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Maggie Whitley

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June 15, 2010 · 14 Comments
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Yesterday was such an inspirational day for me.

Finally, a day where I accomplish so much. I was very successful with sewing, I stayed on task all day, and I got to meet Zack for lunch. Hello, sounds perfect :]

It felt super great to accomplish all that I had. Actually, don’t laugh… but I piled all the Gussy items I had sewn on the ironing board so when Zack got home he would see all I had sewn. And be proud. And he was, hah!

AND! Over the weekend I found a few exciting things regarding the biz:

*Gussy was featured {again} in Pregnancy & Newborn magazine
*Gussy was added to the Team of The Creative Connection Conference, which will be held here in Minneapolis this fall.

Yeow!

PS. I’m working on something SUPER FUN for next Monday.

Below are some pretty, inspirational pictures. I love the color and serenity of them. And, I love that sewing can make a gal feel so full of love + contentment.

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  1. Amy H. says

    June 15, 2010 at 7:56 am

    My kids, hands down.

    Happy you had such a productive Monday!

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  2. Melissa says

    June 15, 2010 at 8:47 am

    wonderful news and glad you had a great day! this rain is not doing much for my mood or getting these done, so happy to hear you were productive!

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  3. Alysha says

    June 15, 2010 at 8:56 am

    those ARE beautiful pictures and congrats on all those wonderful accomplishments gus! :)

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  4. Cristy says

    June 15, 2010 at 9:21 am

    love & contentment… baby smiles & giggles. running to momma “i loooooove you” hugs, backrubs from my husband… a magazine & a cup of coffee

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  5. Cristy says

    June 15, 2010 at 9:22 am

    p.s. could you tell me where the first picture is from… the one w/the big cabinet w/baskets?

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  6. Jessis62781 says

    June 15, 2010 at 9:23 am

    Walking in to get my son out of his crib to be greeted by a huge smile and him reaching for me. Warms my heart every time.

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  7. wishful nals says

    June 15, 2010 at 10:02 am

    love these images. i am so glad for you that your biz is going so well. i’d love some more tips on transitioning from corporate employment to self employment. hoping to make the leap myself! so scary. xo!

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  8. hiyaluv says

    June 15, 2010 at 10:04 am

    i love your photos!!!
    smiles, gina

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  9. kim whitten says

    June 15, 2010 at 10:20 am

    as I’ve gotten older, I realize it’s the simple things – seeing my family happy.
    the Peace in my heart that comes from a closer relationship with God.
    A big cup of coffee and a few minutes of quiet time to myself.

    I love all the pretty eye candy this morning.
    Hurrah for your good day – make today even better. :)

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  10. Megan Lane says

    June 15, 2010 at 10:32 am

    how exciting — good for you maggie!! that’s pretty awesome that the conference is being held in minne! those photos are so lovely and calming!

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  11. Nicole says

    June 15, 2010 at 3:57 pm

    Hope your day is going FAB-U-LOUS Gussy! Hmm…what’s bringing inspiration right now?! A good caramel latte, and some time spent in the Word and writing! Congrats on the conference!! “YEOW!” right!! :)

    Have a lovely day!

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  12. Sandy a la Mode says

    June 15, 2010 at 9:53 pm

    wow, how i’d love to have my sewing room/area look like the first photo!!! soo many exciting things going on for your hun, so proud of you!!

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  13. cailan says

    June 16, 2010 at 11:48 am

    Really cute – so fun!

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  14. katie says

    June 18, 2010 at 12:04 pm

    just dropping in from freckled nest, I love these pictures, thanks so much for sharing!

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