{a gift from Everyday Keepsakes.}

maggie_gussy sews ruffles

Last week I opened a package from Everyday Keepsakes and my ohhhh, my! what a lovely little surprise was inside. Meredith graciously mailed me one of her new designs, the sewing lovers necklace. It is so cute :] The necklace has a great weight to it and the little heart detail on the machine is [...]

Read the full article →

{Let’s have a tea party.}

Knit Storm

I’ve been drinking a lot more tea lately — chamomile, lemon zinger, peach — and it’s soooo tasy! I’m normally a coffee drinker {with a heavy splash of cream, please}, but since caffeine doesn’t affect me, I’m steering more towards tea for the flavor and lightness of the liquid. Some times coffee seems so… heavy. [...]

Read the full article →

{saturday shopping}

il_570xN.198752019

Ohhhhhhhh, OH! Look at these pretty spring colors… Happy shopping! ♥

Read the full article →

{saturday shopping}

* hooray ~ it’s the weekend! enjoy a little etsy shopping :) i already have plans to enjoy yummy breakfasts at home with my hubby, walk Bauer to the pet shop to pick out a new bone, and of course smooch Zack any time i want over the next 2 days. what are you looking [...]

Read the full article →

{saturday shopping}

il_570xN.221020222

What better way to spend your Saturday than with a little Saturday shopping :] Have a great weekend — xxoo!

Read the full article →

{5 Etsy favs, aromatherapy in the winter}

a·ro·ma·ther·a·py [uh-roh-muh-ther-uh-pee] noun 1. the use of fragrances to affect or alter a person’s mood or behavior. 2. treatment of facial skin by the application of fragrant floral and herbal substances. * Today’s post is inspired by the chilly Minnesota weather and my love for aromatherapy products. Relaxing // not stressing over work is my [...]

Read the full article →

{etsy finds :: sewing machine fun}

sewing_gussysews

1. seamstress necklace 2. sewing machine handmade stamp 3. perfect little sewing machine 4. hand carved miniature sewing machine 5. yellow play time sewing machine 6. sewing daydream fine art photo 7. little crafter necklace 8. sewing desk 2011 calendar 9. miniature vintage sewing machine wall art Any of these items could make it into [...]

Read the full article →

{i [heart] knitted items}

il_570xN.189059907

Ohhhh, baby! It’s been sooo chilly here in Minneapolis — like 20* outside. And while it hasn’t snowed since last weekend, there’s still snow on the ground. It’s been so fun getting out my scarves, mittens, hats and warm jackets. I just peeked at the forecast and there are flurries in the future! Eeeeek :] [...]

Read the full article →

{my favorite things, part 3}

2007-04-cover-title_300

cute things are the best, right? :] and i love sharing cute things that are affordable and easy to find. {yay for birthdays and an extra reason to celebrate!} however, after browsing online for paul frank lip gloss, for part 2, i have now substantially added to my favorites list. whoops! this is my last [...]

Read the full article →

{my favorite things, part 2}

purple leaf pouch

yay for favorite things :] this post is part 2 {here is part 1}. i decided to celebrate the countdown to my birthday on Monday with a mini-series today on my favorite things. we all have special things we hold dear to our heart, or things that we always come back to — things that [...]

Read the full article →

{my favorite things, part 1}

SONY DSC

we all have our favorite things, don’t we? and since my birthday is in, ummmmm, 4 days it’s time to share some of my favorite things :] hooray! i always find myself going back to the same favorite items every few years… can’t seem to let them go. i suppose it’s just in me to [...]

Read the full article →

{I heart…}

It’s pretty drab in Minneapolis. The weather is drab, I mean. I’ve found some pretties to share with you, things that make me happy just by looking at them. I’m tired of looking at the snow here. And my winter coat. I hear Minneapolis gets most of it’s snow in February and March. Ahhh… hubby [...]

Read the full article →

{a few of my favorite things}

Today is a day of eye-candy.No pressing news to share.No shop updates.No Gussy stories {bummer!} Just eye-candy.Just pretties.Just this… source source source source source What are some of your favorite things?!{feel free to comment with links!}

Read the full article →

{T is for T E A L }

{all things teal} Pac Man Punky Monkey Sipping Joy 2 Art Print Bright and Cheerful Fabric and Elastic Headband Starlet Earrings – Vintage Glamour Earrings in Teal vintage-style turquoise lovelies. Royal Typewriter – Pen and Ink Illustration – 5 x 7 – Print

Read the full article →

{I just couldn’t stop typing…}

Brrrrrr! Fall has arrived in Minneapolis! I could see Zack’s breath this morning on our walk to work. The season is approaching fast… I hope winter doesn’t visit Minneapolis that abruptly. Who am I kidding? I’m sure it will :) Gussy is prepared, though! My cute mittens will be arriving this week. I just know [...]

Read the full article →

{mary had a lamb}

update: If you’ve signed up for the newsletter, please check your inbox. You need to confirm your subscription! There are a handful of you who haven’t done this yet ;) ::Good Morning:: {A few things to share} I am working on my first GUSSY newsletter. Want to sign up?You can by finding this image on [...]

Read the full article →