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{A reflection on my first Mother’s Day.}

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Over the weekend Zack blessed me with a wonderful dual-day Mother's Day. Not only did he spoil me on Sunday but on Saturday, too! We spent so much time outside, it was amazing. I also slept in both days, which is worth highlighting ;) Being a mama is … [Continue reading]

{We want to include your handmade shop in our Summer Gift Guide!}

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I know I talk about this all the time, but it's so true -- one of my very favorite things about the Gussy Sews community is the encouragement you all bring, to me and to each other. Sometimes it comes in the form of handmade, other times it's … [Continue reading]

{Maxwell and his forest friends.}

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A couple weeks ago my friend Joanna brought over a play activity mat for Maxwell to use. I swear, this friend is a true gift from God. She's so thoughtful and fun to be around, plus she's a mama -- just like me :) -- which makes our friendship even … [Continue reading]

{What I Wore // my new green skirt}

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There are a couple of really yummy yogurt shops near our apartment and --confession-- I'm starting to see a little pattern on the weekends as we've been visiting them often ;) Because Zack knows me so well I love when he picks out my yogurt + … [Continue reading]

{Silent lessons on work + mommyhood.}

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Oh weeee, things sure have been different around here. Not only do we have an [almost] 8-week-old babe but my mom was here last week and all three of us soaked up her goodness. I knew from her last visit in March she would be back "soon" but soon … [Continue reading]