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{my heart is full.}

September 20, 2010 · 21 Comments
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Jessica, me, Lisa, Mique, Emmy, Megan, Lindsey & Allison.
Blog BBFs.

I just spent the last five days with these amazing women {+ Melissa!} at The Creative Connection and I already miss them. Pout. I am sitting with a stack of business cards and an abundance of new ideas and encouragement. TCC was definitely the recharge and friend time I so desperately needed for my little Gussy business.

There’s very few things that trump meeting a blog friend in real life and having her be just as you thought she would be :] I’m so glad my friends are such great friends.

It was such a happy and fun week… So amazing. And I’m so blessed to have had them over to our house Saturday night for ONE FINAL evening of chatting and giggles. Love you girls!!!

It’s now Monday, and that means back to work ♥

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Pretty things I saw at the handmade market:

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What kind of pretty things did you see over the weekend?

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Filed Under: blog/craft events

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  1. Elizabeth says

    September 20, 2010 at 6:40 am

    It looks like you had a wonderful time! I love the displays at the Handmade Market–very creative!

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  2. Melissa says

    September 20, 2010 at 7:42 am

    You are too sweet! Miss you too and I wish I could have spent more time with you guys. I did have a lot of fun…thank you!

    See you soon! Happy Monday!

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  3. claire @ madefor3 says

    September 20, 2010 at 7:59 am

    Looks like you had a great time :) loads of cute things :) think we need something like this in UK xox

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  4. April says

    September 20, 2010 at 8:04 am

    I am so glad I got to meet you, Maggie! I really enjoed talking to you:) I told my husband that you were one of my favorite people I met. I agree with Melissa, I wish I could of spent some time with you ladies:( Looking forward to be one of your blogger friends:)))

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    • Gussy says

      September 20, 2010 at 1:37 pm

      I love your creative spirit! And of course your products. I wish we would have swapped product — L O V E your owls :]

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  5. hiyaluv says

    September 20, 2010 at 8:22 am

    SO FUN!!! I love the group photo:) How awesome!

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  6. Jacky {The Sweetest Petunia} says

    September 20, 2010 at 8:42 am

    Oh, lovely! So wish I could meet all of you inspiring ladies…I think you’re all just fabulous!

    As for me, I spent some time looking at engagement rigns this weekend – lots of pretty there! ;D

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    • Gussy says

      September 20, 2010 at 1:38 pm

      are you two getting engaged??????

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  7. Suzanne says

    September 20, 2010 at 9:09 am

    I saw a super-cute lady named Gussy who makes the cutest ruffles. Plus eight million other bright, colorful, frilly, flowery, sparkly, beautiful things at the Handmade Market. It was so nice to meet you!!

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    • Gussy says

      September 20, 2010 at 1:39 pm

      MUAH! ♥

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  8. Emmy says

    September 20, 2010 at 9:57 am

    What an amazing week we had, huh? Thank you so very much for including Megan and me in all the festivities. We feel so blessed to have been allowed into the “cool” group! :) Thank you also for opening up your home to us… Zach is awesome for putting up with all the chatting and giggles! I am feeling blessed and rejuvenated by all you lovely ladies. I can’t wait until we meet again…

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  9. Kate @ Songs Kate Sang says

    September 20, 2010 at 10:29 am

    Hi! Those booths are beautiful! Absolutely beautiful!

    My beauty from the weekend ~ our old vaccuum cleaner bit the dust {ha – I crack myself up} and Brian bought me a new one AND I came home to find the entire house vaccuumed! It was BEAUTIFUL!

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    • Gussy says

      September 20, 2010 at 1:40 pm

      LOL — totally made me laugh! :] You’re so cute.

      I finally hung up the notes I’ve received since starting my business. Yours is up there with the rest — so glad to “know” you Kate :]

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  10. Mique says

    September 20, 2010 at 12:32 pm

    Missing you so much!! As glad as I was to see my kids and Josh, I miss my BBF’s. It’s hard to come back to reality. Thanks so much for (as Emmy put it so well) letting us hang out with the “cool kids.” It’s so nice to know that you are just as fabulous in real life as you are online. xoxo, Mique
    P.s. Thank Zack for letting us steal his wife and then being so hospitable and generous on Sat. You two are SO cute!

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  11. mama anderson says

    September 20, 2010 at 2:46 pm

    this looks like so much fun—now, i’m wondering when you’re gonna come to orlando?

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  12. Megan says

    September 20, 2010 at 3:19 pm

    Hey you – wow, I feel sort of fabulous being in a picture on your blog! You made our trip to Minneapolis so wonderful with your warmth, hospitality and GREAT advice. Sitting on your couch, in your living room, listening you talk about your business I kept thinking about how many amazing things lie ahead for you. You are one talented and BEAUTIFUL lady. Thanks again and I hope it’s not too long before we can all see each other again!

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  13. Abbey says

    September 20, 2010 at 4:07 pm

    I’ll take one of everything pictured!!! I already told my girlfriends that next year we need to make it up there!

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  14. Nicole says

    September 20, 2010 at 7:42 pm

    I love those owls!! So cute and whimsy. Perfect for fall or anytime really. Yay for great friends and handmade goodies!

    Nicole

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  15. Liv @ Choosing Beauty says

    September 24, 2010 at 2:10 am

    Hi I just stumbled upon your site and remembered hearing Loralee mention the name “Gussy” during the blogging session at the CCE. That’s you, obviously! Welcome to Minneapolis. I wrote about my day at the conference at the link below. I know a new town can feel pretty lonely, so if you need another creative spirit to meet for coffee, give me a shout. Continued success to you!

    http://www.choosingbeauty.com/2010/09/091810-choosing-to-forge-creative.html

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  16. Litha says

    March 18, 2014 at 6:19 am

    Losing babies or merhots is one thing I have thought about when wanting to go into the obstetrics field. I actually had a not so great experience with my daughter’s delivery and was told the baby in the room next to me had died. I have always wondered what would make a nurse tell me that while in labor, but it does remind me of some of the obstacles I could face. I think that is something we all have to face no matter what specialty we choose.

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  17. Sahnia says

    March 18, 2014 at 1:33 pm

    This is just the perecft answer for all forum members

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ABOUT MAGGIE WHITLEY DESIGNS:
Maggie Whitley weaves her writings around joy in motherhood, homemaking, faith, and simple living. She homeschools her children, enjoys a quiet room while reading, and roars with laughter over the challenges & delights of motherhood. Maggie and her husband, along with their four young children, live in northern Michigan. She has been writing online since 2008.
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