joy in motherhood, homemaking, faith & simple living
Ohhhh, baby! It’s been sooo chilly here in Minneapolis — like 20* outside. And while it hasn’t snowed since last weekend, there’s still snow on the ground. It’s been so fun getting out my scarves, mittens, hats and warm jackets. I just peeked at the forecast and there are flurries in the future! Eeeeek :]… [Read More]
[photo credit] Here are the winners of the recent giveaways: I Sew Lucky giveaway — Each winner gets to pick a $12 owl ornament — 1. Taryn ~ bird & baloo 2. Kate ~ Suburban Sweetheart Gussy giveaway “hosted” by Nester — each winner gets a $50 Gussy Sews shop credit 1. Julie ~ The… [Read More]
[photo credit] Once upon a time I was out and about, touring an area of Minneapolis called Uptown, when I stumbled into Paper Source. I walked inside and couldn’t find a thing I didn’t love — everything was so fun, so colorful >> definitely a great place to shop for a gift. {If you’re ever… [Read More]
This giveaway is now closed. Celebrate fall // thanksgiving // family by decorating your home with velvet pumpkins from Plush Pumpkin! The plump babies have some serious weight to them and I’ve already found many places throughout my house where they can rest {ottoman, dining room table, mantle, end table, in my office}. Aren’t the… [Read More]
Today’s giveaway is sponsored by I Sew Lucky, a DARLING shop of plush owls {various sizes}, rag dolls and ornaments {eeeek! so perfect for Christmas next month!}. I’m totally smitten over the fabric combinations and pure sweetness of I Sew Lucky’s products. April, the designer, has beautiful sewing skills. The details she adds to her… [Read More]
This giveaway is now closed. Today’s a special day ~ Today through Thursday you have the opportunity to enter to win $50 Gussy shop credit. And guess what?! There will be TWO winners! Yeow! Here’s what I’m thinking: It’s important to take time for yourself, to remember the blessings you have in your life, to… [Read More]
It’s like a real Winter Wonderland here in Minneapolis. Apparently we received 10-12 inches of snow yesterday. Ohhh yeah — I ♥ snow :] Finally, a reason to wear my knitted mittens & cowl. Yesterday I drove Zack to the airport at 4am. He had a 6am flight to Michigan to surprise his dad with… [Read More]
I remember, back when I was 6 or 7 or 8 years old, the evening we got our family dog. It was summer time and all I wanted to do was stay home and play outside. My dad kept trying to get me and my older brother to go for a ride in the truck,… [Read More]
We had a surprise giveaway recently. Did you know that? *wink* Marissa of The Hess Family is the lovely winner of a Gussy stocking ~ Check your email, girl :]
