Everyday Beauty: Photo Contest

February 22, 2011February 3, 20121 Comment

I’m giving away a $75 gift certificate to my Pierogi Picnic Etsy shop to the winner of our “Everyday Beauty Contest.”

Submit a photo to the Pierogi Picnic Facebook of what “everyday beauty” means to you for a chance to win! The contest began on February 20th and runs until March 6th. The winner will be determined by who has the most ‘likes’ on their photo.

No purchase necessary – just a snapshot of what you find beautiful in day to day life. It can be the first plant of Spring, your favorite wrinkle or the latte that gets you to your feet in the morning.

Let’s celebrate the beauty in the details of each day!

The Gift of Love: Adoption from The Anti-Cruelty Society

February 15, 2011January 21, 2016Leave a comment

The best gift is the gift of love. And in the spirit of today’s holiday our family has received just that in the form of a teeny 10 month old Boston Terrier. This little ball of energy was transfered to The Anti-Cruelty Society from Chicago’s Animal Care & Control with a mean case of Bordatella. I promptly scooped him up as a foster and immediately fell in love. David soon followed and even Peanut, our resident BT Frenchie mix, has had his heart swept away.

Love is truly in the air – wishing you a very merry Valentine’s Day!

Warm Fuzzy Feelings: V-Day Dinner

February 13, 2011June 8, 20111 Comment

This year Valentine’s Day falls on a true blue Monday. If you and your sweetie are working, but still want to mark the occasion, throw together a simple comfort food dinner tomorrow night.

My suggestion: indulgent mini grilled cheese sandwiches paired with a hearty tomato soup. To add a lovey dovey touch, use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to give the bread some whimsy. Using the leftover crusts, cut them into cubes, sprinkle with olive oil and rosemary, then pop them into a pan for a quick toasting. Meanwhile, pour your tomato soup into decorative mugs and top with your homemade croutons. Put out a rustic tablecloth and some candles and in less than 15 minutes you’ll be on your way to romance!

Cute as a Button: DIY Earring Tutorial

February 12, 201111 Comments

I made a trip up to Evanston yesterday and took a stroll down Main Street. I love the feel of the blocks with the narrow street and local mom and pop shops. I peeked into Dave’s Rock Shop and perused the ancient fossil collections and bought a box of fragmented pyrite. I also swung through Healthy Green Goods to scope out their new shop layout. But the real mission of my journey lay just ahead – Vogue Fabrics.

Whenever I visit Vogue I know I’m in for a long stay. I have to block out at least three hours of time for each excursion. My goal that day was to find elastic for new spring headbands – but I quickly found myself distracted by their wall of designer and vintage buttons and instantly planned my Saturday project: new button earrings!!!! Continue reading →

Press: The Spoon and Sprocket

February 8, 2011February 12, 2011Leave a comment

In the spirit of the season, Pierogi Picnic has been featured on the Spoon and Sprocket blog article “Romantic Eco-Friendly Gifts for February!” I’m stoked that the team featured us in their picks for head-turning earth friendly gear.

Take a peek at their article here.

Share the Love: Sale

February 1, 2011June 8, 2011Leave a comment

The “Share the Love” sale begins tomorrow and will extend until February 14th. Etsy shoppers receive 30% off their total purchase when they buy one item for themselves, and another for someone else.

Just enter the code “sharethelove” during checkout to see the discount reflected off the total price.

Enjoy!!!

All is full of Love

January 29, 2011February 1, 2011Leave a comment

Being a lover of hearts, red, and…well….love, I always find joy in this time of year when everything erupts in these themes. I’ll be the first to tell you that I don’t condone consumerism or gluttonous chocolate binging – but there is something to celebrating the people and things for which you have affections.

So in the spirit of the season I bestow you with a Pierogi Picnic valentine!