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Maggie Whitley

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{top of the day to ya! + giveaway winners}

May 3, 2011 · 23 Comments
Filed Under: the pup

Morning came and I wasn’t quite ready for it. I hit snooze for the second time [that is a lie, i hit it 4x. gasp.], pulled the covers up a little bit higher. It’s been chilly here in Minneapolis ~ every morning I look upward and raise my eyebrows. He must have noticed *wink* because this morning we woke to blue skies and the promise of 60 degree weather.

[Yesterday it was 33 degrees…]

Bauer’s not allowed on our bed to sleep, but each morning around 5 I wake to find him curled in a little ball at my feet. I think it’s cute; Zack rolls his eyes, turns over, and — he doesn’t know it — but I see the little smirk he writes on his face. Hah!

So with the blue skies outside, and the morning ticking away, we get up. Zack makes coffee. Bauer stretches for us and walks around the house with some extra pep in his step. It’s very cute :]

Today I’m thankful for: the birds chirping ~ the front door open and the little doggy that is now tall enough to see out the screen ~ this blog and The Beatles on her play list ~ for a little bit of pink [see below] that my mom read I was needing [xxoo, mom] ~ for the lunch date with my friend Jill!!! ~ for the orders waiting to be packaged, new fabric that’s on it’s way to me, for Lisa & Anna who help me with my ruffles. I most definitely can’t do this alone and I’m so, so super thankful for the help.

There has been a fun splurge of giveaways on here lately. It’s a bit abnormal, but still fun, right? :] Especially when it’s time to announce the winners…

giveaways + winners:
Vintage Notions book — Lori, email: itsybitsystitch_ _@gmail.com] April sponsors — Mary of The Great Elephant Symposium
Featured Artist, Tuckoo and MooCow — Kris of Life at the Table

*all 3 winners have been emailed.

We are having a small sale on select items, click here to see which ruffles have been marked down.

So… that’s about all I have to share on this fine Tuesday morning. Do you have anything specific you want to read about in May? Leave me a comment if you do…
xo.

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23 Comments
Filed Under: the pup

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  1. sarah @ Handbags*N*Pigtails says

    May 3, 2011 at 10:01 am

    I think itd be fun for you to post a mini tour of the area you live in. Or you could do a vlog about it. You’re always mentioning how great the area is but we dont get to see it the way you do:) Just a thought.
    Have a wonderful day Maggie:)
    xo,
    Sarah

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  2. Jenny says

    May 3, 2011 at 10:33 am

    I hit the snooze becuase it is like a magic signal for my hubby to snuggle me. I always set my alarm earlier than I plan to get up, so I can get that snuggle time.

    I enjoy hearing about how you run/grow your business!

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    • Gussy says

      May 3, 2011 at 2:39 pm

      seriously.
      best. thing ever! :)

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  3. Molly @ A Bit O' Shine says

    May 3, 2011 at 10:39 am

    My kitty woke me up very early making that funny noise cats do when they watch birds. My yard was full of robins. So after I let her outside I “slept in” too – though mostly I was just snuggled into the blankets and being stubborn about being awake. :)
    We are supposed to get nice weather tomorrow, but it hasn’t shown up here today. That’s okay, I planted a bunch of seeds and this way I don’t have to water them yet. ;)
    Congratulations to the winners!

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  4. Kacey says

    May 3, 2011 at 10:47 am

    Sounds like a perfectly happy day! I awoke to a cat on my head and two little boys being silly this morning. We’re already on the verge on complaining about the heat here in Arizona, as it’s getting up into the 90’s. I would freeze at 33! I’ll try to send some of our heat up your way – sounds like you guys could use it!

    Kacey

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  5. Mary says

    May 3, 2011 at 11:09 am

    I’m a snooze button kind of gal too! It’s been a bit cool here in Texas for the past two days. Of course nothing compared to 33 but more like 70’s.

    I’m so excited to be a winner!! Thank you!!!

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  6. Lauren @ Pineapple Pizza says

    May 3, 2011 at 11:10 am

    You need to come visit Texas! Today its about 55 and we’re all bundled up because we’re used to 90 at this time of year. I feel like such a wuss in my warm head band and long sleeves!

    I’d love to read about the books that you’re reading. Dunno if that’s your style, or not, but I just love to know about what’s on everyone’s book shelves!

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  7. Lauren @ Pineapple Pizza says

    May 3, 2011 at 12:14 pm

    Mary, I think we posted at the same time about the “cool” Texas weather! I can’t imagine how northerners do it. Tomorrow morning is going to be 48 degrees by me and I’m mentally counting my jackets and hoping I haven’t packed them all away!

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  8. Hannah from FlyChicks says

    May 3, 2011 at 1:50 pm

    who needs an alarm clock when your hubby’s won’t stop going off every three minutes!! thats enough to get me out of the bed and out of the room. but come 2pm, i’m struggling! COFFEE!!!!

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    • Gussy says

      May 3, 2011 at 2:40 pm

      hah! seriously, that’s cruel of him. i think your hubbs needs to make you coffee (and bring it to you) whenever he does that.
      xoxo

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  9. Stacey says

    May 3, 2011 at 2:38 pm

    LOVE the first picture you posted! At first I was like, hmmm… a door? Why is that exciting? And then I saw the ghost of Gussy!

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    • Gussy says

      May 3, 2011 at 2:39 pm

      LOL ~ ghost, though? what are you saying about me??? ;)
      xo.

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  10. Stacey says

    May 3, 2011 at 2:39 pm

    Oh, and congrats to the winners!

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  11. Stacey says

    May 3, 2011 at 2:42 pm

    Lol… Just the way you are reflected in the glass made me think ghost. I’m not into ghosts :) Oh, hey, I’m gonna send you an email right away…

    Reply
  12. Sarah-Anne says

    May 3, 2011 at 2:50 pm

    love you, friend!!

    Reply
  13. Elizabeth says

    May 3, 2011 at 5:22 pm

    I’d love to see more “Maggie” posts in May! It’s always nice to hear about what goes on in your daily life….silly as it sounds I love reading those posts because I kinda imagine you almost as a celeb. HAHA isn’t that funny? its like, “Gussy, you know the girl that sews ruffles?” That’s what I say when I’m talking about your bags to my friends…like they should all know you by name. hehe. ok I’m a dork! I know! :) Have a great rest of your week!!
    PS: I’d LOVE to see more turquoise ruffles in May! {I am crossing my fingers for a wristlet with a turquoise ruffle!}
    xoxo
    Elizabeth :)

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  14. Catie says

    May 3, 2011 at 8:20 pm

    Hi there
    I just stopped by too say Hello -Trish sent me :)
    Cheers
    Catie

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  15. Lyndee says

    May 3, 2011 at 9:19 pm

    Saw you at Two Peas in a Pod. I love your bags!

    Reply
  16. Melissa says

    May 3, 2011 at 10:35 pm

    I already follow your wonderful blog, but I’m popping back over from Trish’s blog. :) I love your ruffles! And Bauer is so cute!

    Reply
  17. emily hope says

    May 4, 2011 at 12:11 am

    such a fun pic of you (the first “hazy” one)!
    and a sale … so nice. really loving that tweet zipped pouch ….

    Reply
  18. Robin in New Jersey says

    May 4, 2011 at 6:43 am

    HI! I just found you via Two Peas. I will bookmark you and be back later.

    This looks like fun!

    Reply
  19. Claygirlsings says

    May 4, 2011 at 10:37 am

    Just gotta say that Bauer is the CUTEST! I love that pops up in your blog (& vlogs, too!) from time to time.

    Reply
  20. rochelle fry says

    May 5, 2011 at 9:27 am

    Cute Stuff! I found you thru Trish’s blog:)

    Reply

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ABOUT MAGGIE WHITLEY DESIGNS:
Maggie Whitley weaves her writings around joy in motherhood, homemaking, faith, and simple living. She homeschools her children, enjoys a quiet room while reading, and roars with laughter over the challenges & delights of motherhood. Maggie and her husband, along with their four young children, live in northern Michigan. She has been writing online since 2008.
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