joy in motherhood, homemaking, faith & simple living
Well, Zack and I are back home. I counted and this trip brings me to my ninth flight of the year. Ummm, remember how it’s only February?! Yeah. Whoa. And, while I don’t even want to have this conversation {it’s kind of embarrassing}, I want to share that I absolutely do not like to fly… [Read More]
As some of you may know, my grandma passed away Thursday evening after a 4+ year battling Alzheimer’s. This news is especially hard because now all four of my grandparents are in Heaven. Zack and I will be with family in Indiana for the next few days, celebrating her renewed life in Heaven. Thank you… [Read More]
This giveaway is now closed. Here at Gussy has a lot to say we love to look at all things beautiful. Beautiful ideas, beautifully women supporting each other, beautiful stories about starting a business. Today marks week #12 of my series on featured artists. It is my goal to introduce some drool-worthy inspirational eye-candy. Over… [Read More]
There are so many new readers here at Gussy has a lot to say {and sew}, and I want to get to know you better. I’m always interested in who reads my thoughts…If you read my blog and have three minutes, can you please take my ‘lil {anonymous} survey?Click here to take survey It will… [Read More]
Two nights ago I realized I just couldn’t do it all, nor could I get it all done on my own. And I hated admitting that, but what I didn’t hate at alllll was Zack’s immediate response to help me out. Not that that surprised me… It was just so reassuring and helpful. You see,… [Read More]
[photo credit] To me, sewing is my baby. I love it more than any other girl loves their Gussy. I made Gussy, therefore I love Gussy the most. And I’m about to burst from all this/your love, excitement, inspiration and encouragement. Thank you for sharing this ride of sewing love with me.Now hop on, we’re… [Read More]
I continue to “run” into fun photos from Blissdom. Here I am with Darcy @ my3boybarians. Darcy designs websites, like Kimba’s and The Nester’s. She is also darling and a great photographer :) *** Another fun memory, captured by Emily @ Chatting At The Sky, of me and the lovely Sarah Markley at the (in)courage… [Read More]
I’m sew very much looking forward to reconnecting with my machine.To have my hands on some fabric.To iron the pile of materials, waiting for me since last week.Yes, you read that right. Gussy loves to iron :) I’m sew thankful for my husband who sits with me as I share my goals.My dreams.My worries.My “issues”…. [Read More]
It’s been over 24 hours and I feel like I’m rested enough to type out the awesome-ness from the weekend. I’m back from BlissDom, back from all the fun of finally meeting some incredibly great blog friends. Zack was a true Prince Charming and picked me up from the airport. You see, I took the… [Read More]
I am having such an amazzzzzzzzzzzing time at Blissdom. This hotel is amazing, the food is delish — plus I’m hugging my blog buds: The Nester, The Inspired Room, Kimba – A Soft Place To Land, Lisa Leonard, The Pleated Poppy. AND MORE. Ahh, I’m in love! Some times it’s hard being here, though —… [Read More]
