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{this Gus is tiiiiiiired}

June 9, 2010 · 22 Comments
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Does anyone else have a hard time getting up when they’re oh-so mega tired? Ahhhhhh. Last night I told Zack I’d get up with him at 6:15 {and if my mom is reading this she probably knows where this story is headed…} And of course 6:15 came and I just quietly kept my eyes closed and stayed in bed for just a bit longer. Hah!

What? Look at all that I made yesterday:

All these babies are getting mailed today. Yes, oh yes.

Soon I’ll be getting off this couch, but for now I’m resting and working and drinking coffee. And resting.

See?

***

Let’s be a little random. Here are some things on my mind right now:
* Seriously considering moving the sewing room into the living room. It’s so hot in the sewing room and {shakes head} I’m not sure if I can take it much longer… It’s so hot it gives me headaches. Daily. {PS. there aren’t any windows (inside room in complex, and we have a fan, but still…) it’s a furnace in there! :( }

* Going to lunch with a great friend and her two daughters

* Business phone meeting later — yes!

* Maggie, read Julie & Julia before it collects any more dust…

* Do you have a handmade/vintage shop? Consider participating in Giveaway Day {email me by June 28!}. Giveaway Day is a sure way to promote your shop, drive traffic, and expand your social network.

Hope you have a lovely day — xxoo!

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  1. Beth S says

    June 9, 2010 at 7:54 am

    congrats! Looks like business is going great! Can’t wait til I finally save up enough pennies to get myself a “choose your ruffle” tote!!

    Reply
  2. simplysarahanne says

    June 9, 2010 at 8:00 am

    do i spy with my little eye the yellow tree pouch i ordered?! the day just got better. no, seriously, it did! :)

    Reply
  3. Neely says

    June 9, 2010 at 8:06 am

    One of those headbands is mine :) :) :)

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  4. Hannah Braboy says

    June 9, 2010 at 8:37 am

    I bet you are!

    As for your sewing room, do you have a fan in there? That might help.

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    • Gussy says

      June 9, 2010 at 8:55 am

      oh yes. but trust me, our apartment is so hot all the time. the entire winter, ENTIRE!, we didn’t have our heat on because it was too hot. And I wore shorts/capri’s every second i was home in the winter.

      this place is just a beast.

      ugh.

      :]

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  5. Nikki says

    June 9, 2010 at 8:40 am

    I have a number of things to say today.
    1. I think I want a rufflegusheadband. SO CUTE. I can just picture it now, and it looks good in my horse mane.
    2. Lunch with two little tots??
    3. Can I borrow Julie and Julia when you are done?? :) (Is it yours to lend??)

    <4 Miss your face in the walls of 110…

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    • Gussy says

      June 9, 2010 at 8:57 am

      1. OK :]
      2. yeah!
      3. yes! yes!

      <4 <4 we need to have coffee one morning soon. i've been walking with Z to work and then stopping at Nicollet Mall for errands, but i can totally come to 1st ave & 5th to meet you...

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  6. Tracy @ Sweet Harper says

    June 9, 2010 at 8:56 am

    Morning Sunshine! My kids have been treating me and sleeeeeeping way in lately. SWEET! I think they’re growing, or it’s sleeping in the fresh air with the windows open. Catch you later!

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  7. MaryBeth (Island Girl Bags) says

    June 9, 2010 at 9:16 am

    Can you get a window air conditioner?? That might help…although it won’t look that pretty! You go girl on all the orders! AWESOME!

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    • Gussy says

      June 9, 2010 at 9:35 am

      No. It’s an inside room in the complex, so no windows :(

      Reply
      • MaryBeth (Island Girl Bags) says

        June 9, 2010 at 2:20 pm

        Oh that’s not fun….you have my permission to take over the living room! ;) I took ove the man cave little by little now its ALL MINE!! LOL!

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  8. Amy says

    June 9, 2010 at 10:04 am

    Oh my, one of those polka dot wrislets is headed my way. My friend is going to love it! Looks like the headbands are a success, great idea.

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  9. Ashley G. says

    June 9, 2010 at 10:11 am

    Oh yay I bet my chatty Gus is in their can’t wait to get it!!

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  10. Jessica Lane says

    June 9, 2010 at 11:55 am

    All that stuff looks so good…I want some!

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  11. hiyaluv says

    June 9, 2010 at 1:17 pm

    ooh! do a post on your sewing room! i know i am not the only gussy lover that would love to see the magic unfold right before our eyes! and wowza you were a busy gus yesterday!

    smiles,
    gina

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  12. Sandy a la Mode says

    June 9, 2010 at 2:17 pm

    you are soo sweet for offering to wake up with you husband, i’m not sure i could do that haha. wow, you were really busy sewing, you need to be comfortable since it’s your JOB! i say move it!! can’t wait for giveaway day!!!

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  13. Heather says

    June 9, 2010 at 3:21 pm

    i say move out of that little sweat box! sweating and sewing are no fun. besides, it could be fun to create a new little studio for yourself in your living room and i’m sure you’re hubby would enjoy seeing you while you work. just a thought. enjoy your day!

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    • Hubbs says

      June 9, 2010 at 4:32 pm

      I would in fact love to see her in the living room. I keep telling her… ;)

      Reply
  14. Emily says

    June 9, 2010 at 3:51 pm

    Ha, you’re funny! I swear I’m gonna order one soon. Hope you are enjoying your mac! They rule!

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  15. Heather G. says

    June 9, 2010 at 5:00 pm

    loooove all the pretties you made! definitely move into where you’re more comfortable!

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  16. Naomi says

    June 9, 2010 at 6:51 pm

    Ooohhh! I see what might be my headbands and idance wristlet. It’s been hard waiting. It is definately no fun working in extreme heat, go ahead and make that move, don’t want you to suffer.

    Reply

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