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Item of the Week: Grunge Love Tote

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It’s Cyber Monday – which means only one thing – today is the day to get your virtual shopping done for the season! And if you’ve been eyeing a Pierogi Picnic piece or two, check out the mix and match deals that you can use until midnight tonight on anything in my shop, including cute new designs like “Grunge Love.”

This adorable tote bag was made using pre-loved flannel fabric which was bogarted from a vintage skirt. Cut up and resewn into a pint-sized purse,  the plaid print, over-sized bow and fun fringe make it a great piece for everyday toting or as a gift for that eco-conscious cousin who’s on your holiday shopping list. There are only two of these beauties available – so snatch one up before it’s gone for good!

Sale: Let the Fun Begin!

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Congratulations – you survived Thanksgiving and now have loads of time to lounge, digest and do some online holiday shopping! In true spirit of the season – Pierogi Picnic is bringing you deals that you can mix and match starting today until Monday, November 26th .

Spend $65 or more in my Etsy shop this weekend and you can utilize the following coupon code for free shipping anywhere in the world: THANKSGIVING1

Before you checkout – be sure you use this coupon code for 20% off your entire purchase, which can include vintage, ready-made and custom items: THANKSGIVING2

All shoppers who spend $100 or more with us this weekend will also receive a free tote with their purchase! Great as an extra goodie for yourself or use it as a gift for someone else!

Happy shopping!

Item of the Week: No Sweat

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I love love love fall! The leaves are shifting hues, the air is crisp and cool and it’s the perfect time of year for layering up in cozy clothes! So when thinking of which design to feature this week, the choice seemed easy: My handmade No Sweat cowl tops! These uber comfy sweaters are upcycled from oversized sweatshirts – giving each piece a green spin and soft feel.

Mixing an edgy shape with the casual feel of cotton fleece makes each piece utilitarian yet comfy. And with the oversized turtleneck and lacy touch – it has just enough class to make it wearable to work! Great with skinny jeans and boots or a pencil skirt and leggings – this is one of my favorite designs for the season!

Events: Renegade’s Chicago Holiday Market 2012

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Big news hit my inbox Monday – Pierogi Picnic has been accepted to the 2012 rendition of Renegade’s Holiday Market! It will be my second time participating in the December show and am so excited for the opportunity!

I am also really looking forward to partnering with my good friend and creative cohort Caitlin Peters of Wanderlustings. Her new jewelry collection has me absolutely smitten. Between her beautiful and intricate trinkets and my brightly colored fabric baubles we’re going to knock the socks off this year’s fair goers!

So for the next month and a half expect lots of sneak peeks and previews of what’s to come at this year’s event! I’ll also be picking your brains closer to the date about booth setups and merchandise via the Pierogi Picnic Facebook. So be sure to stay tuned!

Inspiration: Anthropologie

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We all have our guilty little pleasures. For my husband it’s sneaking in a freshly baked cupcake before work. For my eldest dog, Peanut, it’s pretending to be asleep to evade his 7am walk. Whatever the indulgence, there’s one that I can no longer deny: Anthro stalking.

Sure, I can say that I just walk by and admire their window displays, or go in from time to time just to peruse their sale racks, but who am I kidding?! My sole purpose for going in many a visit is to fill my lungs with whimsy and inspiration. Much of the applause is due to the visual merch team. Both Anthro and Urban (who are owned by the same peeps who bring us Free People) know that their clientele has a weakness for rustic yet romantic handmade visual displays. It’s how they sucker many of us in in the first place!

So on a recent visit with my beau, brother and soon to be sister-in-law, I put my apprehensions away at facing this love affair and began to snap snap and snap photos of their gorgeous, breath-taking displays. Continue reading →