joy in motherhood, homemaking, faith & simple living
Hello, friends! Can I just say… TGIF! :) Today we have a super fun giveaway for you from our fabulous sidebar sponsors. Our sponsors are a great addition to this community and provide us with the giveaways you see here on Gussy Sews. Make sure you peek over at our sidebar and say hello to… [Read More]
It hardly seems possible that Maxwell is 6 months old, but according to the calendar it’s true :) I remember plain as day being nearly 2 weeks past my due date and how *uncomfortable* I felt, even sitting down. But then I see photos, like the one below, and it’s no longer a mystery why… [Read More]
A little bit ago I shared an Etsy video on the process of upholstery. Those kinds of things truly fascinate me, I love learning and seeing how something is made — especially if it revolves around sewing or crafting. I stumbled upon this video from Lil Blue Boo on the evolution of a dress and… [Read More]
Friends, I’m so super excited to be publishing this blog post. On Friday we launched the fancy dot collection, which is our Fall collection, and it features a variety of solid fabrics + print fabrics paired with a sophisticated cream + black/gray polka dot. Each of the items inside the Fall collection are complimentary to… [Read More]
Today’s giveaway is Kimberly from Small Moments Graphics & Design. Like myself, Kimberly is from Michigan. Her work is stunning, eye-catching and super fun. We’re thrilled to have her as our XL sponsor, as her designs align so perfectly with the vision for Gussy Sews. Below is a short interview with Kimberly, and at the… [Read More]
I had a major, MAJOR realization about something that’s been a big part of my life, and it started with spilling on my tank top last week :) All I was trying to do was finish my milk & cookies before getting Max up from his afternoon nap. OK fine, I was really devouring an… [Read More]
How is it September already? One thing I’m learning about Los Angeles is it gets suuuper warm the end of August/early September, so during the afternoon hours we’ve been trying to sneak away from the apartment to cool down. Last year at this time I was just about 14 weeks pregnant, and now I have… [Read More]
Great news — we have restocked one of our best sellers, our Market Totes! The combination of stripes and polka dots makes this item so fun, plus the colors are super vibrant. Head on over to shop our Market Totes, and while you’re there — tell me which bag color is your favorite? PS. Did… [Read More]
source unknown — some words of inspiration for your Thursday — What ordinary things do your friend/wife/sister/mama eyes need to be opened up to? Today will be filled with big smiles, baby hugs, a few big work tasks being checked off [yeow!] and many pauses to soak up the joy that fills the ordinary. XO
