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Budget, noun: an estimate of income and expenditure for a set period of time. No, don’t run away. Come back here — budgets are actually incredibly awesome and not that hard. Honest! Remember how I quit my day job 3 months ago to sew on Gussy exclusively? Yeah, that was because Zack and I made… [Read More]
Monday morning starts another mini-series on budgets — learn how to write a family budget and a business budget! Your homework: * Think of something you’d like to achieve financially * Start gathering your monthly expenses and take note of all monthly income We’ve got some awesome things to discuss, so come back tomorrow morning… [Read More]
Yesterday I made a monster amount of ruffled headbands. Today I’m working on a BUDGET post — how to make one + lots of tips! Stay tuned…
*update: every Thursday we’ll have a link-up party so you’ll have some time to finish your projects and write a post. Please come back & link what you have, but next Thursday we’ll link-up & share again! :] Home Ec has started and it’s SO FUN! I love that I’m working on new projects, things… [Read More]
As some of you may know, Home Ec {sewing class} started yesterday! It’s so fun to start this new project, mainly because I love to learn new things but also because this is my first formal sewing class. [insert wide-eyed look] I know, right? I thought we’d have some link-up parties a few times a… [Read More]
A little treat for this fine Wednesday — a Limited Edition ruffle headband in a funky white pinstripe! I love the mix of white, gray and lime. Also the squiggles. Also the bold lines. Also everything else about it. Don’t you love how the lines match up throughout the ruffle? Oh yes, me too. {skips… [Read More]
I totally forgot to post the winner of the Sparkle Power giveaway from last Friday!!! Whoooooopsy. The winner is Jen N., and her positive comment was: ♥
The Gussy shop is full of items that are ready-to-ship. Great for a gift, or if you need to organize your bag ASAP — they’ll mail within 2-3 business days {most likely 2 though :] } *** All damask laptop & tote bags take 5-10 business days. My most popular item, and I can’t keep… [Read More]
Today has been SO busy and I’m SO thankful! More updates to come… :]
I’ve learned setting small goals and rewards for myself helps keep the to-do list moving. Thursday night, I decided if I could accomplish my to-do list by Friday at 4pm that I’d head downtown and finish up work there. And I did — yay! :] My destination? Starbucks. It’s fabulous to get out and work… [Read More]
