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 up with Life Rearranged, below are some photos from my Instagram stream {follow me! I’m “GussySews”}.
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driving on the Mackinac Bridge // family photos! // sparkly red holiday nails
cozy flannel sheets for those chilly winter nights {my mom takes such good care of us!} // Bauer kissing Collin, my almost 7yo nephew ♥
SKIP BO, a favorite at my parents! // Christmas pretties // wedding photos ♥ // silly Bauer, looking for his toy under the couch
Jack Riley, my almost 4yo nephew ♥ he’s soooo cute!
one night while in Grand Rapids, MI Zack and I met up with my high school friends to hear a local band ~ Round Brown Suitcase. It was so much fun…we must do this soon in Minneapolis!
snoozin’ in the car // driving around CHICAGO! // Wisconson-land // snoozin’ once we got home
{poor, poor, poor puppy —wink!}
Essie nail polish – my new FAVORITE! // back to work in the Gussy studio [happiness!] // hah, Bauer… he knows just how to pose! // baking sugar cookies with cousin Alyssa
a local to Minneapolis gift shop, Paper Hat Co, hosts happy hour + craft night from 5pm-7pm every Thursday. the first time I went we made paper trees out of a magazine. this time we made fabric-covered clothespin magnets*. so simple + easy, yet SO MUCH FUN! Alyssa {our cousin; she’s staying with us for a few weeks} and I made the cutest magnets :] // a yummy dinner: a monster salad with lots of vegetables + fruit on the side + tomato lentil soup + fresh bread.
*To make the magnets: use Elmers glue to adhere the fabric to the front of the clothes pin, embellish with a colorful pom. Add a strip of magnet to the backside of the pin, glue for extra durability. Place on your fridge & smile at their cuteness! ;]
Santa brought me a new pair of shoes for Christmas ♥ I love, love, love them, especially since the weather in Minneapolis has been so mild — I can wear them most days {instead of my boots}, hooray.
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I’ve had a crazy week of working in the studio, which is quite a bit different for me — but I love it! We are elbow-deep making the new products and it’s making me super happy to see our new collection come together. Lisa and Marjorie have been sewing and I’m so thankful for their help. We are working hard to finish in time for the re-launch date: January 23! Not only will we have new styles but we’ll have new products! And an updated website! Everything is turning out to be just beautiful!!!
Here’s a little sneak peek of what’s to come:
The fabrics I’ve selected are fresh + new. I like to describe them as “lovely sophisticated”. After nearly two full years of chasing after this dream full-time I’m so ready for this product + design change, YEOW!
More photos + updates are to come…
HAPPY {almost} WEEKEND!
xoxo
How super exciting to get to spend all that wonderful time with your family! :) I bet you really enjoyed it! :) I can’t wait to see everything open back up later this month and see what new and wonderful things you have up your sleeve! :) xoxo
yes yes it was amazing! we cherish the two long trips we are able to have back home with our families ♥
I love this! What a beautiful Christmas week — and as always, love your photos. <3
LOVE SKIP-BO! I used to go to Skip-Bo parties with my great-grandma all the time. Good times :) That craft night sounds like SO much fun! Love hearing about all your MPLS adventures. I live about 40min north of MPLS in North Branch, but used to live RIGHT outside the city. It feels like home when I read your blog :)
i think it’s time to host another Minneapolis meet-up, and you should totally come! then you can get a dose of the city! xoxo
Uhh definitely! That would be too fun!
yay for all the new projects!! your puppy is just adorable! have a happy weekend!
So glad Tiffany and JD made the blog! I couldn’t believe it when she told me you were her sister-in-law! Love your family, and the bag Tiff got me for Christmas! You do amazing work! :) Hope you had a blessed holiday season.
– Margaret
hi sweet girl!!! i left a comment on your blog — xoxo
Sparkly holiday nails are FUN! Heck, anything with glitter = fantabulous!!! And NEW product design – YOU TEASE! that’s all we get to see..c’MON!!!! :) For real though, how exciting for you!! And all of US!
I love all of the photo’s! Look’s like a good week(s) :) I can’t wait to see the new products & the new design!
xoxo
happy hour + craft night sounds like a blast! and bauer on your hip is too cute, good practice :)
tee hehe ;D
your pup is so freaking cute! looking forward to seeing the new things in your shop!
bauer on your hip like a baby is the funniest thing i have seen all week. i absolutely love it. i was that way with our boston, marley. he was truly “my baby.”
excited for your relaunch! xo
…he LOVES when i pick him up like that. i’m not sure if it’s because he likes the taller view or if it’s because he lubbs me, hah!
hey thanks for commenting back!! i feel so special.
I always love seeing your sweet pictures on Instagram! You’re adorable. ;)
teehee . . . . I have those shoes too! :)
Uhhhh definitely! That would be too fun!
Fun post!
What Essie colors are your favorite?
A-list (red) :)