joy in motherhood, homemaking, faith & simple living
Since offering giveaway #2, I have felt a heightened, overwhelming sense of something wonderful. I can’t place my hands {or heart} on any one specific word that I am feeling, but it is so amazing. The responses to the contest and the e-mails I’ve received is a blessing. I feel this is exactly what I… [Read More]
::SURPRISE:: SunshineMeg, I’ve been keeping a secret from you for quite some time now. IT WAS SO HARD! You know how much Gussy loves to talk ;) But!!! Look at what your wonderful friend Courtney ordered for you, all the way from Nigeria: A Lovely Gus clutch with coordinating Mini-Gus coin purse! She told me… [Read More]
IT’S TIME! Time for another GUSSY giveaway! That’s right, I made it to 100 Etsy sales! HOORAY!!! Who’s excited? Are you excited? If not, get there :) This giveaway is something I’ve never done before. It allows for some pretty intense deals AND multiple people can win. My amazing hubby, Zack, thought of the idea,… [Read More]
I am silly. I wrote a post Saturday saying I’d be taking a little, mini, itty-bitty hiatus. Thanks Meg, Nikki and Becca for checking in on me ;) But, while I did take an itty-bitty hiatus, it wasn’t from sewing! Never could I be so silly to do that ;) I love to sew and… [Read More]
What a great, great weekend. Zackary and I spent it at our home and definitely spent a lot of time relaxing. Friday night, his aunt called and we talked for over an hour. Oh, Gussy ;) Saturday, I did some housework, met a girlfriend for coffee and we chatted for over 3 hours! Yeah :)… [Read More]
Such a busy GUSSY girl, sewing away for hours and hours and hours,making pretty ruffles with pretty fabric,and absolutely loving the talent. Such a busy GUSSY girl,ironing and ironing and ironing,all the while receiving free facials from all the steam,the real reason she sews.Just kidding. Such a busy GUSSY girl,that with all the cut fabric… [Read More]
Yesterday, I made this: Today I’ve made another one: Beautiful Heather Bailey fabrics: Now, what should I do with it? Should I list it on Etsy? Hmmm… :)
The last month has been very, very unusual. It started the end of June when our neighbor, Betty, passed away in her sleep. She was widowed and lived an incredibly active life. Her surrounding neighbors were astounded by her death. Jump ahead a few weeks: a car and Amtrak train collide. The crash was a… [Read More]
See my new Etsy banner and avatar? I love the updated look! Now, I just have to update my business cards. Hmmph! ************
