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New in shop: Chatty Gus pouches! Made from Limited Edition vintage fabrics {swoon}… Protect your smart phone/iPhone/iTouch/iPod/whatever type of phone you have! Pouches measure approx. 5″ x 6.25″ And, of course include the signature Gussy ruffle. Click here to shop the limited stock.
Yesterday was a weird-ish day. Life at the day job continues to beat, but there is hardly any proofreading work and it makes me sad. I made it through the day, came home to start dinner and soon found out Zack wouldn’t be home until later. “Later” turned out to be 8:30. Dinner tasted horrible… [Read More]
Back in the shop :: a few more laptop bags Love these two prints :] Remember the Gussy sale going on now through tomorrow night. Save 15% by entering “SpringSale” at checkout. xo.
Ruffled Accessories by Maggie Whitley. Everyone loves a ruffle, right? Let’s celebrate the Spring weather by having a little Gussy sale. Enter “SPRINGSALE” at checkout to save 15% off your order. Hurry, sale ends tomorrow night (5/5)! *Please note all Damask laptop bags are on back order until May 20. What is your favorite part… [Read More]
Last night, Allison @ OMyFamily and I met up for cupcakes, coffee and chatting. Ohh, I love those three words :] We’ve been getting together about every 2 weeks lately, and can I just say, Yeow?! It’s been so fun!!! Allison is my new friend, she is super fab and I am sew enjoying our… [Read More]
I’m not sure about you, but my weekend consisted of sleeping, sewing, eating delicious meals with my husband, and of course sleeping some more. TV watching, movie watching, grocery shopping, blogging, and the occasional nap. Daily. Have I mentioned yet this weekend that I had a veryyyy relaxing weekend? Oh, I did? *** So Mother’s… [Read More]
It seems as though writing my last post {I did it! I did it!} was the “OK” to suddenly become exhausted. Oy! Zack and I celebrated Friday night, and since then I’ve slept, watch TV, sewn a little, and slept some more. Hah! Not proud to be admitting that, but maybe if I admit it… [Read More]
Ya’ll, I have a soul-bursting announcement… I have put in my 2-weeks notice at my day job, and in 14 days I’ll be working exclusively on Gussy!!! Can you believe it? I’m not sure if I believe it’s REALLY here — that it’s REALLY time to be sharing this, making this public. Now you’re probably… [Read More]
This giveaway is now closed! Here at Gussy has a lot to say {and sew} we love to look at all things beautiful. Beautiful fabrics, beautiful colors, beautiful stories about finding joy and inner creativity. Today marks week #21 of my series on Featured Artists, which is a bi-monthly event showcasing fun and sassy handmade… [Read More]
OK. So… Yesterday I put out on the table that I was having a little bit of a rough day. Nothing “serious” — normal life things — but it was still rough. Stress, headaches, tension, nerves, doubt, guilt. Oh, should I stop now?! Just life in general… it wears on me if I don’t take… [Read More]
