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{7 pretty things on Sunday + linky party!}

January 22, 2012 · 17 Comments
Filed Under: 7 pretty things, blog/craft events

photo sources: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

YAY — today’s “7 pretty things on Sunday” post is super special! It’s a collaborative post with three other fabulous bloggers and together the seven of us are sharing one photo each to total our “7 pretty things”: Molly, Illy, Jamie, Janae, Julianna, Jade and myself. I’ve been doing this Sunday series for a little while now ~ it was inspired by Elsie’s “10 things I love” weekly series. And y’all know how much I heart Elsie, right?! Anyway, the four of us are here to share with our online communities a little glimpse of the things that inspire us individually. And we encourage you to participate with us! See the end of this post for instructions on how you can add YOUR “7 pretty things on Sunday” post to the linky party {so much fun!} and meet other inspiring bloggers. ♥

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My photo is photo #3! I’m inspired by nearly everything you see: the girls beautiful brown hair {remember how I’m growing mine out?}, the darling poof skirt, the tights, the old beautiful door behind her, and of course her handbag. This girl is so cute and I just adore her style.

PS. Love light mustard + aqua pairing!

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Join Gussy Sews, Matchstick Molly, Much Love, Illy + The Letter 4 for today’s “7 pretty things on Sunday” linky party! Simply add your blog below by linking to your post’s permalink. Your link will be automatically added to the other 3 blogs {hooray!}. Then, browse the other linkers to find even more inspiration. Happy Sunday, xoxo


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  1. Sandy a la Mode says

    January 22, 2012 at 6:31 am

    thanks for the opportunity to link up and for me to share my inspirations! was a lot of fun putting together! :D

    Reply
    • Gussy Sews says

      January 22, 2012 at 11:19 am

      SANDY! you have the best “inspiring things” ;D loooooved what you shared!

      Reply
  2. Kelli says

    January 22, 2012 at 7:31 am

    Oh my gosh! That keyboard is SOOO cute!!!!

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  3. Skye @ Neathering our Fest says

    January 22, 2012 at 9:48 am

    I love how different everyone’s pretty things are. It is nice to see what lots of other people deem pretty!

    Also – LOVE that keyboard! I just ordered a mac yesterday (and yes – hyperventilating in EXCITEMENT) and i am totally pretty-fying my keyboard! squeee!

    So excited for tomorrow!!! :) :) :)

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    • Gussy Sews says

      January 22, 2012 at 11:19 am

      eeeeek! you’re going to love it!!! xo

      Reply
  4. Lauren says

    January 22, 2012 at 10:23 am

    This was such a fun post to put together. When I saw the announcement I got a smidge overexcited and started putting things together. It’s fun to bookmark things that really catch your eye throughout the week and have a place to actually showcase and share them. Thanks for the inspiration!

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    • Gussy Sews says

      January 22, 2012 at 11:20 am

      yeow! SO GLAD you are joining us today! xoxoxo

      Reply
  5. Chelsea says

    January 22, 2012 at 10:36 am

    Yay, our first 7 Pretty Things on Sunday! Thanks for the chance to link up and share some pretty inspiration. :) Can’t wait to browse through all of the other blogs… if the thumbnails are any indication, it’s going to be a very pretty Sunday no matter what gloominess is currently outside my window. :)

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  6. Mindy says

    January 22, 2012 at 11:49 am

    I LOVE the keyboard too! I want one!

    Thanks for hosting this linky party! So fun. :)

    I accidentally posted mine twice – sorry!! I would delete it if it would let me.

    Reply
  7. Kelly says

    January 22, 2012 at 12:20 pm

    LOVE the {seven}, love the blog hop — and I wish we could do this every Sunday :) Thanks so much!!!

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  8. catie says

    January 22, 2012 at 4:07 pm

    love this blog hop! can’t wait to see what everyone else comes up with!

    thanks so much, ladies!!

    Reply
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    January 22, 2012 at 10:03 pm

    One more sleep!

    Hugs,

    Mom

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    January 22, 2012 at 10:51 pm

    that keyboard is my very favorite thing! i’m now eyeing my keyboard with big plans, haha.

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