Over the weekend I finally did something I’ve been wanting to do for weeks: update my blog header with something a little more timeless. I love the idea of including photos but they seem to become dated as the seasons change {something I’ve learned over the last 3.5 years; more on this in an upcoming mini-series!}. And it’s hard to pick just a few photos when I take sew many every week {hah, Instagram!}. It’s been on my mind for a bit now to update my header with something a little more lasting so Friday night I made it my goal to design something I’d love! Even Zack helped out ~ he drew the outline of my first sewing machine, I love it!
The second design update I worked on is the “welcome” box in my sidebar. If you have a second, click through the tabs to see how we can connect online OR meet-up in person at an upcoming blog event ;]. If you’re reading this post in a reader be sure to click over to see what I’m talking about.
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Twice a year I like to write up a short blog survey {10 quick questions} and then share it here in hopes to get to know the Gussy Sews community a little better. As soon as I hit “publish” I run off and say a quick prayer that most everyone that reads Gussy Sews takes it and that no one comes to hate me for asking what seem like silly questions, like “how old are you?” or “why do you read this blog?”. But the truth is, these questions are anything but silly. They’re actually incredibly helpful in many areas, including mapping post content, sidebar sponsor ‘guidelines’ and the like.
If you read Gussy Sews frequently {whatever that means to you}, would you take this survey? kiss kiss, smooch smooch
PS. All 10 questions are anonymous…
H A P P Y MONDAY!
Start the week off on the right foot ~ remember to check off your to-do list one item at a time. XO
Thanks for the survey
Survey taken! & you know how I feel about your new header. ;)
Hadn’t commented on here in a while, but had to say that I luuurve the new design! What a talented hubby you have:) Love the welcome section, too! xoxo
hi linda! so good to see your name here — and thanks for the comment + compliment! xo
I <3 your new header! And of course the survey questions are NOT silly :)
yay – thank you Gina! :)
The new header is precious! :) I took the survey but 10 words just wasn’t enough! Your blog & business remind me EVERY DAY that:
1. Dreams do come true!
2. Setting short goals and attaining them is doable!
3. Running a handmade business on a trial & error basis is a great way to learn!
4. Finding inspiration is so important.
Thanks for all that you do for all of us who dream of spreading our wings and flying one day! :)
I tried to fill out your survey but it wouldn’t let me send it. I had to fill out wich state I’m from, it wouldn’t accept me just filling in the box below, stating I’m not from the US. Well, I love what you’re doing here on your blog and I’m so happy I found it (whenever that was.. time flies by!). So keep it up and I’m excited to follow your journey in life, craft and business!
eeek! try the survey now? {thanks for letting me know!} xoxo
Yay, it worked! xo
LOVE the new look! I took the survey, but I’ll tell you that it was hard to put the last one into 10 words or less! ;)
awww, i know! you can always email me! gussyATgussysewsDOTcom ♥
You are super inspirational! I’ve been wanting to open a shop for a while, but with two kids under 3, I just don’t have enough time. I just keep, keeping on and trying to find the time :}
P.S. Can’t wait to see your new items in your shop!
Ah! I love it! Your header really is timeless, but I will miss seeing pictures of your lovely face! Is there a way you could have an instagram tab in your welcome tab thing-er. ( I obviously do not know the correct name) You know, like those twitter boxes that show twitter updates. I would just get an iphone and follow your instagrams or however you do it, but my phone is old school. But really, everything ALWAYS looks so great, and I love you and your blog, and all my gussy’s. Thanks for being such an inspiration and helping me out so much!
You’re a rockstar!
Mucho love.
YOU ARE THE BEST! totally making me blush over here! so i found an instagram app for my sidebar –great idea!–, i’ll have to see how i like it ;)
Survey complete!
I love that you have events you’ll be attending in the sidebar too. That’s where I looked to help me decide which blog event I would attend (in addition to emailing you). I thought it was funny that you said to see where bloggers I look up to will be attending being ever so modest because I do look up to you! I’m excited to attend Blissdom as a first timer and hopefully get to chat with you a bit!
hooray!!!! that’s so great — see you next month ;)
Love the new header! So cute! :)
I love your new header! Survey has been taken. :)
Consider the survey taken! (Because I just did it ;)
what do you mean by “mapping post content”…i’m always asking the bigger bloggers questions like this to make sure i’m not missing some secret of being a successfull blogger. :-) off to take survey!
like a guide to post content — what i’ll write about, planning, etc. :)
Love the new header and the survey was really a neat idea!!
Took the survey! Xo