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This giveaway is now closed. Today’s giveaway is sponsored by Caroline G. + Vintage Wanna Bee. Both shops offer different kinds of accessories, but both are way cute and full of color! Carrie and Nichelle put a lot of hard work + time into their boutiques, I love having them as sponsors. xoxo Caroline G…. [Read More]
Hello friends, Bauer has been a little camera/blog shy lately and so I’m writing for him today *wink*. He has stage fright! Bauer has grown up so much since we adopted him in October ~ he is up to a whopping 23 lbs., and if he gets any longer I’m afraid he’ll turn into a… [Read More]
Time for more fashion inspiration thanks to Lindsey! Be sure and click through the blogs that link to her WIWW post each week ~ they are so fun and great for meeting new bloggy friends :] This outfit is one of my favorites. I heart the purple top and the braid detailing at the neckline…. [Read More]
This giveaway is now closed. ♥ This is a fantastic feature + interview for those that love to be inspired by stories, needlework, cooking, sewing or fashion. Back in September 2010, I had the true pleasure of meeting Amy at The Creative Connection. We swapped some vintage sewing patterns I had for her book, Vintage… [Read More]
Last week I partnered with My Little Buffalo to offer ONE lucky reader a complete shop MAKEOVER. The makeover includes… a new shop banner image two advertising buttons a printable sign for your table at craft shows and a business card design Guess what else is included? The winner’s fresh new shop MAKEOVER will be… [Read More]
Wowzers, the response to last week’s what’s on my mind? blog post was so amazing — I *really* appreciate all of you who commented. I told my friend Cindy yesterday that some times it’s hard to pull back from being the gal behind Gussy Sews and just be Maggie because so much of my free… [Read More]
[photo credit] Happy Easter to you Jesus paid our debt, hallelujah! Matthew 28:1-10 After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb. There was a violent earthquake, for an angel of the Lord came down from heaven and, going to… [Read More]
My wonderful friend Lindsey of The Pleated Poppy [that’s her to the left!] is sharing her tutorial on how to sew a crayon roll-up. I’m going to brag here for a minute and share how I’ve hugged Lindsey THREE times now and will again at Blog Sugar this fall, hosted by the gorgeous Rachel Reeves…. [Read More]
[photo credit] Mark 9:31 ESV For he was teaching his disciples, saying to them, “The Son of Man is going to be delivered into the hands of men, and they will kill him. And when he is killed, after three days he will rise.” Remembering this Friday many, many, many years ago…
Ohhhh, goodness ~ what shall I do with all these pretty bags? I think I’ll list them in my shop. I’ll share them with my online friends so everyone can have the chance to have a pretty ruffle in their life. You can take your bag on a trip, to the beach, or to a… [Read More]
