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{featured artist :: Mandolin Goose}

May 13, 2011 ·
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This giveaway is now closed.

This week’s Featured Artist is Mandy from Mandolin Goose, a shop filled with the prettiest, most-colorful spray painted/re-purposed stuff around! Be sure & enter the giveaway below!

♥

Please introduce yourself to us.
My name is Mandy Nevill Goosens and I live in Nashville, TN, with my husband Miles and 4 ridiculous dogs, Ella, Phineas, Banjo, and Posy. My Etsy shop focuses on giving new life to vintage, salvaged, discarded items while still embracing the original character. It’s amazing what a little love and color can do! I also like to think my items can also breathe a little life into the buyer’s space.

What inspires you?
Shape, texture, color, sound… I guess I can find inspiration in just about anything. Oftentimes, the inspiration finds you. You just have to be open to it.

Share something you absolutely LOVE about your shop/your product.
Color! I like to think I have a keen eye for color and color combinations. I love when color can just *POP* and give you a different perspective on things. I’m certainly not the only Etsy seller who ‘paints some old stuff’ but I think my shop offers a unique spin on certain things, and what I do, I do well. I also pride myself on excellent customer service which includes crazy-secure packaging.

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

Do you have a day job or sell full-time?
Right now I’m all Etsy, all the time. I’ve been a chef for many years and have recently phased myself out of the local restaurant scene… long story!

Based on your answer above, what a current challenge you’re facing?
I’d have to say storage. That’s a boring answer, but so true.

Give us a little glimpse into what a typical day in your life looks like.
First, feed the dogs. If they don’t get breakfast, nothing else happens, I mean NOTHING. Next, I check emails and see what I need to pack up and get shipped, or I may have to touch up something before it goes out. Some days I spend out at thrift stores bringing home way more than I can deal with at one time. Once I get my haul back here, I have to process each item, seeing if it needs any repair, remove any nails, glass, splinters, etc., see if it needs sanding… things like that. That can be time consuming. Other days, I’m organizing frames and such into groups that complement each other and painting all day. I usually try to wind down “work” by dinnertime, about 8pm, but I may still be on the computer after that, listing items to sell.

Share with us a favorite handmade purchase or shop.
I bought this, and it goes everywhere I do.

What would you like to learn to do?
I think I’d like to learn to sew. My grandmother was a very talented seamstress, and I’d like to be even half that good.

What are you listening to right now?
My taste in music is all over the place, but right now I’m listening to Ghost by Zero 7.

♥

The Giveaway Goods:

Sign your name below and enter to win this 8-piece collection of vintage & rescued items ~

Chesapeake Collection: 8 pieces – 4 frames, 3 candlesticks, 1 basket [$66 value]

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

More info ~
* The giveaway will close Sunday, May 15 at 10 pm CST* Come on back Friday, May 27 for another Featured Artist post!

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Comments

  1. Amanda says

    May 13, 2011 at 6:07 am

    Oh I am in love with all of the colors! There is nothing a good coat of spray paint can’t make pretty again!

  2. Shelby says

    May 13, 2011 at 6:10 am

    What a great feature!! Her shop is wonderful!

  3. Erin says

    May 13, 2011 at 6:11 am

    Such wonderful colors! Thank you for introducing us to such great places!!

  4. Stacie McConne says

    May 13, 2011 at 6:14 am

    LI’ve this stuff….. Thanks for sharing!

  5. krista says

    May 13, 2011 at 6:18 am

    Love it! awesome shop!

  6. Georgia says

    May 13, 2011 at 6:26 am

    How fun!!!!!

  7. Lindsey says

    May 13, 2011 at 6:30 am

    Awesome stuff! Love the colors she uses.

  8. Leslie says

    May 13, 2011 at 6:43 am

    These are beautiful, again! The colors really help these vintage item pop. I love them!

  9. Amber says

    May 13, 2011 at 6:52 am

    Love this bundle!!! But I LOVE anything aqua :)

  10. Katie says

    May 13, 2011 at 6:52 am

    LOVE these!!!

  11. Jen says

    May 13, 2011 at 6:58 am

    Oh goodness! I love this shop and collection you are giving away! Blue and white are one of my favorite color combos :-)

  12. Sarah M says

    May 13, 2011 at 6:58 am

    What a great idea for a shop–I am loving all those bright colors!
    Sarah M

  13. thechattymommy says

    May 13, 2011 at 6:59 am

    I love her work!
    Beautiful.
    thechattymommy@optonline.net

  14. Shelby L says

    May 13, 2011 at 7:02 am

    so so so cute!

  15. Angie k says

    May 13, 2011 at 7:03 am

    What a beautiful collection!

  16. Kristin McLendon says

    May 13, 2011 at 7:11 am

    So cute and so fun!!!

  17. Teri says

    May 13, 2011 at 7:17 am

    The colors are simply gorgeous!! I love the collection!!

  18. elicia says

    May 13, 2011 at 7:17 am

    love the colors! great collection!

  19. Dana S. says

    May 13, 2011 at 7:19 am

    Love all the bright colors! Can’t wait to check out the Etsy shop.

  20. Carey - Gypsy Thread says

    May 13, 2011 at 7:29 am

    Wonderful fresh, bright colors! Love it.

  21. Mara says

    May 13, 2011 at 7:42 am

    Love all the colors! Fun shop :)

  22. Christina says

    May 13, 2011 at 7:42 am

    Besutiful! I love the contrast between the bright colors and the old world look.

    Christina

  23. Sarah says

    May 13, 2011 at 7:49 am

    That turquoise would match my room perfectly! :)

  24. April in CT says

    May 13, 2011 at 8:11 am

    Oh my goodness, what cute stuff and such pretty colors. Those frames would be *perfect* for the gallery wall I’m gathering items for.

  25. Carrie says

    May 13, 2011 at 8:24 am

    Love, love, love.

  26. ememby says

    May 13, 2011 at 8:30 am

    Seriously cute stuff and they’d all look great in my house… hmmmm

  27. Tonya says

    May 13, 2011 at 8:36 am

    Love the bright colors!!

  28. Jenna says

    May 13, 2011 at 8:39 am

    What awesome stuff, thanks for the giveaway!

  29. aimee says

    May 13, 2011 at 8:41 am

    Whoa! What a great shop! AND I love the colors of the giveaway…. my FAVORITE.

  30. Catherine says

    May 13, 2011 at 8:48 am

    Love the blue color! Beautiful.

  31. Adrienne says

    May 13, 2011 at 8:49 am

    Wow, what cute stuff! I love the Tiffany blue colors of the giveaway, and I know my hubby would love the green set! Thanks for sharing!

  32. Alicia says

    May 13, 2011 at 8:58 am

    How creative and colorful! I love the giveaway items!

  33. Steph says

    May 13, 2011 at 9:00 am

    So beautiful! Love the colors and rustic feel!

  34. barb says

    May 13, 2011 at 9:01 am

    if i could do this for a living, i would! she rocks! oh, i hope i win! :)

  35. Amity says

    May 13, 2011 at 9:02 am

    Wow! I absolutely LOVE her stuff! She sounds just like me, finding treasures at thrift stores/garage sales and bringing them home for a makeover, I just love doing that! I love her colors, all of them! This is one I would LOVE to win! I am bookmarking her site for sure! Thanks for sharing! :)

  36. Lisa says

    May 13, 2011 at 9:04 am

    Would love to win! I love the turquoise!

  37. sue shermetaro says

    May 13, 2011 at 9:17 am

    Would love to win! Love her stuff:)

  38. Catlyn says

    May 13, 2011 at 9:18 am

    Amazing giveaway, everything is so pretty and perfect!

  39. Nicole says

    May 13, 2011 at 9:20 am

    I love this collection! It would breathe new {beautiful} life into my boring bedroom.

  40. Sandy a la Mode says

    May 13, 2011 at 9:28 am

    WOW!! What an amazing collection of giveaway goods and a great job!! Thanks for sharing Gussy!! Please enter me!! ~Sandy

  41. Allie says

    May 13, 2011 at 9:28 am

    I love that stuff! I really love the basket! This is a great giveaway! :)

  42. Lauren Hull says

    May 13, 2011 at 9:28 am

    Beautiful. :)

  43. Jen Griffin says

    May 13, 2011 at 9:29 am

    Holy cow do I love these!!! Amazing art pieces for my home! Please pick me!! :)

  44. Michelle Sharkey says

    May 13, 2011 at 9:30 am

    Beautiful! I love her style and use of color!

  45. Rebekah M says

    May 13, 2011 at 9:31 am

    Love this! Would love the set for our nursery that we are working on. Trying to make it a little vintage looking.

  46. Terri R says

    May 13, 2011 at 9:32 am

    Love love love this!!!!!

  47. Rhiann says

    May 13, 2011 at 9:33 am

    Love the frames and the color combo! Even more so, I PHL the greens in the picture below!!!!

  48. Allison Imberi says

    May 13, 2011 at 9:33 am

    Those would go great in my new craft room!!

  49. Pam says

    May 13, 2011 at 9:33 am

    This would be a fun giveaway to get-oh the things I could put together! Thanks for the chance.

  50. DebbieSmith says

    May 13, 2011 at 9:35 am

    I would be honored to display her frames on my walls.

  51. LeAnna says

    May 13, 2011 at 9:35 am

    Absolutely gorgeous collection, would love to win! I need a cute frame to turn into a hairbow holder for my little princess. :)

  52. Jessamy says

    May 13, 2011 at 9:36 am

    Beautiful! Hmmmm, what could I do with these? About a million things! Thanks for doing this…you’re awesome!

  53. Kristina McCook says

    May 13, 2011 at 9:36 am

    LOVE all of the frames and decor items…the colors are beautiful!

  54. Shelbey K. says

    May 13, 2011 at 9:37 am

    I love these colors! They would look absolutely perfect in our guest bedroom. :)

  55. Alison says

    May 13, 2011 at 9:37 am

    Oh! What a fabulous giveaway! I love the colors! They will look great in my bedroom when I repaint!

  56. Amanda says

    May 13, 2011 at 9:37 am

    LOVE IT. :) Perfect colors and that blue has been my favorite color since I was a teenager. Would love to win!

  57. Traci Best says

    May 13, 2011 at 9:38 am

    I so had that basket when I was a kid in the 70’s!

  58. Dani says

    May 13, 2011 at 9:38 am

    SO pretty! Thanks!

  59. EastCort says

    May 13, 2011 at 9:39 am

    LOVE that yummy wall candy!

  60. Jennifer @ Her Southern Charm says

    May 13, 2011 at 9:39 am

    Me, me, me! I’d love to win this collection! it would be perfect for my craft room!!!! :)

  61. Colleen says

    May 13, 2011 at 9:41 am

    Such cute things! Off to her shop to check them out!

  62. Anna K. says

    May 13, 2011 at 9:41 am

    *sigh* Gorgeous! Adore the use of color!

  63. sarah says

    May 13, 2011 at 9:41 am

    I love the vintage stuff and the colors are to die for!

  64. Doreen says

    May 13, 2011 at 9:41 am

    These are gorgeous !! Love for the chance to win!

  65. Julianne says

    May 13, 2011 at 9:42 am

    Wow beautiful collection! I would love to win!

  66. Angie @ The Country Chic Cottage says

    May 13, 2011 at 9:43 am

    Awesome! Would love to win!! :) Those are amazing!!

  67. Shauna Lobre says

    May 13, 2011 at 9:43 am

    LOVE LOVE LOVE the Look
    I can see her pieces in my house
    Thank you

  68. Kari M. says

    May 13, 2011 at 9:45 am

    So pretty! I love all the fun colored frames!

  69. Thelma says

    May 13, 2011 at 9:45 am

    I would love to win!Thanks for the chance!
    twils2001@yahoo.com

  70. Cathy Helmert says

    May 13, 2011 at 9:45 am

    Beautiful! Thanks for the intro to another great etsy shop!

  71. Brandie says

    May 13, 2011 at 9:45 am

    OMGoodness! I would absolutely love to win! I’m moving this month and have been on the lookout for the perfect accessories….

  72. Dawn says

    May 13, 2011 at 9:52 am

    Awww, I’d LOVE to win this amazing giveaway!! Next weekend the painters are coming to repaint my house – I cannot wait to start the redecorating process with these lovely pieces. :)

    dawn.lares@gmail.com

  73. Lacey says

    May 13, 2011 at 9:55 am

    Pick me! Pick me! Pick me! I love your work. It is truly amazing what a little sprucing can do to an otherwise discarded item, and you’ve got the knack! :-)

  74. Megan A. says

    May 13, 2011 at 9:56 am

    Love all of the items! Would love to win! :)

  75. Amy Kelly says

    May 13, 2011 at 9:56 am

    I Am a HUGE fan of Mandolin Goose!!! So talented!!

  76. Sarah Johnson says

    May 13, 2011 at 9:56 am

    What a great and fun idea!!! Love these frames. I’m in the process of re-doing my sunroom and these would be fun pops of color!

  77. Kera Ables says

    May 13, 2011 at 9:57 am

    Such talent! Everything is BEAUTIFUL! Continue to create and be!

  78. anna says

    May 13, 2011 at 9:57 am

    These are so pretty! They’re just what I’d like to do… but the works already done for me! =)

  79. Natalie says

    May 13, 2011 at 9:57 am

    These are soooo pretty!

  80. Jenn Prather says

    May 13, 2011 at 10:00 am

    LOVE this collection and the PERFECT colors! Would love to win this! YOu have inspired me to paint many things!!

  81. Megan Boden says

    May 13, 2011 at 10:01 am

    Oh my I am loving the green and robin’s nest blue!! I have been wanting to paint so many things these colors lately! These would be perfect!! :)

  82. Elizabeth W says

    May 13, 2011 at 10:03 am

    LOVE these! Would love to win them!

  83. Ashley says

    May 13, 2011 at 10:05 am

    This is so beautiful! what a great giveaway!

  84. Corrina says

    May 13, 2011 at 10:05 am

    Ahhhh, that giveaway would go perfectly in my house! Need. Want. Love!

  85. Lori Tacchino says

    May 13, 2011 at 10:07 am

    Love it! Off to check out your shop. I am a photographer and am thinking your stuff would be great for props !!!!

  86. Southern Gal says

    May 13, 2011 at 10:07 am

    Just gorgeous!

  87. Mrs. Mootz says

    May 13, 2011 at 10:08 am

    So gorgeous! And they match my house so perfectly :)

  88. Rhian says

    May 13, 2011 at 10:08 am

    We could totally incorporate those into our wedding decor!

  89. Julie says

    May 13, 2011 at 10:12 am

    Gorgeous! I love learning about new Etsy shops!

  90. Sarah says

    May 13, 2011 at 10:12 am

    Just beautiful! I love all of these lovely treasures!

  91. Melissa says

    May 13, 2011 at 10:14 am

    Wow!! Love this. You have an eye for creating a beautiful vintage arrangement that is totally appealing. I see your pictures and want to see more!!

  92. Lindsey says

    May 13, 2011 at 10:14 am

    Those are all absolutely gorgeous! I love old frames!

  93. Erika says

    May 13, 2011 at 10:16 am

    Love them! Thanks for the giveaway!

  94. Kathy Caplinger says

    May 13, 2011 at 10:18 am

    Oh my this stuff is making my day….love the old & the NEW look!

  95. Mindy says

    May 13, 2011 at 10:22 am

    Love this! :)

  96. jami says

    May 13, 2011 at 10:24 am

    These are gorgeous!!!!!!

  97. Kelsey vigil says

    May 13, 2011 at 10:27 am

    Beautiful stuff! I am LOVIN it! my name is Kelsey Vigil :)

  98. melody says

    May 13, 2011 at 10:27 am

    Love it all…such fun colors!!

  99. Emily M says

    May 13, 2011 at 10:27 am

    AWESOME! I have wanted vintage frames FOREVER!!

  100. Lola P says

    May 13, 2011 at 10:28 am

    BEAUTIFUL colors, and shapes =) Thanks for the chance to win.

  101. Ashley Ann says

    May 13, 2011 at 10:28 am

    These would be PERFECT for the new nursery! What beautiful items and gorgeous colors! Thanks for the awesome giveaway!

  102. ashley says

    May 13, 2011 at 10:34 am

    must must win!!!!

  103. leanne says

    May 13, 2011 at 10:35 am

    These are soooo pretty and would match great in my house!

  104. ashley g says

    May 13, 2011 at 10:35 am

    Wow, such pretty things. Might be my new fav etsy shop!

  105. ashley says

    May 13, 2011 at 10:36 am

    love!! hope to win :)

  106. taryn says

    May 13, 2011 at 10:40 am

    what a fantastic giveaway!!! cute shop!

  107. JennaLynn says

    May 13, 2011 at 10:43 am

    Wow, love this! :)

    JennaLynn

  108. Krista says

    May 13, 2011 at 10:43 am

    Wow! What a beautiful group of items! Thanks for the chance to win.

  109. Nicci @ Changing the Universe says

    May 13, 2011 at 10:43 am

    Squee!! Those colors match my living room!! Must have :)

  110. heather cloudt says

    May 13, 2011 at 10:46 am

    How talented! I love all the color! These would make a very welcomed addition to the new sewing studio space that I am creating next to the playroom! It is going to be a great summer of sewing and creating with my 4 little ones!

  111. Cristy says

    May 13, 2011 at 10:48 am

    Holy moly!!!!!!!!!!! What an awesome giveaway!!!! I’m going to go check out her shop, but for the record, I just got a new job as a teacher starting in August, and HOW COOL would it be to win and have some items to decorate my new classroom?!?!?!

    …here’s hoping!!!

  112. KittyKerri says

    May 13, 2011 at 10:51 am

    There’s so many great pieces & colors in the collection!! What a great shop!! Thank you for the introduction.

  113. adelina says

    May 13, 2011 at 10:52 am

    Oh my goodness! LOVE! We just bought a new house and these would be perfect for decorating.

  114. Marcie Seery says

    May 13, 2011 at 10:54 am

    LOVE THESE!

    And so glad to have found you via Gussy Sews…

  115. Emily says

    May 13, 2011 at 10:55 am

    really cool stuff!

  116. Brenna Cade says

    May 13, 2011 at 10:56 am

    LOVE all of these!!!

  117. Jenelle says

    May 13, 2011 at 11:02 am

    Love it! So cute

  118. Chrissy says

    May 13, 2011 at 11:08 am

    A-MAZ-ING color combos! Love Love Love!

  119. Candace says

    May 13, 2011 at 11:15 am

    I LOVE your work! So beautiful!!!!!

  120. kris says

    May 13, 2011 at 11:17 am

    gussy, you added another favorite to my list of shops! great colors and i love the lacquered finish.

  121. val bobias says

    May 13, 2011 at 11:25 am

    What an amazing giveaway. LOVE it! :)

  122. tiffany kraght says

    May 13, 2011 at 11:25 am

    oh, i just made new slipcovers for my couches and i could use some cute things to add to my newly redone living room!!! thanks for the chance to win!!

  123. Kalee says

    May 13, 2011 at 11:28 am

    I absolutely love that littlest frame. It just screams, “Buy me for the nursery!” So, um, if I don’t win and whomever does wants to sell me that lil one I would so buy it!

    Her pieces are awesome!

  124. Chelsa says

    May 13, 2011 at 11:30 am

    SO CUTE!!!!!! I love it all!

  125. Dani says

    May 13, 2011 at 11:38 am

    I would love to win this! :)

  126. Sarah says

    May 13, 2011 at 11:43 am

    LOVE these. I just bought a new house and now have lots of room to showcase photos. These frames are just up my alley and color palette. Hope I win.

  127. Liza says

    May 13, 2011 at 11:46 am

    Love these!

  128. Meg says

    May 13, 2011 at 11:50 am

    how pretty! I love the vintage look.

  129. Annie says

    May 13, 2011 at 11:51 am

    BEAUTIFUL WORK!!!!! I’d love to win! These would be a great start to my BRAND NEW CRAFT ROOM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  130. Sara says

    May 13, 2011 at 11:51 am

    LOVE this stuff!

  131. Noelle says

    May 13, 2011 at 11:56 am

    Love these frames!! It’s so fun to refinish something and make it your own style :) would love to win this!!!

  132. Liz says

    May 13, 2011 at 12:00 pm

    Ooooh…these are my new living room colors! Love this shop!

  133. JESSICA says

    May 13, 2011 at 12:01 pm

    I love the idea of reclaiming things and making them useful again! Great eye for possibilities.

  134. EFY says

    May 13, 2011 at 12:03 pm

    These colors are PERFECT for the bathroom remodel of which I’m in the middle…well, honestly, maybe I’m in the first quarter… :) Blessings!

  135. Piper says

    May 13, 2011 at 12:04 pm

    Loving all the great color combos!

    Piper

  136. Baby says

    May 13, 2011 at 12:06 pm

    Sooooo pretty.. =) Thanks for the giveaway.. =)

  137. Kiley says

    May 13, 2011 at 12:14 pm

    SO cute and fun! :))

  138. Jessica says

    May 13, 2011 at 12:20 pm

    ADORE her stuff! Would love to win! Totally my style!

  139. Lib says

    May 13, 2011 at 12:28 pm

    Oh so good to find out about a creative artist like Mandy in my backyard!! Can’t wait to add her to my list of who to buy unique b-day gifts from!!!
    Blessings!

  140. Meaghan says

    May 13, 2011 at 12:28 pm

    I love all the bright colors! Such statement pieces!

  141. Mela Kamin says

    May 13, 2011 at 12:30 pm

    wow – gorgeous; she had me at vintage frames & the color – swoon!

  142. Gretchen says

    May 13, 2011 at 12:33 pm

    Love all the detail. SO PRETTY!

  143. Shannon Vytlas says

    May 13, 2011 at 12:34 pm

    Simply Beautiful, I would love love love to win :)

  144. Dawn Eckert says

    May 13, 2011 at 12:38 pm

    How fun, super sassy—pick me pick me!

  145. Bethany says

    May 13, 2011 at 12:45 pm

    I must have these fab little pretties! Such cute stuff!

  146. moxiemandie says

    May 13, 2011 at 12:50 pm

    These are so fun! I’m adding her shop to my favorites for sure!

  147. Skye says

    May 13, 2011 at 12:57 pm

    These are so beautiful! :) I would hang these in my kitchen windows – they would be perfect!

  148. jenn says

    May 13, 2011 at 1:00 pm

    love the blue!

  149. Johnna Joseph says

    May 13, 2011 at 1:07 pm

    What a beautiful collection! I would love to have it for my master suite.

  150. Megan Lane says

    May 13, 2011 at 1:10 pm

    what a gorgeous collection!! i would be SO excited to win this!

  151. Ashley says

    May 13, 2011 at 1:26 pm

    Absolutely beautiful work!!!

  152. Amanda S. says

    May 13, 2011 at 1:27 pm

    I love these!

  153. Adrienne says

    May 13, 2011 at 1:36 pm

    Would go perfect in the nursery that we are putting together!

  154. Jaimie says

    May 13, 2011 at 1:38 pm

    Love. Love. Love!

  155. Alicia B says

    May 13, 2011 at 1:50 pm

    I admire her work, lovely pieces, I’m doing that same thing right now, up-cycling anything I can get my hands on. It’s so FUN!

  156. Monique says

    May 13, 2011 at 1:52 pm

    Love your items and I’ve got to say I especially love your business name!

  157. Autumn says

    May 13, 2011 at 2:03 pm

    Oh Wow!! Please pick me!! I love, love them!

  158. Sara Suastez says

    May 13, 2011 at 2:05 pm

    I am loving her work! The colors are fantastic!

  159. Brittanie says

    May 13, 2011 at 2:10 pm

    Absolutely in love with the chic/vintage look to these frames! Love the colors and hope I can put them up in my soon-to-be-new-place :)

    Have a fabulous weekend!

  160. april c. says

    May 13, 2011 at 2:16 pm

    these are so gorgeous! i love the vintage feel with the current “it” colors! <3

  161. monique says

    May 13, 2011 at 2:17 pm

    I love those frames! So beautiful! Would go perfect in my baby’s nursery. I hope I win.

  162. Melissa says

    May 13, 2011 at 2:19 pm

    Oh! I love these! I bookmarked her shop and am excited because she’s not too far away from me!

  163. Lindsay says

    May 13, 2011 at 2:21 pm

    Beautiful!

  164. Pharmphun says

    May 13, 2011 at 2:29 pm

    How fun!

  165. Melinda says

    May 13, 2011 at 2:30 pm

    That would look cute in our nursery! Thanks for the giveaway!

  166. Emma says

    May 13, 2011 at 2:30 pm

    Beautiful colors!

  167. Kristi King says

    May 13, 2011 at 2:39 pm

    would love to win! love the colors!

  168. emily hope says

    May 13, 2011 at 3:05 pm

    very fun stuff. love all the color!

  169. brooke says

    May 13, 2011 at 3:16 pm

    I love these frames! Perfect for colorful weddings. Cheers to Mandolin Goose!

  170. elizabeth says

    May 13, 2011 at 3:20 pm

    would {LOVE} to win these {LOVELIES}

  171. Shandell says

    May 13, 2011 at 3:50 pm

    pretty!

  172. Cate says

    May 13, 2011 at 3:55 pm

    Oh, those would be so perfect in my house!

  173. Jessica Besser says

    May 13, 2011 at 4:21 pm

    Cute idea with the vintage frames and all. Great giveaway :)

  174. Allison says

    May 13, 2011 at 4:41 pm

    LOVE!!!

  175. Kirsten Irish says

    May 13, 2011 at 4:42 pm

    I know a soon-to-be-married couple who would love to get this! gorgeous stuff as always =)

  176. Kristyn Martin says

    May 13, 2011 at 4:52 pm

    Beautiful! Thanks for the chance!

  177. Jessica H. says

    May 13, 2011 at 4:56 pm

    Love the colors! Thanks a lot!

  178. Sarah Jane says

    May 13, 2011 at 5:02 pm

    What an awesome giveaway! so cute and adorable, I really hope I win!

  179. Jenny K. says

    May 13, 2011 at 5:04 pm

    Those frames are absolutely gorgeous and turquoise is my favorite color!

  180. Maria says

    May 13, 2011 at 5:07 pm

    Awesome stuff! LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!! The colors are way fun. :)

  181. Sydney S says

    May 13, 2011 at 5:15 pm

    Such gorgeous work!

  182. Kendall Kluber says

    May 13, 2011 at 5:18 pm

    love it!

  183. Ana G says

    May 13, 2011 at 5:45 pm

    Oh. Man. I love her stuff! Her color combos are great! Here’s hoping I win! :D

  184. bonitarose says

    May 13, 2011 at 6:08 pm

    beautiful beautiful.. ohhh how I would love to win this, would go oh so perfectly in my living room! xo hugs.. thks Maggie!
    bonitarose
    bonnieangel1797@gmail.com

  185. Cristin Vosburgh says

    May 13, 2011 at 6:38 pm

    Ooooooohhh! I like it! It would be too cool if I win. :)

  186. Nessa says

    May 13, 2011 at 6:54 pm

    Oh I love these!

  187. Barbara says

    May 13, 2011 at 7:29 pm

    LOVE THEM!!!! PLEASE PICK ME

  188. Carla Helton says

    May 13, 2011 at 7:31 pm

    BEAUTIFUL!! These are fabulous!!!!

  189. Mara C says

    May 13, 2011 at 7:47 pm

    Refurbished/repurposed loveliness is what this!! ~Mara

  190. katrina a. says

    May 13, 2011 at 8:00 pm

    so beautiful…all of it. thanks for a great giveaway!

  191. Amanda Lee says

    May 13, 2011 at 8:13 pm

    These pieces all look amazing! I love them!

  192. Johanna @ These Prices says

    May 13, 2011 at 8:31 pm

    Oh my. I love love those vintage finds!

  193. KatieD says

    May 13, 2011 at 8:55 pm

    Fun! Would love to win!

  194. Elizabeth M. says

    May 13, 2011 at 9:05 pm

    This is SO beautiful:) I love vintage repurposed items!

  195. Lidia says

    May 13, 2011 at 9:20 pm

    I love this, so creative and cute love all of them

  196. Deidre says

    May 13, 2011 at 10:51 pm

    oh my gosh these are great and would be a wonderful addition to my upcoming wedding that has a vintage-rustic feel to it! :0)

  197. Carmen says

    May 14, 2011 at 12:14 am

    You know you ARE going to pick me!!!

  198. Taylor says

    May 14, 2011 at 12:20 am

    Ooh those items would be PERFECT on display at my vitage wedding (and one of my colors is turquoise!)
    Taylor

  199. Mindy Harris says

    May 14, 2011 at 1:02 am

    spray paint is the bomb diggity.

  200. Kristen W says

    May 14, 2011 at 7:53 am

    So cool! I love reading these posts and meeting new artists! Thank you!

  201. amy says

    May 14, 2011 at 8:04 am

    Oh my! I love those!!!

  202. Angie P says

    May 14, 2011 at 8:13 am

    In. Love.

  203. sarah r. says

    May 14, 2011 at 8:44 am

    bright, fun & beautiful! that’s how I’d describe this shop. :) love this stuff!
    xo
    sarah

  204. Cristina C says

    May 14, 2011 at 9:05 am

    Ohhh they’re so pretty! Thaws would fit perfectly in my bedroom!,,

  205. Jenna Allen says

    May 14, 2011 at 9:11 am

    Love love LOVE these items! Count me in! :)

  206. Laurie E says

    May 14, 2011 at 10:17 am

    These vintage items are so charmingly awesome! I would SUPER LOVE to win them and put them to beautiful use! Thanks so much for the giveaway opportunity :)

  207. StephanieK says

    May 14, 2011 at 10:21 am

    Love these frames! Fabulous giveaway! :-)

  208. Amber g says

    May 14, 2011 at 10:38 am

    Cute cute cute!

  209. Angie says

    May 14, 2011 at 10:59 am

    Love these! Thanks for the chance to win :)

  210. Ginger says

    May 14, 2011 at 11:05 am

    Wow! I love all this stuff!

  211. nancy lefko says

    May 14, 2011 at 11:37 am

    what an amazing collection…so beautiful!!

  212. jacqui says

    May 14, 2011 at 11:45 am

    oh my this set is so cute!! it would look perfect in our living room!! thank you for opening my eyes to mandolin’s beautiful talent!

  213. Frances says

    May 14, 2011 at 12:53 pm

    Oh- all the walls in our bedroom are blank, waiting for the perfect “things” this would match so perfectly! Love the whole collection

  214. Sae says

    May 14, 2011 at 1:55 pm

    My husband and I just painted our bedroom a light blue. If I won, these would look awesome on our birch floating shelf. :)

  215. Lisa Gold says

    May 14, 2011 at 2:02 pm

    OMG those vintage finds are amazing and would look perfect in my home. :) The color choices are fab!

  216. Amy Harris says

    May 14, 2011 at 2:06 pm

    Lovely. Simply lovely. ;)

  217. Ann says

    May 14, 2011 at 2:12 pm

    This would be PERFECT! We’re having an anniversary party in these exact colors!!! Hope I win! :)

  218. kelly says

    May 14, 2011 at 3:05 pm

    Kelly@flywithme

  219. abbey lewis says

    May 14, 2011 at 4:43 pm

    Adore your stuff!!! The colors are fabulous! We may be moving into a new house and I am so looking to revamp my style… your stuff is what I am looking for!!!!

  220. Lauren Meewes says

    May 14, 2011 at 7:02 pm

    Love! Love! Love!

  221. Lesley says

    May 14, 2011 at 8:36 pm

    Gorgeous! I want something in turquoise. Love turquoise!

  222. Miranda Taylor says

    May 14, 2011 at 8:56 pm

    I love these colors!!!
    Miranda
    hallielouwho@gmail.com

  223. Anne says

    May 14, 2011 at 9:14 pm

    Love those colors! Fabulous.

  224. Kristy says

    May 14, 2011 at 9:30 pm

    These are just the colors we need! Beautiful.

  225. Julie S. says

    May 14, 2011 at 10:30 pm

    Gorgeous!

  226. Denise Crabtree says

    May 14, 2011 at 11:31 pm

    I love the color combinations. I went “treasure” hunting last weekend looking for frames, thinking I was going to rescue and renew these treasures. It is truly amazing what color can do!! Very inspiring!

  227. Sara P. says

    May 14, 2011 at 11:35 pm

    Lovely!

  228. Carrie says

    May 15, 2011 at 5:49 am

    What interesting work/creating/fun!!!

  229. Melanie says

    May 15, 2011 at 8:04 am

    I L.O.V.E. these! What a talented artist!!!

  230. Constance says

    May 15, 2011 at 8:21 am

    I love these. They would look great in my house. ;)

  231. Ashley Dawn says

    May 15, 2011 at 11:12 am

    Mandy’s stuff is absolutely beautiful! I adore all the fun and bright colors :) (obviously the same goes for you Gussy ;) )

  232. Celeste says

    May 15, 2011 at 11:43 am

    Oh my. This is too amazing!! I would SO LOVE to win this!

  233. Elena @ Breakfast for Dinner says

    May 15, 2011 at 2:15 pm

    How perfect! I love love love the aqua color!

  234. Rachel K says

    May 15, 2011 at 4:59 pm

    I love the fun, bright colors that Mandy uses! This white and aqua set would look great in our master bedroom!

  235. Mary Ann says

    May 15, 2011 at 7:27 pm

    Thanks for the inspiration.

  236. Keely Roney says

    May 15, 2011 at 8:06 pm

    I love ALL of her creations!! so unique and creative!

  237. Craftchi says

    May 15, 2011 at 8:52 pm

    Lovely work!

  238. Jessica Bussell says

    May 15, 2011 at 9:04 pm

    love it so so much!

  239. melissa says

    May 15, 2011 at 9:12 pm

    So cute and so fun!!

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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 metro-Detroit. She has been writing online since 2008.
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“We are preparing to wind down for the school ye “We are preparing to wind down for the school year with just a few more weeks of intentional table lessons. We will then transition to a lighter learning schedule during the summer months. Today I am grateful for the books and resources I’ve read that have helped keep me in my own lane. (Visit my blog to see a personal favorite.)

Even now, three years in, I appreciate the reminder to stay on the path that was designed with intentional thought just for me.”

✨ see #maggiewhitleydotcom for the full post ✨
I took off my “comparison / contemplation” gla I took off my “comparison / contemplation” glasses last month and it’s been soooooo good. See also: sooooo hard (because life is never and/or). I’ve been writing more, reading more, spending more time outside. Talking to friends faces and smelling their detergent. My heart feels lighter. I’m sharing a few updates on my blog if you’d like to read? 🌾🤓blog reading & writing is a much better pace for me. You too? Link in profile.
Reflecting on this today 💓🕊 When I reflect o Reflecting on this today 💓🕊 When I reflect on the moments I’ve felt my mind spinning, my emotions swirly, it’s almost always when I’m not feasting on the word of God. Not that reading scripture is the cure for anxiety —no! Rather, it’s hard to worry when we’re worshipping.
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#womenintheword #wearethehomemakers #scripture #dailyintheword #titus2woman #healthylifestyle #mentalhealth #anxiety #anxietyawareness
Current backyard status: stunning in wonder ❄️ Current backyard status: stunning in wonder ❄️✨
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
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