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Yeow! ~ I’m back from Blissdom and it was a blast! I also went last year, and before Blissdom ’10 was over I was excited for Blissdom ’11 {it’s just that great of a blogging conference.} A lot of bloggers I follow/am friends with attend, so it was a great mix of hanging out + [...]
Read the full article →hi everyone! i promise you i’m working on my Blissdom ’11 blog post — even though i said i would post it yesterday. {don’t throw empty spools at me just yet; it will be up today!} my wonderful, fun, talented friend Lisa Leonard posted this video on her blog and since it brought back so [...]
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BLISSDOM! It’s almost time to go!!! I got my hair did, I picked out my nail polish color, and I think I know what I’m wearing. I’m READY to meet you, to spend time with friends, to hug & chat & laugh & stay up late. And drink lots of coffee in the morning *wink*. [...]
Read the full article →[photo credit] To me, sewing is my baby. I love it more than any other girl loves their Gussy. I made Gussy, therefore I love Gussy the most. And I’m about to burst from all this/your love, excitement, inspiration and encouragement. Thank you for sharing this ride of sewing love with me.Now hop on, we’re [...]
Read the full article →I continue to “run” into fun photos from Blissdom. Here I am with Darcy @ my3boybarians. Darcy designs websites, like Kimba’s and The Nester’s. She is also darling and a great photographer :) *** Another fun memory, captured by Emily @ Chatting At The Sky, of me and the lovely Sarah Markley at the (in)courage [...]
Read the full article →It’s been over 24 hours and I feel like I’m rested enough to type out the awesome-ness from the weekend. I’m back from BlissDom, back from all the fun of finally meeting some incredibly great blog friends. Zack was a true Prince Charming and picked me up from the airport. You see, I took the [...]
Read the full article →I am having such an amazzzzzzzzzzzing time at Blissdom. This hotel is amazing, the food is delish — plus I’m hugging my blog buds: The Nester, The Inspired Room, Kimba – A Soft Place To Land, Lisa Leonard, The Pleated Poppy. AND MORE. Ahh, I’m in love! Some times it’s hard being here, though — [...]
Read the full article →Hi friends! Today is a unique day, a special day. Unique because there will not be a Featured Artist post; special because this post reveals a truly incredible project I’ve been working on for about one month. Some of you may be familiar with the website (in)courage. If not, here’s a little background info for [...]
Read the full article →[photo credit] Right now {if you’re reading this in the AM}, I’m en-route to the airport. Me and my suitcase. But no tutu… dang. I’m walking to the Light Rail {Minneapolis’ electric train}, taking the LR to the airport shuttle. Taking the airport shuttle to the airport. Taking another shuttle/fast-walky-conveyor-belt-thing to my terminal. And then [...]
Read the full article →Yesterday I had a hair appointment. I love getting my hair cut. The oil/scalp massage, the shampoo on a high-top table {yes, a table!}, and then the constant combing/playing with hair… ahhh… blissful :) I slipped out on my lunch break to enjoy all this, but before I went into Juut I went to Target. [...]
Read the full article →woo hoo :) Is there anyone special you want me to hug for you? Chat with? Etc.Let me know… I plan on being a big Gussy!
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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 …]
