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{Instagram Coasters // DIY}

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Recently, my husband and I made a huge decision to simplify our lives for the winter before a big move next spring — pretty close to what Maggie & Zack just did, getting rid of everything they owned and driving across the country.  Yes, this is the part where you can say ‘YIKES!!’. To say [...]

{creating a book page wall // DIY}

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Earlier this week I shared a sneak peek into our living room, decorated with the help of World Market, and that little peek showed off our DIY book page wall. For months I have been wanting to put old book pages on a wall but didn’t have the right home to do it in. In [...]

{Fabric Covered Pumpkins // DIY}

I don’t know about you, but Autumn to me is the most happiest time of year. It’s like everyday is Disneyland in my book. I’m talking comfy sweaters-fireplaces-grey skies-warm drink in hand paradise! One of my favorite parts is all the creating that goes on as fall leads to the holidays and what a better [...]

{Inspiration Workshop! — Favorite DIY [see my top 10!]}

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It’s hard to believe, but it’s true: this is the final Inspiration Workshop! I have loved watching this grow + develop from a weekly to monthly linky party, but it’s time retire it so we can introduce new projects on Gussy Sews. I’m really excited for the future of this blog :) This month’s Inspiration [...]

{Yarn Ball Bunting // DIY}

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With summer winding down I find myself nesting in full force as I prepare for my favorite time of year. Being able to create an impact in your decor based off things you love, can do yourself and really use over and over are great… especially if they can be done on the cheap. Being [...]