joy in motherhood, homemaking, faith & simple living
Three years ago I was determined to start my own business. In all honesty, I had no clue back then what I was doing when I started sewing, but the thought of feeling challenged and LOVING my job was so exciting to me — so important, that I pushed hard to make it happen. I… [Read More]
Yay – it’s time to announce the winners of two recent giveaways! Thanks so much to everyone that entered, and for all the help sharing the giveaways with your online communities. Zack, Bauer and I are in Michigan with family for the holidays, so we’re wishing you a Happy New Year from our home state!… [Read More]
music by mumford & sons dear friends, every night, since our first snowfall, i pray for more snow. but every morning i wake up and none has fallen. so instead of feeling sad i just re-play this fun memory of when the pretty lady in my life took me on a walk. when we head… [Read More]
jo blake When I started blogging three years ago I really didn’t expect to be here. Not that I thought I’d be anywhere specific, but I couldn’t have dreamt these last few years had I tried. I’m so grateful for 2011 and all that it brought this blog and my family ~ I hope you… [Read More]
yay — it’s friday! today i’m sharing my week in Instagram pics {also linking up with life rearranged}. if you have an iPhone you can follow along with me, my username is GussySews :] since i always have my phone nearby this is the easiest way to capture all the fun moments, quickly. plus i… [Read More]
so, a wee bit ago my friend jacqui and i decided to swap products. i sent her a Gussy wristlet + headband, she sent me 2 cowl necklaces {in orchid + blush}. and something weird happened — i can’t take them off. just like the cowl scarf i received from prairieologie. if i’m not wearing… [Read More]
i love the thought of having a wreath on our front door for every season, but whewwwwww, it’s easy for it to become a pricy project! lately i’ve been buying {or thrifting} a plain wreath and then i add seasonal pretties to it once i’m back home and inside my studio. for this project, i… [Read More]
This giveaway is now closed. …I would guess that you do! ;] Today’s fabulous giveaway is from Emily of Indie Shopography, a 4-week ecourse that’s focused on small biz owners who want to develop and/or grow their online presence. Emily has 7 years of experience as a small business owner {amazing!} and has put together… [Read More]
DIY: potato stamps NOTEWORTHY LINKS FROM THIS PAST WEEK: * DIY: glitter holiday earrings * DIY: make a cute notebook * holiday printable gift tags or sticker set * 7 things creative business owners waste time on and what to do about it * DIY: potato stamps * the world’s smallest post service + teeny… [Read More]
This giveaway is now closed. modern bible verse artwork, proverbs 3 {8×10} bird among the branches {8×10} bible verse vintage collage design {16×20} the super talented emily of Hope Ink is here today with an inspiring giveaway — the perfect way to start off a friday, right?! :] hope ink features artwork inspired by the… [Read More]
