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{Inspiration Workshop! — week #6, pamper yourself}

July 7, 2011 · 12 Comments
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It’s Thursday, so that means it’s time for week #6 of the Inspiration Workshop! Each Thursday we meet right here to share our take on the weekly prompt. It’s amazing to see everyone’s excitement on twitter, facebook, and of course their blog post link-ups — yeow!

The prompt ~

This week’s Inspiration Workshop! prompt is PAMPER YOURSELF. Someone recently asked me how many hours I work a day with sewing/blogging, and my answer – without hesitation, was 12. TWELVE. The more I looked at that number the more I felt that this prompt was super important. I can’t wait to see all the amazing ways you pamper yourself, too… Fun!

My inspiration ~

I love pretty scents: refreshing, clean, “ahhhhhhh…” scents. The smell of fresh laundry, clean hair {hah! but seriously.}, Mrs. Meyers dish soap filling up the kitchen sink. Cucumber, aloe, eucalyptus, mint, lavender ~ these types of scents relax me.

But, HOW do I relax? My favorite way is with aromatherapy candles, bath soaks, nail polish and a good book…

…and fresh flowers! Taking time to pamper myself is one of the most important things I can do. When it’s chilly out I love to drink tea; in the warmer seasons I like ice-water with lemon. Plus, lots of time with Bauer outside year-round. Quiet time. Maggie time. Pretty time ♥.

OK ~ so now it’s your turn!

I hope you’ll join the linky party below with your interpretation of PAMPER YOURSELF. Consider visiting the 2 thumbnails listed above yours & say hello by leaving a comment… And you may just find your blog bestie or blog mentor *wink*.

♥ Let’s connect on twitter by using this hashtag: #inspirationworkshop

Gussy Sews Inspiration Workshop!


Want to join us next Thursday? Next week’s prompt is SUNSHINE! If you want extra inspiration, or to read about the prompt in full, sign up for our newsletter BY tonight (Thursday). The prompt for week #7 will be emailed Friday, July 8th and the linky party for week #6 will be Thursday, July 14th.

XO.


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  1. Emma says

    July 7, 2011 at 6:39 am

    Loved this reminder to stop and breathe… and pamper! Love your polishes :)

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  2. Ashley says

    July 7, 2011 at 7:11 am

    I needed this reminder to step back and enjoy the little things. ;]

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  3. Jacky {The Sweetest Petunia} says

    July 7, 2011 at 7:39 am

    I wasn’t sure if I had anything to link up today, but then I found the perfect photo! Thanks for the inspiration, Gussy. ;)

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  4. bonitarose says

    July 7, 2011 at 7:54 am

    pampering yourself, so so important! So fun to participate this week! hugs xo

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  5. Erin @ {grace-filled} says

    July 7, 2011 at 9:35 am

    Love those photos! I loved the movie Julie & Julia…is the book just as good? or better?? :)

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  6. kim says

    July 7, 2011 at 12:58 pm

    oh i love scents. fresh, pure, clean scents. if you haven’t already you need to (!) check out my fave perfume: pur grace from philosophy. love! i wish i could buy it here…

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  7. kim says

    July 7, 2011 at 12:59 pm

    it’s “pure grace” of course.

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  8. Leah says

    July 7, 2011 at 2:58 pm

    Oops! I thought mine did not add the first time. Number 85, but it did, so if you want to erase number 86 that would be awesome. Thanks!

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  9. kris says

    July 7, 2011 at 3:57 pm

    can’t believe it’s week six! thanks for hosting…i love being outside with my doggies too. always good for the soul.

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  10. Heather G. says

    July 7, 2011 at 4:06 pm

    Love your pretty polishes!

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  11. Margaret says

    July 8, 2011 at 7:54 am

    Thanks for sharing! This is definitely a great reminder, especially for work at home women. I stay home with my son and run my etsy shop, but sometimes I feel guilty pampering myself (I guess because I stay home most of the time–even though I’m definitely not relaxing:). Thanks!

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  1. Pamper Yourself :: BeyondWordsDesigns says:
    July 7, 2011 at 7:31 am

    […] the oven.  While I wait, I like to catch up on my blogs and I saw the inspiration workshop over at Gussy Sews.  Perfect ~ the rice sock is exactly what her prompt ~ pamper yourself ~ is all […]

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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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