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{a little [work] confession…}

June 30, 2010 · 25 Comments
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A little while back I mailed out my first wholesale Gussy order. Don’t my Gussy babies look super cute?! I’m so excited for them to sell in a store in Virginia!!! And I love, love, love the display Amy set up for them. Yeowwww!

If you’re interested in a wholesale Gussy order, contact me!

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The rest of this is going to be short & sweet…

Last night, during dinner, I confessed to Zack that I secretly love to put more on my plate than I can handle. I think I talked the entire length of dinner about all my ideas, projects, and upcoming meetings, etc. It’s what keeps things exciting for me I suppose.

So… with that said I have to get to work! Lots to accomplish today :]

PS. i have a few sponsorship spots open for July — let me know if you’re interested.

What projects are you working on today?

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  1. Jill says

    June 30, 2010 at 6:40 am

    Today I’m putting together our new guest bedroom…and I just about didn’t sleep last night because I was too busy picturing it in my head!!!

    Hope you accomplish lots today!

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    • Gussy says

      June 30, 2010 at 10:16 am

      guest bedroom? i bet it’s going to be darling!

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  2. Joy Stallard says

    June 30, 2010 at 7:05 am

    All my favorite fabrics thrown in on a distressed turquoise window! I would buy them up for everyone I know! Great display! Way to go store owner!

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  3. Jamie says

    June 30, 2010 at 7:17 am

    That display looks awesome. I’m in VA, can you share the store name?

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    • Gussy says

      June 30, 2010 at 10:17 am

      it’s called twirl&tumble (formerly bumbletees) at the Shops at 5807 in Richmond, VA :]

      Reply
  4. Melissa says

    June 30, 2010 at 7:26 am

    LOVE the display! That is so cute! And today, I am working on making a pan of brownies for a play date, sewing a few orders and a baby gift…I am hoping to get it done before 9:30…wish me luck!

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  5. karen says

    June 30, 2010 at 7:38 am

    Today, I am finishing a prototype for a creative project that has had me stumped over the past week!

    I am trying it a different way this morning and I am envisioning the beautiful, finished product in my head!

    Wishing you the best on all of your projects today!

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  6. Renee CandyStickLane says

    June 30, 2010 at 8:10 am

    OMG! That display seriously ROCKS! HARD! Love it!
    Im at work all day – but I did find studio space yesterday that i love so CSL can move out of my dining room and into it’s own space! YAY! XOXO

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    • Gussy says

      June 30, 2010 at 10:15 am

      that is SO EXCITING! :]
      yayyy!

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  7. amy @ twirl bird's blog says

    June 30, 2010 at 8:15 am

    So glad you like the display, Gussy! I know the folks here are going to adore your goodies!

    Today I’m trying to clear off my order list completely. More importantly, I’m going to help my kids clean out and reorganize their rooms in preparation for a yard sale. Fun!

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    • Gussy says

      June 30, 2010 at 10:17 am

      …is it OK that i love to organize? wish i could be there to help you! xo.

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      • amy @ twirl bird's blog says

        June 30, 2010 at 8:48 pm

        I wish you could too!!!

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  8. Emily says

    June 30, 2010 at 8:53 am

    Oh my word, that display is just lovely! How exciting for you! I am sewing dresses for my girls for 4th of July. I finished up my older daughter’s last night so nap time this afternoon is devoted to my youngest. :) I’m hoping to link up to CSI project (for the first time) for their red, white and blue theme week when I’m finished with the dresses. Let the creativity flow Gus! You’re awesome!!

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  9. Kristina says

    June 30, 2010 at 9:02 am

    Oh Wow!
    That must be so exciting!
    Congrats!

    Keep us updated on the progress.

    <3

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  10. Lindsay-Girl says

    June 30, 2010 at 9:33 am

    Love the set up!

    Project for today: sleep. Oh, I mean, finish robots & cupcake.

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  11. Megan Lane says

    June 30, 2010 at 9:48 am

    what an adorable display!! congrats on your first wholesale order!

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  12. hiyaluv says

    June 30, 2010 at 9:52 am

    that display is gorgeous! i love the vibrant colors!
    smiles,
    gina

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  13. Mandy says

    June 30, 2010 at 10:25 am

    Just too cute!! Fits your “babies” just perfectly! :) Working on a window pane project of my own these days! hee hee Miss you, Girlie!!!

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  14. DrayaAnn says

    June 30, 2010 at 10:32 am

    I LOVE that display! So cute and makes your Gussy’s pop! I so hope they sell off the “window” super fast! :)

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  15. Franchesca says

    June 30, 2010 at 10:38 am

    that display is adorable!!! My projects are finishing up blog designs and learning WordPress :)

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  16. Lisa says

    June 30, 2010 at 10:44 am

    I also LOVE that display! It is so creative and shows off the products well.

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  17. melanie says

    June 30, 2010 at 11:35 am

    Love the window display and your items look darling in it. :)

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  18. Moriah says

    June 30, 2010 at 11:37 am

    LOVE the way they are displayed. Super cute :)

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  19. tara says

    June 30, 2010 at 3:13 pm

    Gotta say i’m in love with those turquoise polka dots chatty gus pouches…are they coming to the online store anytime soon?

    Reply
  20. Abby says

    June 30, 2010 at 3:36 pm

    Love this display and your bags look fabulous on it!!!!! Good luck.

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