Day 20// Sometimes I sit down to write — I have an editorial calender prompting me to get going on a few posts, but NOTHING comes out the way I want it to. Instead of spending an hour writing, re-writing, reading, editing + re-writing, you know what I do? I walk away from my computer. I… [Read More]
{Handmade Business in 31 Days — Day 20, Tackling writers block.}
{Noteworthy Links — a new book, natural beauty products + sponsor links/discount codes}
good day sunshine wall art c/o Barn Owl Primitives — I AM IN LOVE! PS. hello dining room… NOTEWORTHY LINKS FROM THE PAST WEEK: – I can’t wait to read this book* {and thanks Joy for having such a fun book signing party!} – 5 favorite natural beauty products via Simple Design – Live in… [Read More]
{Baby Bump — 20 week update}
outfit details: Gussy headband {coming next week}, H&M jersey dress, Forever 21 leggings, NS Pottery ring (c/o), Old Navy sandals Yep, 20 weeks already! This week… – I lay down to read a book and ZZzzzzzzzzz I’m asleep – All I want is lots + lots of fruit or yogurt – I spent 3 hours… [Read More]
{Handmade Business in 31 Days — Day 19, My thoughts on moving a business across the country.}
Day 19// This story is definitely mid-process, but I think it will be good for me to share even though we aren’t 100% settled here in Los Angeles. So earlier this summer Zack + I had one of those after-dinner conversations that ultimately led us to leave the table a couple of hours later knowing… [Read More]
{Handmade Business in 31 Days — Day 18, Perfecting your elevator speech.}
Day 18// Many of you have confided you aren’t sure how to share your handmade business with family and friends. Or, a stranger compliments an item you’re wearing {that you made} and you aren’t sure how to say, “THANK YOU, I MADE THIS!” And we must fix this :) This sort of response is called… [Read More]
{Handmade Business in 31 Days — Day 17, How to network via email.}
Day 17// The entire time I’ve been running the Gussy Sews blog + shop I’ve used email to help me network with other bloggers, crafters + like-minded women. Four years ago it acted as my second paddle — no, more as my lifeline — as I was so new to the blogging community. I hadn’t… [Read More]
{She Reads Truth ~ an important update}
There’s no simple or easy way to share this. Since I treasure this community, however, it’s only appropriate to be open with you: I am no longer a part of She Reads Truth. After Zack + I returned from Tanzania I felt a very strong prompt from the Lord to share with you that I… [Read More]
{Handmade Business in 31 Days — Day 16, Work verses family time.}
Day 16// About this time four years ago I had just found Etsy and the idea of women my age knowing how to sew, run a handmade business AND make a living fascinated me. Like seriously, I was fascinated. Up until that moment I never considered myself an entrepreneur, but something happened during that first… [Read More]
{This week only — a ruffly, massive, 30%-off Gussy sale!}
It’s true — we’re having a massive sale where most items are 30% off! All items are ready-to-ship*. Need a little more Gussy in your life? Hurry and shop now before we sell out. Sale runs through Friday, October 19th at 11:59pm PST, click here to shop Gussy! *Minus tote bags + market totes. PS…. [Read More]
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