I think it’s safe to say this week was a very unusual week.
First off, Monday morning came and I was literally so excited to work on Gussy allll day long that I got up @ 7 am and skipped all the way to the shower. {I think that was, like, 9 skips.} I got ready, woke up hubbs, and just talked, talked, talked to Z until my phone rang. It was Gina and she was calling to wish me a Happy 1st Day of Gussy. So sweet :]
Zack left for work and I, for the first time, I didn’t go with him and ride the bus to the job I’ve had since we moved to Minneapolis.
It was very weird.
{queue sappy music}
I felt like I was playing hooky.
But I wasn’t :] And, the rest of the week has gone by so fast. My assistant comes during the weekday now {instead of at night} so that is a great perk. But like I Tweeted throughout the week, I’ve found myself working late into the evening which is something I was really looking forward to ending… Part of this is because Zack has been working very late to finish up a commercial. Also, I’m obsessed with Gussy ruffles. A girl can’t lie.
So… I’ll just come out with it.
I’m exhausted and I love it.
Wednesday I made 17 new items and photographed them. Then I had a small panic attack as I thought my images were too wonky, turns out they were usable. Then yesterday I feel like I sat at my computer all day as the orders poured in. SO EXCITING! Picking out fabric can be hard — I like this print, but will other people like it?! But I think I did well… :]
Every night this week I’ve picked pieces of thread off my clothes before tossing them into the hamper. All day it’s just me, some coffee, music, my sewing machine and tons of fabric. The floor in the Sweat Shop has seen better days as it shows beautifully my efforts throughout the week.
Zipper snippets, thread, quilted batting — they decorate the floor.
Today is the last day for the 15% off discount code {CELEBRATE} as well as a discount on Custom Orders: 10% off on orders $40-$100; 15% off on orders $100+.
Let’s have a little Friday fun!
I’m giving away two $30 Gussy gift certificates — all you have to do is leave a comment.
The winners will be announced Monday morning!
xxoo.
Oh, I hope it’s me. There is SO much more I adore. (I rhymed)
I love Gussy Ruffles!!!
oh my! I can just picture all your excitement by reading this post. I think you did a great job picking out fabric!
I am so ridiculously happy for you!!!!!!! Oh, and am completely vying for one of your laptop bags. {ahem}.
Thanks for the fabulous giveaway!!!!!!!
Yay for ruffles! What a great first week of work! So ahem…SEW excited for you :)
Ohhh I wanna winnnnn! :) Congrats on your great week!
good for you! how inspiring, makes me wish I had a craft that I could turn into a job :)
oooh me me me!! I STILL want my gussy tote but no moolah to buy it!! :)
Gussy, I am {SEW} glad your week has been {SEW} great! You deserve a good week of Gussy-ruffle-lovin’. ;D Here’s to many, many more weeks like it!
Hoping :)
congrats – so happy you’ve found something that uses your gifts and moves you – that’s an awesome place to be – oh, and looks like I’ll see you at Cafe Latte Sat after all … YEAH! or is that YEOW?! :)
umm, that would be a yeow! can’t wait for tomorrow — glad you can come :]
What a fantastic feeling loving every minute of what you do.
congrats on your first week being your own boss!!! i wish my days could be filled with sewing and music as well (not a coffee drinker so i’ll replace that with tea)! and thanks for being soo generous and offering another giveaway, you are awesome! have a great weekend maggie!
this is my first time visiting your blog (saw the link on @sarahmaeblogs on twitter) and i love it!! i’m gonna have to spend some time looking at everything :-)
I’m so happy your first week has gone so well. I was thinking as I had to leave the house early this morning that I MISS having to be somewhere early sometimes. Only sometimes…
Yay for a happy week! Have a fun weekend Maggie!
I think I forgot to comment on your post this week… I am so so happy for you and I wanted to say congrats on your first week!!!!! :o)
I’m so glad you had a great week!
You know I am all about some Gussy!!
So glad you enjoyed your week! Yay!!!
Gussy, I am SO excited for you (a little jealous too). Gussy is going to be such a HUGE success!!!
mom2chelnjustin (AT) gmail Dot com
Oh I Love Love Love this. Your happiness is contagious.. Love this.
And know what else I’d LOVE? Some gussy’ness… Send me some love…
(((HOORAY))) for Gussy’s first full week! ROCK ON!!! I couldnt be happier for you! XOXO
I am so in love with all of your pieces! I’m waiting to buy the *perfect* one. You’ve also inspired me to start learning how to sew! :) Thanks for being an inspiration!
Yah! So happy you are loving being an exclusive Gussy girl! Congrats on your first full week!
dang maggie, even without the day job, i don’t understand how you can make SEVENTEEN things in one day. you are the queen of productivity. i dream of being my own boss one day — so sick of the day job!!
Yeah! So Happy for you!
Congratulations, on your successful first week as a full-time Gussy girl! Your sewing room sounds like mine. I am always working up the fabric lint as well. I use my lint roller on myself all the time! Sometimes I wear the threads to the fabric store – because it makes me look like a serious sew-er, right?
absolutely! :]
i think i need a fabric roller, too…
I just started reading your blog and am truly inspired by your story! Congratulations on transitioning to doing what you love full-time. It is so very scary…I know…I am trying to do it as well. I am also a twinge jealous that you live in Minneapolis…my husband and I just moved back to our hometown after spending six glorious years in the Twin Cities. Glorious except for October through May each year. Hee hee! Say hi to the things we loved, please — Mississippi Market, Birchwood Cafe, The Chatterbox, Minnehaha Falls, Lake Harriet, watching the boats on Lake Minnetonka in Wayzata, Taylor’s Falls, etc etc. :)
thank you for the tips about the city! we are new here… but it’s a fun area to live in!
Sooooo happy you had such a fabulous week! We were glad to see on Twitter too ;)
Glad you had a great week! What a great feeling.
I am so happy that you had a brilliant week! I knew you would! Selfishly, I love that you have spoiled us with discounts and now a giveaway-you know how to keep us coming back that is for sure!! :)
You also did a splendid job picking out fabrics! My Gussy wish list keeps growing and growing and growing….I think you are like pringles-you can’t just have one Gussy!
smiles,
gina
LOL! xxoo to you gina :]
Congrats bosswoman! I love the new fabrics!
Congratulations on your first week of Gussy Greatness (full-time, that is…because it was ALWAYS great!). Since I found your blog, I’ve been so inspired by your attitude and your courage, and of course your creativity and craft genius. I personally ADORE my Gussy lovely lattice laptop bag (that was fun to type) with its sassy orange ruffle. Everyone who oohs and ahhs over it gets directed right to Gussy online! Keep up the awesome, work, honey!
I absolutely love the flat bottomed make up bag!
You are my role model right now!
Sounds like you are having a blast with your transition to full-time sewing. Congratulations! I love your bags…
My one comment…
I need more Gussy in my life.
‘Nuff said.
xoxo
Glad you had a great first week! Love all your products…still haven’t decided which ONE to get right now :)
I just ordered my first Gussy product yesterday, but if I was to happen to win, it would force me to order something else……and oh what a terrible thing THAT would be! ;)
sounds like you had a wonderful week…YAY! See you tomorrow.
Congrats on going full time Gussy! That’s so exciting. I love your stuff.
Congrats on the first week of you new adventure! Thank you so much for this opportunity!!! :-)
Oh, I might’ve waited to order the wristlet, but oh well–I really wanted it! Hope I can win it so I can get an netbook cover! ha :)
It sounds like you are off to a roaring start! I’m so happy for you. :)
Thanks for the chance to win!
mrsmchappell at gmail dot com
congrats on a great first week….so exciting!
Gift certificates? That’s fun!
Congrats on your first week as only-Gussy!
This is so great! I can feel your pure joy and excitement through the computer :)
Yay!! So happy for you that you are really enjoying it! Thr new items are great! I would totally love to win one so I could go shopping.
Libbybonjour@gmail.com
I LOVE the details in this post – right down to picking off the threads on your clothes and skipping 9 steps to the shower. Eager to see that family goal jump!
katie
Congratulations on a successful first week! I’ve been reading your posts and living vicariously through you since I hope to someday be in the same spot you are in now! I’m glad you’re enjoying it so far!
I so admire you:) & I’m happy for you that your first week was awesome!
Congrats on your first week at home with Gussy! I too am an aspiring stay at home business worker and you give me inspiration!!
Oooooooh me please! I need some Gussy in my life!
Glad to hear that your first week went wonderfully! Hope the following ones rock as well!
Congrats on a FUN job! Enjoy! You are truly talented and make amazing creations! Cheers
congrats on a beautiful week, maggie!! so happy for you!
Happy 1st week! Love your creations!
I’m so glad you had a first week! Congrats!
glad you had a good week!
how did Zack feel without you at work to wave to?
Yay!! Glad your week went so well!!
I am so happy for you Maggie! I wish I could have been a fly on the wall to see your perma-smile, your hands, sewing machine and mind just working away;}
I hope nothing but good things for you & Gussy from now and into the futue!!
Congratulations!
Super excited for you!! Hurrah for following your dreams! That’s the sort of thing that gives me courage to step out of my safe little box!!
I love your products!!! They are so girlie and frilly! I’d LOVE to win a g-certificate! :)
Happy 1st week of living your dream! So very excited to see you continue to grow the business.
SEW happy your first week went so well! Congrats again on full time Gussy!
A new Gussy would be the PERFECT way to celebrate my b-day today!! ;)
Oh i would so love to win this. I could really use a new bag and i absolutely love yours…
I’m sitting here crossing my fingers. Ruffles! Ruffles! Ruffles!
Congrats on your first week at the best job ever! I am convinced there’s no better job than working for yourself.
And I never win anything, but I would LOVE to get my Gussy collection started! ;)
We are joining you in excitement about being your own boss. Way to go Gussy!
I am so glad you had a great first week as an Exclusive Gussy gal;) I hope you enjoy the weekend with Zach!
ooo, would love a gussy product! congrats on getting your dream job!
Amazing week…congratulations! Can’t wait to meet you & all the others in the AM!!
Congrats on such a successful first week! May you have many, many more to come!
So inspiring! Congrats!
pick me!
Congrats on working for yourself! It is such a rewarding adventure!
Hello sweet Maggie – I am so excited for you. Even though things have been hectic and “different” I’m so happy you get to do what you want to do full-time! All of your creations bring so much inspiration to those like me who can’t sew to save their life. But I do admire the things you make. I will one day own one of your sweet pouches. Or maybe a fabulous tote! Oh my. And I’m so glad you love ruffles too!
Thank you for the chance to have fun in your shop.
Blessings,
Marie
Glad you had a great week! Congratulations again!
I’d LOVE to win! love the fabrics you choose.
I am still SO excited for you! Glad you had an awesome week!! =)
I am so uber super duper happy for you Ms. Maggie! I really am. Your story is so very inspiring to me. One of these days before my kids graduate high school I will dust off my sewing maching and learn at least to do a little something. :)
Thanks for another giveaway! :-)
Gussy bags are great.
Leslie
Congratulations! I thank you for the earlier post on how to make your dreams come true. Hard work and planning, planning, planning!
I always hope random.org is on my side. Today is lucky #89 :) I’d love to have a gus to show off!
Happy for you and your success!
Your week sound wonderful! Glad it went so well.
Yay, Congratulations to you!!!!!!! So exciting!
Congrats on your first week as full-time Gussy! I might just single-handedly keep you in business! :)
i am SO happy for you!! i can’t wait to see all of the new Gussy stuff you come up with :) i think i’m due for a new one pretty soon…hehe
Happy first week! I love Gussy Ruffles!
I really admire you for quitting your day job and doing what you LOVE. :) Have fun with it!
Happy 1st week of Gussy!!!
Congratulations Maggie!! I’m so glad that your first week was great! I want to see a picture of your floor with all the snippets so I don’t feel so bad about my floor
haha!
Congratulations, so make such beauitful things! I love them all!
I bought my first Gussy, this week. You had my current favorite color combo–orange and blue and I snagged it up!
Happy First Week!!
so happy for you Gussy!
so glad you’ve had such a great week…I’m working on a little sumpin’ sumpin’ for you right now!
yeow! :] can’t wait to see it!!!
YAY for Gussy! Can’t wait to see you for coffee and a little something SWEET tomorrow!