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September 27, 2011 · 48 Comments
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I’m such a dork! The plan was that today ~ on my first day back from traveling two long weekends in a row {first to The Creative Connection in St. Paul, MN, then to Blog Sugar in Long Beach, CA} ~ I’d stray from my normal routine & take the day off…

*But ohhhh, how amazing it is to be near friends that encourage & mentor you! love it*

…Except the first thing I did when Zack left for work this morning is scoop up Bauer from the couch and move him to our bed where I’m now working on my computer!!! So much for straying from my normal routine ;] The plan to take today off is so I can catch my breath and play with Bauer {let’s be honest} and visit a few shops around town that look super fun. To not workworkwork. To not feel so overwhelmed; to slow down for a few extra moments. But here I am… and I take this as a little reminder that even though work can get crazy I still L O V E my work and connecting with others online because I can’t see them regularly face-to-face. So to be writing this post out of “want” and not “should” is nice :] It really is…

* * *

Today I’m soaking in that I got to hug sweet Casey on Sunday {above photo}. Attending & speaking at Blog Sugar was such an amazing experience ~ in just a little bit I’ll share some more photos.

Today I’m loving that my house is a mess — I really am and it really is. I want to see pillows on the floor, dog toys everywhere, luggage out that needs to put away, laundry near {not in, ooops} the laundry basket. I want to run errands today that make no sense; that are out of logistical order because to me, all of the things above are mini-celebrations of this giant blessing I’ve been given. Life is such a gift.

So tell me, what are you going to celebrate today?

Maybe it’s not possible for you to take a weekday off, but maybe you can take an evening off? Or a weekend off? Or a weekend day off? My hope is that we all can enjoy time off without feeling guilty. Last week, before I even left for Blog Sugar, I told myself that Tuesday would be a Maggie day. I re-arranged my schedule so no one would be coming over. If we’re too busy engaging in our celebrations then it’s easy to miss what we’re celebrating… and I don’t want to miss it. Making sure Zack and I have ample amounts of work & play is something I want to be better at.

Last night, after I got home from Blog Sugar and snuggled Bauer tons, Zack took me on a little date. We went to Burger Jones and ate yummy burgers & sweet potato fries, then we shared a Salty Caramel shake. It was the best date ever. {I’m sooooo happy to be home…}


A FEW THINGS TO SHARE before I celebrate this day at home…
1. Click here to enter this $200 Gussy Sews shop credit giveaway, hosted by Jen of Tater Tots & Jello!

2. I’m hosting a Holiday Gift Guide October 15th – December 14th, click here for more info or click here to register your handmade shop {application deadline is October 2nd}.

3. On Sunday, October 2nd I’m hosting a local meet-up, right here in Minneapolis. We’re going to learn how to make a Terrarium :] Please email me by tonight if you can come: gussy AT gussysews DOT com

XO!

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  1. Kiley says

    September 27, 2011 at 11:07 am

    I just entered the $200 shop credit. I really hope I win, but hey, if I don’t I’ll still be buying in the future! I LOVE your products, blog, and your family. You only live [not even] 20 minutes away from me and I want to go to your meetup so bad. ;) ♥♥

    Reply
    • Gussy Sews says

      September 27, 2011 at 11:16 am

      …so i’ll see you October 2nd?? ;]

      Reply
  2. Lindsey says

    September 27, 2011 at 11:17 am

    Just stopping by from TT&J, LOVE your creations!!!! Now I am off to subscribe to your blog : )

    Reply
  3. Kiley says

    September 27, 2011 at 11:29 am

    not entirely sure but maybe. ;)

    Reply
  4. tiffany day says

    September 27, 2011 at 12:34 pm

    Hi Maggie,

    Love love your products/items! the orange and blue zippered pouches are awesome!! I would also love a bag!

    thanks for this fun opportunity!

    xoTiffany

    Reply
  5. Kimmie says

    September 27, 2011 at 1:10 pm

    It was wonderful to meet you and to be able to sit in your panel and hear your advice. Thank you so very much for answering my question- I will take your words to heart and “unplug for a few days” when I decide that I’d like to open up shop again. Making a name for myself has always been a struggle, but your kindness was so inspiring!

    xo

    Reply
  6. kim davis says

    September 27, 2011 at 1:18 pm

    this post made my heart smile :)

    Reply
    • Gussy Sews says

      September 27, 2011 at 4:09 pm

      aww – thanks Kim! xo

      Reply
  7. Sarah-Anne says

    September 27, 2011 at 1:34 pm

    you are amazing, friend. ha, i’m using that word alot lately, but it is oh so true!

    Reply
  8. Natalie @ NS Pottery says

    September 27, 2011 at 2:11 pm

    Two amazingly talented and beautiful ladies!!

    Reply
  9. hannah j says

    September 27, 2011 at 2:17 pm

    I enter every single giveaway I ever see of yours . . . I can’t believe I’ve never followed your blog yet! Consider me your newest follower =)

    Reply
  10. Ashleigh says

    September 27, 2011 at 2:49 pm

    Love your products and your blog! so cute:) Can’t wait to buy things for my little girl <3

    Reply
  11. Skye @ Neathering Our Fest says

    September 27, 2011 at 3:22 pm

    Such a beautiful picture of you and Casey! How fun to get to meet her! :)

    Reply
  12. Le Petite Hoot says

    September 27, 2011 at 4:05 pm

    I’m glad to hear you had a successful trip speaking at Blog Sugar! What a great opportunity to be invited to. :)

    Also, I’m very jealous that you had sweet potato fries and a salted caramel shake! Sweet potato fries, I’m obsessed with. Something that’s salted caramel, I have yet to try (but have been obsessed with looking at recipes on Pinterest). Is salted caramel good? Welcome back and glad to hear you had a safe trip!

    Reply
    • Gussy Sews says

      September 27, 2011 at 4:10 pm

      it *WAS* sooo good! yum yum :)

      Reply
  13. Brittney says

    September 27, 2011 at 4:16 pm

    So, I didn’t attend either of the blog parties-that is what I am calling them because they sure seemed like a party to me-BUT I am excited that everyone else did because they are talking about all the people they met and linking up and I am finding new wonderful blogs to follow! Thanks for sharing your friends so that we can all share in their wonderful sites!

    Reply
  14. Cat says

    September 27, 2011 at 4:49 pm

    I’m just going to say it again. I LOVE the hair color :) That’s a really nice picture. (Oh, and your bags are pretty great, too ;))

    Reply
  15. Kassi @ Truly Lovely says

    September 27, 2011 at 4:58 pm

    So glad you had a great time on all of your adventures! And you’re right… a day off should NEVER make you feel bad! :)

    Reply
  16. Kelli says

    September 27, 2011 at 5:09 pm

    I love your site! and all of your amazing work! I found you on tater tots and jellow! : ) I am a follower! Hop on over and follow me too if you like : )

    Kelli

    Reply
  17. Emily N. says

    September 27, 2011 at 5:21 pm

    So glad you had a good time this past weekend! Thanks for sharing your pictures! :)

    Reply
  18. Cathy says

    September 27, 2011 at 6:45 pm

    I’m stopping by from Tater Tots & Jello. I love your blog and your creations!

    Reply
  19. Heather G. says

    September 27, 2011 at 6:58 pm

    I am celebrating being home with my sweet girls! Tony has to work the next three days (boo!) so I miss him, but am loving special time with my girlies. I guess I didn’t realize how much I missed them.

    LOVED getting to chat with you on Sunday – you’re even cuter and sweeter in person!!

    Reply
  20. Raquel Braun says

    September 27, 2011 at 7:10 pm

    Stopping by from TT&J. Do you ever sell locally at sales? I would love to stop by and see your beautiful creations in person!! Love the patterns and designs you use.
    Raquel

    Reply
  21. Natalie from Johnnyinadress.com says

    September 27, 2011 at 7:51 pm

    I have been following you for a while now and LOVE your blog! … AND you fabulous shop! Heading over to TT& J to enter the giveaway! Yay!

    Reply
  22. mel @ the larson lingo says

    September 27, 2011 at 8:10 pm

    GUSSY! SO great meeting you at Blog Sugar! You are just too cute & so sweet.
    I have a cute pic of us on my blog. I can email it to you!
    Glad you are back home with your boys :)
    Love you & I am going to go enter some giveaways so I can get another Gussy to go along with my vintage Gussy :)

    Reply
  23. Genn says

    September 27, 2011 at 9:19 pm

    Hi Maggie!
    I am wishing I had introduced myself to you at Blog Sugar, but I sat in on your second conference.
    In truth I had not been a follower until now. My Mom loves to sew and she told me about you at Blog Sugar. So you can bet I am a follower now! Your stuff is so darling. I thought you did a great job speaking and I enjoyed listening to a little bit of your story. I am a hairdresser and was just in love with your headband you wore Sunday. So nice to meet ya, love to learn more about ya, and I am off to buy a couple of your sweet ruffly headbands!! :)

    Reply
  24. shawn timm says

    September 27, 2011 at 10:40 pm

    Your stuff is soo cool! Thanks for pairing up with Tarrots and Jello. Now I must look at all your cute stuff.

    Reply
  25. Jen says

    September 27, 2011 at 10:54 pm

    I am so glad you and Casey got to see each other. Your friendship makes me happy! And yay for the terrarium meet-up!!!

    Reply
  26. Gina @ Oaxacaborn says

    September 27, 2011 at 10:54 pm

    You mean laundry is supposed to go IN the basket?! Ooops. ;-)

    Reply
  27. jennifer boyce says

    September 27, 2011 at 11:17 pm

    love your blog! Can’t wait to start seeing your posts regularly on FB. Fabulous tatertots & jello sent me

    Reply
  28. Amanda says

    September 28, 2011 at 7:17 am

    You are absolutely right, a day off shouldn’t make you feel bad! I think I may follow your lead on that one today :)

    Reply
  29. vicki says

    September 28, 2011 at 8:22 am

    sent from tatertots and jello
    love your stuff

    Reply
  30. Lizscraps says

    September 28, 2011 at 9:31 am

    stopped by to see what you had posted today and looks like a busy day :)
    am off to enter the give away which would be cool to win cuz I LOVE totes and like to have a dedicated one for each activity… they help me to be more organized and it;s just fun to use a special tote for each thing..
    yours are super cute and bright, would have to be for something fun …hmmm shopping anyone ;P

    Reply
  31. Ada says

    September 28, 2011 at 9:51 am

    A $200 shop credit?! That’s amazing. Hope you have a wonderful day “off”!

    Reply
  32. Melissa K says

    September 28, 2011 at 10:02 am

    You had me at the worlds “salty” and “caramel” used right in a row. :) Sometimes the best days are the ones where we don’t do the typical stuff–glad you were able to unwind and celebrate after your trip!

    Reply
  33. Beth says

    September 28, 2011 at 10:34 am

    I LOOOOVE sweet potato fries!! :) YUM-O!!! :) We make them at home all the time! A little oil, salt, pepper and parmesan cheese.

    Reply
  34. kyle says

    September 28, 2011 at 12:16 pm

    you’re so right! it’s so important to reprioritize every once in a while and a date night helps too!

    i’ve been reading you for a while and entering all of your giveaways…i’m finally a follower!

    Reply
  35. Tiffany says

    September 28, 2011 at 12:53 pm

    $200 shop credit? That’s extremely generous!

    Reply
  36. Leonora says

    September 28, 2011 at 2:22 pm

    shut the font door I big fluffy heart the lil date night hubs set up for you! so happy you and casey got to be reunited <3 i heart her art and I heart your swag <3 <3 <3

    Reply
  37. Katja says

    September 28, 2011 at 3:28 pm

    I came via Tatertots & Jello :)
    Your blog looks lovely and inspiring, and I LOVE your shop! I will be following your blog, thank you! :)

    Reply
  38. lynette says

    September 28, 2011 at 5:25 pm

    Stopping by from TT&J to say I love your blog and your products!

    Reply
  39. Melanie says

    September 28, 2011 at 5:45 pm

    Came over from TT&J, and I can’t believe I haven’t found your blog sooner! Definitely a happy, new follower!

    Reply
  40. Lindsey Aylward says

    September 28, 2011 at 10:41 pm

    It’s always good to stray from your routine and do new things. Gets the creative juices flowing. :) I loooove the fabrics you choose for your whatsits. Where do you usually get it?

    Reply
  41. Angela @ Cuckooface says

    September 28, 2011 at 11:00 pm

    I just posted a pic of us on my site. It was so great to meet you and sit in on your panel. You are a wealth of information! I will have your succulents in the mail by Friday – yay! xoxo

    Reply
  42. Gretchen says

    September 30, 2011 at 1:58 pm

    Thanks for the encouragement to celebrate the messes. :) We always have messes to trip over or celebrate!

    Reply
  43. Michelle says

    March 18, 2014 at 8:06 am

    That’s a smart answer to a diuifcflt question.

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    March 18, 2014 at 6:29 pm

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  45. Reno says

    March 19, 2014 at 12:56 am

    That’s a slick answer to a chalnengilg question

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Many times we are out & about in the neighborhood and I think, “oh the flowers surrounding your porch are lovely!” Or, “wow” (to the elderly man) “you have such a great smile, thanks for sharing it with us!” Wouldn’t it be great to jot that down in a card and send it through the mail as well?

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