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{my favorite things, part 1}

July 2, 2010 · 16 Comments
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we all have our favorite things, don’t we?

and since my birthday is in, ummmmm, 4 days it’s time to share some of my favorite things :] hooray! i always find myself going back to the same favorite items every few years… can’t seem to let them go. i suppose it’s just in me to like these kinds of things. huff & puff, i hate that i know myself so well. ;]

{tee he he.}

i’ve got 3 fun posts scheduled for today, all with a couple of my favorite things.

just for fun: they are all items you’ve seen before here on my blog or i’ve talked about them before here. AND, there is something on Monday that includes them all as well. yeow!

ready for some eye candy?

favorite item #1:

my fabric flower earrings. my mustard fabric flower earrings. muah, i love these babies lots. they are the first accessory i put on every day and the last to come off. they are so sassy & so simple. i just love when something can be sassy and simple, all at the same time. that’s a favorite of mine :] hah!

PS. these earrings are also available in ivory, bright pink, pale yellow, black, light pink, lavender & bright blue. might as well save yourself some time and order them all now.

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favorite item #2:

a ruffled Gussy headband. oh look, another item that is sassy & simple. i made the ruffle from a heather bailey print and i love the color combination oh-so much. it totally says SUMMER! to me, which is perfect because it IS summer :]

i’ve always loved my hair this length the most. {it’s my favorite.} and i remember always wearing a cute bobby pin or over-sized sunglasses or a headband in my hair. this one is my fav:



thanks for letting me share some of my favorites! more to come :]

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  1. Mosaic Magpie says

    July 2, 2010 at 6:33 am

    Those earrings are so cute, so you!
    Debbie

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  2. hiyaluv says

    July 2, 2010 at 7:10 am

    what?! no pic of you in the headband?!

    smiles,
    gina

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  3. suzi says

    July 2, 2010 at 7:44 am

    I just bought the pink rose earrings. LOVE THEM! :)

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  4. Renee CandyStickLane says

    July 2, 2010 at 8:10 am

    oh oh OH! LOVE the earrings! gotta get some! and your headbands are fantastic! XO

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  5. dianereeves says

    July 2, 2010 at 8:42 am

    I love the earrings and the headband!

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  6. Meg says

    July 2, 2010 at 8:57 am

    Can’t wait to see more!! You are just too stinkin’ cute!
    xoxo~Meg

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  7. Alissa Circle says

    July 2, 2010 at 10:50 am

    Oh my gosh, I l.o.v.e both of these too! Where can I get them? I’m a new follower and I’m loving your blog!

    Check out my giveaway at:http://ragstostitchesboutique.blospot.com

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    • Gussy says

      July 2, 2010 at 10:57 am

      here are the earrings: http://www.etsy.com/listing/50668953/to-match-those-rosy-cheeks-earrings

      and the headband: http://www.maggiewhitley.bigcartel.com/product/ruffle-headband-green-yellow-floral-43

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  8. Mindy says

    July 2, 2010 at 11:06 am

    Love, love, love! You have good taste. :)

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  9. Shandell says

    July 2, 2010 at 11:40 am

    I’m with Gina, I’ve been wanting to see your headbands actually in use since their debut!

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  10. Megan Lane says

    July 2, 2010 at 11:51 am

    oh my goodness, i just loooove those earrings!! perfect color and texture! and your hair totally makes me want to go blonde again… arghh. you are so pretty!!

    p.s. i’m thinking about getting a new camera. a nice one with a big lens. but i can’t spend a whole lot. any suggestions??

    p.p.s. i’ll be responding to your email from last night real soon. love ya girl!

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  11. DrayaAnn says

    July 2, 2010 at 1:20 pm

    Those earrings are so cute!
    And I seriously need one of those headbands. They’re so cute!

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  12. Kate @ Songs Kate Sang says

    July 2, 2010 at 2:15 pm

    LOVE the earrings! Have a wonderful day!

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  13. ScrapHappenswithAngie says

    July 4, 2010 at 4:42 pm

    Love the earings and headband. I can’t wait to get some Gussy goods one day!

    Reply
  14. danielle says

    July 6, 2010 at 11:05 pm

    love the headband!! Happy birthday!

    Reply

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