joy in motherhood, homemaking, faith & simple living
This giveaway is now closed. Today’s sponsored feature & giveaway is from Kristi of Barn Owl Primitives. Reading through her interview, which is more like having a 1-on-1 conversation with Kristi, gave me goosebumps. The words she uses and the encouragement she shares and her story and wisdom and heart for handmade is exactly what… [Read More]
Just last weekend our yard was full of pine tree “stuff”, but our handy dandy yardman came by and picked things up! {hello, mister landlord!} And while he was picking things up, Bauer was outside playing in the piles and nearly making a mess ;] It’s crazy how quickly it cooled off here in Minneapolis,… [Read More]
Back in May I announced a new weekly linky party that I’d be hosting on my blog called Inspiration Workshop! The idea behind this was two-fold: to encourage others that creativity & inspiration can be found anywhere {and by anyone}, and to continue building up the Gussy Sews community. Really, it’s amazing ~ the fellowship… [Read More]
A week ago I was traveling home from Blog Sugar via airplane, from Los Angeles to Minneapolis, and during my flight I took these photos. There I was, in row 34, CLICK! CLICK! CLICK!, snapping pictures and reminding myself that I was a brave girl. I was feeling so proud of myself for letting go… [Read More]
photo credit photo credit Source: lehiwrights.blogspot.com via Gussy on Pinterest Source: smallbirdblog.wordpress.com via Gussy on Pinterest Source: sueswink.tumblr.com via Gussy on Pinterest photo credit Zack and I had such a fun day yesterday. Some times I feel like a nutso because I can easily get in a “I don’t like this // I don’t like… [Read More]
It’s so fun to welcome a new month here in Minneapolis. The leaves started changing weeks ago {what?} and our backyard is full of pine tree “stuff”. It’s gorgeous outside :] Yesterday I picked up a dozen or so pine cones and brought them into our house to fill a vase or a big bowl… [Read More]
Blog Sugar 2011 from jakfoto productions on Vimeo. Yay — a video from Blog Sugar! This is the best way for me to share the experience with all of you :] Which is exciting!!! I know Rachel is exhausted from planning the event, but I’m pretty positively sure we’re all secretly hoping she’s going to… [Read More]
{above photos: Blog Sugar dinner party, waiting at the airport, facing my fear.} A week ago today I was on an airplane — some 30,000+ feet up in the air — traveling to California for Blog Sugar. I was facing fears, getting ready to hug friends I’ve never hugged in person before, to do some… [Read More]
Hi friends! It’s time to be inspired! :] THE PROMPT // Today’s Inspiration Workshop! prompt may be my most favorite ever! Today we’re linking up with our favorite DIY post ~ maybe it’s a link to one you wrote, maybe it’s a link to your top 5 favorite DIYs. Whatever you choose to share, please… [Read More]
