DIY Gifts: Peppermint Mocha Body Scrub

If you’ve run out of time to shop for that special someone this holiday season – and don’t dare go out in the blizzardy snow – then make this year’s gifts DIY. There’s tons of things you can put together last minute for someone who will appreciate time, effort, and creativity much more than a purchased good.

So to give you a little inspiration I am sharing one of my personal favorite concoctions – Peppermint Mocha Body Scrub! Unlike the fattening espresso drink of the same name at Starbucks – this luxurious scrub is actually good for you! Made with ingredients found in the kitchen, its exfoliating texture and delicious smell will transform your bathroom into a foodie spa extravaganza.  Follow this recipe to make a brew as a gift for the last person on your list – or simply to indulge yourself. Continue reading

Find us at: The Foundrie

If you live in the St. Louis area be sure to check out some Pierogi Picnic merch at the pop-up boutique The Foundrie in Chesterfield Mall this week! This beautifully curated shop boasts a flurry of talented indie merchandise with an almost Anthropologie type flair. If you do drop in take a picture of some Pierogi Picnic-centric displays and send them our way for a special 40% discount in the Etsy shop.

The DIY Trunk Show Preview

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The one and only great and fantastic DIY Trunk Show is this upcoming weekend – on Saturday, November 20th from 10am to 5pm in Wicker Park’s Pulaski Field House. Pierogi Picnic will be there – in the same spot as last year – hawking our wears. Though I’m always excited about showcasing my work in person – this is the show where I shop till I drop. Everything from Christmas presents, to housewares, to clothes – the DIY Trunk Show is the whamy of craft fairs.

The secret to the Chicago Craft Mafia’s bazaar’s success lies in one of the underlying premises – all vendors must live within a 100 mile radius of the city. So not only are you buying handmade – you’re truly supporting local artisans! So be sure to pencil in this coming Saturday into your calendar as the day you shop till you drop. Until then – here’s a sneak peak at some of the new goodies I’ll be bringing.

Shifting Seasons Sale!

To mark the end of summer – beginning of fall – my Etsy shop is hosting a “Shifting Season Sale!” I’ve discounted tons of items from previous seasons in the hopes of clearing out older merchandise to make room for cool weather designs. I’m also offering free shipping to anywhere in the world with a purchase of $60 or more. Spread the word!!!