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{featured artist :: Julia’s Poppies}

January 21, 2011 ·
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This giveaway is now closed.

Here at Gussy Sews 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 #35 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 Jamie from Julia’s Poppies, a shop full of pretty jewelry & prints ~

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What inspires you?

Creation, Long Runs, Good Music, Vintage Prints, Mountains, Old Buildings, Photography, Textiles, Family, Anything Floral, Scripture, Antique Shops

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

Ha. Great question. I am somewhat of a gypsy and have had the freedom to travel around and spend time with family and friends all over the country. Is my car an option? :) Though, I just moved to North Georgia, outside Atlanta to be closer to my sister. It’s not home yet, but I’m working on it. I am originally from Greenville, Michigan. It’s a small town northeast of Grand Rapids.

Name something unique to where you live.

That has yet to be discovered. :]

Share an interesting fact about yourself.

I can touch my nose with my tongue. Okay, that’s just weird… What’s more interesting is I went to New Zealand by myself. I explored the south island in a little rental car (where I also slept) and took hundreds of pictures. It was a-maz-ing and such a blessing!! I had the best time of my life.

How did you come up with your shop name?

Julia’s Poppies is named after my grandmother. She’s very special to me and was very involved in my life. She went by “Julie” and I can remember one time in middle school I saw her drivers license with “Julia” printed on it. I always felt like her “true identity” was my little secret. Another childhood memory of her is the paper poppies she would buy from the veterans on Memorial Day. She would put the poppy on her car visor or on the buttonhole of her jacket….hence, “Julia’s Poppies.”

Share a little bit about yourself.

I have a “thing” for vintage dresses and like to dabble in sewing to altering my clothes. I thrive on the challenge of creating something out of nothing. Thrift stores are my own little heaven on earth… the more unorganized the better (and often cheaper). I love the thrill of the hunt! I am passionate about proclaiming the love of Christ and the needs of those whom have no voice. I have the best friends and family in the world and strive to live each day to the fullest.

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

Adventurous… I am always up to try something new.

What made you decide to open up shop?

I was experimenting with graphic design for creating promo materials for work events. I soon found myself designing wedding/event invitations and stationery for coworkers and friends in my spare time. I continued to get more referrals and decided I should list some stationery on Etsy. Most of my work is custom design and I specialize in Wedding Invitation Suites and Brand Identity.

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

I work full-time as a freelance artist.

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

Right now it’s wedding season… at least in the invitation world, so it’s a little crazy and long hours, but I love it. No day looks the same, but they all include: coffee, emails, edits and sending proofs to clients, meeting with my printer in person or on the phone, more coffee, blogging and creating new designs. Most of my time is spent in front of the computer.

Share with us a favorite handmade purchase or shop.

My favorite shop is Red Velvet. I got to go to the store this fall and it’s just too cute. They are always creating and always inspiring.

List a few of your most favorite pastimes.

Thrifting, Running, Cooking, Entertaining, Drinking Tea, DIY Projects

Read any good books lately?

I’m currently reading Creative, Inc. It’s full of great insights for freelance designers.

What is your most prized possession?

The relationships in my life…God, family & friends. They shape the core of who I am and who I desire to be.

Name one place you must visit in your lifetime and why.

Italy. I dream of driving along the coast and soaking in the beautiful scenery, people and food!

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The Giveaway Goods:

Julia’s Poppies is giving away one set of custom monogrammed cards & a necklace.

Please note, this giveaway is open to US residents only.

To enter:

Leave a comment sharing something positive about your day.

For extra entries {leave a comment for each}:
  • blog or facebook it!
  • tweet this: i {heart} @JuliasPoppies and hope to win 2 items from her *gorgeous* shop via @GussySews’s blog >> http://bit.ly/gHfVEJ

EXTRA INFO:
  • The giveaway will close Sunday, January 23 at 10 pm CST,
    and the winner will be announced the following day
  • Connect with Jamie online ~ blog, twitter, facebook, website

Come on back Friday, February 11 for another Featured Artist post!
xxoo.


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cb
12 years ago

wow she is amazing and i just love that floral design…would make a great tattoo! something positive about my day…that one is hard as waking up next to the mister everyday is the best start to any day but today i had the pleasure of going to my favorite breakfast pit spot and had the most incredible pear muffin! this place makes fresh right out of the oven muffins and they use only fresh fruit. they are truly heaven sent…especially when you get them and they are still warm and you can see the steam coming out of it when you take your first bite…aaww life <3

xo,
cb

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Neely
Neely
12 years ago

Today has been great! I took my first certification test for my grad school program and had an awesome workout! TGIF!

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Neely
Neely
12 years ago

Tweeted it @Neelykins

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Jessica Peppel
Jessica Peppel
12 years ago

I decided to “stop building walls, and start building bridges”, I made some great friends this week!!

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Valerie
Valerie
12 years ago

I’m doing a good job not beating myself up for the things I didn’t accomplish this week, and looking forward to next week.

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Kathleen
Kathleen
12 years ago

My husband gets off early today, and it’s a night for just our family to spend time together. (my baby is getting his first haircut!) Thanks, as always, for the give-aways.

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Mary Kathryn
Mary Kathryn
12 years ago

what a lovely artist- thanks for the intro

I’m having dinner with my family + my mom & dad for my dad’s birthday, so that positive thought is getting me through this workday.

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Jess
Jess
12 years ago

I got a raise yesterday and am still riding the high! :)

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Heather B.
Heather B.
12 years ago

She’s so cute! Love her stuff. I got to sleep in a little this morning…much needed and now I can face today well rested and ready for anything! (Well, almost anything.) ;)

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Amy C
Amy C
12 years ago

What an awesome shop! the most postitive thing about today is that it is FRIDAY! Can’t wait to spend the weekend with my family.

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Heatherly
Heatherly
12 years ago

Beautiful work!

My kiddos and I are SNOWED IN! Which means sleeping in, extra cuddles, and a long weekend.

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Jennie
Jennie
12 years ago

Today I had the day off and had time to relax…which doesn’t happen very often. I can’t wait to see my man and my sweet girls for some family time this weekend!

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Marixa
Marixa
12 years ago

A positive thing today, was watching my son get so excited to play with some “new” toys. They are just some plastic food and skillets, so he can cook like daddy!

She sounds very inspiring! Thanks!

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Marixa
Marixa
12 years ago

I just tweeted!

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susan R
susan R
12 years ago

I gave blood today!

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Abbie Torroll
Abbie Torroll
12 years ago

B-EAUtiful!!
I am visiting family I haven’t seen in a very very long time and it is wonderful!

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Catlyn L
Catlyn L
12 years ago

today has been perfect by getting some crafting and sewing done, which is always good! :)

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Hannah
Hannah
12 years ago

So many good things about my day: casual Friday, lunch with my hubs, and fresh snow!

What an adorable shop!

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Catlyn L
Catlyn L
12 years ago

i tweeted the giveaway! http://www.twitter.com/ZombieCupcake90

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Stephanie C.
Stephanie C.
12 years ago

My hubby quit his job that he hates today to start a better one next week!

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Katie
Katie
12 years ago

I love hearing about crafty people from MI! (I’m from Jenison).
I’m happy my hubby comes home from Vegas today! (rough job…;)

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Jess
Jess
12 years ago

Something positive? That’s easy…. it’s Friday!!!

Such great design!!

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Lexi
Lexi
12 years ago

I love those recipe cards!

I’m happy that I will see friends this weekend, to celebrate a birthday!

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Lexi
Lexi
12 years ago

Also, I tweeted it!

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april c.
april c.
12 years ago

every day i spend with my daughter is positive :) i am so lucky to take her to work with me!!

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april c.
april c.
12 years ago

i tweeted! http://twitter.com/taprilcrosier/statuses/28536215636545536

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[…] This post was mentioned on Twitter by april crosier, lexilooo and marixawillis, Maggie Whitley. Maggie Whitley said: i love me some handmade goodness. check out this Featured Artist post, featuring the lovely @JuliasPoppies >> http://tinyurl.com/4fl8hsj […]

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Julia R.
Julia R.
12 years ago

Love the perspective in all her work!

Today: I’m a first-year teacher enjoying a snow day! Off for some tea and songwriting with my best friend!

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skye
skye
12 years ago

my positive for today is that i feel much better than i did last night! :)

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Suzanne
Suzanne
12 years ago

Beautiful flowers! My something positive is dinner is in the crockpot, both kids are napping and today is FRIDAY! Thanks for the giveaway Gus!

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skye
skye
12 years ago

i tweeted it! :)

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Amber
Amber
12 years ago

Something positive- I’m going to be on the local news tonight. They filmed a short segment today of me because I work from home. :) Unfortunately, I’m not working and handmade business from home yet but I love working from home anyways!!

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Megan Lane
Megan Lane
12 years ago

oh my goodness, that stationery is absolutely gorgeous!! and what a lovely idea for a necklace – love the texures! it’s beautiful!! i would be really excited to win this one.

something positive about my day :: got tickets to see one of my all-time favorite bands (arcade fire) in chicago!!!

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Tara
Tara
12 years ago

very pretty! wish it was open to canada…

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Megan Lane
Megan Lane
12 years ago

tweeted!!

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Kelly H
Kelly H
12 years ago

These are really beautiful! Wish I would have known about her when I was getting married two years ago. Those would have been great invites!! Lovely.
It reminds of when I was younger and y mom would make cards for every event. She was very good and could have started a small business from it. Thanks for the flashback. :)

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Melissa
Melissa
12 years ago

An artist she is! What beautiful work.

Something positive about my day.. it’s Friday! I’m looking forward to spending the weekend with my sweetie. ♥

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Nicole
Nicole
12 years ago

The sun is shining and it’s Friday!

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Kelsie
Kelsie
12 years ago

I am truly inspired….its always wonderful to hear about peoples relationship with God and how He can fulfill our lives and bless our relationships. Thanks for inspiring my day!!

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Katie @ Chai Thoughts
Katie @ Chai Thoughts
12 years ago

Beautiful work! And something about my day – thought I’m at the computer, I have a window to my left with the bright winter sun streaming in. And I had coffee shop coffee this morning. All in all, not too bad.

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Kirsten Irish
Kirsten Irish
12 years ago

no work, no school, just me and …NOTHING! days like this are rare now that I’m back in school so I’m enjoying it immensely :-) :-) :-)

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Rebecca G
Rebecca G
12 years ago

Today is my due date!! (but baby hasn’t decided if she wants to come or not yet:)

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Annie
Annie
12 years ago

It snowed today. Again. :)

Awesome gal! I love following her blog.

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Jennie
Jennie
12 years ago

Sharing cookies with my two year old! Makes me smile.

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Shelby
Shelby
12 years ago

Having a blueberry muffin, scrambled eggs, and caramel covered apple all before noon.
:)

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Shelby
Shelby
12 years ago

tweeeted.
(@shelbyisrad)

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Tara
Tara
12 years ago

Date night with my husband planned tonight – courtesy of a Christmas gift card to Outback:-)

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Jessica M
Jessica M
12 years ago

I am super excited!!! My birthday is today and my precious husband just presented me with a certificate he made for anything Gussy I want!!! I am thrilled! I have been wanting a Gussy piece for a long time! You will be seeing a order come through for me very soon :) By the way, I think you are too precious!! I love your blog and all of your beautiful handmade lovelies!!

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Jessica of My Baking Heart
Jessica of My Baking Heart
12 years ago

Just finished a nice little lunch with my Dad – just him and me! :)

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Jessica of My Baking Heart
Jessica of My Baking Heart
12 years ago

Tweeted!

http://twitter.com/#!/hornedfroggy/status/28558341944901632

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Lisa @ all things * jane
Lisa @ all things * jane
12 years ago

The day has been flying by due to lots of productivity!

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Lisa
Lisa
12 years ago

I PAID OFF MY CAR TODAY!! (AND I’M GOING TO TWEET NOW!)

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Julie S.
Julie S.
12 years ago

I’m doing my first photo shoot today with my new backdrop set, AND I won a camera strap cover from Eclectic Whatnot!

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Lisa
Lisa
12 years ago

Today is family day! My sister, cousins, and I get together once a month and this is the day :)

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Cassandra Beverly
Cassandra Beverly
12 years ago

Something positive about today — I met a dear friend for coffee and we chatted! It feels so good to have life long friends ;)

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Cassandra Beverly
Cassandra Beverly
12 years ago

I tweeted!

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sheila
sheila
12 years ago

What a sweet person! Thanks for sharing her with us ; D

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Emma
Emma
12 years ago

Beautiful work! I’m happy that I got off work an hour early and could spend more time with my 8 month old son!

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Davanie
Davanie
12 years ago

This morning I started cooking soup to eat for dinner. It’s been cooking away all day and it smells awesome!

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Abby
Abby
12 years ago

Love those cards! Super cute!

Today was my second day as an elementary school art teacher and it was awesome! I can tell it’s going to be a good semester. :]

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Rebekah
Rebekah
12 years ago

lovely products!

I spent the entire morning with the hubs – a rare treat!

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Megan
Megan
12 years ago

What’s positive about today – it’s FRIDAY – which means we’ll be doing movie night with the kids. Always fun…

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jenny
jenny
12 years ago

Such pretty prints! A warm fire in the fireplace and watching the kids draw little pictures of little people.

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Sharone
Sharone
12 years ago

Wow, what gorgeous artwork!

I got my first fan email today, and it made me feel like a million bucks. :) Plus, I found a beautiful dress on my lunch break for only $12! Can’t wait to wear it out somewhere fun.

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Jen
Jen
12 years ago

I made 30 magnets today with help from my mom. :)

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sarah
sarah
12 years ago

We’re roasting marshmallows for dessert!

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Kiki_Dawn
Kiki_Dawn
12 years ago

Positive about today! …. Wedding planning! YAY!!

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sarah
sarah
12 years ago

I tweeted the giveaway!

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Kiki_Dawn
Kiki_Dawn
12 years ago

Tweeted …
http://twitter.com/#!/Kiki_Dawn/status/28592739494928384

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kara s.
kara s.
12 years ago

i joined a new bible study group today. that was wonderful!! :]

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Natalie
Natalie
12 years ago

I love those poppy notecards! So pretty!
Something positive… I’m getting ready to send you (Gussy) an email for the giveaway day! :) :)

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Lauren
Lauren
12 years ago

Well, I have two things. One, I got to wear the newest scarf I made for a the first time (it rarely gets cold enough for that in Texas!). And, I got The Versatile Blogger award, which I am now nominating you for. It’s just a cute little meme, and if you want to accept, just follow the link to my blog. Happy Friday!

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Jacqueline Presley
Jacqueline Presley
12 years ago

Something positive: First day with energy since recovering for the stomach bug. Got so much done! I feel inspired!

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Dollface Creatures
Dollface Creatures
12 years ago

Those peony notecards are beautiful! Might have to pop on over to her store and buy some!

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Mellisa
Mellisa
12 years ago

It was busy at work today so I made a lot of money and the time went by so fast! :) So glad that it’s time to start the weekend.

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Mellisa
Mellisa
12 years ago

Tweet:

http://twitter.com/#!/mellisarock/status/28615564985376768

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Jennifer
Jennifer
12 years ago

wow, gorgeous! :)

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Tillie
Tillie
12 years ago

Positive today? Cuddling with my doxies on the couch :)

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AlaskanAlison
AlaskanAlison
12 years ago

Positive today? Yikes, that’s gonna be a hard one. It’s Friday and I get to leave work in 6 minutes and my husband is picking up pizza for dinner. There ya go :)

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Kiley
Kiley
12 years ago

i got to see my best friend♥

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Alison
Alison
12 years ago

We got to have dinner tonight with some good friends that we rarely see anymore. It was wonderful!

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ashley
ashley
12 years ago

im honestly obsessed with everything that just happened!

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Teri
Teri
12 years ago

My coworkers surprised me with cupcakes today since my birthday is on Monday:)

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Southern Gal
Southern Gal
12 years ago

Keeping my granddaughter while still being able to homeschool my 8-year-old and get some sewing done. That’s a full, great day!

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taylor
taylor
12 years ago

frozen yogurt and tangled with a special little girl. who could ask for a more fun day?!

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Jen
Jen
12 years ago

love love love! so pretty are her wares :-)

something positive about my day was seeing my niece. she is 8 months old and such a happy baby – even when she has a cold! i just love her smile and her laugh.

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Natalie Marie
Natalie Marie
12 years ago

I was able to spend time a relaxing evening with my boyfriend tonight ~ a special treat when dating long distance! so thankful for cozy dinner & a movie [in]!

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Natalie Marie
Natalie Marie
12 years ago

i shared about this giveaway on twitter: @missnmiller

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Melany
Melany
12 years ago

Hi! I am coming over from Freckled Nest. I have loved your stuff for awhile and hope to own some Gussy myself. I love Jamie’s blog. I think it is so cool that you are featuring her.

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Suz BB
Suz BB
12 years ago

So pretty! The positive for my day: mall & target shopping then a friend’s baby shower!

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christen krumm
christen krumm
12 years ago

positive for the day…. the sun is shining!! clothes on the line outside (and here’s hoping they don’t freeze! haha)

xo,
christen

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christen krumm
christen krumm
12 years ago

tweeted!!

http://twitter.com/#!/christenkrumm/status/28835997714227200

xo,
christen

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christen krumm
christen krumm
12 years ago

i facebooked!!

xo,
christen

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Ann
Ann
12 years ago

Today I get to spend time reading and reading and reading! Yay!

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katy reitz
katy reitz
12 years ago

aren’t grandma’s awesome. my shops name is in honor of my grandma. her and i are much alike. my shop is lil’ alice.

thank you for such a great story! i love it!

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Katie
Katie
12 years ago

I LOVE her cards! I am always looking for something cute and unique and girly. My husbands bff is a graphic designer, but he’s so….dude-sih :)

My day is lovely. There are piles of beautiful, puffy flakes falling that I do not have to venture out on (hence the beauty), I am in sweats, drinking hot cocoa, grading and entering this giveaway! What better saturday!?!

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Katie
Katie
12 years ago

tweeted!

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Krysten
Krysten
12 years ago

Hmm, something positive about my day? I got my hair to look cute, yay!

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Grace
Grace
12 years ago

I enjoyed a cup of coffee by myself this morning!

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Suz B
Suz B
12 years ago

Tweeted!!

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