joy in motherhood, homemaking, faith & simple living
And, exhale!I have been soooooooooo busy with sewing AND I LOVE IT!!! I just finished custom order #3. And just three more to go! Wait, soon-to-be four to go :) I’m working on a new order as I type this. I’m going to make this post extra non-Gussy-like brief because I’m mega tired. {Soooooooo tired… [Read More]
Ohhhh, custom orders. I told you they were dominating my life {no complaints though! :)}. Here is another cute thang that Gussy has whipped up in her spare time. I finished this today, with the amazing breeze coming in my home alllllllllll day long. It was a great and successful day of sewing :) Make-up… [Read More]
I am working on a special order for my friend, Jessica, over at The Adventures of an Airman’s Wife. She ordered a GUSSY wallet and bag. Here are some pictures of the wallet. I truly love it and am so excited to mail it to her :) I have blogged before on the importance of… [Read More]
GOOD MORNING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ************************ Today is already a beautiful and perfect day. The sun has risen, the sky is blue, my front lawn is full of fat, cute Robin birdies… I’m loving the day already and it’s hardly begun :) Hubby and I woke up at 7am and I immediately jumped to the kitchen. I know,… [Read More]
While surfin’ the web I suddenly found myself on Fossil’s website, looking at watches. Whoops :) Pretty and wild watches, might I add. I think my favorite watch is the last one posted here. What do you think? Do you have a nice watch that you love? I did… until I lost a link and… [Read More]
My sweet friend Daniella from Learning to Love Every Moment tagged me the other day. I was supposed to take a picture of myself, no primping, etc. and then tag a few other people. Well… I kinda forgot to do that :-\ So this morning {while I had a few minutes to get myself ready}… [Read More]
Japanese Steak Rolls —ohhhhhhh, yumm!I’ll post the recipe below :) Japanese Steak Rolls — Ingredients:1.5 lb Flank Steak12 whole fresh Asparagus Spears12 whole fresh Green Onions6 T Rice Vinegar6 T Soy Sauce4 t Sugar1 T Sesame Oil Directions:Trim meat and cut it into 2″ side strips. Meat should be cut against the grain. Wash asparagus… [Read More]
Home Decorations for Decorating your Home: {Follow the links for more info on each item!} Orange on Off White Cotton Bird on Cherry Blossom Pillow — by joom Ceramic Turtle Scrubby Holder — by fruitflypie Spring Butterfly Planter — by justmare Scented Birdie Sachets — by SewFragrant The Line-Up Print — by janethillstudio Black and… [Read More]
Too. Many. Infections. To be a giggling-Gussy, to be a seamless-Seamstress, to be a sassy-Sister. I am a tired, sore, and ready for bed. I just want to sew and enjoy a lovely cup of coffee. Instead I’m a pill-poppin’ thankful woman because I saw a doctor today that hooked me up with some medicine…. [Read More]
Two things to ponder… one for each hand 1. I am sick as a dog. This is sad for many reasons: -I can’t get a good nights sleep {Gussy loves her sleep}.-I have Pink Eye {noooo sewing during this time, I promise!}-I have a reallllly raspy voice + sore throat. Like real raspy. Like I… [Read More]
