joy in motherhood, homemaking, faith & simple living
Today I am feeling excited. I recently shared with Zack that I miss being around more friends and I so desperately want to see them/people more. Yesterday I spent the afternoon with Elle and her daughter, Olive [the one who calls Bauer “Bauer-t” ~ with a British accent], and it was so fun! Shopping, lunch… [Read More]
Today’s Saturday Shopping post is a pretty neat one, and I have a good feeling you’ll all love it, too. In honor of the recent weather/tornados/devastation in the south, I will donate 15% of all orders placed today and tomorrow [April 30th and May 1st] to the American Red Cross. I’ve never done something like… [Read More]
This giveaway is now closed. Here at Gussy Sews we love to look at all things beautiful & handmade. Today is week #39 of my series on Featured Artists, which is a bi-monthly event showcasing fun and sassy handmade shops! I love searching for new wares to show the Gussy community. You can read all… [Read More]
This giveaway is now closed. Today’s giveaway is sponsored by Caroline G. + Vintage Wanna Bee. Both shops offer different kinds of accessories, but both are way cute and full of color! Carrie and Nichelle put a lot of hard work + time into their boutiques, I love having them as sponsors. xoxo Caroline G…. [Read More]
Hello friends, Bauer has been a little camera/blog shy lately and so I’m writing for him today *wink*. He has stage fright! Bauer has grown up so much since we adopted him in October ~ he is up to a whopping 23 lbs., and if he gets any longer I’m afraid he’ll turn into a… [Read More]
Time for more fashion inspiration thanks to Lindsey! Be sure and click through the blogs that link to her WIWW post each week ~ they are so fun and great for meeting new bloggy friends :] This outfit is one of my favorites. I heart the purple top and the braid detailing at the neckline…. [Read More]
This giveaway is now closed. ♥ This is a fantastic feature + interview for those that love to be inspired by stories, needlework, cooking, sewing or fashion. Back in September 2010, I had the true pleasure of meeting Amy at The Creative Connection. We swapped some vintage sewing patterns I had for her book, Vintage… [Read More]
Last week I partnered with My Little Buffalo to offer ONE lucky reader a complete shop MAKEOVER. The makeover includes… a new shop banner image two advertising buttons a printable sign for your table at craft shows and a business card design Guess what else is included? The winner’s fresh new shop MAKEOVER will be… [Read More]
Wowzers, the response to last week’s what’s on my mind? blog post was so amazing — I *really* appreciate all of you who commented. I told my friend Cindy yesterday that some times it’s hard to pull back from being the gal behind Gussy Sews and just be Maggie because so much of my free… [Read More]
