An Indie Biz: Exciting News

June 15, 2012June 14, 20128 Comments

It’s been an incredible week! I’ve got lots of positive things happening at my day job at the humane society, a potential trip to Eastern Europe in the works, a vocal audition next Friday and a family filled weekend just ahead. Pierogi Picnic has also been bustling with custom orders waiting to be made, shipments to be mailed and new designs to be created. As you can imagine – I’m beaming with joy with all the great things that are going on.

But then there’s another piece of news that has me bursting at the seams. I wanted to blurt it out when I found out yesterday – but thought a blog post would be more appropriate. So without further ado, here it is: Continue reading →

Item of the Week: Night Shift

June 14, 2012June 14, 2012Leave a comment

Tank dresses are all the rage this time of year – at least in my book! Perfect for wearing to work, picnics, church and more, slicing off sleeves is the quickest, and most modest, way to let your torso breathe this season.

That’s why this week’s featured item is the “Night Shift” dress. With lots of wiggle room and a mod shape, it’s the piece that will turn heads no matter where you go. And with the soft t-shirt cotton, color blocking and fringe embellishment, it just oozes with summer spirit.

An Indie Biz: Etsy’s New About Page

June 13, 2012June 12, 20121 Comment

So I did it – I hunkered down last night to create my “About” page on Etsy.

Deciding how to embody your brand in a neatly wrapped box and bow was quite the ordeal – which must explain why I’ve been putting it off for the past week. From the moment I read the announcement I cringed, knowing that my over-the-top detail-oriented brain would implode at the possibilities. The questions that boggled my mind included: What kind of dialogue should I use in the description? How can I fit my life story into such a small space? What photos do I choose to include in the revolving banner? Should the copy be more polished? Goofy? Down-to-earth? Continue reading →

Inspiration: A New Leaf

June 11, 2012May 27, 2012Leave a comment

There are few spaces in the city where I can instantly find inspiration – and A New Leaf is one of them. A stunning flower shop in the heart of Lincoln Park, this boutique and event space is like a treasure hunters dream. Nestled in a quiet block, the unassuming exterior would lead you to believe that it’s not much more than a place to pick up a bouquet of roses. But once inside you realize you’ve stumbled upon a tiny piece of heaven. Continue reading →

New Designs: Sneak Peak

June 7, 2012Leave a comment

Lots of new goodies coming to the Pierogi Picnic shop in June! Here’s a sneak peek of one piece that was just finished up last night. I’m loving the arrow print!

Events: Button Drive

June 1, 2012June 4, 2012Leave a comment

Button, button, who’s got the button!?

Throughout the month of June I am hosting a Button Drive to collect used, vintage, and otherwise unwanted buttons. If you have one, two, five or fifty buttons you’d like to give up I’ll give you a 30% discount to my Etsy shop for sending them my way! All you have to do is fill out the form below and wait for my confirmation. Then we’ll swap info and I’ll send you a coupon code. Nice and easy! Continue reading →

A Day at the Market

May 30, 2012January 19, 2016Leave a comment

Farmer’s Market season is in its full glory this time of year in Chicago – and I’m reaping the benefits! Supporting local farmers and food artisans is just the start. Market shoppers find the best quality produce while building relationships with the people who grow it. Forging this link between the food, the maker and the consumer creates a connection that’s been lost over the years with the advent of the one-stop shopping grocery store chains.