Special thanks to Hillery, from the adorable blog Handmake My Life, for featuring my work on her site this week! Her posts vary in range from tips on healthy routines and simple living to design roundups and current inspirations, creating a perfect blend of whimsy and info for the reader. Check out her post on Pierogi Picnic here, but also take some time to explore her other great finds.
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Item of the Week: Gradients of Grey
This adorable blazer was handmade using an upcycled grey sweatshirt. I slimmed down the seams, shortened and reshaped the sleeves and transformed the front to have an adjustable collar.
The reason why I love it is two fold: The fabric is incredibly soft and feels great against the skin. I also love it’s versatility! Leave it buttoned for a classic blazer shape, or undue both of the top ones for more of a cardigan feel.
This unique piece is currently discounted as part of this week’s “Moving Sale.” Take an additional 30% off at checkout with the coupon code “movingsale2012.”
Sale: We’re Moving!
Pierogi Picnic’s studio is moving!
If you haven’t already heard, I am packing up shop and moving into the Lakeview neighborhood of Chicago. What does this mean for you? A mega-clothing sale!
To help lighten my load as I transport my home and studio to a new ‘hood, I am hosting a sale to end all sales. I asked fans on Facebook what kind of discount or promo you’d like to see – and your votes were heard! Between March 20th-25th take 30% off all readymade items in my Etsy shop. From men’s t-shirts and accessories, to women’s dresses and vintage, everything but custom orders are eligible for the online event.
And could this promo possibly get any better? You betcha! I am also going through discontinued inventory and discounting that as well! Find double the savings in the “Moving Sale” category of the shop!!!
Be sure to use the following coupon code when checking out: movingsale2012
Have fun stocking up!
We’re Moving!
I am almost twitching with excitement – but it’s official – we’re moving!
What started as a casual apartment hunt, “should we happen to find the ‘perfect’ place” kind of search, has turned into a sudden reality. We’ve found a place that’s bigger, sunnier, cheaper, closer to work and in a more vibrant neighborhood. On top of it, our finances are aligning in a way that we’ll have all our costs covered without having to dip into our normal budget. Coincidence? I think not! An answer to my quiet prayers – this new place looks like it’s just what the divine doctor ordered.
So we have exactly 17 days to pack, pick paint colors, and devise a decorating plan for our new digs. Continue reading
Press: Miss Malaprop
Thanks to the ladies of Miss Malaprop for including my “Sugar Free” sweatshirt cardigan in their article on dressing for engagement photos! I absolutely love their choices for stylish yet down-to-earth duds for memorable pics.
Vintage Chair Facelift
It’s not easy being green. Or is it? When hunting for new furniture for my apartment – the first place I’ll go is thrift and antique stores to see what I can salvage and update for my abode. Why run to Target or Ikea if there’s tons of gorgeous furniture already out there?!
I came across a set of these vintage chairs while going on a fabric run. A mega steal – the pieces were discounted – costing me only $9 each! After a thorough inspection and sniff test I decided they were a deal not to be passed up. Besides – I had to replace the rickety rocking chair I had in my living room. Or at least, that’s what I convinced myself of! All the chairs would need is a good cleaning, airing, and brightening up. Using some leftover Yolo paint, David and I taped off the wood and gave it a fresh coat.
The result is a fusion of old world craftsmanship with a modern whitewash finish. They’ve become an instant centerpiece in our place and will see many years of heartfelt Scrabbling, reading and pet napping. And people say it’s not easy being green.
Styling: Mustard Seed Miracles
So it seems pretty obvious that I have developed a recent obsession with the color yellow. Within the past 2 months I have purchased, made, featured, or photographed at least 20 different things in the hue’s range.
With this in mind, it comes as no surprise that in this “Styling” the main attraction is a warm fuzzy mustard cardigan. This cozy sweater was my favorite find of autumn – discovered while doing a fabric run at a local thrift shop – the saturated color and high quality tailoring forced me to pop it in my cart. Combined with the ever-modern stripes of an old school Old Navy dress, grey leggings, sequined gold peter pan collar necklace, and black vintage boots, this is one of those ensembles I can see myself wearing for years to come!
Shiny Happy*People 