joy in motherhood, homemaking, faith & simple living
For weeks now {probably even months}, I’ve been writing little notes here & there with ideas, projects, tips, goals and dreams for me and the biz. More recently I decided it’s time to stop creating lists and to-do’s that scatter a half dozen journals and sticky notes >> I need them to be in one… [Read More]
A little glimpse into our silly lives… Running errands with Bauer // a snapsnot of how I’ve felt for the past week *wink* // lots ‘o Gussy ruffles & tags & work {oh my!} // late-night snuggles on the couch {notice Bauer’s mohawk!}. I’m reading a book tonight and loving the smell of a pretty… [Read More]
I saw this poster on Kelly’s facebook page and I just immediately loved it. Some parts are a little raw but the overall feeling // message is inspiration and taking care of yourself. I love it :] As Christmas nears and my to-do list {seems to} double each day, I’ve been taking more time at… [Read More]
This giveaway is now closed. I’m really excited to share with you a new sponsor here at Gussy Sews, Melissa of Nourish. Nourish is a handmade, “complete line of organic washes, balms and oils in a assortment of lavender, coconut, sweet orange and eucalyptus scents.” I like to think of Nourish products as never-ending gifts… [Read More]
This is sweet Olivia’s first Christmas and she’s celebrating with the help of a Gussy stocking. Yay, we’re so glad to be a part of this fun milestone!!! I love that she’s chowing down on her ruffly new pal. Isn’t she so sweet? Too bad I can’t give her a little hug for making me… [Read More]
1. seamstress necklace 2. sewing machine handmade stamp 3. perfect little sewing machine 4. hand carved miniature sewing machine 5. yellow play time sewing machine 6. sewing daydream fine art photo 7. little crafter necklace 8. sewing desk 2011 calendar 9. miniature vintage sewing machine wall art Any of these items could make it into… [Read More]
♥ [Coldplay has a new song] I really, really love Coldplay. They released Viva La Vida in the spring of 2008. It was constantly on the radio and I remember waking up to it in the morning more often than any other song. This was before we were married… when Zack and I were engaged…. [Read More]
Didja know? December 6 is the cut-off to order Gussy and have it arrive in time for Christmas. I’m so humbled that so many of you are already receiving some Gus in a few weeks ;] But don’t even think about emailing me to see if your hubby/b-friend/mom/sister bought you a Gussy. I’m not telling!… [Read More]
Lately I’ve been feeling a little cabin fever, so I headed out to a new coffee shop, Urban Bean, yesterday morning. Amazing. Amazing, amazing. I think red & white are my new favorite colors of the season :] Even though it’s soooo cold here, I don’t mind the weather. I have a great coat, a… [Read More]
“Small things for a prettier life.” On Saturday, my friend Elle and her daughter Olive picked me up and we went on a little Minneapolis adventure. Olive spent the first few minutes asking where Bauer was and why he couldn’t come with. Then she told me he was sad I left him at home. She’s… [Read More]
