US only} ABOUT GUSSY SEWS [...]
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new, double ruffle headbands THE GUSSY SHOP IS NOW RE-OPEN! for the past 5.5 weeks we’ve been closed, finishing up Christmas orders and preparing for TODAY! but we’re now OPEN and we have some seriously amazing updates for you! i could cry happy tears right now! getting ready for today has been monumental, in the [...]
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photo sources: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 YAY — today’s “7 pretty things on Sunday” post is super special! It’s a collaborative post with three other fabulous bloggers and together the seven of us are sharing one photo each to total our “7 pretty things”: Molly, Illy, Jamie, Janae, Julianna, Jade and myself. [...]
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a beautiful mess NOTEWORTHY LINKS FROM THIS PAST WEEK: * registration for Build a Blog You Truly Love has been extended through Sunday at 8pm CST! and guess what? i’m a contributor to the ecourse! find more details here * the first rule of pricing: make no assumptions * sewing tips: basic sewing machine stitches, [...]
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OUR EXCITING SHOP RE-LAUNCH MEANS: * all items will be ready-to-ship {minus tote bags + macbook cases} * all items have NEW fabrics + NEW ruffle designs * amazingly perfect NEW prices * NEW sidebar design * plus, a few TOTALLY NEW products ♥ PS. sign up for our newsletter to receive VIP updates on [...]
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HOORAY — the Inspiration Workshop! is back in action! We took a few weeks off to spend time with family + friends over the holidays, but it’s now time to get back in the groove of sharing what inspires us, yeow! Last week I announced some I.W. updates ~ be sure you read it so [...]
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YAY, SO EXCITED to invite all of you to participate with us – Join the bloggers of Gussy Sews, Matchstick Molly, Much Love, Illy + The Letter 4 on Sunday the 22nd for a “7 pretty things on Sunday” linky party. All you need to do is link your “7 pretty things” blog post {click [...]
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over a year ago i wrote this post, sharing how i stay more organized. the longer i blog and develop my own style {and how new ideas are formed} the more i realized i’m not even using this folder anymore. in fact, i had moved on to 2 other ways of idea-keeping, and i wasn’t [...]
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Sharon of Shaggy Baggy is guest posting here today with her experience selling wares at various craft shows. Sharon and I first met through a meet-up or blog event or craft show, it’s hard to remember since we see each other around Minneapolis every few months ;] Naturally I thought she would be a great [...]
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yeow -- Welcome to the Gussy Sews community! I want to encourage + inspire YOU with your crafts, indie biz dreams and daily life. Join us as we chase our dreams and swap our stories... xoxo! [Read More …]
