I'm A Packaging Whore

Wow, that can be easily misinterpreted...I love packaging. It's the reason I have over 60 rolls of wrapping paper at my house (got a baby shower this weekend? Boy? Girl? Infant Misfit? I can wrap that onesie adorably.) I have absolutely no clue about wine but merely judge it (like over 80% of women. No, really, that's a statistic) based on the packaging. The grapes can be stemmed from a grape Jolly Rancher and the wine can be as rotten as Jessie from NYC Prep, but if it has a cute label, it's always, "This looks good!"

That's why I can easily spend 8 hours a day on The Dieline, a roundup of some of the latest and greatest packaging out there.

Feast your eyes on this brillz packaging for vitamin supplements.



That's almost enough to make me attempt to take them regularly. Now, if the Flinstones were inside these badboys, I'd really be sold.

Check out much more gorgeousness that's bound to make me overpay for whatever's inside, right here.

And tell me, what are some of your favorite packages? Hey-o!

That's a wrap. HA!
Pia The Pig

Speaking of Ice Cream...

How many of us have eaten a pint at once, while guiltily indulging in trash tv at the same time?

ALL OF US.

Well, now you can keep your dirty, sinning, freezing hands warm with...the Ice Cream Cozy. Get 'em here on Etsy.


IS THIS NOT THE BEST THING EVER?
I'm buying this for everyone this year. That means you. So act surprised come December.

Chunky Monkey FOREVA!
Pia The Pig

Insta-Happiness for $1.08

I worked at home over lunch today and made a simple bowl of buttered pasta, which I eat maybe once a year and then always think to myself, "why don't I eat this all the time?" Then I remember what exactly I am eating (butter and parmesan cheese with a splash of pasta) and remember why once in '09 is probably enough.

That same thinking goes for McDonald's. I've been in a blah mood all work week so I decided to stop in and polish off my all manilla-colored lunch with some ice cream. I normally opt for the cone, but today felt like a sundae. Ha! See what I did there?

Anyhoo, $1.08. Boom. Snack attack in the bag.

But wait! "I only ordered one." "No problem!" says the angel at McDonald's who gave me one on the house. That is the best McDonald's experience of my life.

And the best thing I (and Lynn who got the free one) have eaten at 1:58pm in quite a while.

GETCHUSUM.
Pia The Pig

My Awesome Earrings Came!

About a month ago, I posted about the amazing Charlie Carter on Etsy and her awesome pop-culture earrings. Well, my Bert and Erniegoodies have arrived and my ears are singing! I am sure you know the song they are singing...I'll spare you.


The detail on these is amazing. Check out CharlieCarter on Etsy right here. She's having a sale!

A is for Awesome.
Pia The Pig

Is It...PUMPKIN TIME?!

No.
It's a schvitz out there.

But, I was so excited to see a Pumpkin Muffin today at Panera Bread that I almost grabbed the nearest employee and hugged him (not really true...but I was excited.)

It got me ready to devour all things pumpkin, and until Starbucks tempts me with their fall lineup, I'm going to give these awesome-looking Pumpkin Chocolate-chip Muffins via Visions of Sugar Plum a winner's try.


Maybe I'll just dress up Bert in his terribly-hated Halloween costumes while I whip these up and blast the A/C.

Fall leaves, come on down!
Pia The Pig

Let's Go BTS, If For Nothing More Than An Excuse To Buy New Markers

Today is the first day back to school for some kiddos around the USA, so it's about time for us all to get inspired to learn something new. I've been on the verge of taking a Continuing Education class for, well, um, pretty much the last 3 years. I'm ready to GET ON IT and truly enrich myself. These are a few I have pulled which all seem fun and reasonably priced. I'm trying to pick out the best bets. Who's with me?

Here are some fall schedules. Let's register!

Photography Classes at Richland College

Studio Arts Classes at Richland College

Dance Classes at Richland College

Creative Writing Classes at Richland College

Swimming Classes at Richland College

Web Design at Richland College

Graphic Design Classes at Richland College

Foreign Language Classes at Richland College

The Continuing Ed Index for Brookhaven College

The Calendar of Classes at Make Studio

The Class Schedule List at the Creative Arts Center

The Fall Classes at Joann Fabrics at Preston and Forest

Let's buy some sweater vests and load up our backpacks!
Pia The Pig

It's Sunday, Let's Get Cookin'

Two goooooood-lookin' recipes to start the week!

This Salmon and Noodle Bowl looks easy and delicious, via Meet Me In The Kitchen


I might just make this Pan-Fried Onion Dip via Ezra Pound Cake for my Tuesday night Game night!

I guess I'll bring along the Binaca...

Got something great? Send it on!
Pia The Pig