I know it’s Monday morning, and I know you all are waiting ever-so-patiently to see who won this pouch: I’ll be a nice Gussy and tell you that it was Sara Broers at All in an Iowa Mom’s Day! Hooray :) Big cheers to Sara! Contact me, you lucky woman, with your mailing address! *** [...]
Read the full article →{little whales + inspiration}
Handmade toys are so adorable. I love these little whales, along with the light blue and gray fabrics used to make them: *** Ishmael’s Whale Group, by florenceforrest When it’s time for me to have a little Gussy baby I can only imagine all the wonderful toys and decorations that will be available to drool [...]
Read the full article →{custom order for B}
I completed another custom order {for a repeat customer, woot!} *** Ruffle wallet with 10 credit/debit card slots, two pockets,and a zipper coin pocket on the back. Are you thinking of a custom order with Gussy?Please, please consider the upcoming holiday and that I’ve already got my little notebookjust full {!!!} of orders. If you’d [...]
Read the full article →{custom orders end Nov. 14}
With all the recent snow-falling activity-ness going on in my life I have no choice {NO CHOICE!} but start thinking of the holidays. Why? Because snow = the holidays. And if these last few days = snow, then snow = the holidays. Right? I’m not sure. I woke up to white fluffiness {again} yesterday morning. [...]
Read the full article →{The Nester}
Have you met The Nester? I know I’ve written about her and her amazing blog/tassels/fun personality here at Gussy has a lot to say. I just know it! First off, the day I received my very first comment from her on my blog I instantly acted like I was 12. Yup. Gussy acted like a [...]
Read the full article →{dear readers, I have a lot to say. love, Gussy}
On Tuesday, I showed off hard-core proof of The Sweat Shop working some overtime. Remember these pictures? Yeah, they are real. If you lived near me I would let you hold them. They are all so beautiful with their ruffle-ness {a little shout-out to my mom: Kathy-ness!} Word on the blog street is that my [...]
Read the full article →{travel diaper + baby wipe case}
************** There is no doubt that babies + kids rule. Can I get an Amen? Wouldn’t it be more fun to wipe their bums with a sassytravel diaper + wipe case? mmmHmmm, I think so! Plus, the diaper case can be washed. Ya know, in case the poo monster attacks. One of my blog friends, [...]
Read the full article →{for SunshineMeg}
::SURPRISE:: SunshineMeg, I’ve been keeping a secret from you for quite some time now. IT WAS SO HARD! You know how much Gussy loves to talk ;) But!!! Look at what your wonderful friend Courtney ordered for you, all the way from Nigeria: A Lovely Gus clutch with coordinating Mini-Gus coin purse! She told me [...]
Read the full article →{custom order for Erin}
I recently finished up this custom order for Erin. It’s a super, super, super cute notebook cover. For taking notes, ya know ;) The inside is lined in a neutral-colored fabric; the outside sports the traditional GUSSY ruffle + tag. Have I mentioned it’s for taking notes? Man, if I worked outside the home I’d [...]
Read the full article →{wallet + GUSSY bag}
A CMU colleague/friend/classmate of mine — ha ha, colleague sounds so silly — contacted me about a custom GUSSY order. He wanted something special for his fiance and so we worked together to come up with this super cute duo: ******************* Is there something YOU’D like custom made by Gussy? You can certainly let me [...]
Read the full article →{For Steph…}
My dear blogger friend, Steph, is such a good blogger friend. {AND WE HAVE THE SAME WEDDING ANNIVERSARY! I just love that we also have that in common :) }. She usually comments on my Etsy postings and has such encouraging words to share. Recently she commented and Gussy was able to lure her into [...]
Read the full article →{a new idea has been birthed}
Oh Gus, you’re always up to something!!!!!!! I know, I know. And I’m done talking to myself. It’s my nature to live an adventurously sassy life. It’s been gifted to me. Just ask my husband. And my mom. They’ll both agree with you ;) Alright. Down to the nitty gritty {I like to say that}. [...]
Read the full article →{the surprise… REVEALED!}
Recently, my friend Sarah’s husband contacted me about making something special for her for their two year anniversary. He really liked this wallet and wanted a purse to coordinate. Actually, I’m almost positive he said something like, Can you make a purse? And Gussy just knew how to sew up something special for Sarah that [...]
Read the full article →{Da-Da-Diaper Bag!}
I just completed my third diaper bag! I am down to two custom orders now, which is a great feeling. I think at one point I was working on 14! That is an insane amount. Just two, now :)Happy Gus! ****************** ****************** My first diaper bag: ****************** My second diaper bag: ****************** Wondering what’s next?As [...]
Read the full article →{this one’s for you, Shannon}
One of my college friends, Shannon, recently ordered a custom clutch from me. Every time I’d upload new pics on Facebook she would say something like, Not fair! I want one… but they are all sold! Well, looks like Shannon gave in and now others can say that exact phrase about her clutch :) She’ll [...]
Read the full article →
