If you’re having a hard time with comparison ~ constantly looking to the left and to the right and then measuring what you see against your beautiful self, you’re doing it all wrong. Look within and see YOUR gifts and beauty and talents. Go back to your world and make it small again. When we… [Read More]
DETROIT friends: let’s hang on Saturday, February 3rd
One of the best things I’ve done for myself as a creator and mother is sell my handmade product line, Gussy Sews, at local events. I used to strictly sell online in my shop. For years, that was the best fit for my business. But now that I have a tribe of little people who… [Read More]
5 Valentine’s Day projects you must try!
This year, I wanted to create a Valentine’s Day decoration for our home, so I gathered some leftover fabric and pink pompom yarn, and got to work making a heart garland for the living room. I love that I can use it in other areas of our home throughout the year, which aligns perfectly with… [Read More]
NEW IN THE SHOP: fabric heart garland
I’ve been making some new things to stretch myself creatively, one being this fabric heart garland for our home. It was super fun to make and a great way to prepare for Valentine’s Day ~ although it’s also a great piece to have in your home year round. Hang it in your foyer, in your… [Read More]
7 books you should read next!
The last few months, as the weather has changed to winter in Michigan, I’ve been able to compile a list of books I’ve read. Wondering what to read next? ;) This is a post you’ll want to bookmark ~ here are 7 books you’ll want to read next! I often read during the kids afternoon… [Read More]
On care-taking!
What is this life if we don’t take what we’ve learned, or hope to learn, and move forward with confidence and peace? I don’t want to just settle. I don’t want to live in unachievable hope. I don’t want to live in the what-ifs or the if-onlys or the maybe-one-days. I want to get “it”…. [Read More]
How we paid off over $42,000 in debt in just 2 years!
Alright friends, this post is something I’ve wanted to write for a LONG time. Many of you know my family is on a serious mission to become debt-free this year. Let’s settle down together in my living room and talk about exactly HOW we paid off over $42,000 in debt in 2016 and 2017 combined,… [Read More]
How to give inspiration an opportunity.
“Write every day. Not every other day. Not tomorrow. Not after the party. But before. The more you write, the more comes out of you. If you don’t give inspiration an opportunity, it will never arrive.” – Ethan Hawke Interestingly, I find this can be applied to a lovely variety of goals and personal interests. Perhaps… [Read More]
Weaving new threads…
A very special memory of Natalie “wishing me luck” before I left the house to set up for a Gussy market. It’s been very sweet to have the kids ask me about what I’m making, ask me to use my sewing machine to fix a hole in their favorite pajama pants or blanket, seeing one… [Read More]
How often do you make a change?
What are your thoughts on change within your family’s routine? Do you hesitate to make them? Do you jump at the opportunity to switch things up? Are you somewhere in between? Excuse me while I cut to the front of the line and say, I don’t often think to make changes within our family routine. However,… [Read More]
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