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{Oh, the stories Gussy’s told}

September 7, 2010 · 10 Comments
Filed Under: for fun, Gussy

Yesterday was Labor Day but today is also labor day. Uhhh, whaat?!

With The Creative Connection happening NEXT WEEK, I’m going to be spending the next few days laboring around my sewing room. I thought it would be neat to do a recap of “Gussy stuff” from the past year. Only a few things have happened, and since it excites me to no end to see something written down, I thought this blog topic was most appropriate ;] My stats tell me that many of you are new to my blog and so I welcome you with a big, warm hug.

The short, typed version of my story: In November of 2008 I decided I was going to be BFFs with a sewing machine. I had zero experience when I started sewing… Things were going well, so in March of 2009 I had branded my products Gussy. In February 2010 I went to Blissdom and received a lot of business growth from the conference {high five to the Nester}, and 3 short months later was a self-employed Gussy girl.

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Highlight posts from the past year:

* August 2009,

    Zack and I have moved to Minneapolis from Detroit — in 1 weekend

* January 2010,

    Gussy was asked to make laptop bags for the gals of (in)courage for Blissdom — here’s the fun post with the big reveal

* February 2010,

    Blissdom — a blog conference that helped my business G R O W!

* March 2010,

    moving from Blogspot to WordPress
    Gussy was linked by the LA Times Daily Dish

* April 2010,

    I did it! I did it! {quitting my day job}
    Gussy Biz Series: part 1, 2, 3
    Etsy vs. Big Cartel :: the business of handmade

* May 2010,

    The Nekkid Story…
    SURPRISE! Zack treats me to a weekend o’ fun to celebrate being self-employed
    How I quit my day job

* June 2010,

    one month since I quit my day job
    Gussy now offers wholesale orders

* August 2010,

    Budgeting your family’s money part 1, 2; Budgeting your business’ money part 1, 2

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…and now that I’ve spent the last hour reading through old posts I want to crawl in a hole and sit there for a few days until you all forget how silly I was “back when”. Having a blog is great, but it’s like reading through an old diary. That has been publicized… Hah!

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10 Comments
Filed Under: for fun, Gussy

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  1. Sandy a la Mode says

    September 7, 2010 at 9:13 am

    you are simply amazing Gus~!!! i totally would not want to read back to my old posts.. i bet they are soo embarrassing HA!! you are too cute!

    Reply
  2. Lindsay-Girl says

    September 7, 2010 at 9:19 am

    Oh we think too much alike. I went back last night and read my old blog [one I no longer write on that is like 4 years old]. I had the same reaction :)
    We have to talk!

    Reply
  3. Bethany says

    September 7, 2010 at 9:45 am

    Congrats on all the great accomplishments in the last year! Thanks for taking us along for the ride. :)

    -Bethany

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  4. Kristin says

    September 7, 2010 at 10:59 am

    Congrats! A job well done!

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  5. Mela Kamin says

    September 7, 2010 at 11:37 am

    BIG stuff, Gus. Big dreams take GREAT faith … love following along as you add more milestones to your journey.

    Reply
  6. Jessica Lane says

    September 7, 2010 at 12:50 pm

    Terrific! You should be so proud – you’ve done so much in a short time! Good for you!

    Reply
  7. Kristin says

    September 7, 2010 at 2:46 pm

    A friend of mine just told me about your blog about a month ago. I was so inspired that I read through most of your posts, I think! Ha! I love that you went for your dreams and you are a huge success. Your products are SO incredible and I just love them all! Best of luck to you in the future. I hope to be successful like you one day :)

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  8. Amanda says

    September 7, 2010 at 5:50 pm

    You are pretty amazing there little lady. Just label me impressed please. :)

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  9. hiyaluv says

    September 7, 2010 at 7:25 pm

    you are awesome gus gus and you always inspire me. i think of you all the time when i am creating something new:)
    smiles,
    gina

    Reply
  10. DogsMom says

    September 9, 2010 at 8:20 am

    I have been reading for over half an hour, clicking on links and reading about your dreams and your journey. You are an inspiration and a role model, and just plain FUN.

    (I am not done reading, but you do say make time for family appropriately. They are telling me NOW is one of those times.)

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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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