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{Giveaway Week ~ celebrating 1 year since quitting my day job [day 3]}

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This giveaway is now closed.

Yay — happy Wednesday, friends :] The winner of yesterdays $75 Gussy Sews shop credit giveaway is Jami from Call Me Blessed. CONGRATULATIONS! Jami, please send me an email. xoxo

Giveaway day T H R E E ~ so yesterday was my official 1-year anniversary since leaving my day job to work on Gussy Sews full time. My first day is such a vivid memory, even though 364 days have passed. I skipped myself all the way to the bathroom that morning, I couldn’t wait to get started. When I think about where I was compared to where I am, it’s just crazy awesome. What used to be hard is now not hard at all. Instead, I have new challenges, hah! My daily routine is so different… I have more-established relationships with the people I interact with daily/weekly. And I have never felt such a strong sense of accomplishment as I do right now… Yeow!

I’ve put together a little “list” of the changes my business has seen over the past year, and my, what a year it has been: Gussy Sews has grown from just 1 assistant to now 3 assistants, we acquired 2 more sewing machines {3 total}, we moved so I now have dedicated office AND studio workspace, my social media network has greatly increased, I’ve attended 4 more blog conferences since that first day, I had the privileged of meeting Heather Bailey last year at a conference/Heather told me she knew of & recognized my product (!!!), the business has seen an overall 300% increase in growth. WOWZERS. I am so thankful {and impressed} and excited for the future.

*Can I say adopting Bauer last fall was a change the biz saw? Because having him around has been so amazingly perfect, and I feel like he’s helped me establish a really healthy routine each morning. He is a good watchpup to have around. ♥

There’s one other thing I would like to add: While I don’t have any formal training in business, business management, accounting, entrepreneurship, or what have you, I seriously pray that my story of sewing is proof that a serious love for a certain trade and the ability to say, I CAN DO THIS, plus a large dose of believing in yourself & working through the hard patches, is enough to encourage you to live out your dreams, too. Who cares if it’s unfamiliar territory — famarilize yourself! Start small, stay debt-free, and jump on it!

Like I wrote in my about page, Every minute you doubt yourself is a minute you can’t ever get back.

I AM CHEERING FOR YOU! xxoooxoxoxo

So… Are you ready for more Gussy ruffles?! I have a total of around 20 new products that will be added to the shop by Friday, and today is another day of new ruffles! The below combo is my absolute favorite! Tangerine + turquoise — it’s sassy *wink*!

Tangerine Dot small zipped pouch, medium zipped pouch, wristlet {rusty tangerine + turquoise? ♥}

Tangerine Dot clutch, make-up bag

Shop our medium zipped pouches

eReader/iPad cases: Tweet in b&w [nook/kindle or iPad], Tangerine Dot [nook/kindle or iPad]

eReader/iPad cases: Candy Stripe [nook/kindle or iPad], Orange Lotus [nook/kindle or iPad]

Shop all eReader/iPad cases here

The giveaway:

One LUCKY reader will win three (3) Gussy Sews products: a diaper/wipe wristlet, a medium zipped pouch and a small zipped pouch [value $74.50]. And guess what? The winner gets to pick which PRINT they want ~ so fun!


But wait, there’s more!

I’m sending even more love your way — please enjoy 20% off your order with discount code Wednesday20 at checkout now through Thursday at 11:59pm CST.

Please leave a comment below to enter the giveaway. I’ll close the giveaway later tonight, so be sure you enter now if you’re interested! Open to the U.S. only; won shop credit can not be combined with a discount code or any other promotion. The winner will be posted Thursday morning. I hope you’ll be back Thursday & Friday to see what else I’m giving away ~ you know the value of the previous giveaways, and since the total is $1,100+ in prizes you know there are some HUGE ticket items coming up soon! xoxo

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Comments

  4. Lidia S says

    Would love to win something from you. you have such awesome creative pouches, they are definitely fun to look at.. oh to have one…. I would love!

  8. Leslie says

    Woo Hoo! Happy sewiversary week! Thanks for allowing all of us to celebrate with you!

  9. Lori says

    Would love to win anything from your store and I promise to share with someone else. The give away has been really fun.
    Blessings,

  10. Rachel says

    Gussy, high fives for being able to do what you love and get paid for it! You are in the “sweet spot” many of us would love to be!

  11. Liz M. says

    Gussy! Your story is so inspirational to a gal like me! I can’t wait to see what the rest of this week brings!

  13. Megan says

    Awww, Bauer sounds like a wonderful pup! Again, happy anniversary!!! Thanks for the chance to win!

  15. Laurie says

    Adorable! Love the tang dot and the floral. Thx for the giveaway opp and a big CONGRATS to u!

  17. Rhiann says

    My new favs are Tweet and Candy Stripe (at least until tomorrow)!! Love your story and following your success!

  19. Kim says

    Tangerine is my favorite to, so cute. This has been so much fun celebrating with you!

  20. Jamie says

    I’m so glad I found your site! I can’t wait to order my first thing from Gussy Sews!

  23. Danielle A says

    Congrats again on your 1 year! I REALLY want to win today’s prize. I’ve been meaning to order a wristlet. Just having a hard time deciding which fabric – they are all sooooooooo dang cute.

  25. Anita says

    What a tremendous amount of growth in such a short time! Hoping year two is even better for you!
    xo, Anita

  26. Tracy says

    I am an organizing freak, so these pouches would be a welcome addition to my “tools”! Thanks so much!!

  28. Tiffany says

    300% increase in 1 year? That is fantastic! I’d love to start my own business too… maybe some day. For now I’ll keep collecting tips for great sellers such as yourself and enjoy your adorable products :) would love to win this bag set!

  32. Dabney says

    I love the tangerine pattern! Perfect for summer!! Happy one year anniversary – thanks for celebrating it with fun stuff for your fans! :)

  34. diane says

    love the tangerine and turquoise – you put together the best color combinations!

  35. skye says

    I love that… “Every minute you doubt yourself is a minute you can’t get back” That is so true and just what my little ears needed to hear today! :)

  37. Amber Cullum says

    This post was so encouraging. Congratulations!!! Sometimes I think about all of the things I would like to do, but back away from them for various reasons. Sewing is one of those things, but as I sit anticipating the call of the passing of my grandmother I am more motivated than ever to re-learn the skill of sewing that she taught me as a young child.

    Thank you!

  38. delaney m. says

    love the turquoise and orange combo! so cute! your pouches have always been a favorite of mine!
    thanks!

  39. Carla Helton says

    WOW!!! LOVE the orange & turquoise!!!! Would love to have any of these, I could add it to my collection…..I’m waiting on my FIRST Gussy peice, the yellow and gray wristlet and I CAN’T wait to get it!!!

  42. Katie says

    Three giveaways? That is so generous! And it is so exciting to see someone follow their dream and be successful at it. You are truly an inspiration!

  43. Katy says

    Oh I hope I win so I can give them all away! I’ll definitely be using that 20% for myself tonight, though:)

  45. Sarah says

    Eek! Three?!?! That is fantastic! I would feel obligated to share the love with one of my friends with young kiddos, but obligated in a good way :) You always use such fab prints and colors. What a fun giveaway!!

  47. Katherine says

    I’m so glad I just read that post, and you’re truly an inspiration!! That definitely brightened my morning, and I love, love, love all your beautiful creations!!

    Congrats on your well-deserved success, and have a great time celebrating! :)

    Take care,
    Katherine

  52. Vanessa L. says

    Oh my that new tangerine Gussy is ADORABLE :) You have so much new stuff I wish I had Unlimited funds to shop with OR a generous giveaway will work too ;)

  56. EFY says

    Yep, like you, I LOVE the tangerine/turquoise combo. And, if I were blessed to win, I already know with whom I would share. Blessings :)

  60. lisa says

    I’m loving hearing a little more everyday!! and your items blow me away. I love that you put things together that I wouldn’t be able to ‘see’ – the patterns and colors – and wow, they are beautiful!!! Thanks for the giveaway!!

  63. Colleen Coberley says

    Yay! What a fabulous give away! It’s incredible how generous you’re being. Thank you for great Ruffles!

  70. Deborah says

    I love the bright colors and ruffles you use on your products. Your blog is an inspiration to everyone.

  79. Kim yeager says

    I just LOVE and adore these three pouches!!! Again, you never disappoint and your patterns are like no other!! Enjoy the rest of your celebration week;). !!!!!!!!!

  86. Kristie says

    What a fun week at Gussy Sews! The giveaways are great and I love how your story is woven into these giveaway posts, too!

  94. Elisabeth says

    Ooo I loved the red and yellow from yesterday, but now I’m loving the orange and turquoise too! So many fun combinations!

  96. Ammie says

    Lovely iPad/Kindle cases! I sewed myself a pretty Kindle case last year, but it’s a tad too small and I’ve yet to fix it. But it also has a ruffle! ;) Thanks for the fabulous giveaway.

  97. Tonya says

    Love, love, love the new patterns- having a bit of a bad week- again- love to see your bright beautiful colors!!!

  98. Tiffany says

    I am over the moon giddy about a diaper clutch since I’m adopting a baby girl in July. We have a son, so buying ruffles has me absolute giddy!!

  99. Jessica says

    So far, so generous!!! I can tell you are BEAMING with pride this week. You should be ;) What an accomplishment.

  100. Jessica D says

    You are an inspiration to quit what is comfortable and take the risk to go out on your own. I am still working up enough guts to do that. Congrats to you.

  101. April in CT says

    How adorable!! I got an iPad for my birthday and those cases are so cute!!!

  102. Paige Whitley says

    MAGGIE Anything you sew has been adorable from what I’ve seen. I’m so glad you are growing! Would you ever want to be so successful that Zach could come home and be with you? Maybe he could handle the business end of things and leave the sewing and creating fun to you?

  106. Amy says

    Thanks for the inspiration!! :) So incredibly happy for you. What a successful year! Thanks for the chance to win some ruffles!

  109. sarah says

    Wow! Gorgeousness!!!!! Another awesome giveaway and such an inspiring story of working for yourself! LOVE it!

  117. Wendy Spence says

    I’m so happy for you and love your words of encouragement. Yet another great giveaway…love it!

  124. Beth says

    Sweet! I’ve been wanting a diaper/wipe wristlet! Love the new tangerine/turquoise combo-so pretty!

  139. Sara Crowe says

    Gussy…I love your story, your blogs, your sewing….and your spirit. I would LOVE to win your give away. Have a super dooper – nothing but fantastic glorious day!

  140. Rebecca says

    Happy Anniversary! Your story is inspiring.

    What a fabulous giveaway! Thank you for the chance to win.
    searchingoutsimple at comcast dot net

  141. Rebecca says

    I love the sassy tangerine and turquoise together! So fun. Thanks for another amazing giveaway!!!

  146. mama marchand says

    Your story is so inspiring, girl! :) Congratulations on your anniversary … what an amazing year you’ve had!

    P.S. I LOVE your new prints! And I’m in love with the diaper/wipe wristlet … one of those would be awesome to win!

  151. Elizabeth P. says

    Thanks for the great giveaway! I love the orange and turquoise color combination!

  152. Sarah P. says

    With a baby on the way, the diaper/wipe wristlet would especially come in handy. I’d love the other items as well. Thanks for your generosity!

  154. Chelsea D. says

    It’s so cool that you are doing this! I could find a use for every single item in your shop!!!!!!!! :D

  157. Courtney Brown says

    Pick ME!!!! I love your products so very much!!! So awesome to hear all of your stories everyday…thank you for posting everyday…I LoVE and look forward to seeing what you’re up to!! Thank you Gussy!!

  159. Annie says

    Your story is encouraging and I really like the ‘E’s Cake’ entry on Heather’s blog.
    These giveaways are so much fun!

  162. Megan A. says

    Your ruffles are amazing! I love them! My little girl and I could use some extra bags for diapers, wipes, and everything else we need to carry around :) Little girls require a lot of bags!

  163. Cassie says

    I love the color combos! I could absolutely find a use for all of those products!:)

  164. Andrea says

    I just keep falling in love with all the fabrics… And I have a friend that’s pregnant so the wristlet would be and Awesome gift!

  165. Rebecca T. says

    Love this giveaway! The diaper case would definitely come into use in November when I’m due!

  166. Cate says

    With twins in the house, it means lots of diapers and wipes! I’d love to have some cute ruffly things to hold all my mommy goodies.:)

  169. jane @ the borrowwd abode says

    I can only imagine how exciting that first day of freedom must have been! Today is the first day I am taking off work without pay in order to sew more products for my shop. It feels great!!

  172. Teri says

    I love everything, and would love to pick my prints! Congats again Gussy..such a fun celebration!

  174. Deidre says

    with a wedding 4 months away…this would make great gifts for my bridal party (which includes a preggers SIL).
    YAY!
    Congrats on your 1yr business anniversary!

  180. Jingle says

    This is such an amazing giveaway! Thank you!!! And yes, I TOTALLY think you can count Bauer’s adoption! I completely understand how much of a difference a fabulous friend will make!!!!

  181. Rachel says

    ahh..this would be great to win..lots of variety! I want the peonies in pink print soooo bad!

  185. Debbie W. says

    Your blog is so inspiring!! I would love the chance to win some more gussy!! Love your product :)

  186. Leah says

    I agree! This is so fun! Congratulations on celebrating your 1 year. We also have been in celebration this month for my daughter’s 1st birthday. This is a true blessing of milestone as she was born 10 weeks early!

  188. Meghan says

    You are being so generous! Thanks so much for featuring new products and for sharing in your excitement about your business with all of us. I just ordered a few products last night and am so excited to place another order…especially if I win!!

  194. Lauren @ Pineapple Pizza says

    How fun are those new shop items? Love them all! As a side note, I would love to win at least a diaper/wipe wristlet as I am planning on getting one for my best friend who has a bun in the oven!

  197. Amity says

    Cute stuff! I’m crossing my fingers!! Congrats on yesterday’s anniversary! What an amazing accomplishment! :)

  199. Kara says

    I agree! Dogs do make a home (or business) a happier place! Love the new products <3

  201. Sarah K says

    Yay for the diaper wristlet! I’ve got baby #3 coming, so I can’t wait to get my hands on one of those!

    Congrats again, Gussy!

  203. Jenna says

    I seriously love ALL of your items and wish I had tons of money to buy them all! Thanks for the giveaway! :)

  205. Kelly says

    Oh my goodness, 3 gussy items! yes please! You are an inspiration gussy. Congrats on your first year solo at gussy sews, you’ve done amazing things, and I’m sure it will only continue!

  206. Amber says

    Thanks for always being such an inspiration to me. I know one day I will be able to get my business up and running…..just wish it was soon!

  209. Rachel says

    Love these! The hardest part would be picking from all the adorable prints :)

  222. Betsy says

    Oh wow, I LOVE the tangerine dot wristlet!!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE! Thanks for the fun giveaways, Gus! Giveaways or not, it has been so fun being an observer (and finally customer!) during your first year of ‘full-time’ business!

  223. sue shermetaro says

    What a great giveaway!!! I love all your products:)
    Have a great day!!

  228. MARY says

    I have been eyeing your diaper/wipe clutch. Love. Congratulations to you. Entrepreneurship is more about heart and determination that formal education anyway, and you’ve got it going on! :)

  231. Whitney Russell says

    You are too sweet to offer this opportunity to all of us! I love this giveaway and could definitely use all three of those bags…especially the diaper/wipe wristlet….I AM HAVING A BABY IN OCTOBER! Thanks for inspiring others to follow their dreams Gus!

  233. Whitney says

    You are such an inspiration! So awesome that you’ve been doing this a year!!

  244. Jessamy says

    I would LOVE to win this!!! Really? You’re giving all that away….you are awesome! I would be changing my baby in all the public places to show off my diaper wipes case!

  245. Sarah M. says

    You are so inspiring! Your story brings a tear to my eye and I hope to someday soon be able to say the same thing about my handmade business.

  246. Danell says

    Wow Congratulations on your one anniversary! I just found your blog today and I am so excited to add it to my daily list of blogs to visit. You have such a great talent. I hope one day to be able to make creating my day job!!! Thanks for the inspiration!!

  247. Stephanie G says

    If I won I would give something to my daughter. :) Probably would keep the other two for myself. ;)

  256. Michelle C says

    Wow, love the Tangerine + turquoise combination! Thanks for the chance to win!
    mrsmchappell at gmail dot com

  258. Nicole says

    how exciting that we can pick out our fabric!!!!! Ive got my fingers crossed!!

  264. Tamara May says

    I just found your blog and have to say I am in love with everything I have seen so far! Congratulations on your one-year anniversary!

  265. Angela Kolachny says

    Wow 3 assistants!!!! That’s awesome! I would love to work with you if I lived near you:o) great giveaways

  267. FoxyMomma says

    what an amazing & successful year you’ve had!! excited to see what this year has in store!!

  270. Jenn says

    OMG…love the tangerine and turquoise together! Keeping my fingers crossed I’ll win one of these awesome giveaways this week! You’re such an inspiration & I love reading your blog! Makes me want to run out and get a sewing machine…lol. I’ll stick to my painting and graphic design work for now though, but I will eventually get a sewing machine, so I can make myself cute bags and headbands….who am I kidding…it’s easier just to pay you to make my cute and adorable accessories!

  271. Catlyn says

    The Tangerine Dot it so cute! The small zippered pouches are just perfect for digital cameras! :)

  277. Becky says

    I love the new fabrics! And I really would love a diaper/wipe wristlet for my outings with my little girl :)

  278. Sydney S says

    I can’t get over the Tangerine Dots & Candy Stripes…you always come up with killer combos! Another GREAT givewaway =)

  284. Stephanie J says

    The orange lotus w/ the blue, possibly my new fav. But really I’ve never met a Gussy I didn’t adore!

  287. éadaoin says

    Gussy!
    You’re truly an inspiration to me and I cannot congratulate you enough on your anniversary.
    I would love to be counted in on your giveaway!
    éadaoin. x

  292. Paige Borda says

    It’s been so exciting reading about your progress over the past year (and before)! Pretty soon you’ll be opening a Gussy Sews factory! :) I LOVE that Tangerine & Turquoise! So pretty!

  293. Laura in LA says

    I would love to win this….although how would I ever decide which prints to choose? Too cute.

  299. taryn says

    i am in love with the tangerine and teal! great color combo! and the candy stripe print with they grey ruffle! ahhh so great!!!

  300. Cristy says

    So, today is the first day of the second year of your full time business! Talk about WOWZERS!!! Again, congrats Gussy! On my way to your shop to browse the new cuteness!

  309. Leigh says

    Omgosh! I NEED this and that tangerine/turquoise combo!!! It is so super hot I love
    It!!

  314. Ashley Ann says

    The diaper wristlet would be perfect!! Oh who am I kidding…any ruffled goody would be perfect!!
    I am loving the tangerine turq and have always loved the birdcage fabric! Thanks Gussy!!

  322. Amanda M. says

    Loving that orange/turquoise combo! Thanks for the chance to win some Gussy goodies. :)

  324. jenn says

    Durnit! I can’t believe I miss your actual anniversary. *~*~*~*~*HAPPY ANNIVERSARY*~*~*~*~*

    BTW~ I just love the Kindle cover in the Tweet in B&W print. SO cute. *adding to my Want List* :)

  339. Dani says

    so fantastic! I don’t know how I would ever choose! :) Your story is so inspiring… from a fellow entrepreneur: WAY TO GO! :)

  340. Corrie says

    I’ve loved Gussy ruffles since I opened my first package almost 2 years ago!! Congrats again on 1 year of working from home!

  348. Kristin Bommer says

    “Bau Wau Wau Yippee Oh Yippee Yayyyy!! Bau Wau Wau Yippy Yayyyy”….

    today’s comment is for my fave MN Pup, Bauer! Get it, BAU instead of BOW? har har har!!

    (if i win, people are going to be like what the heckkkkk? ;) )

  352. april c. says

    i DO love the turquoise & tangerine combo — so fun, flirty & summery. all of your new products are GORGEOUS, Gus! congrats on coming so far and being so fab ;)

  361. Maureen S says

    I have an e-ready just waiting for a cozy home. I too love that tangerine and turquoise combo.

  362. Brooke says

    Gussy! Gussy! Gussy! One for each pouch. Check out our site we are running a handmade market this spring in our home town. We are just starting out and learning so much. Thanks for all of the encouragment and inspiring posts. Pick me! <3

  365. KittyKerri says

    First, I love the Tangerine Dot & the Tweet in B&W!

    Second, I love your dogs name! Bauer is such a cute name for such a cute dog!

  367. Sarah says

    Um, how awesome are you?? I love hearing your inspirational stories, you’ve come so far! Thanks for the chance to win one of your awesome products! :D

  369. Sarah says

    This is my third day of entering, and I love all the new stuff; so hoping I win some fantastic Guss! Otherwise, I am definitely adding a tote to my “when I get some extra money/Christmas List.!” haha.

  377. Cheri says

    I hope I win, I hope I win! Everytime I come to your blog, I feel more motivated. Thanks!

  383. Heather Mullin says

    Congratulations again! You have a very inspiring testimony of what you can do when you make up your mind! Thank you for sharing! Very proud of you!

    I am loving ruffles right now. I have them on clothes, I have them on my camera strap. I have them everywhere and love them. I love your shop! I love the new items in your shop! I am just so excited!

    Hope you have a wonderful day,
    Heather
    heatherdmullin@gmail.com

  385. liz says

    you keep finding cuter and cuter prints – if that’s even possible! love the new stuff.

  387. Rebecca says

    Congrats, Gussy! I didn’t know that you had moved to your own office/studio space. Did you blog about that? That is a HUGE, huge step forward!!

  388. Elizabeth says

    Gussy!!! How is your anniversary week going??!! I am loving all the new ruffles!! I see a pretty turquoise ruffle, eeek!! :) :)
    xoxoxo
    Elizabeth :)

  391. Erika says

    this is one generous week of giveaways!! im hoping I win something…or I may just have to splurge! I’ve had my eye on your grey and yellow tote for quite some time…=)

  397. April says

    Congratulations on your year anniversary. After following you on Twitter and reading your blog, I am finally following my passion and taking the first steps to start my own business. Thanks for the inspiration!

  402. Sarah M says

    Gorgeous new prints!!! I started to get sad about the ipad cases because I just got mine from you and now you have new prints….but I really still love my orange floral. The new tangerine dot is AmAZING! I would love to win..so please pick me so I can show off all the GUSSY SEWS products and get some more sales for you here in gloomy OHIO :)

  404. Abbie says

    So many fun prints to see – I love to get ideas from your color/print combinations! And I’d love to give these sweet bags to my mom- and sis-in-loves!

  411. Nikki says

    With all those cute patterns you sure make it hard for someone to choose just one.

  414. Carly says

    I would love to win all three of these things, they’re so beautiful!

    And thank you so much for the business encouragement. I’m going through a rough spot and facing discouragement but I know I need to keep plugging away and things will look up soon. You are an inspiration!

  415. heather says

    LOVE the new prints!! The tangerine polka dot ROCKS!! Hope I can win one of your adorable creations :)

  421. melody says

    The tangerine and torquoise is lovely together! Congrats on taking the chance on yourself last year!!! You rock!

  425. Virginia says

    Congratulations on all that you have done in the last year! You are such an inspiration!

  428. Jennifer says

    I love the tangerine dot with the turquoise ruffle!! Congrats on all of your success!!

  429. Jules says

    This is amazing and the new tangerine and turquoise design is so pretty! Your business has seen great success this year and I wish you nothing but the best.

    Boy would I love to win this one :) Thanks for the chance!

  430. Meaghan says

    Oh, I would love to win this one! Your fabric combos are so cute and fun! Thanks so much for the chance to win. :-)

  435. Brittney says

    OH! I JUST had a baby-like he is one week old today! I would LOVE the diaper wipes wristlet! YAY! Pick me! Pick me! AND I live in the Twin Cities so we could meet up and I could finally meet the cute GUSSY!

  438. Stephanie Hargis says

    I’m blown away at how far you’ve come in a year! You are one inspirational woman! :) I actually lost my job due to budget cuts almost exactly a year ago as well and once I became pregnant we decided to make one salary work for our family. However, after reading your blog, I am hoping to try and start a small business of my own by selling the things I create! I’m sure it will take awhile to get off the ground but I am determined to keep trying! The only problem I keep running into is how to manage my time with an infant! Haha! Anyway, thanks so much for what you do. You are amazing!

  439. Katy says

    Wow! Congrats on a year! I just came over from House of Smith’s. I’m sooo glad I found you!

  450. Carrie H says

    Oh! Love all the zippered pouches! The Diaper clutch will be especially handy when our 2nd baby comes in a month!

  452. Jen says

    Very exciting! Can’t wait to see what more you have in store this week!! Congrats again!

  454. Ginna says

    I don’t normally like orange, but with those polka dots and the blue ruffles – I’m in love!

  457. Lesli C says

    Oh my goodness! I LOVE the new sassy tangerine and blue combo! Sassy fun!
    Congratulations on one year! I remember when you posted your last day at work!

  462. Teresa and Doogan says

    Sweet sweet Maggie…sitting and getting my toesies done as I type. Purple polish of course! You are so dear! You shine and glow! Thank you for your generosity! You inspire me in so many ways! Your story is AWESOME! Congrats on the tremendous success of GUSSY! Wags to your adorable furry side kick…Bauer! Ooooooooodles of love being sent your way from Bainbridge! We are celebrating with you! xoxo

  464. ashley williams says

    you are extremely talented and i’m truly inspired by your optimism and enthusiasm! i have been thinking about quitting my day job to follow my passion and seeing others that have succeeded sure is encouraging! thank you!!

  466. Angela says

    This week is so fun for me because I actually found your blog on your very first day of being full-time! I remember being so inspired by you, and I have followed along your journey ever since.

    I LOVE the new tangerine dot products… so cute!

  480. Jennifer says

    So cute!!! Would one of these possibly be used as a glasses case? I am forever throwing my glasses in my purse…not good. They would look quite sassy in one of your cases.

  485. Candice says

    Oh, I am sooooo drooling over all these yummy colored ruffles :) Oh wow- thanks so much for the giveaway!!

  490. adrienne says

    The orange polka dot fabric makes me want to run out and get and orange slush!! =)

  491. Sarah Hull says

    The tangerine dot with turquoise is fabulous! I love the birdcage print too! Such cute and fun prints…just adorable for spring!

  508. Jessica Dye says

    This week has been AWESOME…I’m loving the giveaways! Thanks so much and keep up the good work!

  509. Shari says

    Awesome stuff! Love the new prints! Thinking about what I can use the 20% off code for….. :)

  510. Stef Mishica says

    I love your products and your inspiring success story. You are proof that if you set your mind to something, you can achieve anything!! GOod luck in your next fabulous year!!!

  517. Melinda says

    Trying again! Bringing me back to your blog everyday with a giveaway, there is a good chance I’ll get that diaper bag whether I win or not! Everything is just too cute to resist!

  520. Catherine says

    Love the birdcages…and I’m totally surprised how much I like the tangerine bag. I’m really not an “orange girl”. Congrats again to you!!!

  523. Em says

    Wow that is super. You have the best giveaways Gussy!! Congrats on one year and many more to come.

  528. Laura says

    so proud of you and your ruffles, girl! way to go!

    ps – loving the orange & turquoise as well. :)

  530. Heather G. says

    Friend, I am SO happy for all of your success and happiness!! Seriously, it has been such a pleasure watching your business grow!

  537. Lindsey says

    Love the color combos! I never would have put tangerine and turquoise together, but I am so drawn to it…and I sure would love to carry it around with me!! I think it is just what my bland wardrobe needs!!

  538. Shanna says

    I didn’t get to enter your amazing $75 shop credit giveaway last night because I was at my daughter’s dress rehearsal for ballet for 5 hours!!!! I hope you’re having an awesome week!

  541. Tiffanie says

    Fun stuff! You are a great encouragement to all of us! Congratulations on one year!

  545. jacqui says

    oh please oh please oh please! let this winner be me! after the ruff week thus far i need some sassy ruffles to make it better! i heart the tweet fabric and the tangerine+turquoise is to die! i know i am new to the blog site and my blog is infant compared to others, but i swear swear i appriecate the greatness of gussy and what you stand for on your 1 yr anny and your amazing products! keeping my fingers crossed! <3

  546. erika says

    dear gussy:
    thank you thank you for your constant encouragement. i am the queen of self doubt but thanks to your sunny style (as well as my lovely friends, husband & Jesus) i continue to fight. thanks for being a homemade biz star. i read your blog daily for inspiration & a quick (entertaining) break.

    i love the tangerine fabric by the way. gorgeous. :) my fav. gussy product so far!!

    xoxo erika @ rougeandwhimsy.blogspot.com

  553. Kathleen in SC says

    How fun! You have such great fabric choices- hmm… =) I’d love to have the “problem” of deciding on which one! ;)

  560. chistina says

    So gorgeous!!! I am so glad you left your day job…..thats just me being selfish!!!!

  562. Jordan says

    OH goodness, these are darling and perfect for fabulous mommas!
    You (I) can never get enough ruffles and patterns!

  566. Nina Lee says

    I love your work. Love your site, even just for the pictures that are posted. Congratulations on your anniversary, may you have many more to come.

  571. Laura Beth Fraley says

    I cannot contain my excitement about this giveaway. You have so much talent and your ruffles are adorable! Annnnnd I love your puppy. Just thought I’d let you know. I’m sure he’s been a source of inspiration!

  572. nicole mcintosh says

    oh my oh my 3 items wow I would be happy with just one I hope that I am a winner

  587. Myriah says

    I LOVE the tangerine & turquoise combo too! So fresh, vibrant & fun. I am also loving the amazing giveaways, thanks!

  589. Ashley Mckay says

    Praying for more favor with your business! Love your products, and I get compliments on my yellow woodgraine purse all the time!

  590. Kim davis says

    Whoa! 590 people want to get their hands on this loot! Myself included :) hope you’ve enjoyed your celebratory week, friend!

  591. Elaine says

    I just love the fabric combos you use. And I’m just so elated that your business continues to grow and grow! :)