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{win a shop MAKEOVER from My Little Buffalo}

April 15, 2011 ·
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This giveaway is now closed.

Image designed by My Little Buffalo

This giveaway is really exciting — it’s specifically for shop owners and the prize is super, super fun! [skips around with Bauer in excitement for the upcoming winner.] Lisa of My Little Buffalo and I are working together to offer one Gussy Sews reader a shop design MAKEOVER opportunity :] Psst, want to know something insanely cool about Lisa and I? We were bridesmaids in each others weddings!!! So fun. ♥

Below, Lisa shares a bit of her design work & experience, and how she helps to transform a handmade shop with the help of her design work. I love Lisa’s style, it’s so happy and very recognizable!!!

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Hi! I’m Lisa, and I started My Little Buffalo, a design, illustration and stationery studio back in 2008. I live and work in the quirky yet lovable city of Portland, OR. I didn’t go to art school or pursue a creative degree, but once I met Adobe Illustrator, I was in love and have been since. Year after year I discover new things about design and illustration, and I love creating the imaginative brainstorms that come from my clients. Portland is an artsy city and I love being pushed into greater creativity everyday!

I’m giving away a complete shop makeover. Consider it a little beauty treatment for your handmade business. **This includes a new shop banner image, two advertising buttons, a printable sign for your table at craft shows, and a business card design.** So basically, the whole shebang.

It is SO important to have a cohesive and eye pleasing look for your shop. The minute someone clicks onto your site, you want it to be as good looking as possible so they stay, feel comfortable, and SHOP! I can help you with that clear vision and streamlined look!

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Look at some of the banners/headers Lisa designed:

the G I V E A W A Y:
If you want to improve your shop aesthetically through a shop MAKEOVER by My Little Buffalo, leave a comment below and you’ll be automatically entered. *The winner will receive a new shop banner image, two advertising buttons, a printable sign for your table at craft shows, and a business card design.*

For extra entries, spread the word about Lisa’s darling + super creative shop by posting this giveaway on twitter [mention @mylittlebuffalo & @gussysews] and/or facebook daily [a max of 2 updates/day, please]. OR, blog about it [this is a 1x entry]. Be sure and leave a comment below/daily for each entry you complete.
*The giveaway will end on Thursday, April 21.

Wait, there’s M O R E:
The winner’s fresh new shop MAKEOVER will be showcased here on Gussy Sews and will also include a feature/interview post. It’ll be a fun MAKEOVER story – hooray!!!

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  1. Julie Hammes says

    April 15, 2011 at 6:20 am

    ok, so i’m close to opening up my first real online shop {working HARD at this – scared and excited!! does it matter that i don’t have a working shop yet, but one is coming soon?} and i’ve been frantically drawing and throwing out, drawing and throwing out {you get the point} any and all designs for my shop/blog. this would be AWESOME. very cool giveaway!

  2. Deborah says

    April 15, 2011 at 6:24 am

    What fun! Lovely illustrations. My Etsy shop sure needs an new look. I make sweet rag dolls among other handmade loveliness.

    Deborah
    Homemaker Honey
    homemakerhoney.com
    homemakerhoney @gmail .com

  3. Deborah says

    April 15, 2011 at 6:26 am

    Tweet! Tweet!
    http://twitter.com/#!/Homemaker_Honey/status/58853514750853120

    Deborah
    Homemaker Honey
    homemakerhoney.com
    homemakerhoney @gmail .com

  4. Julie Hammes says

    April 15, 2011 at 6:26 am

    tweet tweet tweet :)

  5. Deborah says

    April 15, 2011 at 6:27 am

    Shared on Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/deborah.brine/posts/117457818333014

    Deborah
    Homemaker Honey
    homemakerhoney.com
    homemakerhoney @gmail .com

  6. Erin Davies says

    April 15, 2011 at 6:28 am

    Wow, what an awesome idea!! So neat. I can’t wait to see who wins, the the art work that comes from it!

  7. Nikol gianopoulos says

    April 15, 2011 at 6:39 am

    Love this give-away! Please let me win!!!

  8. tara says

    April 15, 2011 at 6:40 am

    Being a new shop owner getting a makeover would be awesome!!

  9. tara says

    April 15, 2011 at 6:42 am

    I tweeted!

  10. Ebony says

    April 15, 2011 at 6:56 am

    I love this blog! It has helped me so much! Is it possible to have a blog crush? I would love to have a shop makeover for my little etsy shop where I make baby receiving blankets

  11. Tara says

    April 15, 2011 at 6:59 am

    I would LOVE a shop makeover! I’ve been retaking pictures of my burlap word pillows and trying out different ideas. It’s almost like a spring cleaning for your shop! Thanks for offering this!

  12. Poppie Lane says

    April 15, 2011 at 7:17 am

    what an awesome giveaway!!! I hope I win!! :)

  13. Nadir@StitchSense says

    April 15, 2011 at 7:29 am

    Oooooh! What a GREAT giveaway! Thanks so much for hosting it! I’ve been piddling with the idea of changing up my shop a little bit & this seems like the perfect opportunity for it! :-)

  14. Amanda says

    April 15, 2011 at 7:34 am

    So exciting! The designs are swe-eet! :)

  15. Jenny Lynn says

    April 15, 2011 at 7:36 am

    Would LOVE LOVE LOVE to win.
    Just opened my shop this Monday!

  16. Catherine says

    April 15, 2011 at 7:36 am

    Count me in! This is a great giveaway – – thanks for the chance!

  17. Ann says

    April 15, 2011 at 7:48 am

    I would SO love to win this! My little shop could use it for sure!!!

  18. Janelle says

    April 15, 2011 at 7:48 am

    This is so awesome – those banners are wonderful! I’m in the process of getting a business up and running right now and this would be perfect as I need help everywhere :) I can’t wait to see the finished product, her work is great! Thanks for the chance to win!

  19. Kim Bernhardt says

    April 15, 2011 at 7:50 am

    Oh Lisa’s designs are so cute and to be featured here wow that would be amazing. Such a great giveaway, crossing my fingers!!!

  20. Ann says

    April 15, 2011 at 7:51 am

    And I tweeted! @annswindell

  21. Jacky {The Sweetest Petunia} says

    April 15, 2011 at 7:53 am

    This is such a fantastic giveaway!! It would be so helpful for my little shop. *fingers crossed*

  22. The Chatty Mommy says

    April 15, 2011 at 7:53 am

    This is so exciting!
    My shop is open, but with nothing in it. I have my products ready and I am in the picture taking stage!
    It would be so cool to have it set up right from the beginning so I don’t have to change it later!
    Please enter me- I would love a shop makeover!

  23. Nadir@StitchSense says

    April 15, 2011 at 7:54 am

    I tweeted about the giveaway! @StitchSense

  24. Veronica says

    April 15, 2011 at 7:55 am

    My shop so needs a makeover. I’m getting serious about promoting it and putting out a new product lines in the next few weeks, and a makeover would really help!

  25. Michelle Sharkey says

    April 15, 2011 at 7:56 am

    I found Gussy a few weeks ago and I was so inspired when reading her “about me” section on her page. I was also married at the same time, just graduated from college, and moved to a new city far away from home for my husband’s job. I decided to open up an etsy shop last year and sell clothing and accessories. The things I still struggle with is the brand identity and marketing. It would be great to have someone help with creating buttons, a website, etc. I love the images listed above and the unique style that they have! I recently started to do my etsy store full time and I am very excited where it will take me. Gussy is a huge inspiration! Thanks for the giveaway! I will definitely be blogging about this!

    Michelle
    http://www.littlebluefeather.etsy.com
    http://www.littlebluefeathers.blogspot.com
    http://www.facebook.com/LittleBlueFeathers

  26. Jacky {The Sweetest Petunia} says

    April 15, 2011 at 7:58 am

    Retweeted the giveaway! @thesweetpetunia

  27. connie says

    April 15, 2011 at 8:07 am

    Such a cool giveaway! I’m in need of a makeover…I’d love a fresh new look.

  28. connie says

    April 15, 2011 at 8:09 am

    I tweeted
    @circle_studio

  29. Ahmelie says

    April 15, 2011 at 8:12 am

    FB’d and tweeted. :)

  30. Shannon says

    April 15, 2011 at 8:12 am

    Oh wow what an amazing giveaway! Love the designs! I am just getting started and really am trying to get my brand together so this would be PERFECT!! I just signed up for twitter so if I can figure out how to tweet it I’ll be back with another entry! :) And hopefully a blog entry!!

  31. jaimie says

    April 15, 2011 at 8:15 am

    i REALLY need help with my etsy shop. Its a mish mash of a lot of stuff, things sewn, and other things made from recycled material….its kinda all over the place, and i could really use the help!!

    Oboed@aol.com

  32. Stephanie says

    April 15, 2011 at 8:25 am

    Such a Great Giveaway! This would be so helpful!

  33. Amber says

    April 15, 2011 at 8:42 am

    Great giveaway!!! I am hoping to get my business up and running soon so this would be so helpful!!!

  34. Jessica says

    April 15, 2011 at 8:53 am

    Wow great idea for a giveaway!! I would love to win a shop makeover…my banner is something I made with Picnik so I KNOW it could be A LOT better!

    Thanks!

  35. Virginia says

    April 15, 2011 at 9:19 am

    Beautiful work! =)

  36. Dallas says

    April 15, 2011 at 9:23 am

    WOW! what an amazing giveaway gussy! This will be so helpful to me and many other people I’m sure! Can’t wait to see who the luck winner is….{fingers and toes crossed} I really hope its me! tee hee

  37. Kelly says

    April 15, 2011 at 9:27 am

    I would love to win!!!!!

  38. Molly Pearce says

    April 15, 2011 at 9:42 am

    Wow! I would love to win this! Good luck everyone!
    ~Molly P

  39. becca says

    April 15, 2011 at 9:46 am

    a fresh new design for everything would be so much fun; i’d love to win!

  40. chantel olson says

    April 15, 2011 at 9:47 am

    ohhhhh…how fun would this be?

  41. becca says

    April 15, 2011 at 9:48 am

    i tweeted about it!
    http://twitter.com/#!/becca7903/status/58904289661304832

  42. Candice says

    April 15, 2011 at 10:09 am

    Such an exciting giveaway!!! Thank you for this opportunity! :)

    cmyersdoyle (at) aol (dot) com

  43. erika s says

    April 15, 2011 at 10:19 am

    Awesome giveaway! I’d love to win

  44. Kel says

    April 15, 2011 at 10:24 am

    I would love love love to win this giveaway. I love Lisa’s artistic ability so talented!

  45. Saira says

    April 15, 2011 at 10:39 am

    Shared on Facebook
    http://www.facebook.com/pages/Sew-What-by-Saira-Rocha/135347159820292

  46. Saira says

    April 15, 2011 at 10:40 am

    Pick me…pick me…oooooo…pick me! Thanks for the chance to win a great make-over!!!
    Love Lisa’s designs!!!

  47. Elizabeth says

    April 15, 2011 at 10:44 am

    Don’t know if this giveaway would apply to me….I am not a “shop owner” but am currently working on getting a blog up and going for an event design/cupcake company that has been more of a side thing for years that we are hoping to make more full time…..if this does apply to me then I’d LOVE to be entered into this giveaway! Thanks! :)

  48. emily says

    April 15, 2011 at 10:52 am

    My blog/shop needs a make over big time!! It’s for refugee women in my neighbor to learn sewing skills! I made the logo on picnik… and it… needs help. :)

  49. Jamie says

    April 15, 2011 at 10:58 am

    Omg! This is EXACTLY what I need. Look at my blog for proof! ;)

  50. kristen says

    April 15, 2011 at 11:00 am

    oooh how fun! pick me, pick me! :)

  51. bonitarose says

    April 15, 2011 at 11:22 am

    great giveaway, would love to win! hugs, bonitarose

  52. Lindsey says

    April 15, 2011 at 11:27 am

    Oooh I would love this! I just opened my new Etsy shop and haven’t gotten around to making a new banner for it yet!

  53. Jessie says

    April 15, 2011 at 11:36 am

    I am just starting an etsy shop & would love to win this! I would be honored to have My Little Blue Buffalo design something for me!

  54. Abi says

    April 15, 2011 at 11:52 am

    What a fabulous giveaway! I really think it’s time for a shop makeover for Sincerely Abi and would so enjoy working with My Little Buffalo!

  55. Lisa says

    April 15, 2011 at 11:53 am

    Awesome! PICK ME PLEASE! :)

  56. chelsea JOY says

    April 15, 2011 at 12:11 pm

    would LOVE to win this giveaway! my shop is soon-opening and this would such a treat to help get me started! thank you :)

  57. Christy says

    April 15, 2011 at 12:14 pm

    great giveaway! i’m looking to get my shop started!

  58. Emily says

    April 15, 2011 at 12:20 pm

    Wow! I am in the process of opening the “doors” to my etsy shop. Perfect timing. Fingers crossed tightly that I am the chosen one!

    emily@naptimeismytime.com

  59. Courtney says

    April 15, 2011 at 12:23 pm

    This would be amazing! I am just starting my shop and I am kind of clueless!

  60. Emily says

    April 15, 2011 at 12:26 pm

    Here’s a tweet:

    http://twitter.com/#!/naptimeismytime/status/58944089613279232

    emily@naptimeismytime.com

  61. Courtney says

    April 15, 2011 at 12:27 pm

    Tweeted!

  62. Abby says

    April 15, 2011 at 12:42 pm

    I need this!!! What a great idea – and those banners you’ve done are delicious! :)

  63. sheena says

    April 15, 2011 at 1:32 pm

    This would be so great to win. Just opened my etsy shop and waiting for my first sale! It’s an exciting time and this would be the icing on the cake.

  64. Karry says

    April 15, 2011 at 1:39 pm

    I’m starting an etsy shop for the summer and would love some professional help. Thanks for the giveaway, love your blog!

  65. Laura says

    April 15, 2011 at 1:54 pm

    I would love a shop make over and I adore your designs! Fingers crossed!!

  66. Holly says

    April 15, 2011 at 1:57 pm

    EEEK, those banners are TOO CUTE!!! I am hoping and hoping!!! :) xoxox Holly

  67. Natalie says

    April 15, 2011 at 2:25 pm

    Oh my goodness, I would LOVE, LOVE, LOVE to win this!!!!!!!!!!

  68. Natalie says

    April 15, 2011 at 2:33 pm

    Shared on facebook!

  69. Annie says

    April 15, 2011 at 2:40 pm

    OH! How I’d love to win this! I’m trying to get my blog going and this is just the boost I need!!!!! PICK ME!!!!!!!!

    LOVE YOU GUSSY!

  70. Jenny Gann says

    April 15, 2011 at 2:41 pm

    Ohhh, I definitely need this!

  71. elizabeth says

    April 15, 2011 at 3:03 pm

    awesome giveaway… I would LOVE this :)

  72. mandie says

    April 15, 2011 at 3:11 pm

    Oh wow- this would be AWESOME! ANd great timing, too!

  73. elizabeth says

    April 15, 2011 at 3:12 pm

    and I shared on facebook…. :)

  74. Jamie (@va_grown) says

    April 15, 2011 at 3:46 pm

    This is an awesome giveaway from two ladies who obviously know what’s what when it comes to marketing!

  75. Rachael Bender says

    April 15, 2011 at 4:56 pm

    Oh, I’d love to win! I NEED cohesive.

    ~Rachael

  76. Megan says

    April 15, 2011 at 5:06 pm

    I would love this! After what I’ve learned in Indie 3.0 I’ve been feeling like I need a shop makeover. What a great giveaway – thanks, ladies!

  77. Megan says

    April 15, 2011 at 5:08 pm

    I tweeted this as well.

  78. Emily says

    April 16, 2011 at 6:08 am

    Daily tweet:

    http://twitter.com/#!/naptimeismytime/status/59211372990447616

    emily@naptimeismytime.com

  79. Veronica says

    April 16, 2011 at 8:06 am

    Blogged about it too!

  80. Dallas says

    April 16, 2011 at 10:00 am

    Just signed up for twitter yesterday….this will be my next tweet! I think after that I’ve entered this giveaway all possible ways!!

  81. Kimberly Richardson says

    April 16, 2011 at 10:24 am

    Love this giveaway!!! Good Luck Everyone =D

  82. Natasha says

    April 16, 2011 at 1:17 pm

    Would love this for my new shop!!!! What a great giveaway!!!

  83. Natasha says

    April 16, 2011 at 1:18 pm

    Just posted on facebook!!!

  84. Natasha says

    April 16, 2011 at 1:21 pm

    Just posted on twitter!

  85. Sarah M. says

    April 16, 2011 at 4:09 pm

    This is such a great giveaway!!

  86. Sarah M. says

    April 16, 2011 at 4:11 pm

    Shared the news on Twitter!

  87. Sarah M. says

    April 16, 2011 at 4:11 pm

    …And shared it on FB. ;)

  88. Jaymi says

    April 16, 2011 at 5:32 pm

    Wow! I just started my 2nd Etsy shop for baby knit headbands…perfect timing.

  89. Kim @lucyjanestudio says

    April 16, 2011 at 6:27 pm

    Yay! This would be awesome.

  90. Kim @lucyjanestudio says

    April 16, 2011 at 6:28 pm

    Just tweeted

  91. Marci Girl says

    April 16, 2011 at 7:49 pm

    Ummm, WOW, I would LOVE to win this! Awesome and really generous giveaway!

  92. diana says

    April 16, 2011 at 9:11 pm

    this is a great giveaway.
    i am still learning, and would LOVE to be a part of the makeover!

    cheers.

  93. Maryanne Taylor says

    April 16, 2011 at 11:01 pm

    What a fantastic giveaway! I’ve been thinking about doing a makeover on my shop. This would be perfect!

  94. Gretchen says

    April 17, 2011 at 12:40 am

    How fun!

  95. Angie says

    April 17, 2011 at 1:16 am

    To win this would be just fantastic! I have just opened my shop this week and need so much help! Good luck to us all!

  96. Carrie says

    April 17, 2011 at 12:09 pm

    What an awesome giveaway! I would love love to win this!!

  97. erinmakesitwork says

    April 17, 2011 at 1:00 pm

    I love this, too bad my shop isn’t actually up and running yet. I’m still crafting for it. I love the name “My Little Buffalo”, its like my little pony only way more rad. I’m going to tweet (@erinmakesitwork) just because you girls are awesome.

  98. Elena @ Breakfast for Dinner says

    April 17, 2011 at 2:07 pm

    I would love this! I really need some help in this area.

  99. Michelle Sharkey says

    April 17, 2011 at 3:13 pm

    Tweeted about your giveaway today! @lilbluefeather
    Tweet Tweet!!

  100. Dallas says

    April 17, 2011 at 3:49 pm

    How did I enter this contest let me count the ways…
    Facebook- Check
    Blogger- Double Check
    Twitter- Triple Check

    3 ways :)

    Oh wait…
    Follow Gussy- Check
    Read Gussy posts {everyday}- Check
    Pretty sure that counts for like a million entries…looks like I’m going to win, sorry everyone else you can stop entering now :) tee hee

  101. Stephanie C. says

    April 17, 2011 at 8:21 pm

    I could def use this prize!

  102. Leigh says

    April 17, 2011 at 10:36 pm

    WOW this is a great giveaway! I’d love to have a shop makeover and those great extras!!

  103. Leigh says

    April 17, 2011 at 10:38 pm

    I just posted on twitter @funkyfaithgirl

  104. Leigh says

    April 17, 2011 at 10:38 pm

    I just posted on facebook about the giveaway

  105. mary love says

    April 18, 2011 at 9:02 am

    I’d love to win! What a great giveaway!!

  106. mary love says

    April 18, 2011 at 9:03 am

    I’d love to win!

  107. Kristal says

    April 18, 2011 at 11:41 am

    I am trying to launch an Etsy shop and dress up my blog. What an awesome opportunity! I love your work.

  108. Miranda says

    April 18, 2011 at 11:53 am

    I’m new and just starting out. I could totally use a “makeover.”

  109. kara s. says

    April 18, 2011 at 1:07 pm

    sign me up!!! :)

  110. Tracy says

    April 18, 2011 at 3:36 pm

    I have posted that I am doing a shop Make Over!! What great timing.
    I would love this. Thanks for the opportunity.

  111. Tracy says

    April 18, 2011 at 3:39 pm

    retweeted you. Sooo exciting!

  112. Tracy says

    April 18, 2011 at 3:48 pm

    FB’d you and this great opportunity at http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/pages/Tundra-Runners-Studio/142180195816368 Thanks again!

  113. Diane says

    April 18, 2011 at 3:54 pm

    I would LOVE to win!!

  114. Linda says

    April 18, 2011 at 4:05 pm

    Just started a shop and it needs some serious TLC!! Would love to win!
    Thanks!!

  115. Leigh says

    April 18, 2011 at 4:10 pm

    I posted on twitter @funkyfaithgirl

  116. Leigh says

    April 18, 2011 at 4:14 pm

    I posted today on Facebook

  117. Evienlizzie says

    April 18, 2011 at 5:05 pm

    I sure could use this! :)

  118. Amity says

    April 18, 2011 at 6:26 pm

    I would love some help with my shop design! I am new to this and have done it all myself so far, but am no professional! :) Thanks!

  119. jodi @ back40life says

    April 18, 2011 at 7:28 pm

    such cute work – great idea!

  120. Shelby says

    April 18, 2011 at 8:36 pm

    Me and my mom are just starting a new biz and this would be a great way to start!

  121. Lindsay says

    April 18, 2011 at 10:01 pm

    I was just thinking about doing some redesign. Oh how amazing it would be to win this!

  122. missy rice cook says

    April 19, 2011 at 12:07 am

    pick me, pick me…

  123. cinzia says

    April 19, 2011 at 5:52 am

    this is a generous giveaway. thank you!! i think i need this.

  124. Amy says

    April 19, 2011 at 6:49 am

    I hadn’t thought about a new look for our shop, but maybe it’s time. :)
    http://twofloridagirls.etsy.com

  125. lisa reed says

    April 19, 2011 at 10:33 am

    Struggling so much right now with all things related to getting a little handmade biz up and running. But I carry on, albeit frustrated! Winning this would be a like sign to carry on, thank you!

  126. jenny says

    April 19, 2011 at 11:07 am

    I neeed need need this!

  127. Rachael Bender says

    April 19, 2011 at 12:14 pm

    Shared the link on Facebook!

  128. Rachael Bender says

    April 19, 2011 at 12:20 pm

    Shared on twitter (raebender) as well. Fingers crossed, I hope I win =]

  129. Carrie O says

    April 19, 2011 at 5:43 pm

    a makeover.. sounds so lovely!

  130. Whtiney - Frames & Names says

    April 19, 2011 at 6:44 pm

    I would love to win this! What a great giveaway!! **Fingers crossed**

  131. Whtiney - Frames & Names says

    April 19, 2011 at 6:46 pm

    I tweeted it too!

  132. Heidi@TheCraftMonkey says

    April 19, 2011 at 8:44 pm

    I REALLY need this! I recently opened an etsy shop, and it’s desperately in need of a make-over!

  133. Heidi@TheCraftMonkey says

    April 19, 2011 at 8:46 pm

    I tweeted!

  134. Leigh says

    April 20, 2011 at 6:36 pm

    I just tweeted about the giveaway today @funkyfaithgirl

  135. Leigh says

    April 20, 2011 at 6:36 pm

    I just posted on facebook about the giveaway today

  136. Christy says

    April 21, 2011 at 7:34 am

    sign me up

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A quiet night: the furnace is running, the tea is A quiet night: the furnace is running, the tea is hot, and the whisper of a page turning. ♨️☕️📖 // We are breaking from school this week, my plan is to read a lot, walk a lot, and rest a lot. How about you?

#mothersofinstagram #tea #winterreading #hygge
I fought every internal comment I could think of a I fought every internal comment I could think of and took my kiddos for a looooong walk today before dinner. ❄️✨ There’s just so much work required to raise children! I’m feeling like a tired lady. But sunshine & fresh air are good companions to keep around. 

We came home and I made “the best dinner ever”. Max specifically announced, “it’s so great you’re launching new meals to the world”. LOL— kids! 🤣👏🏻💓
How about a little Wednesday night introduction? 😘Social media sure has changed over the years and we don’t always SEE who we’re following or remember WHY we’re following certain accounts. 

So, hello! As you can gather, my name is Maggie ;) 

I started writing online (almost 13 years ago) to share the handmade products I was sewing. My shop was called Gussy Sews. ✂️👛I love the community that has grown from sewing & sharing online.

Let’s FFW to today: Zack and I live in Michigan and have four young children (2 boys & 2 girls). I slowly left the handmade industry and walked right into homemaking, homeschooling, and encouraging women through writing. 💕📝

Motherhood has been very hard on me. (And not just because of how close in age our four children are.) It’s been hard for me because I fought for years to accept that *it’s supposed to be hard*. 

I mean, how do you effectively teach another person to know and love the Lord? Bc that’s how I think of motherhood: a calling to nurture others by studying the One who nurtures me. So I gotta make the first move: study the Bible and seek Him first. As my friend Autumn reminded me, vulnerability births transformation. 

(I’ve had to be really vulnerable!)

So, yes motherhood has fully transformed me. But even more so, Christ has fully transformed me. My list of “all that He’s done for me” is off to a beautifully long start.

Something else I want you to know about me: I stalled for years before acknowledging I have anxiety and depression. It’s hard to talk about this because of course this isn’t forever “my hardship”, but rather because acknowledging this means to heal I have to work through some really difficult things. ✨

But my friend Jesus walks alongside me. He’s already done a mighty work in my heart, including helping me process my anger in healthier ways. I’ve also adopted a heart for sisterhood, mothering, and Titus 2 mentorship.

Sometimes our greatest losses are our greatest gains? That’s what I’m clinging to!

How about you? Tell me something about yourself so I can get to know you on a deeper heart level. 🖤🖤
How do you play in the winter? // We had a really How do you play in the winter? // We had a really great time visiting family in northern Michigan. On my blog I share a few ways we played outside, plus I describe a memorable childhood game ❄️☃️. Did you play it as a kiddo?
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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