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September 24, 2010 ·
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This giveaway is now closed!

Here at Gussy has a lot to say {and sew} we love to look at all things beautiful. Beautiful items that reflect childhood, love, and a joyful spirit; beautiful items that we can share with others.

Today is week #30 of my series on Featured Artists, which is a bi-monthly event showcasing fun and sassy handmade shops! I love searching for new wares to show the Gussy community. You can read all back Featured Artist posts by clicking here.

This week’s Featured Artist is Evelyn from modish vintage…

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What inspires you?

Inspiration for me comes from many places — magazines, books, nature, antique shops, blogs, but most especially vintage objects. Whenever I have some free time I like to visit a couple of antique malls in my area to look for inspiration or go to the library and leaf through home decor magazines.

Where do you call home? Are you from there originally?

I love Washington state, it’s been my home since I emigrated here 22 years ago from the Philippines; I’ve never lived anywhere else.

How did you come up with your shop name?

A lot of thinking and brainstorming. I like that it connotes modern, fresh, sharp, stylish and that’s what I have to keep in mind when I’m out there shopping for my inventory.

Share a little bit about yourself.

You’re just going to have to read my blog :] where I write about my adventures in thrifting, inspirations and some family related topics.

If you had to describe yourself in a word, what would that word be?

Realist.

What made you decide to open up shop?

I started sewing when I was pregnant with my kids, then a couple of years later I discovered Etsy and opened up a shop where I sold my handmade bags and wallets. At the same time I opened a vintage shop to sell items I’ve collected but never really use anymore. My bag shop didn’t take off but my vintage shop got busy the first year, so I just focused my energy and time on finding great vintage items to list. I also honed my photography skills and started a blog which I have to say is a lot of work. {amen}

Do you have a day job or sell on Etsy full-time?

Etsy is my full-time job.

Give us a little glimpse into what a typical day in your life looks like.

It looks more like this, except I get up a little early now and take my kids to kindergarten five days a week.

Share with us a favorite Etsy purchase or shop.

My favorite Etsy purchase was a purse from madebyhank, it’s very well made and original in style.

List a few of your most favorite pastimes.

Thrifting, cooking, gardening, reading, researching about my finds.

What is your most prized possession?

A set of antique earrings and necklace from my grandparents.

What are three of your favorite foods?

Avocado, rice and pho tai soup.

What would you like to learn to do?

I’d love to learn how to crochet.

What are you listening to right now?

Nothing, I like peace and quiet when I’m working — I get easily distracted with sounds or noise.

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The Giveaway Goods:

modish vintage is giving away $50 shop credit — yeowwwww!

To enter:

Leave a comment sharing something positive about your day.

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EXTRA INFO:
  • The giveaway will close Sunday, September 26 at 10 pm CST,
    and the winner will be announced the following day
  • An email address must be listed on your blog profile or in the comment you leave
  • Find modish vintage on Twitter or their blog

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  1. Meg says

    September 24, 2010 at 7:16 am

    My day just started, but today I will get to watch my kids walk in our towns homecoming parade, it is going to be a beautiful day too!!
    xoxo~Meg

  2. April says

    September 24, 2010 at 7:22 am

    My cousin would be in love with all of these treasures!! So fun!

  3. Amy @ The Nifty Foodie's Life says

    September 24, 2010 at 7:26 am

    Haha, today is PAYDAY! Something HIGHLY positive! :D

  4. jenn says

    September 24, 2010 at 7:44 am

    You always amaze me! You manage to find the neatest, prettiest stuff to feature and the greatest sponsors…not to mention the pretties you create! Such a highlight to my morning. I spent forever going through her shop this morning. Husband resorted to eye-rolling as I was rationalizing my wishlist: “I don’t really NEED it but I could always turn it into a new sewing basket…” :)

  5. Chelsea A says

    September 24, 2010 at 8:16 am

    I love that I get to get out of bed at a time I like today! And then start the morning off with estate and yard sales. Pretty great start to the weekend! Then, I’ll be working on my sewing studio makeover – paint, furniture, drapes, etc.

  6. Cassie says

    September 24, 2010 at 8:20 am

    The best part about my day is that I woke up early to go for a walk with my husband and our two dogs. It gives us an extra moment in our day together.

  7. Heather Thomas says

    September 24, 2010 at 8:26 am

    I get to go to work today. A lot of people (still) are out of jobs, so I try to remind myself to be thankful for the one I have!

  8. Sydney S says

    September 24, 2010 at 8:38 am

    Such fun pieces in this shop! Today is going to be a great day, I finally get some much needed time with my hubby. We’ve been on opposite schedules these past couple weeks and tonight, he’s all mine :) Happy Friday everyone!

  9. Nadir@StitchSense says

    September 24, 2010 at 8:38 am

    How cool! I love learning about shops since I’m a newbie myself! :-) I could volunteer to teach the crochet lessons too since that’s my #1 forte :-) Take care!

  10. Ashley G. says

    September 24, 2010 at 8:57 am

    A positive for today would have to be my whole morning. After the working out at the gym this morning with my husband and showering, we snuggled in bed with our weenie dog between us and it was so sweet:)

    ashleymgarrett@yahoo.com

  11. Ashley G. says

    September 24, 2010 at 9:06 am

    I tweeted!!
    @thenannyashley

    ashleymgarrett@yahoo.com

  12. Jingle says

    September 24, 2010 at 9:11 am

    Today I will accomplish a task I didn’t expect to have completed until next week! That’s a good thing!!!

  13. Jingle says

    September 24, 2010 at 9:13 am

    I tweeted! @JustJIngle

  14. Lisa G. says

    September 24, 2010 at 9:39 am

    I get to finish knitting a hat I’m pretty excited about, today! :)

  15. Haley says

    September 24, 2010 at 9:39 am

    One of my classes was canceled today, so I get to sit around online and look at some of my favorite blogs. :)

  16. irene says

    September 24, 2010 at 10:14 am

    It’s a new day- that alone is positive enough for me. I’m looking forward to spending the evening with my 3 grandchildren at their schools’ Movie Night.

  17. Sarah P. says

    September 24, 2010 at 10:19 am

    We’re headed out of town today to cheer on my sister in law as she runs the Akron Marathon tomorrow!

  18. Jen says

    September 24, 2010 at 10:22 am

    Today is a beautiful day. It’s overcast, which I love, it’s Friday (and everybody loves that), and tomorrow I’m attending the wedding of a close friend. What’s not to love?

  19. Jen says

    September 24, 2010 at 10:24 am

    P.S. I tweeted this too! Does that mean I can be entered twice? :)

  20. Valerie says

    September 24, 2010 at 10:26 am

    My husband is coming home from a business trip today! He leaves again on Monday so we will pack in all the fun and love we can this weekend :)

  21. FoxyMomma says

    September 24, 2010 at 10:36 am

    it is friday & i am going bowling with friends tonight.. and hosting a jewelry party at my house tomorrow!

    jessicacotten@gmail.com

  22. Cassie C says

    September 24, 2010 at 11:01 am

    I get to leave tonight for Girls Weekend with my Mom, Sisters, and Grandma {plus our 4 dogs}! We are going to Hayward Wisconsin!

  23. heidi says

    September 24, 2010 at 11:09 am

    I laid in bed with my new baby after she woke up for about 30-45 minutes this morning, we looked at each other, we closed our eyes a little more, and her little hand held my finger. It made me feel so refreshed!!

  24. lindsay lee says

    September 24, 2010 at 11:12 am

    I get to hang out with my baby girl. THAT is positive! Thanks for the chance! :)

  25. Susan R says

    September 24, 2010 at 11:21 am

    There were no major meltdowns this morning before school!

  26. Pamela says

    September 24, 2010 at 11:22 am

    Different shop. Love it. Love how it came to be. As for something positive about my day, surprises. Right now there is someone singing outside. Let’s just say the benefits/interesting surprises of working in a big city.

    beehope3 at gmail dot com

  27. Sandy a la Mode says

    September 24, 2010 at 11:45 am

    the weather is sunny and beautiful today.. and that totally makes me smile!! :D lovely giveaway gus!

  28. Sandy a la Mode says

    September 24, 2010 at 11:45 am

    tweeted!!
    http://twitter.com/sandyalamode/status/25420641439

  29. Robyn says

    September 24, 2010 at 11:47 am

    A co-worker bought the office Starbucks this morning! I usually don’t get Starbucks because we are following Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University. So this was a real treat this morning.

  30. Shelby says

    September 24, 2010 at 11:48 am

    It is Friday! :-)

  31. Brittany @ The MamaZine says

    September 24, 2010 at 11:50 am

    It’s Friday which means I get to spend the next 2 days with my husband and daughter. He works long hours so we live for the weekend!

  32. Campfire Kam says

    September 24, 2010 at 11:51 am

    Great feature. There are tons of amazing things in the Etsy shop! Love love love.

    I good thing about my day is finding this cute Etsy shop AND making a few sales in my own shop :)

    CampfireKam[at]gmail[dot]com

  33. sizzle says

    September 24, 2010 at 11:51 am

    Something positive about my day: I’m getting my hair cut & colored today! A little pampering goes a long way. :-)

    Great vintage finds in that shop. Excited to check it out. Thanks for the info!

  34. Campfire Kam says

    September 24, 2010 at 11:53 am

    I tweeted about the giveaway: http://twitter.com/CampfireChic/statuses/25421245143

  35. Campfire Kam says

    September 24, 2010 at 12:01 pm

    I blogged about your interview and giveaway: http://campfirechicblog.blogspot.com/2010/09/found-featured-artist-interview-and.html

  36. lisapeaceandlove says

    September 24, 2010 at 12:20 pm

    The weather here changed overnight – it is crisp and cool and sunny and I am free to do whatever I want (SEWING) all day!

  37. Rebekah {All Thingz Related} says

    September 24, 2010 at 12:24 pm

    Something positive about my day….well, it’s Friday! That’s positive!

  38. Marcy says

    September 24, 2010 at 12:25 pm

    I get to be home with my kids every day, and I am very thankful for that!

  39. Rebekah {All Thingz Related} says

    September 24, 2010 at 12:29 pm

    Posted on Facebook on my All Thingz Related page!

  40. Karissa says

    September 24, 2010 at 12:40 pm

    Thanks for the giveaway! I love all the things she has. I’m leaving for a fall retreat today and I am very excited! I’d say that’s positive :)

  41. Piper says

    September 24, 2010 at 12:50 pm

    Today my husband held my hand across the lunch table and prayed for us (as well as our meal). This is a regular occurrence, but today I just cried and cried over the beauty of it. It was the best I’ve felt all week.

  42. Kristin says

    September 24, 2010 at 1:08 pm

    It’s the start of the weekend! :) We have lots of family activities planned, and the weather is amazing!

  43. sylvia says

    September 24, 2010 at 1:18 pm

    watching my babes get excited over it FINALLY being the weekend…that means a stopover at the general store on our way home from school. xo

  44. Lindsay C says

    September 24, 2010 at 1:54 pm

    Today I went skating for the first time in over a year and a half!

  45. Mia says

    September 24, 2010 at 2:17 pm

    I live in Florida, but it actually FELT like fall today! Helloo, beautiful weather… you’ve been gone too long :)

  46. Heather says

    September 24, 2010 at 2:17 pm

    the most positive thing about my day is when its totally quiet, i can hear my 2 year old daughter sitting and singing to my 8 week old little baby! :) It seriously melts my heart! :)

  47. Danielle says

    September 24, 2010 at 2:42 pm

    I’m not sick for the first time in 2 days – what a relief.
    – Danielle
    other-option AT hotmail dOT com

  48. sy says

    September 24, 2010 at 2:49 pm

    stock went up a little today lol.
    songyueyu at gmail

  49. sy says

    September 24, 2010 at 2:50 pm

    i tweeted:http://twitter.com/syytta/status/25433654599

  50. holly | bijou lovely says

    September 24, 2010 at 2:52 pm

    Today is Friday!! That is always a positive thing for me :)

  51. Melinda says

    September 24, 2010 at 2:55 pm

    Today has been a great day. The best part was having lunch with my friend Jen. Many good things yet to come today.

  52. Melinda says

    September 24, 2010 at 2:56 pm

    I Tweeted this wonderful giveaway!

  53. Tessa says

    September 24, 2010 at 2:57 pm

    It’s Friday, and tomorrow, I’m going to the Apple Farm!

  54. Melinda says

    September 24, 2010 at 2:58 pm

    I also shared on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/CrabappleVintage Such a great blog feature!

  55. ayesha says

    September 24, 2010 at 3:30 pm

    This morning was chilly and crisp – autumn is here! I walked to work with a hot chai in my hand and felt really happy. Hooray!

  56. Cheryl @ a pretty cool life. says

    September 24, 2010 at 3:53 pm

    It’s FALL! That’s pretty great today. :)

  57. Cheryl @ a pretty cool life. says

    September 24, 2010 at 3:53 pm

    I tweeted this, too!

  58. Kayla says

    September 24, 2010 at 4:49 pm

    No work today :)

  59. Camie says

    September 24, 2010 at 5:19 pm

    Got to grab lunch with my fil, hubby and our two adorable kids. Great times!

  60. Jacqueline L. says

    September 24, 2010 at 5:37 pm

    A co-worker of mine asked if he could have a cd with my acoustic covers to give to his wife. I told him I’d be happy to burn him a cd. He had a big smile on his face, YAY!

    ninjapandawedding(at)gmail(dot)com

  61. April in CT says

    September 24, 2010 at 6:54 pm

    The highlight of my day was the call I got from my hubby! He’s on a 4 day hike with his mom and her boyfriend on the Appalachian Trail and I was so glad he had cell service so I could get an update on their day so far. I’m so excited for them and they’re having a fantastic time!!

  62. Bekah says

    September 24, 2010 at 7:35 pm

    talked to a dear friend who lives on the other side of the country. we were long overdue for a chat!!

  63. Marissa Hess says

    September 24, 2010 at 8:09 pm

    Love when people can do something they love for their job! Great find and thanks for pointing out another great artist with an amazing shop!

  64. Mindy says

    September 24, 2010 at 8:29 pm

    I got 100% on a group presentation!! And then took a nap. :)

  65. Melissa says

    September 24, 2010 at 9:03 pm

    I adore Modish so much! Something positive about my day was that I watched a nice movie and relaxed after a busy little week!

  66. Jessica says

    September 24, 2010 at 9:46 pm

    Cuddling on the couch with my sweet daughter was the best part of my day. Thanks for the giveaway!

  67. jackie says

    September 24, 2010 at 10:22 pm

    its my baby’s first birthday!! :) Jmls09@aol.com

  68. alexandra keller says

    September 24, 2010 at 11:10 pm

    love her shop!
    we had loads of friends and their kids over for a big cook out – no reason – just because. lots of food, fun and tired kids :)

  69. Cherie says

    September 25, 2010 at 3:19 am

    It was a really beautiful, sunny day today and I got to spend it at the dog park with a happy dog and the love of my life ^_^

  70. Makeminemid-century says

    September 25, 2010 at 3:55 am

    I think my highlight was having a sleep-in … hard to do with four kids!

    And then I saw in ModishVintage’s blog a pair of red clogs! I love red clogs, so my heart skipped a beat, and overtook the sleep-in as the highlight!

  71. Brandy@Crafty Housewife says

    September 25, 2010 at 8:39 am

    Today has been great so far because I woke up smiling (it’s our day off), my husband made coffee (he is really a sweetheart), my 17 month old smiled and played and laughed with us until naptime, and now I am relaxing with my coffee catching up on all the fun blogs! It’s a great day!

  72. Brandy@Crafty Housewife says

    September 25, 2010 at 8:43 am

    I posted this giveaway on my facebook!

    http://www.facebook.com/#!/brandy.moon

  73. Brandy@Crafty Housewife says

    September 25, 2010 at 8:46 am

    I tweeted the giveaway too!

    https://twitter.com/brandymoon

  74. Crystal Labor says

    September 25, 2010 at 10:09 am

    The best part about today is that it’s Saturday and I don’t have anything big planned! :)

  75. Kristine Toward says

    September 25, 2010 at 12:02 pm

    Today is my day off and I’m still in my PJs checking out some of my favorite inspiring blogs. Then I might scrapbook, or paint, or go thrifting. Whatever I want and thats whats so great!

  76. Sallie says

    September 25, 2010 at 1:00 pm

    Today is laundry day at my house. I love the fresh scent of clean clothes and the thrill of knowing I accomplished something BIG for my family… even if it’s something as simple as climbing a mountain of laundry :-)

    Have a great weekend!!
    Sallie

  77. Sallie says

    September 25, 2010 at 1:01 pm

    I retweeted this contest (@seasidetales on twitter)

    Thanks!!

  78. Becky says

    September 25, 2010 at 1:15 pm

    The best part of the day was getting my dog back from my mom’s after being on vacation!!

    babbff@hotmail.com

  79. Jacky {The Sweetest Petunia} says

    September 25, 2010 at 4:41 pm

    I was able to go to JoAnn’s to get some mint thread and supplies for a new project – and I’m excited to try out an idea I had! ;D

  80. Shell W. says

    September 25, 2010 at 5:48 pm

    The best part of my day- I taught my hubby how to make a peach cobbler & he actually listened to everything I said & didn’t complain. The cobbler tastes pretty good too for his first time. Thanks

  81. Kirsten says

    September 25, 2010 at 7:41 pm

    work was sweetly short, I got TWO(!!) packages in the mail, and life is just good in general right now! definitely a positive day :-)

  82. Elaine R says

    September 25, 2010 at 9:16 pm

    It was a warm fall day-lovely to take the dog for a walk,both of us crunching through the leaves.

  83. Kiki_Dawn says

    September 25, 2010 at 9:31 pm

    positive today?? bought our wedding invitations and announcements!!! :):)
    Also got to see one of my best friends for dinner :) (& future cousin! yay! i love her)

  84. hiyaluv says

    September 25, 2010 at 9:52 pm

    today was a great day. the weather was great! i got to spend time with my fiance watching college football and then we went to the Phillies game. Even though the Phillies lost, it was still fun and such a beautiful evening.

    smiles,
    gina
    regina_dixon763 at yahoo dot com

    ps-sorry if this posted 2xs. it didn’t show up the first time:/

  85. monique says

    September 26, 2010 at 2:43 am

    Today, i got to see my son play football and then I had a date night with my husband.

  86. emily anderson says

    September 26, 2010 at 6:36 am

    something positive? i am sitting here watching my little man (kohen) walk across the room! he just learned how to walk this week :)

  87. Sarah M says

    September 26, 2010 at 7:28 am

    We had a great day—my mom came over and suprised us with a date night! She took my two kiddos and had them sleep over at “Granny’s” house so we could go out and have an evening to ourselves….VERY POSITIVE :) !!!

    Sarah M

  88. kim says

    September 26, 2010 at 10:20 am

    i had a baller salad for lunch :)

  89. Mary @ Fleur de Lis Quilts says

    September 26, 2010 at 10:27 am

    Beautiful Sunday–mass and lunch with our adult children and grandchildren. We’ll play games in the yard after lunch now that the weather is cool. Later, I’ll work on a quilt problem that I think I figured out last night. Can’t wait to test it out.

  90. Stephanie C. says

    September 26, 2010 at 12:09 pm

    The kiddo is taking a nice long nap and I’m hanging out watching football with the family!

  91. Jessica M says

    September 26, 2010 at 5:51 pm

    We had a church family picnic! It was so much fun and the weather was absolutely pefect!

  92. Emily M says

    September 26, 2010 at 6:51 pm

    I am finishing a final paper for my masters class. I have two more classes left before my husband and I BOTH graduate with our masters degree. We both work full time- so we can’t wait to get our lives BACK!! :)

  93. Rebecca G says

    September 26, 2010 at 7:02 pm

    Went to church today. That was fabulous!

  94. simplysarahanne says

    September 26, 2010 at 7:07 pm

    My day was spent at church, worshiping the Lord and singing (I still have the songs stuck in my head) and spending time with a friend who was feeling a little blue. Oh, and chatting with my new friends Eden and Jenna on Skype!

  95. simplysarahanne says

    September 26, 2010 at 7:10 pm

    blogged about it on my giveaway page, also! here’s the link…http://simplysarahanne.blogspot.com/p/giveaways.html
    it’s at the very bottom!

  96. Elena @ Breakfast for Dinner says

    September 26, 2010 at 8:29 pm

    The positive thing about today was that I sewed all day and was happily very productive! I even got in my workout before breakfast!

  97. alison says

    September 26, 2010 at 8:45 pm

    Spent a long weekend at our favorite mountain getaway with the in-laws. WONDERUL time! I do love the mountains :)

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We had gotten a bit lazy with our rhythms: screens We had gotten a bit lazy with our rhythms: screens in the morning (HGTV), playtime before lessons, and not enough quiet time after lunch. This made for a really, ummm, unenjoyable learning experience. 

But today! Today we reset the rhythm, and we have had a much happier home & time learning together. 👏🏻
Visit my stories for a quick message from ME — t Visit my stories for a quick message from ME — think outside the box in terms of how you view the definition of “motherhood” 💓😘 (also: look at my little friend, she’s sooooo snuggly)
It’s another cold, winter day. ❄️Today I hop It’s another cold, winter day. ❄️Today I hope to bundle up for another family nature walk, knowing the fresh air sweeps out any & all frustration, inviting inspiration inside. ✨That’s something we all need more of.
seriously LOL: I’ve found the secret to calming seriously LOL: I’ve found the secret to calming the Laundry Beast (as a family of 6). Who wants the inside scoop? ✔️🧺👏🏻
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. 📖✨🤍
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