joy in motherhood, homemaking, faith & simple living
wild summer last year i got too comfortable with my business. i remember the months leading up to quitting my day job for Gussy Sews, which was almost 2 years ago now, and then the months that followed soon after — and how i was constantly engaging, learning, digging deeper + deeper to make sure… [Read More]
hooray, it’s time to be inspired! here is my first 7 pretty things on Sunday of the new year; the series is inspired by the amazing Elsie: photos 1, 2, 3 photo 4 photo 5, 6, 7 for most of these photos i searched my pinterest photo stream. i also keep a folder on my… [Read More]
via knot & bow NOTEWORTHY LINKS FROM THIS PAST WEEK: * promoting your products on pinterest {the right way} * my favorite lip balm – ever! * how to make a facebook business banner * how healthy is your online information diet? * 50 things to write about when you have writers block * cream… [Read More]
the Inspiration Workshop! — click photo for more info One week from today the Inspiration Workshop! starts back up, hooray! We took a little break in December – the first part of January for the holidays + family/friend celebrations. Now that they’re over {sad!} we hope you’re ready to link up with us again :]… [Read More]
dear hair, oh, how you can drive me crazy. some days you are good to me and you look great, other days i question why you decided to not live up to your full potential? {still waiting for an answer to that one.} i love the idea growing you out long {a few inches past… [Read More]
source yeow, what a PRODUCTIVE bunch of days this year has already been! it’s hard to believe we’re already on day 10 of the new year, dontcha think?! so far 2012 has been a busy // surprising // productive year. i’m learning so much and finishing so many projects {one of my goals for 2012}… [Read More]
Over the weekend I finally did something I’ve been wanting to do for weeks: update my blog header with something a little more timeless. I love the idea of including photos but they seem to become dated as the seasons change {something I’ve learned over the last 3.5 years; more on this in an upcoming… [Read More]
DIY: succulents in a jar NOTEWORTHY LINKS FROM THIS PAST WEEK: * 10 tips for bloggers ~ how not to be a cookie cutter blogger * Six ways to add value for your customers without having a sale * When will you carve out time for your business? * celebration cake {DIY} — yummers! *… [Read More]
What a crazy + busy + awesome + relaxing few weeks we’ve had! Zack, Bauer and I drove to Michigan two weeks ago and spent nearly a full week with both sides of our families. It was so wonderful to be with them… so refreshing! Just what we needed I think :] Today I’m linking… [Read More]
this little doggie… he is just the best. he’s the best companion, the best little traveler, the best snuggler! both ways, driving to MI and then back to MN for our Christmas vacation, Bauer slept on my lap in the car and hardly made a peep. when it was my turn to drive he would… [Read More]
