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{Gus’s birthday giveaway}

July 5, 2010 ·
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This giveaway is now closed!

today is my 25th birthday — yeow!

in anticipation of today, on Friday I shared 8 of my favorite things in a mini-series {part 1, 2 and 3} and now I’m here to offer them all in a giveaway to you!!!

these items are all things i love to wear, do or use when I’m not sewing :]
and, i’m super excited to share them with one lucky winner!

here’s what you can win:

* Gussy ruffled headband
* Gussy zipped pouch (8″x4″)
* Allora Handmade fabric flower earrings
* $5 Starbucks giftcard
* Real Simple magazine
* Paul Frank lip gloss
* Sour Patch Kids candy
* a cute little notepad
* hot pink nail polish {yay!}

thanks so much for hanging around here — this blog is super fun & encouraging place for me, and i hope you feel the same way ♥.

to enter the giveaway: leave a comment! it’s that simple :]

***

Jessica with Allora Handmade has something special for you, too:
To celebrate my one year anniversary of opening shop, everything in the shop is buy three get one free! Just purchase the 4 items and put Happy Anniversary in the comments and I will refund you the price of the 4th item (of equal or lesser value). Have fun shopping! (Offer not valid for custom orders.)

***

Tomorrow is the last day for the July 4th :: a summer sale / Gussy promotion

i hope you had a fun holiday weekend! i’ll pick a winner in a few days :]
{open to US and Canada.}

xo.

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Comments

  1. Amanda says

    July 5, 2010 at 1:23 pm

    Happy, Happy Birthday to you! I hope you have a FANTASTIC day!

  2. mel says

    July 5, 2010 at 1:24 pm

    Happy Birthday Gussy!!!!!

  3. Taryn Schettler says

    July 5, 2010 at 1:25 pm

    happy birthday!!

  4. Jesica says

    July 5, 2010 at 1:26 pm

    Happy birthday! I hope your year is filled with wonderful surprises!

  5. Jeannine B. says

    July 5, 2010 at 1:26 pm

    Happy Birthday! Thanks for a fun way to celebrate with you! I have loved following your adventure as you make Gussy your full-time job – and I wish you the best of luck!

  6. mandiesmithsegura says

    July 5, 2010 at 1:26 pm

    Happy birthday Gus! Hope your day is SO fun! :)

  7. Crystal Labor says

    July 5, 2010 at 1:26 pm

    Happy Birthday! I already have the earrings in bright pink and white from when you first posted about them.. I ordered ASAP. The yellow are super cute too! Aren’t you supposed to be receiving gifts for YOUR birthday, not giving them?

  8. Ashley G. says

    July 5, 2010 at 1:26 pm

    Aw you are so sweet to have a giveaway on your birthday:] HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Hope you have an awesome day!

  9. ashley says

    July 5, 2010 at 1:27 pm

    oh oh pick me!!!

  10. Blair@HeirtoBlair says

    July 5, 2010 at 1:27 pm

    Happy Birthday, Gus!!!! You are the most swell gal ever!

  11. leanne says

    July 5, 2010 at 1:27 pm

    oh how fun! love all the pretties!! Happy birthday to you!!

  12. Sharone says

    July 5, 2010 at 1:29 pm

    Happy, happy birthday!!! I hope your day is nothing short of fabulous! :)

  13. Nish says

    July 5, 2010 at 1:30 pm

    You are so cute!! Happy Birthday, sweet lady!!

  14. Christina says

    July 5, 2010 at 1:30 pm

    Happy birthday! Have a fun day!

  15. Jenna says

    July 5, 2010 at 1:32 pm

    happy birthday!!!! hope you feel like a princess on your day!

  16. becky says

    July 5, 2010 at 1:33 pm

    Oh my goodness, this looks like the best giveaway EVER!!
    Those flower earrings are so cute….
    Happy Birthday!

  17. kim whitten says

    July 5, 2010 at 1:33 pm

    YAY for Birthdays and Super-YAY for Birthday giveaways!!!!
    xo

  18. Jill says

    July 5, 2010 at 1:34 pm

    Happy Birthday!!!! You get fireworks near your birthday every year, sweet!

  19. Whitney says

    July 5, 2010 at 1:34 pm

    Happy Birthday Lady! I love your blog and all because of you and your talent, my 22 year old self has already asked for a sewing maching for Christmas. If I get it I may be sending you emails on some tips! Lets both pray that Santa is good this year!

  20. Angela says

    July 5, 2010 at 1:34 pm

    Have a wonderful, fun birthday! What a thoughtful way to celebrate. Sending many birthday wishes:)

  21. Emily says

    July 5, 2010 at 1:40 pm

    I love birthday giveaways! I hope I win!

  22. Megan says

    July 5, 2010 at 1:40 pm

    Wow! What an awesome giveaway! Happy Birthday!

  23. Cassie C says

    July 5, 2010 at 1:43 pm

    Happy 25th Birthday Gussy! Enjoy this new year!
    {I do find your blog inspiring, thank you so much! Infact today, I am going to go look at patterns and fabric to begin sewing again!}

  24. Alisha in Ohio says

    July 5, 2010 at 1:45 pm

    Happy Birthday Gussy!

    Hope your birthday is Sew Fabulous!

  25. Chrysanthemama says

    July 5, 2010 at 1:46 pm

    Happy birthday!!!

  26. Kelly O. says

    July 5, 2010 at 1:50 pm

    Happy Happy Birthday to you!
    and wow lucky us!
    thanks for the chance to win!

  27. Danielle says

    July 5, 2010 at 1:51 pm

    Happy birthday to you! I recently found your blog, instantly clicked follow and have loved reading your past posts.

  28. Suzette says

    July 5, 2010 at 1:52 pm

    Oh how sweet! I would love to win!!

  29. Kim In PA!!!! says

    July 5, 2010 at 1:52 pm

    HAPPY #25 GF!!! / YAY!!! HOPE YOU HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY!!!! ((HUGS))

  30. Kayla says

    July 5, 2010 at 1:54 pm

    Happy Birthday! Love your blog! :)

  31. jamie {inspired mess} says

    July 5, 2010 at 1:55 pm

    Happy Birthday!!!!!! How wonderful! What a great giveaway! Hope you have a wonderful day and the best year EVER!!!!!!!

  32. Melissa says

    July 5, 2010 at 1:58 pm

    Happy Birthday!!!

  33. Jennifer says

    July 5, 2010 at 1:58 pm

    Happy Birthday!!!

  34. Mary Daisey Shockley says

    July 5, 2010 at 1:59 pm

    Your blog is such an inspiration to me as well! Thank you! Have a good birthday. The 25th birthday was a big one for me!!

  35. Ashley says

    July 5, 2010 at 2:00 pm

    I love it!! Happy Birthday!!

  36. CarrieJo says

    July 5, 2010 at 2:02 pm

    I have just recently discovered your blog/items and instantly fell in love with it all! Happy Birthday! :)

  37. Heather S says

    July 5, 2010 at 2:11 pm

    Happy Birthday :) I love your favorite things! Hope you have a great one

  38. Neely says

    July 5, 2010 at 2:12 pm

    Hope you are having a fab birthday! and I sure do hope I win :)

  39. Jaimie says

    July 5, 2010 at 2:15 pm

    Happy Birthday- you are so generous!

  40. kate says

    July 5, 2010 at 2:16 pm

    happy birthday & congratulations on your huge success!!! You are going to go far!!! I am so happy for you! Keep up the great work & enjoy being 25!! :)

  41. Mara says

    July 5, 2010 at 2:17 pm

    Happy Birthday! You’re a quarter century old now ;-) Have a wonderful day!

  42. emily e. says

    July 5, 2010 at 2:19 pm

    Happy birthday! What a fun giveaway! Thanks!

  43. rachel crisman says

    July 5, 2010 at 2:21 pm

    Everything you love is everything I love!! I got my fingers crossed!Happy birthday!!!! Thank you.

    jacksoncrisman@yahoo.com

  44. Jessica says

    July 5, 2010 at 2:25 pm

    Happy Birthday! What a fun giveaway!

  45. Tonya says

    July 5, 2010 at 2:25 pm

    Happy Birthday Maggie & Gussy!I’m turning 25 the end of July! My
    mom tells me that the most babies born in 1985 were during July and were
    predominantly girls! We picked a good month!

  46. Melissa says

    July 5, 2010 at 2:36 pm

    Happy Birthday!
    :)

  47. Deborah Howell says

    July 5, 2010 at 2:38 pm

    Hope you have a great birthday. I found your blog from another blog. Your shop is amazing. I love all things ruffle and your products are perfect. You should be so proud of your shop!

  48. Emily@decorchick says

    July 5, 2010 at 2:38 pm

    So sweet of you to do a giveaway on your birthday! Happy birthday!!

  49. Jenny Gann says

    July 5, 2010 at 2:39 pm

    Yay yay yay! Happy birthday to you! Today is our second anniversary…don’t birthdays and anniversaries just add a little something extra to the awesomeness of holidays!? So much fun!

  50. Theresa says

    July 5, 2010 at 2:43 pm

    Happy Birthday Gussy!! Glad things are going so well! Very excited for this giveaway, super cute stuff!

  51. Sandy a la Mode says

    July 5, 2010 at 2:46 pm

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY Maggie! Hope you have a great day!! That’s soo cool that you are offering all of your favorite things! I could really go for a pack of sour patch kids right now! :D And I really love your new headbands, the one your giving away is soo pretty!

  52. Jesslyn42 :) says

    July 5, 2010 at 2:46 pm

    Happy Birthday, cute girl!!!! Enjoy your day and do something FUN to celebrate YOU! :)

  53. Jenny says

    July 5, 2010 at 2:47 pm

    Happy birthday Gussy!! Hope you have a wonderful day and that this year brings you even more success!

  54. Heather says

    July 5, 2010 at 2:49 pm

    Happy Birthday! And thank you for doing such an awesome giveaway! =)

  55. Kirsten says

    July 5, 2010 at 2:55 pm

    Happy happy birthdayyyyy! so excited about this giveaway – you’re such a generous person :-)

  56. DrayaAnn says

    July 5, 2010 at 3:01 pm

    Happy Happy birthday! Hope you’re quarter century has been wonderful so far!

  57. Stac says

    July 5, 2010 at 3:03 pm

    This is amazing! I, myself, am a fan of lovely nail polishes/cute earrings/sweet lipglosses/etc, and can always use more to add to my collections. Happy Birthday!

  58. Katie says

    July 5, 2010 at 3:03 pm

    It’s so nice that YOU are giving US a gift for your birthday! Thank you for your inspiring and uplifting blog. I really enjoy hearing about your transition to full-time Gussy-ing as well as where you get your inspiration. In turn, you inspire me to sew more! Happy Birthday!

  59. Shannon Vytlas says

    July 5, 2010 at 3:09 pm

    Happy 25th Birthday Gussy! I hope you get to spend the day with your wonderful husband.

  60. Leigh says

    July 5, 2010 at 3:13 pm

    Happy Birthday Girlie! Wowza, there are so many things in the giveaway that i NEED, (ahem) want. : )

  61. Allison says

    July 5, 2010 at 3:13 pm

    wow! you’re giving US a gift for YOUR birthday?!? so fun! Happy #25!!

  62. Rosi says

    July 5, 2010 at 3:14 pm

    Hi Gus!
    I hope I win!
    I saw your blog on feelin feminine and when I saw that purse I knew I had to check it out. I recently started sewing (i taught myself), im still learning though. anyways have a nice day!
    rosi_r@live.com

  63. Lauren @ Team Giles says

    July 5, 2010 at 3:14 pm

    Happy Birthday Gussy! :)

  64. Erika says

    July 5, 2010 at 3:16 pm

    Happy Birthday to YOU, Happy Birthday to YOU, Happy Birthday dear GUSSY, Happy Birthday to YOU! Hope you have an amazing day. I love all of your favorite stuff, such a fun giveaway!

  65. Julie says

    July 5, 2010 at 3:16 pm

    happy birthday!

  66. Jennifer says

    July 5, 2010 at 3:17 pm

    Happy Birthday Gussy. I hope today and the year to come brings you much success and happiness.

  67. Mela Kamin says

    July 5, 2010 at 3:18 pm

    Happy Happy Birthday – I love Real Simple – my fave mag!

  68. Jennifer says

    July 5, 2010 at 3:19 pm

    OH happy BIRTHDAY! And you have good taste with your favorite things, lady!
    I hope you have a fantastic day. :-)

  69. Risa says

    July 5, 2010 at 3:19 pm

    Happy Birthday from across the river in St. Paul! Hope you had a lovely weekend and fantastic birthday!

    Great giveaway! I would love to win!

    Risa

  70. Kayla says

    July 5, 2010 at 3:20 pm

    HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY MISS GUSSY! :)

  71. Rachel O. says

    July 5, 2010 at 3:20 pm

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Thanks for offering such a wonderful giveaway on your birthday. :) (I can be reached at greatnarf [at] gmail [dot] com)

  72. melissa stover says

    July 5, 2010 at 3:21 pm

    happy birthday! how wonderful to be 25 and already doing what you love to do!

  73. Sarah says

    July 5, 2010 at 3:22 pm

    Oh yeah…a chance to wish you a special day AND maybe get some fun stuff! Hope your day is super-duper!

  74. hiyaluv says

    July 5, 2010 at 3:24 pm

    Gussy!!! Happy Birthday luv!!

    All of your favorite things are super fun!
    smiles,
    gina

  75. Corrie says

    July 5, 2010 at 3:25 pm

    Have a Happy, Happy Birthdaaaaaaaaaay! I hope you enjoy your visit with your parents.

  76. Sonya says

    July 5, 2010 at 3:25 pm

    Happy Birthday to you! July is also my birthday month!

  77. Kait says

    July 5, 2010 at 3:28 pm

    Happy Birthday! I hope that you are proud of all that you’ve accomplished!!

  78. Elizabeth says

    July 5, 2010 at 3:29 pm

    ♪♪♫Happy Birthday to You!♫♪♫

  79. Michele says

    July 5, 2010 at 3:40 pm

    Oh what a lovely combo of goodies! :)
    Great giveaway and even better blog, thanks!

  80. Org Junkie says

    July 5, 2010 at 3:40 pm

    Happy Birthday to you!!

  81. Paige says

    July 5, 2010 at 3:41 pm

    Happy Birthday to you!! Love these things and would be honored to receive them.

    epfaulkner at gmail dot com

  82. Elena @ Breakfast for Dinner says

    July 5, 2010 at 3:45 pm

    Happy Birthday! I hope you’ve had a fabulous one on this long weekend.
    Thanks for the great giveaway! Your faves definitely overlap mine :)

  83. Amber says

    July 5, 2010 at 3:51 pm

    Happy Birthday to you!!! I hope that you have a wonderful day! :) Thanks for a wonderful giveaway!!

  84. Stephanie says

    July 5, 2010 at 3:55 pm

    Happy, Happy Birthday, To You, To You, To You!

  85. christen krumm says

    July 5, 2010 at 3:56 pm

    I hope you have a fantabulous birthday!

    xoxo,
    christen
    thekrumms@gmail.com

  86. Elizabeth says

    July 5, 2010 at 3:57 pm

    “A birthday is just the first day of another 365-day journey around the sun. Enjoy the trip.” ~Anonymous

    Happy Birthday Gussy

  87. Kari says

    July 5, 2010 at 3:59 pm

    Happy 25th!!

  88. tara says

    July 5, 2010 at 4:11 pm

    Happy birthday!!!! Yay!!!! I just ordered that pouch but it’d be fun to share another one with someone else :) you’re too generous doing a giveaway on your birthday!

  89. Erin says

    July 5, 2010 at 4:14 pm

    Happy Birthday! I hope it is filled with all things FUN!

  90. Pam Keener says

    July 5, 2010 at 4:14 pm

    Happy Birthday Gussy! Hope you have a day filled with fun and laughter and a prosperous year ahead.
    Love & Hugs,
    Pam

  91. Celeste says

    July 5, 2010 at 4:15 pm

    [insert my best singing voice] Happy Birthday to you… happy birthday to you… happy birthday dear Gussy…. happy birthday to you!! :)

  92. shanna uptergrove says

    July 5, 2010 at 4:16 pm

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY! I hope you have a fantabulous day and that you get spoiled today! :)

  93. Jess says

    July 5, 2010 at 4:18 pm

    Happy Birthday to you! Look at how much you’ve accomplished in this short amount of time! Congrats!

    (Pick me, Pick me!) Thanks for the shot!

  94. Nicci says

    July 5, 2010 at 4:21 pm

    Happy birthday, dear!! And those are wonderful favorites :)

  95. Michelle says

    July 5, 2010 at 4:27 pm

    Happy birthday! :)

  96. Abbey@Practically Perfect says

    July 5, 2010 at 4:27 pm

    Happy birthday! You are so fun to give US something on your birthday! Hopefully your friends and family are showering YOU with gifts today!

  97. chelsea says

    July 5, 2010 at 4:29 pm

    Happy birthday!

  98. Bekah says

    July 5, 2010 at 4:41 pm

    Happy birthday!
    what a fun giveaway!

  99. Beth says

    July 5, 2010 at 4:48 pm

    Hooray for birthdays! Hope yours is fabulous!

  100. jacquelyn sheridan says

    July 5, 2010 at 4:52 pm

    Happy birthday!!

  101. Stacy E says

    July 5, 2010 at 4:56 pm

    How fun! Have a fabulous birthday!

  102. Meg says

    July 5, 2010 at 4:58 pm

    Happy Birthday Maggie…oh to be 25 again!! I hope that all of your birthday wishes come true!!!
    xoxo~Meg

  103. simplysarahanne says

    July 5, 2010 at 4:59 pm

    happy, happy birthday to you, miss maggie! i hope calling you miss maggie doesn’t make you feel old…cause you aren’t! :)
    thanks for doing the giveaway. i had a feeling that you were sharing your favorite things for more than one reason…

  104. Jennifer says

    July 5, 2010 at 5:02 pm

    pick me! pick me!

    I’m totally going to have to keep my eyes open for the paul frank lip gloss next time I’m at target!

  105. Lauren says

    July 5, 2010 at 5:05 pm

    Happy Birthday!

    Hope you have an amazing day!

  106. Kodi says

    July 5, 2010 at 5:08 pm

    Happy birthday Maggie! I hope it’s been great. It’s so nice of you to give away gifts on your birthday! :)

  107. Katie says

    July 5, 2010 at 5:12 pm

    Happy Birthday, Maggie!!!

  108. Nicole says

    July 5, 2010 at 5:18 pm

    Happy 25th Birthday Maggie! Your blog and shop are “sew” FUN! Enjoy your day!

    Blessings,
    Nicole

  109. Nick G. says

    July 5, 2010 at 5:19 pm

    My lady friend introduced me to this site because she aboslutly loves it! OMG I love it too! Everything is so pretty and great! I hope you have a wonderfully Happy Birthday! I hope that this next year is the best yet!!

  110. MJ says

    July 5, 2010 at 5:33 pm

    Happy Birthday!! It’s such a pleasure to follow your blog :)

  111. katie jones says

    July 5, 2010 at 5:37 pm

    Happy Bday! I turned 25 a month ago…now my knees are crackling!

  112. Jaimie o says

    July 5, 2010 at 5:42 pm

    yay! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! i recently celebrated my 22nd!

  113. Shandell says

    July 5, 2010 at 5:43 pm

    Happy Happy Birthday! What a fun idea for a giveaway:)

  114. joy says

    July 5, 2010 at 5:56 pm

    Happy birthday!

  115. Katie says

    July 5, 2010 at 5:57 pm

    Happy birthday to you, Happy birthday to you, Happy Birthday dear Maggie, Happy birthday to youuuuuuuuuuu!!!!!!!!

  116. Alana says

    July 5, 2010 at 6:04 pm

    Hope you have a wonderful birthday gussy!

  117. Stefanie says

    July 5, 2010 at 6:13 pm

    Happy Birthday!! Thanks for all the inspiration! After spending a little time reading on your site today I was totally motivated to get sewing on Abby Maddy stuff!! You Rock!

  118. Christa says

    July 5, 2010 at 6:13 pm

    Happy Birthday! You’re unique and a blessing too.

  119. Renee Candy Stick Lanec says

    July 5, 2010 at 6:18 pm

    Oh Gus! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU! and holy cow bells – this is the BEST giveaway EVER!!!!! XOXOXOXO

  120. Kyla says

    July 5, 2010 at 6:24 pm

    Happy birthday! I hope you have a fabulous day!

  121. Katy@KatyDidWhat says

    July 5, 2010 at 6:27 pm

    yay! Happy Birthday Maggie! I got my first Gussy for my last birthday, I wonder what you’ll get for yours!:0)

  122. Megan Lane says

    July 5, 2010 at 6:37 pm

    ooooo so many awesome things!! i would be so, SO excited to win this!! hope i win :)

  123. Sarah says

    July 5, 2010 at 6:39 pm

    Happy Birthday!! I hope you have a fantastic day and a wonderful year :-)

  124. jenni says

    July 5, 2010 at 6:43 pm

    Happy birthday, Cinderelly! :)

  125. Chelsea says

    July 5, 2010 at 6:47 pm

    Happy Birthday!!
    I love all of your favorites…so fun and cute!!

  126. Laura Stewart says

    July 5, 2010 at 6:59 pm

    happy birthday !!

  127. Nikki says

    July 5, 2010 at 7:02 pm

    Happy birthday! What a great giveaway! I love love love those earrings.

  128. Laura says

    July 5, 2010 at 7:06 pm

    Yay happy birthday! 25 has been great to me so far! I hope you had a great day.

  129. Mary says

    July 5, 2010 at 7:16 pm

    Happy Happy Birthday to you!! Hope you are having a blast celebrating!!

    bee blessed
    mary

  130. Emily says

    July 5, 2010 at 7:35 pm

    Happy Birthday Maggie! Hope your day was absolutely magical!! :)

  131. Jessica D. says

    July 5, 2010 at 7:39 pm

    Happy B-Day! Hope it’s a good one…

  132. Washington Woman says

    July 5, 2010 at 7:50 pm

    Thanks for sharing your birthday and favorite things with all of us!

  133. Erin H. says

    July 5, 2010 at 7:51 pm

    Happy Birthday to you! It’s so funny because it’s MY 25th birthday today too! I always thought the fireworks were a little bit for my birthday too. ;) I had a great one, I hope you did too! I was born and grew up in Holland, MI, but I live in Bloomington, IN now. So neat to know one of my favorite bloggers shares a birthday, right down to the same year, as me! Keep the fun coming! :)

  134. christa says

    July 5, 2010 at 7:52 pm

    Happy happy 25th Birthday!!

    I hope you had a great day!

  135. stevie says

    July 5, 2010 at 7:56 pm

    Happy Birthday!

  136. katie says

    July 5, 2010 at 7:58 pm

    awww, good things come to good people. happy bday, gus. :)

  137. Naomi says

    July 5, 2010 at 8:03 pm

    Happy Birthday! I hope it’s been wonderful, you are deserving, you’re such a doll! Thanks for the giveaway on your day.

  138. Rachel says

    July 5, 2010 at 8:05 pm

    Happy Birthday!! Hope you have a super special day!!

  139. Jamie says

    July 5, 2010 at 8:06 pm

    Happy Birthday Gussy!!! 25 is a good age. :)

  140. Bri says

    July 5, 2010 at 8:13 pm

    Happy, happy birthday! I remember when I was 25…

  141. Sassy says

    July 5, 2010 at 8:24 pm

    Happy happy happy Happy HAPPY HaPpY x 5 Birthday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Fun items, too, in you giveaway!

    Hope your day was full of fun and surprises, smiles and laughs, love and joy. Cheers!

  142. Teri says

    July 5, 2010 at 8:34 pm

    Happy Birthday Gussy!!! Hope you have a fab day:)

  143. Jacky {The Sweetest Petunia} says

    July 5, 2010 at 8:41 pm

    Oh, happy, HAPPY birthday, Gussy! I hope your special day is just fabulous. And I know some of your favorite things are my favorites, too. ;D

  144. Christina says

    July 5, 2010 at 8:43 pm

    Happy Birthday!
    25 is a good age!

  145. Callie says

    July 5, 2010 at 8:44 pm

    Happy happy birthday to you! I LOVE your blog and what a fun giveaway! Thanks for the opportunity :)

  146. Nikki says

    July 5, 2010 at 8:45 pm

    happy birthday gussy! i recently found your blog and i find it so inspiring! i love sewing too and am hoping to one day make some sort of little living off of it, but right now i have three very small boys (the oldest just turned 4 yesterday and the youngest is 8 weeks old) and it is hard to find the time for sewing. soon though!

  147. Beth says

    July 5, 2010 at 8:46 pm

    Happy Birthday! I hope you had a great day and weekend with your family. & it is so amazing that you own & rock your own business & you just turned 25! Have a blessed year :)

  148. Mandy says

    July 5, 2010 at 8:49 pm

    Happy Birthday Gussy! Thanks for the fun giveaway! :]

  149. Cristy says

    July 5, 2010 at 8:51 pm

    HAPPY BIRTHDAYEOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  150. Pierce says

    July 5, 2010 at 8:55 pm

    Happy Birthday!! I hope its Super!! Thanks for the fun giveaway :)

  151. Southern Gal says

    July 5, 2010 at 8:58 pm

    Happy, happy birthday to you! What a fun giveaway. Love your blog.

  152. Teresa says

    July 5, 2010 at 8:59 pm

    Awww…. what a sweet giveaway! Happy Birthday!!!

  153. amy @ twirl bird's blog says

    July 5, 2010 at 9:04 pm

    Happy happy birthday!!!

  154. Erin Vandervelde says

    July 5, 2010 at 9:04 pm

    Happy Birthday and thanks for the chance to win!

  155. Jenn says

    July 5, 2010 at 9:15 pm

    Happy Happy Happy Birthday! [Personally I think those born in July are the coolest folks to rock the planet…and I’m not just saying that because my birthday is the 17th! ;) ]

    Here’s hoping your birthday was a delight, with many more to follow!

  156. slcbby says

    July 5, 2010 at 9:19 pm

    Happy Birthday! Hope you had a great day!

  157. Jessica M says

    July 5, 2010 at 9:30 pm

    Happy Birthday!!! What a wonderful giveaway :) I hope you had a terrific day! You are just so talented. You never cease to amaze me :)

  158. Jen says

    July 5, 2010 at 9:35 pm

    Happy Day! Fun things – hope I get to enjoy them too! Your work is beautiful!!

  159. Kate @ Songs Kate Sang says

    July 5, 2010 at 9:50 pm

    Happy Birthday!! I hope it is fantastic!

  160. Karen Davis says

    July 5, 2010 at 9:58 pm

    Blessings to you Birthday Girl!!! We should be showering YOU with presents, not the other way around!!!

  161. Adrienne says

    July 5, 2010 at 10:01 pm

    Hope you had a great 4th of July weekend and an even better Birthday! =)

  162. Crystal says

    July 5, 2010 at 10:03 pm

    Happy birthday! What a wonderful idea to have a giveaway in honor of your special day :) you are a generous gussy!

  163. alison says

    July 5, 2010 at 10:05 pm

    Happy Birthday! And oh my heaven’s, what a fabulous giveaway! I do hope I win. Guess everyone else does do :)

  164. Sara Suastez says

    July 5, 2010 at 10:19 pm

    Happy Birthday! You are a quarter of a century old now! Congrats!

  165. Sarah says

    July 5, 2010 at 10:23 pm

    Yay for sour patch kids!! I love, love those things.

  166. Eileen says

    July 5, 2010 at 10:32 pm

    Happy, happy Birthday to you!

  167. Leanne says

    July 5, 2010 at 10:34 pm

    Happy Birthday! I love your favorite things! I can’t wait to buy some stuff from you! :)

  168. Michaela says

    July 5, 2010 at 10:37 pm

    25?! That’s it?! Holy cow you have accomplished a lot in a little bit of time! Have a super birthday!

  169. Heidi says

    July 5, 2010 at 10:44 pm

    Happy Birthday with many happy days ahead!! :) oh yeah… btw- GREAT giveaway!

  170. Mindy says

    July 5, 2010 at 10:54 pm

    Happy Birthday Gussy!!!! Hope it was great!!! This is an AWESOME giveaway! How kind of you to give presents on your birthday! :)

  171. Meg says

    July 5, 2010 at 11:01 pm

    Happy Birthday!

  172. Beverly says

    July 5, 2010 at 11:03 pm

    Happy Birthday! What a fun idea for a giveaway. :) Have a wonderful day.

  173. susan r says

    July 5, 2010 at 11:16 pm

    Happy Birthday!

  174. Amanda Plett says

    July 5, 2010 at 11:18 pm

    happy birthday sweet gussy! what an unselfish way to celebrate your birthday!

  175. kim says

    July 5, 2010 at 11:22 pm

    best giveaway ever!!! i hope hope hope i win and i hope hope hope you had an awesome birthday! :)

  176. meghan says

    July 5, 2010 at 11:36 pm

    Happy Birthday!! Hope you had a wonderful day! And the giveaway is amazing :)

  177. melanie says

    July 5, 2010 at 11:41 pm

    Happy Birthday! Hope its a good one.

  178. Kiki_Dawn says

    July 6, 2010 at 12:22 am

    Happy Birthday!! & Thanks for the amazing giveaway :) you are too sweet!

  179. Beth says

    July 6, 2010 at 1:49 am

    I just discovered your wonderful product on Clover Lane. Love the fabric and the ruffles!!!!

  180. Liga says

    July 6, 2010 at 3:05 am

    Very happy Birthday! Lovely giveaway! Thanks for the chance.

  181. Kristi says

    July 6, 2010 at 3:33 am

    Happy Birthday!!!

  182. Johanne says

    July 6, 2010 at 3:48 am

    Happy Birthday to you !
    I just discovered your blog and I have to say … I’m hooked ! <3 :)

  183. Molly Pearce says

    July 6, 2010 at 6:08 am

    Happy Birthday Gussy!!!
    ~Molly P

  184. Diane says

    July 6, 2010 at 6:33 am

    What a fun giveaway – happy birthday Gussy!

  185. Moriah says

    July 6, 2010 at 6:38 am

    what a fun idea for your birthday! love your favorite things, and hope your special day was amazing!

  186. richele says

    July 6, 2010 at 6:46 am

    what a GREAT giveaway – hope you’re birthday was fun!

  187. Andrea says

    July 6, 2010 at 6:49 am

    happy birthday a day late!!!!! I hope you had a great day!

  188. Candace says

    July 6, 2010 at 6:53 am

    Happy Birthday! :) Your stuff is absolutely adorable…love it all!! :)

  189. Sarah P. says

    July 6, 2010 at 7:06 am

    Happy Birthday! Hope it was wonderful. What a great giveaway!

  190. Melissa Grogan says

    July 6, 2010 at 7:32 am

    Just found your website via Clover Lane… Love love, love the headbands… have to wait til payday, but so excited to get some! :)

  191. LeAnne says

    July 6, 2010 at 7:43 am

    Happy Birthday! I LOVE your ruffles!

  192. Jennifer says

    July 6, 2010 at 7:44 am

    Happy Birthday & Happy ‘one year’ Anniversary! Such fun things for the giveaway!!

  193. Ali says

    July 6, 2010 at 7:44 am

    Happy birthday!!! And yay for Real Simple and Sour Patch Kids!

  194. Laney says

    July 6, 2010 at 8:10 am

    Happy Birthday!!!! thanks for the amazing giveaway!

  195. Willa says

    July 6, 2010 at 8:15 am

    I remember it well. 24 years old and the realization that next year I would be a quarter of a century! Oh, my goodness, that was a long long time ago!

    The give away looks like good fun. Please include me!
    Thanks.

    Happy, happy Birthday

  196. Jocelyn says

    July 6, 2010 at 8:19 am

    Happy, happy birthday!! Thanks for including me in your sweet giveaway :-)

  197. Laura Curtis says

    July 6, 2010 at 8:20 am

    starbucks…yummm! happy belated birthday, i hope you had a great time at Mall of America!

  198. Melissa Corry says

    July 6, 2010 at 8:31 am

    Happy Birthday to you! What a super fun and creative give away. Thanks for the chance to win!

  199. Kara says

    July 6, 2010 at 8:32 am

    You have the best giveaways. Period.
    Happy happy Birthday Gus!

  200. Mellisa says

    July 6, 2010 at 8:35 am

    Happy Birthday!! Thanks so much for the giveaway!! :) Keeping my fingers crossed!

  201. suzi says

    July 6, 2010 at 8:35 am

    Happy Birthday! :)

  202. Lisa says

    July 6, 2010 at 8:36 am

    Happy birthday Maggie! You’re so generous to give a birthday present to one of your readers!

  203. Sarah Halstead says

    July 6, 2010 at 8:37 am

    Happy Birthday! Thanks for the giveaway! :)

  204. Jen huizinga says

    July 6, 2010 at 8:37 am

    Happy birthday! I hope you have a wonderful year!

  205. Christy says

    July 6, 2010 at 8:37 am

    Hope you have a great birthday!

  206. Diane says

    July 6, 2010 at 8:39 am

    LOVE everything about Gussy! Happy Birthday to you!

  207. Stacey says

    July 6, 2010 at 8:42 am

    Happy Birthday! I have a summer birthday as well and they are always the best. Real Simple is by far my favorite magazine… I love it for the reasons you stated in your “favorite things”.. so simple and perfect!

  208. Kendra says

    July 6, 2010 at 8:44 am

    Happy Birthday!! (late…sorry!) Some of your faves are also my faves! Love this! :)

  209. mama23bears says

    July 6, 2010 at 8:44 am

    happy birthday maggie! i love sour patch kids too!

  210. Debbie says

    July 6, 2010 at 8:48 am

    *squeal*…you had me at pink nail polish!

    Happy Birthday…hope it’s a great one!

  211. Tricia Anne says

    July 6, 2010 at 8:56 am

    Oh boy. Thanks so much for such a fun give a way!!

  212. alysha says

    July 6, 2010 at 8:58 am

    ooooh boy do we share some of your favorite things!! I LOVE hot pink nailpolish on my hands while drinking my starbucks and reading a REAL simple mag! :)

  213. jennifer says

    July 6, 2010 at 9:03 am

    What a fun girl you are!!! Happy Birthday!!!

  214. Jessica says

    July 6, 2010 at 9:04 am

    Hope you had a WONDERFUL 25th birthday!

  215. Constance says

    July 6, 2010 at 9:15 am

    Hope you had a good birthday weekend!

  216. Nicole m. says

    July 6, 2010 at 9:16 am

    Ya Happy birthday to you!! Isn’t it the best to have your birthday in the summer time?

  217. Lisa Gutierrez says

    July 6, 2010 at 9:17 am

    I hope you had a wonderful birthday!!

  218. Rebecca @ Piggy Bank Dating says

    July 6, 2010 at 9:22 am

    Happy birthday! I hope you had a wonderful holiday/birthday weekend!

  219. Patty says

    July 6, 2010 at 9:22 am

    What a great giveaway. Happy Birthday! Celebrate & have loads of fun.

  220. Rena Carolyn says

    July 6, 2010 at 9:36 am

    Love your site!!!

  221. Terri says

    July 6, 2010 at 9:37 am

    I love sour patch kids!!! BUT, I think your gussied up stuff is even better. Pick me!!! Pick me!!! Pick me!!! HB2U! Enjoy your twenties! They’re over before you know it…but your thirties are even better and OH, the forties…they are the best!

  222. Heather G. says

    July 6, 2010 at 9:49 am

    Happy, happy birthday from one Paul Smith lover to another!!

    xoxox!

  223. Emily says

    July 6, 2010 at 9:51 am

    Happy birthday!! Great stuff in your giveaway :-)

  224. Lindsey says

    July 6, 2010 at 9:56 am

    Hope you had a great birthday! Love your blog & shop!

  225. thursday says

    July 6, 2010 at 10:01 am

    Happy Birthday Gussy!!

    25 is a big one! Enjoy it! :)

  226. abc says

    July 6, 2010 at 10:01 am

    I hope your birthday was just WONDERFUL!

  227. Colleen says

    July 6, 2010 at 10:02 am

    Happy 25th birthday and wishing you many more.
    Thanks for the chance and for such a fun blog!
    Colleen

  228. Venita says

    July 6, 2010 at 10:03 am

    Love your stuff! So cute and fun. Happy Birthday!

  229. Sarah says

    July 6, 2010 at 10:07 am

    Happy birthday! I found your blog for the first time today, via Clover Lane. You have inspired me! I too, have a love for sewing and hope to someday figure out how to quit my day job and sew full-time. So happy for your success! And I love your style. God is good!

  230. AmandaW says

    July 6, 2010 at 10:07 am

    happy birthday! Thanks for the fun giveaway!

  231. Kelly says

    July 6, 2010 at 10:11 am

    Happy Birthday~ and wonderful giveaway! hope i can win – my bday is on the 8th!

  232. Mosaic Magpie says

    July 6, 2010 at 10:11 am

    Happy Birthday! Your blog is always so bright and cheerful. Love your work.
    Debbie

  233. Deserae Fiedler says

    July 6, 2010 at 10:17 am

    Happy birthday! I hope it was fabulous!

  234. tillie says

    July 6, 2010 at 10:23 am

    How cute and fun! I hope you have a wonderful birthday!!

  235. Natalie says

    July 6, 2010 at 10:25 am

    Your work is lovely! Happy Birthday!

  236. Lil Dude's Mama says

    July 6, 2010 at 10:25 am

    Happy birthday, you inspirational little gal you!

  237. beanski says

    July 6, 2010 at 10:45 am

    oh to be 25 again! happy birthday!

  238. Grace says

    July 6, 2010 at 10:53 am

    Happy birthday! and thanks for this lovely giveaway!

  239. Rachel S. says

    July 6, 2010 at 11:10 am

    Happy birthday girlfriend!!!

  240. Corrina says

    July 6, 2010 at 11:11 am

    I love your favorite things! Happy Birthday!

  241. Chelsea A says

    July 6, 2010 at 11:14 am

    Happy happy happy birthday, Maggie-gussy!

    I hope you have a great year.

  242. shannon burch says

    July 6, 2010 at 11:15 am

    Happy Birthday! How sweet of you to do a giveaway for your birthday!

  243. Amy Comeaux says

    July 6, 2010 at 11:19 am

    Gussy, I LOVE your site. Happy Birthday! You are an inspiration for all of us Entrepreneur wanna be’s!!

  244. Courtney says

    July 6, 2010 at 11:24 am

    Happy Birthday! This is such a cute giveaway! I love hot pink!!

  245. Jules says

    July 6, 2010 at 11:33 am

    I hope you had a very Happy Birthday! I’m a July baby too (the 12th). Please count me in for this wonderful giveaway. Thanks!

  246. Alyssa says

    July 6, 2010 at 11:38 am

    Happy birthday Gussy :) Hope it’s a great one!

  247. becca says

    July 6, 2010 at 11:41 am

    Happy birthday, Gussy! I love your products and get so many compliments on them!

  248. Veronica says

    July 6, 2010 at 11:53 am

    Hope you have a very happy 25th birthday!

  249. Michele says

    July 6, 2010 at 11:54 am

    Congrats!! What a fun idea.

  250. Valerie says

    July 6, 2010 at 11:58 am

    Very exciting giveaway! Happy birthday, I hope you enjoy it :)

  251. Lesli says

    July 6, 2010 at 11:59 am

    Happy happy Birthday! Yeow!!

  252. AJ says

    July 6, 2010 at 12:06 pm

    Happy birthday!! What a wonderful giveaway!!! Beautiful blog and shop :)

  253. Jaimee says

    July 6, 2010 at 12:08 pm

    What a great giveaway idea! Happy birthday!

  254. becca says

    July 6, 2010 at 12:08 pm

    what a great giveaway! happy birthday! love coming here. it’s always so bright and encouraging!

  255. shelia fisher says

    July 6, 2010 at 12:10 pm

    Happy Birthday!!!
    thanks for sharing your favorites :)

  256. Stephanie H says

    July 6, 2010 at 12:11 pm

    I love all things ruffled and therefor LOVE all of the things you make! What a fun giveaway too! :)

  257. Happy Bday says

    July 6, 2010 at 12:15 pm

    Hi there!

    I love your stuff, very inspirational!! Have a wonderful b-day !!!

  258. Gaviota says

    July 6, 2010 at 12:16 pm

    Hi there!

    I love your stuff, very inspirational!! have a wonderful b-day!

  259. Jingle says

    July 6, 2010 at 12:16 pm

    Your favorite things are all kinda awesome! You rock! I hope your birthday is like the best ever and then some!!! Thanks for a super fun giveaway!

  260. Whitney says

    July 6, 2010 at 12:20 pm

    Happy Birthday Gus!

  261. Ann says

    July 6, 2010 at 12:21 pm

    How lovely! Happy Birthday to you!

  262. Lesley King says

    July 6, 2010 at 12:25 pm

    Happy Birthday to you!!! I just turned 24 last month.

  263. Shelley C says

    July 6, 2010 at 12:36 pm

    What a fun giveaway! It’s fun to see what floats everyone else’s boats! hehe
    freeindeed at myfairpoint dot net

  264. Jess says

    July 6, 2010 at 12:46 pm

    Happy Birthday!

  265. Heather says

    July 6, 2010 at 12:51 pm

    Happy Birthday! :) I love this amazing giveaway! :)

    Heather @ vintagecreationsinc.blogspot.com

  266. Kristy says

    July 6, 2010 at 12:57 pm

    Happy Birthday! Hope your day is all you hoped it would be! We share some favorites: sour patch kids, starbuck’s, real simple–Love! Oh, and of course, your zippered pouch, I love that purple fabric. :)

  267. Adventures in Dressmaking says

    July 6, 2010 at 1:18 pm

    How cute and fun! Happy birthday!

  268. Sarah says

    July 6, 2010 at 1:22 pm

    How fun! I love that you’re giving away all your fave items! Happy B-Day! I’ll be 25 next month!

  269. Kelaine says

    July 6, 2010 at 1:24 pm

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!
    My birthday is the 15th, and I share a lot of your favorite things, this would be a great giveaway to win!!
    I don’t think I will be able to make it to this month’s get together, but I will try to make it sometime this summer!

  270. Rachel says

    July 6, 2010 at 1:29 pm

    What a fun giveaway – and happy birthday!

  271. Amy@thosefunnylittlegirls says

    July 6, 2010 at 1:36 pm

    Hope your day was a happy one!

  272. Tanya says

    July 6, 2010 at 1:36 pm

    Yay! Happy Birthday!

  273. jodi @ back40life says

    July 6, 2010 at 1:40 pm

    I just love birthdays! hope yours was the best ever…have a feeling it might have been ;)

  274. Jenni Carlisle says

    July 6, 2010 at 1:46 pm

    Oh sweet of you to share your birthday and your favorites!!! Praying you have an amazing birthday that starts off an amazing year! Be blessed!

  275. EFY says

    July 6, 2010 at 1:49 pm

    Happy Birthday!

    What a sweet thing ~ give away something on your birthday! I would love to share some of your favorite things! :)

  276. Beth says

    July 6, 2010 at 1:50 pm

    Hope you have an awesome birthday!

  277. julia says

    July 6, 2010 at 1:54 pm

    oooh so many good goodies!!! your fave stuff rocks!!!

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY, GIRL!

  278. Chavon says

    July 6, 2010 at 1:54 pm

    I’m doing a Happy Birthday Gussy Dance!! (Go, go, go!) Thank for such a fun blog and the chance to win a fabulous giveaway!
    Fingers crossed!!

  279. Heather Thomas says

    July 6, 2010 at 1:56 pm

    You’re so thoughtful thinking of others on YOUR birthday!! I love your blog and seeing the updates on your life and shop are encouraging. <3

  280. Elise says

    July 6, 2010 at 1:58 pm

    Happy Birthday…hope you have a great day. And I hope I win your fav things (most of them are mine too) starbucks, sour patches and real simple…what a treat!

  281. Pamela says

    July 6, 2010 at 2:32 pm

    Happy, Happy Birthday!! Thank you for sharing so much of yourself with us. Your generosity is a beautiful Gift from God. Thank you for sharing! Blessings to you! Quarter century!

    beehope3 at gmail (dot) com

  282. Katie says

    July 6, 2010 at 2:40 pm

    What a great and generous giveaway! I LOVE your stuff and I LOVE all of your favorite things too! You rock, my dear! Happy birthday to YOU!

  283. Tracy @ Sweet Harper says

    July 6, 2010 at 2:43 pm

    Happy birthday!!! Those earrings are so cute and I would love to get some Gussy in my hair ;-)

  284. Nicole @TeamPipkin says

    July 6, 2010 at 2:51 pm

    Happy Birthday! What a fun giveaway!

    nicolepipkin {AT} gmail {DOT} com

  285. Jamie Jones says

    July 6, 2010 at 3:08 pm

    Happy birthday!!! Your blog is so fun to read. Thanks for your creativity!

  286. Pam says

    July 6, 2010 at 3:10 pm

    What a great giveaway!! Happy birthday …july is a great month, my birthday was the 3rd!

  287. Tessa says

    July 6, 2010 at 3:11 pm

    Wow! What a giveaway. I hope you had a fabulous birthday!

  288. Angela says

    July 6, 2010 at 3:19 pm

    So fun… Hope your day was great!

  289. brenda says

    July 6, 2010 at 3:26 pm

    Happy Birthday!!!! You should be getting gifts!!! :)

  290. Katie B says

    July 6, 2010 at 3:33 pm

    Yeah! What a fun giveaway.

  291. Kimberly R says

    July 6, 2010 at 3:35 pm

    Are you sure its not MY birthday?- great stuff!

  292. April in CT says

    July 6, 2010 at 3:41 pm

    What a wonderful giveaway!!

  293. Elizabeth says

    July 6, 2010 at 3:44 pm

    I hope you had a fabulous birthday!!

  294. ashley says

    July 6, 2010 at 3:50 pm

    yay happy birthday! hope it’s great. Love this giveaway :)

  295. Courtney says

    July 6, 2010 at 3:52 pm

    Oh, oh. Yes please!

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

  296. johanna says

    July 6, 2010 at 4:04 pm

    fun giveaway! happy birthday!

  297. Laura Mae says

    July 6, 2010 at 4:04 pm

    I love your blog! and your pics of Minneapolis, reminds me of when I lived there!

  298. Jackie H says

    July 6, 2010 at 4:26 pm

    Happy birthday! What a fun blog you have here…and yay for the great giveaway! :)

  299. Stacey says

    July 6, 2010 at 4:30 pm

    What a super idea!!

  300. Marci Girl says

    July 6, 2010 at 4:36 pm

    A quarter of a century! Congrats and Happy Birthday! Such a lovely giveaway and such a good idea! I don’t remember my 25th birthday, I think it was a few weeks after Hurricane Katrina and life was CRAZY and I had just started a new job (I think…or was that the 26th…sorry don’t know..which sounds weird because it was only 5 years ago!) So anyway enjoy your twenties…my twenties are rapidly disappearing (will be 30 in September…oh crap!) Enough rambling…Happy Birthday…have a great day!!!!

  301. Shelby says

    July 6, 2010 at 4:45 pm

    Happy Birthday!
    http://www.shelbylclarke.wordpress.com

  302. Dana says

    July 6, 2010 at 4:52 pm

    Happy bday!! Have a fabulous year.

  303. Ashley C. says

    July 6, 2010 at 5:06 pm

    You always have the best giveaways!! Love this one!

  304. Ashley C says

    July 6, 2010 at 5:07 pm

    Happy Birthday!

  305. Meredith says

    July 6, 2010 at 5:11 pm

    Happy birthday!! Thanks for the great give away!! :)

  306. Shannon says

    July 6, 2010 at 5:12 pm

    I told ya on FB but happy belated (now) bday!

  307. Just Me & Z says

    July 6, 2010 at 5:25 pm

    Happy, Happy birthday!!! Hope you had a great day!!!

  308. Beck C says

    July 6, 2010 at 6:24 pm

    Happy Birthday! Thanks for the chance to win :) Hugs from NZ

  309. The Chubby Dove says

    July 6, 2010 at 6:36 pm

    From one bird to another, Happy Birthday, Gus! xo

  310. Melanie Schroeder says

    July 6, 2010 at 6:38 pm

    I turn 24 in a few days. Here’s to July babies! Enjoy your special day!

  311. Kristin McLendon says

    July 6, 2010 at 7:04 pm

    I love Real Simple! And your headbands! :) Happy Birthday!

  312. mrs. lusher says

    July 6, 2010 at 7:29 pm

    Happy Birthday (a day late)!!! 25 is a great year!

  313. Melissa says

    July 6, 2010 at 8:21 pm

    Oh I would love this! What an awesome giveaway!

  314. Too Much Good says

    July 6, 2010 at 8:38 pm

    LOVE me some giveaway time! Hope you had a fabulous birthday!

  315. amy says

    July 6, 2010 at 9:13 pm

    What a great giveaway! Happy Birthday, I hope you had a great day!!

  316. Chelle says

    July 6, 2010 at 9:26 pm

    Happy Birthday! I hope you have a wonderful year!

  317. Jenny says

    July 6, 2010 at 9:28 pm

    Happy Birthday! Enjoy!

  318. Beth says

    July 6, 2010 at 9:46 pm

    Happy Birthday Gussy!

  319. emily says

    July 6, 2010 at 9:56 pm

    hApPy HaPpY Birthday to YOU. to YOU…what a lovely giveaway.

  320. Heather R. says

    July 6, 2010 at 10:08 pm

    Happy Birthday! I hope you get spoiled rotten :)

  321. Grace says

    July 6, 2010 at 10:19 pm

    Happy birthday!
    Enter me in!
    THANKS.

  322. brittni says

    July 6, 2010 at 10:25 pm

    I am so inspired by you and your blog! I am a metro-Detroit native as well, and I am inspired by your courage to move away and do what is right for you & your husband! good luck!!

  323. Michelle says

    July 6, 2010 at 10:58 pm

    Happy belated birthday, my dear! I’m so thankful you’ve come into my life!! And, my purse is thankful to have not one, but TWO, Gussy’s in it. ;)

  324. Marilyn says

    July 6, 2010 at 11:05 pm

    Love your site and your stuff. It is so fun, your color combos are fabulous. Happy Birthdya!!

  325. sy says

    July 6, 2010 at 11:13 pm

    happy birthday! thanks for hosting the giveaway, the package looks fun.

  326. faith says

    July 6, 2010 at 11:42 pm

    Happy Birthday Maggie! And congratulations on the success of your shop — wishing you much more!

  327. Doina says

    July 7, 2010 at 1:44 am

    Great giveaway! Please count me in!

  328. betsy says

    July 7, 2010 at 7:01 am

    Thank you for the chance to to win. Can you share with me the source of your custom tags?

  329. leanne says

    July 7, 2010 at 7:15 am

    just read your birthday suprise post! love it!!

  330. Amy Swinarsky says

    July 7, 2010 at 7:49 am

    Happy Birthday!!!

  331. DIane Hutchings says

    July 7, 2010 at 8:22 am

    Happy birthday!! 25 is a great year!

  332. Elyse says

    July 7, 2010 at 8:35 am

    Your blog brightens my morning when I get to work and flip on my computer! Happy Birthday!

  333. Brittany says

    July 7, 2010 at 8:49 am

    Happy Birthday!

  334. Valerie says

    July 7, 2010 at 8:57 am

    Happy Birthday!!

    p.s. pick me :) That’s a fabulous load of LOOT!

  335. Torie says

    July 7, 2010 at 9:00 am

    happy birthday!!! your list of favorite things is so awesome! what a generous thing to do for your own birthday! : )

  336. Jenn says

    July 7, 2010 at 9:13 am

    Happy [Belated] Birthday! :)

  337. Hannah says

    July 7, 2010 at 9:14 am

    what a fun idea! so many of your favorite things are some of my favorite things, as well. happy birthday!

  338. Lah says

    July 7, 2010 at 9:19 am

    Happy happy bday!

  339. Angela says

    July 7, 2010 at 9:20 am

    Happy Birthday – what a fun giveaway. I love your favorite things!

  340. Jennifer says

    July 7, 2010 at 9:20 am

    What a great giveaway! Such a fun idea.
    Smiles!

  341. kelly stieben says

    July 7, 2010 at 9:21 am

    I seek out and look at the purple/yellow ruff zipped clutch everyday. so gosh darn pretty!!

  342. Jenni says

    July 7, 2010 at 9:26 am

    Love this giveaway, also love your damask laptop bag just so you know!

  343. Amanda {Mimi Leigh} says

    July 7, 2010 at 9:26 am

    Cute stuff. We seem to like the same things. :) I said Happy Birthday on FB, but I’ll say it again here. HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Celebrating my own birthday is one of my favorite things, so I wish you a wonderful birthday WEEK!

  344. Mary B says

    July 7, 2010 at 9:26 am

    Happy Birthday Gussy! Sounds like you had a fabulous day!

  345. Trish @ Pink Preppy Lilly Lover says

    July 7, 2010 at 9:29 am

    Hello sweetheart, and HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY! New follower to your blog and so very happy to be here! Your designs are absolutely lovely! I am looking forward to checking out your beautiful site for upcoming gifts as well. Thanks so much for hosting!! xoxoxo

    Trish @ Pink Preppy Lilly Lover

  346. Aubrey says

    July 7, 2010 at 9:52 am

    Happy Birthday! I just added you to my reader too so I won’t miss anything :)

  347. Annie says

    July 7, 2010 at 9:52 am

    Happy, happy birthday! May your 25th year be filled with adventure and blessings! Love your blog and what you share here. :)

  348. Sarah K says

    July 7, 2010 at 10:04 am

    Happy Birthday Gussy!

  349. Stephanie C. says

    July 7, 2010 at 10:05 am

    Happy birthday!

  350. Tonya Schmidt says

    July 7, 2010 at 10:14 am

    Happy, Happy Birthday!!!

  351. Jessica D. says

    July 7, 2010 at 10:19 am

    Happy Birthday :)

  352. Liz says

    July 7, 2010 at 10:31 am

    I love everything in the giveaway!! It will definetly be a lucky winner!

  353. Crystal Hendrix says

    July 7, 2010 at 10:34 am

    Happy Birthday! Thank you for the giveaway!

  354. Lindsay C says

    July 7, 2010 at 10:45 am

    I love all this stuff! Happy birthday…a little late:)

  355. Joy says

    July 7, 2010 at 10:56 am

    just found your site…happy belated birthday!

  356. Kristen says

    July 7, 2010 at 11:03 am

    Happy (belated) birthday! :-)

  357. Cassie says

    July 7, 2010 at 11:19 am

    Happy Birthday Gussy!

  358. marie says

    July 7, 2010 at 11:28 am

    Cute headband I love it! :)

  359. Meredith says

    July 7, 2010 at 11:59 am

    I’ve entered every giveaway I could find to win one of your creations!

  360. Ellen says

    July 7, 2010 at 12:14 pm

    Your birthday sounds like it was wonderful!!!!! What a happy birthday surprise!!!

  361. Marfa (Crafting Marfa) says

    July 7, 2010 at 12:19 pm

    Oh soooooooooooo hope that I win. These things are gussyfabulous!!!

  362. Hannah H. says

    July 7, 2010 at 12:26 pm

    What a fantastic giveaway! Happy Birthday!

    (love the blog!)

  363. Kate (southern belle simple) says

    July 7, 2010 at 12:32 pm

    i want to win! yay! happy birthday!

  364. Lynette says

    July 7, 2010 at 12:35 pm

    Hope you had a wonderful birthday! Fantastic giveaway!

  365. Katie @ Making This Home says

    July 7, 2010 at 12:53 pm

    oh my gosh, oh my gosh. I hope I’m not too late to enter. Thanks birthday girl!

  366. Lindsey says

    July 7, 2010 at 1:23 pm

    Happy Birthday Gussy!!!

  367. Bethany says

    July 7, 2010 at 1:44 pm

    All my favorite things, as well!!!

  368. Cindy @ The Flipping Couple says

    July 7, 2010 at 1:52 pm

    That is a fantastic collection of favorite things! Happy Birthday (a little late….)

  369. Kathy says

    July 7, 2010 at 2:54 pm

    sounds like you had a wonderful birthday weekend! thanks for the chance to win a great prize :)

  370. Marcia W. says

    July 7, 2010 at 3:19 pm

    Birthday Wishes for Happy 26! Thank you for a “Gussy” giveaway. I need all the help I can get when quilting (hehe).

  371. terri says

    July 7, 2010 at 3:55 pm

    what a fun giveaway!!! happy birthday to you!!!

    it looks/sounds like you had tons of fun with your parents! a sweet surprise!

    ~terri

  372. Lubaska says

    July 7, 2010 at 4:01 pm

    I wish you all the best! you are so young and creative. Thats great that you want to share your special day with us, with anonymous people from the internet! Thanks

  373. Heather F says

    July 7, 2010 at 4:55 pm

    Happy Birthday!

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Another batch of “fun mail” is headed out tomo Another batch of “fun mail” is headed out tomorrow :) small celebrations like this are very life giving! PS. thinking of starting a zoom book club — I need more sisterhood in my life. 👏🏻📖
The house is quiet. The heat is on. The pages are The house is quiet. The heat is on. The pages are turning. The tea is calm. 🖤☕️🧺📖
Breakfast with Buzz! If only you could see his ful Breakfast with Buzz! If only you could see his full costume and laser blaster and of course the Buzz action figure he flys around 🌟💚💙💨someone has discovered a superhero crush! #joyinmotherhood #slowmornings #surprisedbymotherhood // Landon @ 2.5yo
Today on my blog I have a list of books I hope to Today on my blog I have a list of books I hope to read this year. Plus my reading goal for the year. And a few practicals ways I fit in reading as a mama of four young children & homeschooling them. Basically, all the good stuff ☺️💓📖 #maggiewhitleydotcom #readersofinstagram #read #readmorebooks
It was the perfect opportunity to rearrange the fu It was the perfect opportunity to rearrange the furniture as we took the tree down Tuesday midday. Def one of my fav things to do.🎄👋🏻 We made it through our first week back to school since mid-December! It was rough to begin but ended with high fives. ⭐️✏️This morning I zoomed with a mama friend and I’m impressed with the many topics we covered. Sisterhood is sooooo necessary! ☕️👩🏽‍🤝‍👩🏼

Just a few cheery memories from my week! How about you?
Book reading! One of my best “Maggie” activiti Book reading! One of my best “Maggie” activities. I finished my last book moments before 2020 ended, which brought my started list to a close. Small joys add up to big joys ;)

What are you reading this year? Currently?

How many books are you planning to read? What’s your goal?

I’ll share what’s on my list for 2021 soon as I received some nice titles at Christmas. 📖✨🤍
We’re driving home in the dark of the winter nig We’re driving home in the dark of the winter night after a beautiful, hard & intentional couple of days working on a project ✨I’m committed to work on this this year; 2021 is already great. 🤩🤐😘
Ohhhhh, this year. Ohhhh, specifically these last Ohhhhh, this year. Ohhhh, specifically these last 3 months. I’ve had more anxiety than ever, and it’s seriously putting me on my knees in prayer —almost daily. My mind and chest aren’t unfamiliar of the attacks, but the grip it’s had on me since September has been so strong. The attacks are painful. But... Worship music has been one of my main healers. 🎶I know God is close to the broken-hearted (Psalm 34:18), and singing this truth really soothes me. Social media has been a big trigger for anxiety for me. I don’t want to “miss out on my life”, which is why I’ve hugely stepped back in posting and scrolling. 

One song in particular comes to mind:

“We step into Freedom. 
We step into all you have for us.” -Bethel Music & Jenn Johnson

There IS freedom from the anxiety attacks. For me: music, scripture, eating healthy, vitamins, rest, crying, prayer, honesty — these things help tremendously. Also getting up and MOVING when my anxiety sits on me like a boulder, that helps too. 🖤

Another soothing truth is from the end of Psalm 34:19 — “many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the lord delivers him of them all.”

Seriously. Thank you lord. Thank you for music and for rest and for the words in your book. I need them. I need You. I need Your freedom. I trust you’ll deliver me.
Nearing the end of my “20 letters in 20 weeks” Nearing the end of my “20 letters in 20 weeks” challenge. Many stayed in Michigan, but mail was also sent to Colorado, Texas, California, Indiana, and Arizona. I loved this personal exercise! I have just one question: who will be my pen-pal for 2021? ✏️💌
We piled in the car this morning for a nature walk We piled in the car this morning for a nature walk. When I finally walked out and sat down, they shouted, “THE QUEEN! EVERYBODY CHEER FOR THE QUEEN!” (yes, they really call me that...☺️💓☺️)

I brought our basket of mittens and gloves and hats. The older two brought RC cars. Bauer the dog came along; we had a wonderful time on our walk.

The afternoon was harder, but overall the day was sandwiched between two really sweet time slots.

Bedtime tonight was wonderful. We read two chapters from our read aloud and Max lost another baby tooth.

This job I have, it really wears me down AND fills me up. It’s a constant take away AND fill up. Even when the moments feel so fitful, I know the story is rich. 

🕯🌙 Hello, sweet slumber. You’re carrying my babies away to a peaceful land. Goodnight, my children. Goodnight.

#motherhood #motherhoodunplugged #motherhoodissanctifying #naturewalk #michigan
There’s a woman on Instagram I check on every co There’s a woman on Instagram I check on every couple of weeks because she is so sparkly & cheerful. She shares little pep talks, she wears fuchsia lipstick. She says, “like so, like that” when she’s explaining something. She’s a hoot. I love the joy that bursts from her eyes when she talks. In her own unique ways, her perspectives pull back the fog I often find myself in. I’m a weary mama, and her energy and gentleness feels nurturing, though I haven’t met her... I would love to meet her. 👩🏽‍🤝‍👩🏼I’m inspired by the snippets of life she shares online. Thank you, Tabitha for sharing your light. 🕯💓💄🌿@iamtabithabrown
What has kept you and your home busy as of late? F What has kept you and your home busy as of late? For us, it’s this…

The sound of Julia Robert’s calming voice is playing in the background of our playroom. Yesterday we finished another read aloud, Charlotte’s Web, so today my children are watching the movie. Knowing in-detail the lessons they are learning, along with reading books together, definitely adds to the joy of motherhood; the joy of teaching my children and being with them for so many hours each day. We experience so much together. Even when things feel chaotic at home, when I can’t call something by the correct name they still long to be near me and work alongside me. Tired has been a dear companion to me for the last seven years, but my children are gentle with their responses.

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It’s the season of perpetual hope. 🎄✨📖Of It’s the season of perpetual hope. 🎄✨📖Of books that shape our minds, of anticipation, of creative projects that mar our kiddos clothing (but morph our memories into beauty). Oh right! There are cookies cooling on the counter — gotta go! ✌🏻
Keeping my hands busy (making wooden bead garland Keeping my hands busy (making wooden bead garland for our tree; link posted to Stories) and my mind inspired (watching HGTV). I really enjoy the quiet of the evening after a full, rich day. God is so kind to give this to me today. What have you received today? 🎄💫📿
This guy is my steady; my Zack. This is a latergra This guy is my steady; my Zack. This is a latergram from October, from one of our many fall adventures with the kids. We had so many fun day trips, I don’t even remember where this was taken 👏🏻⭐️. I’m gonna guess Cranbrook Gardens.
This morning I sat on the front porch and read my This morning I sat on the front porch and read my book & drank coffee. The birds were with me, nearly a hundred of them. Fluttering from rooftop to treetop to hiding inside the bushes. So beautiful and calm. Mother culture... the path to joy in motherhood & homemaking.
Well kiddos, we had a great summer together! 🥳👏🏻🛴⛱🍦🤸🏼‍♀️🎨🎹🏊🏻‍♂️🧺🎠📚📺🍿🌿🌷☀️🚲

Thanks for coming along with me to the pool, nature trails, the park, hosting friends in our backyard, reading adventures, popcorn & movie night, art, planting flowers, planting a garden, bike rides, neighborhood walks, lake swimming, and supplying the ice cream truck w/ roughly $84 this summer. 

I loved our time together! 🥰🧒🏼👩🏻👧🏼🧒🏻

And the great news is this: we have autumn to enjoy together, too! 👏🏻🌾🍃🍂 so thankful.
Even if you don’t have students learning at home Even if you don’t have students learning at home, these ten “field trip” ideas will give your day a boost. 

When your mind feels foggy, step outside. When your home feels too small or too big, step outside. When the bickering is loud or your internal criticism is high, step outside. 

Give yourself (and your family) the joy of an adventure away from the home. 

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It’s come to my realization there’s plenty of It’s come to my realization there’s plenty of time these days to craft a letter when I wash dishes, take my kids on a walk, or take care of our garden. All that silence, it makes my internal monologue even louder 🤣. 

Many times we are out & about in the neighborhood and I think, “oh the flowers surrounding your porch are lovely!” Or, “wow” (to the elderly man) “you have such a great smile, thanks for sharing it with us!” Wouldn’t it be great to jot that down in a card and send it through the mail as well?

We are always in need of community & kind words! 🌷💬

I remember many years ago, when nearly pregnant with another baby and our personal finances were THE PITS, my best friend came over with $500 cash. Just to bless us. She also included a personal note. Of course, I’ve always known how special personal notes are, but this card really meant so much.

And so I’ve decided as the year-end nears: wouldn’t it be nice to send a letter a week for the final 20 weeks we have left in 2020. Me thinks so 🙂. 

Community & kind words: I’m coming for you!

PS. wanna join me in sending 20 cards by Dec. 31?
🖤working on our school room, mid-process update 🖤working on our school room, mid-process update! this wall is inspired by @mygrandparentschair 👏🏻 

I saw her feature in a recent issue of “Better Homes & Gardens” and I was all 🤩🤩over her foyer. I’m using 1/2” black masking tape (mistake-making friendly) instead of paint, also renter friendly. 

Working on this project has been so good for my mental health. Doing > worrying.
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