Anniversary Sale Week 1: Dainty Days

August 6, 2013August 5, 2013Leave a comment

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This is the week for all things vintage in the Pierogi Picnic Etsy shop! Celebrate our five year anniversary by taking 40% off all vintage items – like the adorable Dainty Days dress!

With a beautiful blue-violet hue, cozy textured fabric and over-sized lace collar, this would make a great transitional piece for the coming season. Originally priced at $36, you can scoop it up for only $21.60 by using coupon code “saleweek1” during checkout.

Get in on the fun while your favorite piece are still available!

DIY Autumnal Wedding

November 16, 2012January 19, 20165 Comments

The last week of October I embarked to South Carolina to spend eight wonderful days in the presence of my dearest friends. All of us flew in for a week long celebration of love, family and friendship. The occasion? A wedding of course! Traveling from Seattle, Chicago, Portland, Atlanta, Indianapolis, Madison, New York and even Poland, the wedding guests came in from around the globe to witness the union of a beloved couple: Natalie & Reid.

The bridal party arrived in Beaufort several days early to prepare for a grand task: Plan the ultimate eco-friendly, vegan and local wedding soiree. So in true DIY spirit, we spent hours crafting, consorting and conniving all in the name of throwing a handmade shindig for our two dearest friends.

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Tutorial: Homemade Caramel Apples

October 26, 2011October 26, 2011Leave a comment

There’s nothing that beckons the dawn of fall like crisp yet rich caramel apples.The moment I see them hit the grocery store end caps I know that autumn is in full swing.

If you’re an addict like me, try your hand at this simple recipe that will not only give you the freshest results – it allows you to use organic natural ingredients – so the only thing you’ll feel guilty about is hoarding them all for yourself!

To see the full recipe view my post on the EcoEtsy blog here.

New Designs: Pumpkin Spice

October 21, 2011October 18, 2011Leave a comment

You know those cool autumn nights where all you want to do is cuddle up in a warm knit sweater and read your favorite novel? That’s exactly what I was channeling when creating this new design! Reshaped from a vintage men’s sweater, this top boasts a cozy over-sized fit, 3/4 bell sleeves, a vivid pumpkin hue and an embellished lace collar. Perfect for wearing with leggings and slippers – I can’t wait to curl up in one of my own!

The Great Mushroom Escape

October 19, 2011January 19, 20161 Comment

Last Monday my family and I took a day trip to Michigan to do what Polish people do best – forage for mushrooms. An autumn tradition, I hadn’t gone with my parents in over a decade, so the time had finally come. Continue reading →

New Designs: Pretty in Pleats

October 8, 2011Leave a comment

With autumn’s arrival there’s nothing better than a soft cotton cardigan to warm up your summer frocks. I designed this piece with exactly this in mind! Sculpted from an over-sized men’s t-shirt, this new design has tons of layering potential while remaining comfortable against the skin. The soft cotton belt is included for cinching, but it’s really the pleats in the back that give it a unique edge.