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{sponsor feature + giveaway: Lady Like}

December 5, 2011 ·
Filed Under: giveaway, shop feature

This giveaway is now closed.

Yeow!, I’m here on this lovely Monday with a seriously AMAZING and cozy giveaway from the Lady Like girls! Diana & Kristy are the XL sponsor this month and I’m excited to be sharing their line of beautiful knit & crocheted accessories with you. Their style has caught my attention many times; it’s phenomenal and stunning — oh yes, super stunning! Before I share with you the giveaway prize I asked Diana & Kristy to share a bit of their story, shop and experience selling handmade with the Gussy Sews community. There’s some super inspiring stuff below — so enjoy! xoxo

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Hello! We’re the ladies, Diana “Lady Di” and Kristy (Wrecklessgirl) “Lady Kay” — the mother/daughter team who created and operates Lady Like. We’re a unique combo of mixed talents and that’s what makes us work well together. I create the patterns and crochet, knit, and sew the items and Kristy is our dreamer/designer (color & pattern inspiration), quality controller, photographer, blog designer, and coordinator of all things online.

Lady Like (formerly Ladyknitster) got its start when Kristy asked me to make some crocheted thread flower hair clips with feather embellishments. I used to make and sell afghans but never really made crocheted flowers. We worked up some new designs, sold quite a few at local craft events and the Etsy Shop was born in 2009. We’ve expanded our inventory to include yarn fiber headbands and cowls and we’re excited about new designs we’ve been planning on implementing into our shop in the next year (ideas that have been brewing for years)! We love shopping for high quality yarn with rich color and can easily spend many hours culling through endless rows of yarn picking out the right colors and textures. We shop for our yarn locally to support local business and our lips are drooling with lots of oohs and aahs! I must admit that we are yarn addicts, so we know we’re in the right business!

Our inspiration comes from nature since most of our items are flowers, leaves, and feathers, but we are also inspired by southwestern design, the 1920s-40s, and vintage patterns and fashion. Being ladylike used to be a virtue back in the early 1900s, so we want to inspire others to not be ashamed to be girly or ladylike! Fashion magazines, black and white movies, Pinterest, and creative blogs nudge our own creativity and inspire us to step outside the box. Because a lot of our designs & ideas aren’t taken from other artists, we sketch ideas on paper first as they come to us, and then implement these ideas — making them reality by designing the pattern with knitting and crocheting needles. One idea can develop into something totally different by the end of the process and our craft room & table has a lot of in-between projects we’ve been trying to nail down designs for! Kristy is the balance in Lady Like. She’s got her own sense of style and independence that keeps our designs fresh & our colors vibrant.

Lady Like has been able to stay the course with our headbands even when I wanted to change up the concept at times. I’m proud of the fact that the quality of each item comes before quantity. I love to watch my hands work while the yarn and needles are giving birth to a flower or leaf; there sometimes isn’t enough hours in the day to work our magic. We’re passionate about our new ski/snowboarding headbands, flower headband designs, and of course our cozy cowls! We’re also proud that we offer products made from materials which aren’t commonly sold in many other shops.

We haven’t been involved in the online craft community very long, so we’re still learning — however, we can say that it’s important to give yourself some grace — business isn’t going to boom overnight: use this time to develop high-quality and unique products instead of trying desperately to keep up with the crowd. Start by specializing in a few or less specific products instead of being a jack-of-all-trades shop that has no focus or specialty. Our favorite shops are (like Gussy’s) the ones that have a really strong appearance, branding, and consistent flow online–including a very specific product line and color palette. The online artisan business market is very competitive so it’s helpful to stay on top and get ahead of what’s popular now and what’s just around the corner. Be willing to take leaps of faith with new ideas and most importantly, keep the faith and don’t be afraid to ask for help along the way!

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G I V E A W A Y: Diana & Kristy are giving away the above AMAZING bundle: 2 ski headbands and 2 crocheted flower headbands {items 1, 2, 3 & 4} ~ that’s $84 of Lady Like product! For your first entry, please visit Lady Like and leave a comment below with your favorite item(s).

For extra entries: share this giveaway with your online community via Pinterest, Twitter (mention @gussysews & @shopladylike) or Facebook.

Remember to leave an extra comment for each {up to 5 extra entries}; I’ll pick a winner in a few days!

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Comments

  1. Kristen says

    December 5, 2011 at 3:50 pm

    Wow, they make beautiful things! My favorite is the crochet lily flower headband in scarlet! I would love to wear that!

  2. Ruthie Hart says

    December 5, 2011 at 3:53 pm

    I love their gorgeous ski headbands!

  3. Ruthie Hart says

    December 5, 2011 at 3:58 pm

    I tweeted! @ruthiehart1

  4. Amanda W. says

    December 5, 2011 at 3:59 pm

    There’s not a thing I don’t like in their shop! I love the Ski Headbands though, not sure if Azule or Cookies and Cream is my favorite though :)

  5. Ashley Parsons says

    December 5, 2011 at 4:00 pm

    Although I’m not a bride, I love the CROCHET FLOWER HEADBAND for the Bride in Swirling White :)

  6. Amanda W. says

    December 5, 2011 at 4:01 pm

    I tweeted (Toaster4JC)

  7. Jenna says

    December 5, 2011 at 4:01 pm

    I love the ski headband in yellow!

  8. Mindy Harris says

    December 5, 2011 at 4:02 pm

    Crochet Flower Headband in Multi Layers in Sunset Yellow

  9. Amanda W. says

    December 5, 2011 at 4:02 pm

    I shared on Facebook (Toaster’s Transformations) http://www.facebook.com/pages/Toasters-Transformations/130719993698529

  10. Jenna says

    December 5, 2011 at 4:03 pm

    I tweeted!

    @jennaer

  11. Mindy Harris says

    December 5, 2011 at 4:04 pm

    tweeted

  12. Mindy Harris says

    December 5, 2011 at 4:04 pm

    here is the link to my tweet. SORRY maggie! http://twitter.com/#!/marigold_road/status/143812835892408320

  13. Meghan says

    December 5, 2011 at 4:06 pm

    I’ve been wanting a crocheted headband for some time now but haven’t found one I love. However the ski headband is GORGEOUS! Even if I don’t win, I may be wearing one soon ;)

  14. Erin says

    December 5, 2011 at 4:22 pm

    I love the Crocheted Starlette Headband in Deep Maroon!! So pretty and it would be great for a Christmas Day outfit accessory!! ;)

  15. Erin says

    December 5, 2011 at 4:23 pm

    I Facebook-ed this giveaway! :)

    http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=229198460484735&id=1467711469

  16. Erin says

    December 5, 2011 at 4:24 pm

    I Tweeted this giveaway! :)

    http://twitter.com/#!/ErinLauray/status/143818002876465152

  17. Abby says

    December 5, 2011 at 4:24 pm

    I can’t pick just one…I love it all!

  18. rouge & whimsy says

    December 5, 2011 at 4:24 pm

    in love with this: http://www.etsy.com/listing/85730031/ski-headband-crocheted-with-flower-and

    Ski headband crocheted w/ flower! I am also jealous of their kitting/crocheting skills… as I have none. :)

  19. Lauren says

    December 5, 2011 at 4:25 pm

    Love the ski headband crocheted with flowers and buttons

  20. Cerrisse Wood says

    December 5, 2011 at 4:25 pm

    Love their stuff! I love the crochet flower head band in swirling white! :)

  21. Cerrisse Wood says

    December 5, 2011 at 4:28 pm

    tweeted this giveaway

    http://twitter.com/#!/ciecie85/status/143818704227008512

  22. Deb says

    December 5, 2011 at 4:28 pm

    So cute! It’s the azure blue headband for my girls.

  23. Cindy says

    December 5, 2011 at 4:29 pm

    I love the simple little headband in ric-rac tan. :)

  24. Crystal S. says

    December 5, 2011 at 4:30 pm

    I love the ski crocheted headband in the blue!
    sellcrystal2 (at) yahoo dot com

  25. Amber says

    December 5, 2011 at 4:35 pm

    I love all of the wide headbands! The neutral colored one especially. Great stuff!

  26. Tonia says

    December 5, 2011 at 4:43 pm

    I’m usually not one for the crochet look, however these ladies make some gorgeous pieces. I honestly can’t pick just one favorite from their shop but the knitted bowtie headband really caught my eye:) I love seeing mother/daughter duo’s, thanks so much for being a part of this giveaway!

  27. Judy says

    December 5, 2011 at 4:48 pm

    I like the Knitted Cowl Neckwarmer w/ Ruffles.

  28. Cassie says

    December 5, 2011 at 4:52 pm

    I’m already thinking of all the place I could sport the crochet ski headband in khaki :)

  29. Cathy says

    December 5, 2011 at 4:54 pm

    My favorite one is the Ski Headband Crocheted with Flower and Buttons in Gray and Black blend!

    Yeah for companies from Oregon :) :)
    Love local and handmade shops!

  30. Lexi says

    December 5, 2011 at 4:55 pm

    I absolutely adore the cowl and all of the headbands. This is such a lovely giveaway.

  31. Stac says

    December 5, 2011 at 4:55 pm

    The crochet flower headband in swirling strawberry!! soo cute!!

  32. Michelle Lynch says

    December 5, 2011 at 4:58 pm

    Love the ski headband in olive green, gorgeous!

    lynchmob@telus.net

  33. Angel Taylor says

    December 5, 2011 at 5:00 pm

    I love the ski headbands…it’s too hard to choose just one..

  34. Angel Taylor says

    December 5, 2011 at 5:03 pm

    Tweeted it AngelDTaylor

  35. Cassie says

    December 5, 2011 at 5:11 pm

    I love the Crochet Headband w/Mini Croc stitch in Coral Red/Orange! SO CUTE!

  36. sarah r. says

    December 5, 2011 at 5:13 pm

    love the ski headband but can’t decide what color.. maybe yellow??

  37. Stephanie McAllister says

    December 5, 2011 at 5:13 pm

    The ski headband in rust is my favorite!

  38. Cassie says

    December 5, 2011 at 5:13 pm

    I tweeted about this giveaway!
    https://twitter.com/#!/C_LiveLaughL0ve/status/143830306342969344

  39. Stephanie McAllister says

    December 5, 2011 at 5:26 pm

    Posted giveaway on fb

  40. Coleen Reed says

    December 5, 2011 at 5:26 pm

    I love the Lady Like crocheted ski headband with the flower. Talk about feminine! Thanks for the opportunity to win!

  41. Stephanie McAllister says

    December 5, 2011 at 5:31 pm

    I tweeted! @mcallister1841

  42. Andi T. says

    December 5, 2011 at 5:40 pm

    Thanks for introducing me to this shop! I love the ski headbands!

  43. Courtney says

    December 5, 2011 at 5:54 pm

    Love the ski headband in soft wheat! Looks good on brown hair :).

  44. michelle riebeek says

    December 5, 2011 at 5:56 pm

    I love the: CROCHET FLOWER HEADBAND for the Bride in Swirling White
    michellehaskell at gmail dot com

  45. Jennifer O. says

    December 5, 2011 at 6:23 pm

    I love the crocheted “flower lily in raspberry red”! SO pretty.

  46. Jennifer O. says

    December 5, 2011 at 6:23 pm

    Shared on Facebook! :)

  47. Heather says

    December 5, 2011 at 6:31 pm

    I’m just learning to crochet so I can make my son a beanie hat w/ Wall-E on it, so I feel like I can really appreciate you designs & work! These are gorgeous! I LOVE these: Starlette Headband in Taupe Pink, Ski Headband Crocheted with Flower and Buttons in Sapphire Blue, Ski Headband Crocheted with Flower and Buttons in Azure Blue & the Special Order: Knitted Cowl Neckwarmer w/ Ruffles Thank you for the chance!

  48. Meg says

    December 5, 2011 at 6:33 pm

    my favorite item in their shop is the Ruffles and Bobbles Crochet Headband in Maroon maroon is my favorite color!

  49. Shawnna says

    December 5, 2011 at 6:35 pm

    My favorite is definitely the ski headbands!! Adorable :)

  50. kiley says

    December 5, 2011 at 6:52 pm

    Ski Headband Crocheted with Flower and Buttons in Cookies & Cream loveee this….

    ;)

  51. Skye says

    December 5, 2011 at 7:05 pm

    I love love love that they are a mother/daughter team!! My mom and I so could have done this together :)

    I love the knitted bow headband!

  52. Skye says

    December 5, 2011 at 7:08 pm

    I tweeted it :)

    https://twitter.com/#!/rinderceIIa/status/143859041989435393

  53. Skye says

    December 5, 2011 at 7:09 pm

    And I pinned it in Pinterest!

    http://pinterest.com/pin/288089707383010565/

  54. Jen E says

    December 5, 2011 at 7:17 pm

    I love the ski headbands! :o)

  55. Jen E says

    December 5, 2011 at 7:21 pm

    I tweeted the giveaway! :o)

  56. Lisa says

    December 5, 2011 at 7:25 pm

    I just love the Crocheted Starlette Headband in Deep Maroon =) <3

  57. Emma says

    December 5, 2011 at 7:33 pm

    Love the melon green flower headband!

  58. Stacey says

    December 5, 2011 at 8:15 pm

    Love the ski headband in cookies and cream! So cute!

  59. aimee says

    December 5, 2011 at 8:19 pm

    my fav item is the Ski Headband Crocheted with Flower and Buttons in Pumpkin

  60. Shari henson says

    December 5, 2011 at 8:40 pm

    I loooove the snowboard headbands!

  61. Kelsey Pauxtis-Thomas says

    December 5, 2011 at 8:44 pm

    I adore that little azue blue snowboard hat but everything they do is too cute!!!! xoxo

  62. Georgia says

    December 5, 2011 at 9:13 pm

    I really like the rust colored ski headband!

  63. Nikki says

    December 5, 2011 at 9:16 pm

    I love all of their products. It is almost too hard to choose. However I do really like the Crochet Flower Medallion Headband in Dark Grape Blend. (Yes I had to cut and past the name) Also, all the little bow headbands would be perfect for my daughter.

  64. Lauren {Adventures in Flip Flops} says

    December 5, 2011 at 9:28 pm

    LOVE the Ski headband in taupe and rust. I will buy it if I don’t win =).

  65. Lauren {Adventures in Flip Flops} says

    December 5, 2011 at 9:30 pm

    Pinned it!

  66. Lauren {Adventures in Flip Flops} says

    December 5, 2011 at 9:31 pm

    And tweeted!

  67. Sheena Callighen says

    December 5, 2011 at 9:34 pm

    I love the ski headband in azure blue!

  68. Karie @ The HoB says

    December 5, 2011 at 10:51 pm

    Love the Ski Headband Crocheted with Flower and Buttons Olive Green!

  69. Lacy says

    December 5, 2011 at 10:51 pm

    I love the ski headbands in any color:) So talented!

  70. Lacy says

    December 5, 2011 at 10:53 pm

    I posted on Facebook.

  71. Lacy says

    December 5, 2011 at 10:54 pm

    Pinned it!

  72. Lindsay says

    December 5, 2011 at 11:01 pm

    I just adore the ski headbands. Probably in the soft wheat or pumpkin.

  73. Lindsay says

    December 5, 2011 at 11:04 pm

    Pinned!

  74. melanie says

    December 5, 2011 at 11:04 pm

    I like the ski headband and the lily headband :) All their stuff is super cute anyway!

  75. April was in CT now CA says

    December 5, 2011 at 11:12 pm

    The turquoise/rust and taupe ski headband is so pretty!

  76. staci johnson says

    December 5, 2011 at 11:12 pm

    I love the crochet headband in sunset yellow

  77. staci johnson says

    December 5, 2011 at 11:12 pm

    tweet tweet!
    https://twitter.com/#!/justsewsassy/status/143920556545290240

  78. Katie says

    December 5, 2011 at 11:30 pm

    Their dark grape headband is adorable! Well, all of it is, but that one’s my fave :)

  79. Christine Collier says

    December 6, 2011 at 12:12 am

    The shop is ever-growing. Love the looks and I’m proud of the creativity in my backyard. Favorite piece tonight? Red Ruffled Headband. Seems very fitting for the season.

  80. Ellen says

    December 6, 2011 at 12:21 am

    Oooooh, I love the orange color of the Ski Headband Crocheted with Flower and Buttons in Pumpkin!

  81. Leigh-Ellen says

    December 6, 2011 at 5:13 am

    All of their items are lovely… as is their photography. I love this one though: http://www.etsy.com/listing/66492165/crochet-flower-headband-in-blue-ruffles I think it’s the colour.

  82. Leigh-Ellen says

    December 6, 2011 at 5:17 am

    Tweeted the giveaway (@waterlillynb)

  83. Leslie F. says

    December 6, 2011 at 7:39 am

    I love the ski headbands…one in every color!

  84. Tara says

    December 6, 2011 at 7:50 am

    Crochet Flower Headband with Crocodile petals in Melon Green – this is my favorite!

  85. Veronika says

    December 6, 2011 at 8:04 am

    Oh I am in love with this headband!
    http://www.etsy.com/listing/68450743/knitted-bowtie-headband-in-custom-colors

  86. Carissa says

    December 6, 2011 at 8:06 am

    In LOVE with the lily crochet headband! All of their accessories are gorgeous!

  87. kindra baron says

    December 6, 2011 at 8:21 am

    I LOVE the ski headband in soft wheat…and also the cowl neck warmer with ruffles!

    Kindra
    skbaron04@hotmail.om

  88. Julie S. says

    December 6, 2011 at 8:25 am

    I love the ski headband in soft wheat! Gorgeous!

  89. kindra baron says

    December 6, 2011 at 8:26 am

    I shared it on Pinterest!
    http://pinterest.com/pin/695617758/

    Kindra Baron
    skbaron04@hotmail.com

  90. kindra baron says

    December 6, 2011 at 8:26 am

    I shared on my FB wall!

    Kindra Baron
    skbaron04@hotmail.com

  91. Meig says

    December 6, 2011 at 8:52 am

    I would love the crochet flower headband in mustard yellow. I love that color!!

  92. Meig says

    December 6, 2011 at 8:53 am

    I pinned this giveaway: http://pinterest.com/pin/695759222/

  93. Sammie says

    December 6, 2011 at 9:10 am

    Love the Crocheted Ski/Snowboarding Headband in Olive Green, it looks so warm and cozy! The neck warmer looks stylish and toasty for this winter season!

  94. Veronika says

    December 6, 2011 at 9:15 am

    I twitted the giveaway!

  95. Lauren says

    December 6, 2011 at 9:22 am

    I love that a mother/daughter can work together to create a business that works. What a great thing! Their stuff is amazing! I love it all!!! My favorite is the Ruffles and Bobbles Crochet Headband in Maroon. Thanks for the chance to win! My fingers are crossed. :)

  96. Pam says

    December 6, 2011 at 9:24 am

    The headband cranberry with the little flowers! It’s too cute. Thanks from the fun.

  97. Lisa says

    December 6, 2011 at 9:24 am

    The olive green ski headband is super cute. I’ve been wanting something like that and I love that color!

  98. Liz says

    December 6, 2011 at 9:44 am

    oh i would so love to win!! :) I love the ski headband in mustard.

  99. Kathleen says

    December 6, 2011 at 9:49 am

    These are so cute! I love the ski headbands- it’s too hard to pick one color. =)

  100. Laura Stewart says

    December 6, 2011 at 9:56 am

    I like this one – Ski Headband Crocheted with Flower and Buttons in Gray and Black blend

  101. Cindy V. says

    December 6, 2011 at 10:11 am

    I love that azure blue ski headband

  102. Ann says

    December 6, 2011 at 10:31 am

    I love the ski head band in azure.

  103. Ann says

    December 6, 2011 at 10:34 am

    i tweeted it!

  104. Ann says

    December 6, 2011 at 10:34 am

    I also Liked and commented on FB!!

  105. Jessica Hayth says

    December 6, 2011 at 10:35 am

    I love the ski headbands, I want all the colors!!!

  106. Kasey M. says

    December 6, 2011 at 10:44 am

    My favorite item is the Crochet flower (http://www.etsy.com/listing/68448736/crochet-flower-headband-for-the-bride-in). It’s shown in cream but I’d love one in red. The double strap makes it my favorite!

  107. christy a says

    December 6, 2011 at 10:48 am

    Love the crochet flower headband in multi layers in sunset yellow

  108. Kasey M. says

    December 6, 2011 at 10:49 am

    I tweeted it!

  109. Heather H says

    December 6, 2011 at 10:49 am

    My favorite item is the Crochet Flower Headband with Crocodile petals in Melon Green…though there are so many cute things to choose from!!!

  110. Brooke says

    December 6, 2011 at 11:00 am

    i love the flower headband in sunset yellow!

  111. Jessica Groseclose says

    December 6, 2011 at 11:01 am

    What a great duo! I love the Ski Headband Crocheted with Flower and Buttons in Soft Wheat that is in the giveaway (even if I cant ski). :) Honestly everything on their site is just beautiful!

  112. Jessica Groseclose says

    December 6, 2011 at 11:04 am

    I shared this giveaway on facebook. :)

  113. Lisa McGriff says

    December 6, 2011 at 11:13 am

    I like the Ski Headband Crocheted with Flower and Buttons in Soft Wheat!
    lisamcgriff@hotmail.com

  114. Lindsay says

    December 6, 2011 at 11:17 am

    I love the knitted bow headband!

  115. Erin Russell says

    December 6, 2011 at 11:32 am

    I love those ski headbands, they would go to my most fave peeps. My sisters!

  116. Erin Russell says

    December 6, 2011 at 11:33 am

    I tweeted this!

  117. Erin Russell says

    December 6, 2011 at 11:34 am

    I mentioned on Facebook!

  118. Erin Russell says

    December 6, 2011 at 11:35 am

    I pinned this on Pinterest!

  119. Chelsea says

    December 6, 2011 at 11:44 am

    My favorite item is the cookies and cream ski headband!

  120. Alli Miller @ Cupcake Diaries says

    December 6, 2011 at 11:48 am

    I love all of the ski headbands. They are my favorite!!

  121. Alli Miller @ Cupcake Diaries says

    December 6, 2011 at 11:50 am

    I tweeted about the giveaway! https://twitter.com/#!/allisonkmiller/status/144111303743651841

  122. charissa says

    December 6, 2011 at 11:55 am

    the green button headband!

  123. charissa says

    December 6, 2011 at 11:55 am

    shared on fb

  124. Em says

    December 6, 2011 at 11:56 am

    Ski headband definitely my fave!

  125. charissa says

    December 6, 2011 at 11:58 am

    tweeted giveaway

  126. charissa says

    December 6, 2011 at 11:58 am

    pinned on pinterest

  127. Jen says

    December 6, 2011 at 12:05 pm

    love the eggplant and gold headband!!

  128. Amanda says

    December 6, 2011 at 12:09 pm

    I love the swirling strawberry- Crochet flower headband!!

  129. Ann says

    December 6, 2011 at 12:54 pm

    I love the ski headband crocheted with the flower and button!!

  130. Charity Olson says

    December 6, 2011 at 12:56 pm

    I love the Knitted Bowtie head band! So cute and fresh!

  131. Charity Olson says

    December 6, 2011 at 12:58 pm

    Tweeted the giveaway!

  132. Charity Olson says

    December 6, 2011 at 12:59 pm

    I pinned the giveaway on Pinterest!

  133. HannahBee says

    December 6, 2011 at 1:01 pm

    The Crochet Flower Headband with Crocodile petals in Melon Green is my absolute fav.

  134. Wendy Padgett says

    December 6, 2011 at 1:02 pm

    I love the ski headbands! Especially the lovely green! I would call it olive!

  135. Dani says

    December 6, 2011 at 1:06 pm

    I LOVE the ski headbands! Yes, all of them. :)

  136. Melissa L. says

    December 6, 2011 at 1:15 pm

    I just recently bought one of the flowered snow caps at a crafters fair from Lady Like and i couldn’t stop wearing it for the rest of tne day! :)

  137. Kirsten says

    December 6, 2011 at 1:48 pm

    LOVE LOVE LOVE the ski headband in turquoise/rust/taupe <3

  138. Erin Smith says

    December 6, 2011 at 2:35 pm

    I love the crocheted flower lily in rasberry red or swirling strawberry!

  139. Erin Smith says

    December 6, 2011 at 2:35 pm

    I tweeted!!!!!

    Twitter id – erinw2001

  140. Erin Smith says

    December 6, 2011 at 2:36 pm

    I shared on fb!

    http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=1169931585

  141. Julie Warner says

    December 6, 2011 at 3:04 pm

    I love the ski headbands, and all the flowered head bands. So pretty.

  142. Holly says

    December 6, 2011 at 3:24 pm

    I love the azure ski headband

  143. karla @ bluegrass jewelry designs says

    December 6, 2011 at 3:25 pm

    I love the ski headbands.

  144. Jessie Prince says

    December 6, 2011 at 5:42 pm

    I love their ski headbands! SO cute and So smart for winter

  145. Trisha Foerster says

    December 6, 2011 at 5:52 pm

    Liked Lady Like on FB and my favorite item is the swirl flower headband in strawberry.

    Trisha Foerster
    trishafoerster@gmail.com

  146. Trisha Foerster says

    December 6, 2011 at 5:53 pm

    I shared the giveaway on my FB wall!

    trishafoerster@gmail.com

  147. Jessica Smith says

    December 6, 2011 at 6:08 pm

    I love the ski headband!

  148. Diana says

    December 6, 2011 at 7:40 pm

    Thanks Melissa! I’m glad you liked it!!! We appreciate it!

  149. Amanda S. says

    December 6, 2011 at 7:57 pm

    I liked Lady Like. My favorite item is the wheat ski headband.

  150. gina toothe says

    December 6, 2011 at 8:17 pm

    i shared about this wonderful giveaway on fb

  151. gina toothe says

    December 6, 2011 at 8:20 pm

    i just adore the flower headbands and also really like the ski headbands

  152. deb says

    December 6, 2011 at 8:41 pm

    i love Crochet Flower Headband with Crocodile petals in Melon Green. the green reminds me of the color of the grass right after the first spring rain.

  153. deb says

    December 6, 2011 at 8:42 pm

    i liked ladylike on FB too!

  154. deb says

    December 6, 2011 at 8:50 pm

    pinned on pinterest

  155. Eloise says

    December 6, 2011 at 10:33 pm

    Love the headbands. My granddaughter was just mentioning wanting one.

  156. andrea says

    December 6, 2011 at 10:35 pm

    My favorites are just what is up for grabs! Those headbands are to die for! :0

  157. Jessica says

    December 6, 2011 at 11:21 pm

    I love the ski headband in soft wheat

  158. Jessica says

    December 6, 2011 at 11:23 pm

    tweeted.

  159. Jessica says

    December 6, 2011 at 11:24 pm

    I repinned one the pics above on pinterest

  160. kimberly says

    December 7, 2011 at 12:17 am

    I adore the thick headbands, like the one my gorgeous photographer Kristy Behrs has on in her picture and i love this thin flower head bands :) so cute!

  161. kimberly angella says

    December 7, 2011 at 12:23 am

    Yay for cute head wear and amazing ladies!

  162. Nelly says

    December 7, 2011 at 2:16 am

    The ski Headnads are adorable! I
    Iikeb those a lot!

  163. Stacey says

    December 7, 2011 at 3:34 am

    I love the thick headbands.. function AND style!

  164. Stacey says

    December 7, 2011 at 3:45 am

    Tweeted here! https://twitter.com/#!/theotherpocket/status/144351312920850432

  165. Carly Kruiswyk says

    December 7, 2011 at 8:01 am

    These are FANTABULOUS! If I don’t win I DEFINITELY need to buy some! All are beautiful!

    ~carly k

  166. Aimee says

    December 7, 2011 at 8:24 am

    I love this one – Ski Headband Crocheted with Flower and Buttons in Cookies & Cream!

  167. Amanda says

    December 7, 2011 at 11:07 am

    All of their stuff is so pretty, but I’m loving the rust/taupe/turquoise ski headband the most!

  168. Naomi says

    December 7, 2011 at 11:12 am

    I’d love to have a knitted bowtie headband in Hello Kitty red!

  169. memory says

    December 7, 2011 at 12:38 pm

    can’t get enough of the crochet flower headband in sunset yellow… i love.

  170. becca says

    December 7, 2011 at 12:42 pm

    love the ski headband in pumpkin! also the goldilocks yellow one =)

  171. Amanda says

    December 7, 2011 at 1:14 pm

    I LOVE the Ruffles and Bobbles Crochet Headband in Maroon!!!!!! SO amazingly beautiful!

  172. Stefanie says

    December 7, 2011 at 1:24 pm

    Ooooooooo, Definatley the cream ski headband! I love these for the cold Minnesota months… I can still look stylish while staying warm:) I just bought a little navy one for my soon to be one year old daughter… They are adorable!!!

  173. Tracy says

    December 7, 2011 at 1:27 pm

    I LOVE Crochet Headband in Red/Orange Fire Flower!

  174. Binks says

    December 7, 2011 at 1:36 pm

    My favorite, hands down, has to be the ‘Knitted Bowtie Headbands’. Adorkable! Very Hello Kitty-esq.

  175. Binks says

    December 7, 2011 at 1:36 pm

    I Tweeted the giveaway @binkiege

  176. Andrea @ Knitty Bitties says

    December 7, 2011 at 1:43 pm

    I love the Ski Headband in Pumpkin … it would be great for my cold runs … Bbbrrrrr. Happy Day!

  177. Andrea @ Knitty Bitties says

    December 7, 2011 at 1:43 pm

    And I tweeted :).

  178. Ashley B says

    December 7, 2011 at 2:20 pm

    Im in love with the gray and the real head wraps!

  179. Alison says

    December 7, 2011 at 3:09 pm

    I really like the ski headband in pumpkin! :)

  180. Monica says

    December 7, 2011 at 3:13 pm

    Adore all their sweet and cozy items! I really adore the ski headbands! Have so many friends n sisters to give them to!

  181. Brenna Palkki says

    December 7, 2011 at 3:32 pm

    Those are so cute!!! I love all the cool people you feature!!!

  182. Brenna Palkki says

    December 7, 2011 at 3:44 pm

    I tweeted you guys :)

  183. Amy Bateman says

    December 7, 2011 at 3:44 pm

    I love the Crocheted Starlette Headband in Deep Maroon.

  184. Brenna Palkki says

    December 7, 2011 at 3:44 pm

    Mentioned you on Facebook Too!!!!

  185. Helen says

    December 7, 2011 at 3:46 pm

    I like her Crocheted Starlette Headband in Deep Maroon.

  186. Aimee says

    December 7, 2011 at 4:38 pm

    I tweeted! http://twitter.com/#!/HunnyBunny0808/status/144546024197849090

  187. Diana says

    December 7, 2011 at 5:18 pm

    Thanks to everyone entering the giveaway. It’s exciting for us!
    Lady Like Ladies
    Diana & Kristy

  188. Christine says

    December 7, 2011 at 6:34 pm

    The ski headband is gorgeous! I like the pumpkin colored, but really all the colors are nice.

  189. Chrissy Bellerose says

    December 7, 2011 at 7:38 pm

    Love them all – but especially love the Crochet Flower Headband with Crocodile petals in Melon Green.Just beautiful!

  190. thu says

    December 7, 2011 at 10:07 pm

    so many cute items! i love all the ski headbands and the flower headbands.

  191. Heather D. says

    December 7, 2011 at 11:04 pm

    drooling over the crochet flower headband in sunset yellow

  192. Christy K says

    December 8, 2011 at 12:22 am

    Beautiful shop! Love the Ski Headband in Azure Blue!

  193. Christy K says

    December 8, 2011 at 12:26 am

    I liked & shared on Facebook!

  194. Rachel C says

    December 8, 2011 at 6:12 am

    What DON’T I like? I love the red ski headband most though! Fabulous giveaway!!

  195. Cortney says

    December 8, 2011 at 10:44 am

    I like the ski headband in turquoise, rust and taupe!

  196. Kiki says

    December 8, 2011 at 2:36 pm

    What a fantastic shop! I’m actually in love with everything, but if I HAVE to choose, I’ll say the ski headbands are my fave. So many wonderful colors though, I can’t choose which one I like best!

  197. stylesplenty says

    December 8, 2011 at 6:53 pm

    I love all headbands!!!

  198. Jacqui =) says

    December 9, 2011 at 2:50 am

    –Seriously, i am so in love with the ski headbands! I’ve never seen them before and now they are the love of my eyes! I just cant get over how stinkin cute they are! <3 Thanks for the chance to win them! =)

  199. Jacqui =) says

    December 9, 2011 at 2:53 am

    — i liked them and shared on Facebook! =)

  200. Katherine from Illinois says

    December 9, 2011 at 11:28 am

    I love the Ski Headband Crocheted with Flower and Buttons in Soft Wheat, it is gorgeous and I am addicted to creamy colors like this!

  201. Meagan S. says

    December 10, 2011 at 12:28 am

    I love all the flower headbands! I love the wedding one!
    Lovely shop!

  202. Kristen Tonne says

    December 11, 2011 at 4:14 pm

    I really like this one: HEADBAND Crocheted Fleurette in Cherry Red. I actually like them all, but this is one is my favorite. Could give some people some great gifts and myself too!

  203. Kristen Tonne says

    December 11, 2011 at 4:17 pm

    Just gave some love to @gussysews and @shopladylike on twitter! That means that all my facebook friends will see it too!

  204. jessica w. says

    December 11, 2011 at 7:15 pm

    I love the crochetted lily flower headband in crimson

  205. jessica w. says

    December 11, 2011 at 7:39 pm

    https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=724616730811&id=71005186

    I shared on facebook

  206. jessica w. says

    December 11, 2011 at 7:39 pm

    https://twitter.com/#!/jrwarfield/status/146035319857348608

    I tweeted

  207. Jenny K. says

    December 12, 2011 at 9:55 am

    oh wow!!! Those are amazing creations!

    Thank you!

  208. Gillian says

    December 12, 2011 at 10:24 am

    I really love the Ski Headband Crocheted with Flower and Buttons in Azure Blue! So very fancy and a lovely colour!

  209. Gillian says

    December 12, 2011 at 10:26 am

    I shared this on Twitter as @Craft_zilla

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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
It was the perfect opportunity to rearrange the fu It was the perfect opportunity to rearrange the furniture as we took the tree down Tuesday midday. Def one of my fav things to do.🎄👋🏻 We made it through our first week back to school since mid-December! It was rough to begin but ended with high fives. ⭐️✏️This morning I zoomed with a mama friend and I’m impressed with the many topics we covered. Sisterhood is sooooo necessary! ☕️👩🏽‍🤝‍👩🏼

Just a few cheery memories from my week! How about you?
Book reading! One of my best “Maggie” activiti Book reading! One of my best “Maggie” activities. I finished my last book moments before 2020 ended, which brought my started list to a close. Small joys add up to big joys ;)

What are you reading this year? Currently?

How many books are you planning to read? What’s your goal?

I’ll share what’s on my list for 2021 soon as I received some nice titles at Christmas. 📖✨🤍
We’re driving home in the dark of the winter nig We’re driving home in the dark of the winter night after a beautiful, hard & intentional couple of days working on a project ✨I’m committed to work on this this year; 2021 is already great. 🤩🤐😘
Ohhhhh, this year. Ohhhh, specifically these last Ohhhhh, this year. Ohhhh, specifically these last 3 months. I’ve had more anxiety than ever, and it’s seriously putting me on my knees in prayer —almost daily. My mind and chest aren’t unfamiliar of the attacks, but the grip it’s had on me since September has been so strong. The attacks are painful. But... Worship music has been one of my main healers. 🎶I know God is close to the broken-hearted (Psalm 34:18), and singing this truth really soothes me. Social media has been a big trigger for anxiety for me. I don’t want to “miss out on my life”, which is why I’ve hugely stepped back in posting and scrolling. 

One song in particular comes to mind:

“We step into Freedom. 
We step into all you have for us.” -Bethel Music & Jenn Johnson

There IS freedom from the anxiety attacks. For me: music, scripture, eating healthy, vitamins, rest, crying, prayer, honesty — these things help tremendously. Also getting up and MOVING when my anxiety sits on me like a boulder, that helps too. 🖤

Another soothing truth is from the end of Psalm 34:19 — “many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the lord delivers him of them all.”

Seriously. Thank you lord. Thank you for music and for rest and for the words in your book. I need them. I need You. I need Your freedom. I trust you’ll deliver me.
Nearing the end of my “20 letters in 20 weeks” Nearing the end of my “20 letters in 20 weeks” challenge. Many stayed in Michigan, but mail was also sent to Colorado, Texas, California, Indiana, and Arizona. I loved this personal exercise! I have just one question: who will be my pen-pal for 2021? ✏️💌
We piled in the car this morning for a nature walk We piled in the car this morning for a nature walk. When I finally walked out and sat down, they shouted, “THE QUEEN! EVERYBODY CHEER FOR THE QUEEN!” (yes, they really call me that...☺️💓☺️)

I brought our basket of mittens and gloves and hats. The older two brought RC cars. Bauer the dog came along; we had a wonderful time on our walk.

The afternoon was harder, but overall the day was sandwiched between two really sweet time slots.

Bedtime tonight was wonderful. We read two chapters from our read aloud and Max lost another baby tooth.

This job I have, it really wears me down AND fills me up. It’s a constant take away AND fill up. Even when the moments feel so fitful, I know the story is rich. 

🕯🌙 Hello, sweet slumber. You’re carrying my babies away to a peaceful land. Goodnight, my children. Goodnight.

#motherhood #motherhoodunplugged #motherhoodissanctifying #naturewalk #michigan
There’s a woman on Instagram I check on every co There’s a woman on Instagram I check on every couple of weeks because she is so sparkly & cheerful. She shares little pep talks, she wears fuchsia lipstick. She says, “like so, like that” when she’s explaining something. She’s a hoot. I love the joy that bursts from her eyes when she talks. In her own unique ways, her perspectives pull back the fog I often find myself in. I’m a weary mama, and her energy and gentleness feels nurturing, though I haven’t met her... I would love to meet her. 👩🏽‍🤝‍👩🏼I’m inspired by the snippets of life she shares online. Thank you, Tabitha for sharing your light. 🕯💓💄🌿@iamtabithabrown
What has kept you and your home busy as of late? F What has kept you and your home busy as of late? For us, it’s this…

The sound of Julia Robert’s calming voice is playing in the background of our playroom. Yesterday we finished another read aloud, Charlotte’s Web, so today my children are watching the movie. Knowing in-detail the lessons they are learning, along with reading books together, definitely adds to the joy of motherhood; the joy of teaching my children and being with them for so many hours each day. We experience so much together. Even when things feel chaotic at home, when I can’t call something by the correct name they still long to be near me and work alongside me. Tired has been a dear companion to me for the last seven years, but my children are gentle with their responses.

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It’s the season of perpetual hope. 🎄✨📖Of It’s the season of perpetual hope. 🎄✨📖Of books that shape our minds, of anticipation, of creative projects that mar our kiddos clothing (but morph our memories into beauty). Oh right! There are cookies cooling on the counter — gotta go! ✌🏻
Keeping my hands busy (making wooden bead garland Keeping my hands busy (making wooden bead garland for our tree; link posted to Stories) and my mind inspired (watching HGTV). I really enjoy the quiet of the evening after a full, rich day. God is so kind to give this to me today. What have you received today? 🎄💫📿
This guy is my steady; my Zack. This is a latergra This guy is my steady; my Zack. This is a latergram from October, from one of our many fall adventures with the kids. We had so many fun day trips, I don’t even remember where this was taken 👏🏻⭐️. I’m gonna guess Cranbrook Gardens.
This morning I sat on the front porch and read my This morning I sat on the front porch and read my book & drank coffee. The birds were with me, nearly a hundred of them. Fluttering from rooftop to treetop to hiding inside the bushes. So beautiful and calm. Mother culture... the path to joy in motherhood & homemaking.
Well kiddos, we had a great summer together! 🥳👏🏻🛴⛱🍦🤸🏼‍♀️🎨🎹🏊🏻‍♂️🧺🎠📚📺🍿🌿🌷☀️🚲

Thanks for coming along with me to the pool, nature trails, the park, hosting friends in our backyard, reading adventures, popcorn & movie night, art, planting flowers, planting a garden, bike rides, neighborhood walks, lake swimming, and supplying the ice cream truck w/ roughly $84 this summer. 

I loved our time together! 🥰🧒🏼👩🏻👧🏼🧒🏻

And the great news is this: we have autumn to enjoy together, too! 👏🏻🌾🍃🍂 so thankful.
Even if you don’t have students learning at home Even if you don’t have students learning at home, these ten “field trip” ideas will give your day a boost. 

When your mind feels foggy, step outside. When your home feels too small or too big, step outside. When the bickering is loud or your internal criticism is high, step outside. 

Give yourself (and your family) the joy of an adventure away from the home. 

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It’s come to my realization there’s plenty of It’s come to my realization there’s plenty of time these days to craft a letter when I wash dishes, take my kids on a walk, or take care of our garden. All that silence, it makes my internal monologue even louder 🤣. 

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?

We are always in need of community & kind words! 🌷💬

I remember many years ago, when nearly pregnant with another baby and our personal finances were THE PITS, my best friend came over with $500 cash. Just to bless us. She also included a personal note. Of course, I’ve always known how special personal notes are, but this card really meant so much.

And so I’ve decided as the year-end nears: wouldn’t it be nice to send a letter a week for the final 20 weeks we have left in 2020. Me thinks so 🙂. 

Community & kind words: I’m coming for you!

PS. wanna join me in sending 20 cards by Dec. 31?
🖤working on our school room, mid-process update 🖤working on our school room, mid-process update! this wall is inspired by @mygrandparentschair 👏🏻 

I saw her feature in a recent issue of “Better Homes & Gardens” and I was all 🤩🤩over her foyer. I’m using 1/2” black masking tape (mistake-making friendly) instead of paint, also renter friendly. 

Working on this project has been so good for my mental health. Doing > worrying.
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