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Maggie Whitley

joy in motherhood, homemaking, faith & simple living

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{new products: accessory/sunglasses cases}

August 6, 2009 · Leave a Comment
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There’s nothing quite like getting back into the swing of things after taking a few days off from sewing. I’ve missed my sweet ‘lil machine. If you read my last post you know where I was. If not, you’ll have to stay tuned to figure that one out ;) Anyways, I feel like today is… [Read More]

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{my red stamp & Barbie stickers}

August 6, 2009 · Leave a Comment
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My two nephews play with a lot of the same toys that my brother, Matt, and I used to play with when we were kids. I have known this fun fact for about three years now, ever since Collin was about 18-months-old. Now that Jack is nearing 18-months, some of the toys that are geared… [Read More]

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{a taste of what’s to come}

August 5, 2009 · Leave a Comment
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Like I mentioned before, there are many giveaways lined up for August and September. I posted just a few weeks ago that I’m interested in offering more GUSSY giveaways and it took .47 seconds for so many of you to respond! It was amazing. Please, if you’re interesting in hosting a giveaway, contact me! I’d… [Read More]

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{some of my favs}

August 4, 2009 · 9 Comments
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Throughout my {new-ish} career as a sewer my products have slowly evolved, as I fully expected them to. And while I have occasionally shown pictures of what my work started out as, I’m not going there today. No sense in looking back, right?! ;) Today, I feel I have a solid grasp on this new… [Read More]

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{jewelry sale! congrats Megan!}

August 3, 2009 · Leave a Comment
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Sweet Megan made it to 100 sales on Etsy. And, she has figured out a way to celebrate. I’ll just quote her blog directly so I don’t mess up the translation ;) “from now until midnight (eastern time) on August 9, ALL JEWELRY IS 10% OFF!! if you buy a second piece of jewelry, it… [Read More]

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{love me some Etsy, part ?}

August 2, 2009 · Leave a Comment
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There have been so many darling, colorful things on Etsy lately that I wanted to share a few of my favorites. What are your favorite items? Feel free to post a comment with a link :) ************** Porcelain Lotus Blossoms– Set of 4 {these stand out to me because they look delicate and solid. i… [Read More]

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{a thousand things to say}

August 1, 2009 · Leave a Comment
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just letting my true colors shine through! happy weekend, friends :) Aren’t iMac’s fun?! My friend Nikki likes me to take pictures and e-mail them to her. Like if I get a new shirt, because she wants to see it. Except whenever I get a new shirt I wear it four times a week. So… [Read More]

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{feature: the vintage pearl}

July 31, 2009 · Leave a Comment
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As you’ve probably figured out by now, Gussy loves unique things. I recently stumbled across The Vintage Pearl; I instantly fell in love with the unique jewelry. It catches my eyes because it’s mostly family-oriented pieces, celebrating life and the people in it. Erin creates darling hand stamped jewelry from her home! What a mom!… [Read More]

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{feature: prettythingsbymeg}

July 30, 2009 · Leave a Comment
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Remember my jewelry-making friend, Megan? She blogged recently that she is a few sales away from the big #100 on Etsy. By the way, way to go! Megan and I are college buds, former co-workers and Etsy lovers. Megan makes lots ‘o modern-meets-vintage baubles. All of her items radiant a sense of softness and femininity…. [Read More]

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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 and delights of motherhood. Maggie and her husband, along with their five young children, live in northern Michigan. She has been writing online since 2008. CLICK TO READ MORE ♥

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