Decorating with feed sacks

One of the most unique and charming collections to hit The Pink Pig lately is our collection of feed sack decor! These chairs, pillows and rugs get their charm from antique grain sacks (the real deal!), and each is completely one of a kind. There are SO many ways that you can work them into your home, no matter your style. Here are a few ideas.

For a "home sweet home" country look, try one of these:

Red stripe pillow

Rooster pillow

Pig pillow

Liberty bell pillow

For a rustic cabin decor look, try one of these:

Sleepy Eye Milling Company pillow

Fort Orange scratch feed pillow

For a French-inspired look, how about:

Our stunning feed sack chairs (antique French chairs upholstered using European grain sack fabric)

Our grain sack rug (hand-printed with a vintage grain sack design from a 19th century print!)

Our Bastide pillow set (regal French motif pillows with linen backing)

We love that modern decor can start with the farms of days gone by! If you love the look of our feed sack chairs, we should tell you that we're cooking up some new and exciting ways to decorate furniture using grain sack fabric. Watch this space for more as it comes in!

Tat 2 You

Fall has arrived here in Westport New York, and with the change of seasons comes cozy sweaters begging to be paired with amazing jewelry! That's why we're eagerly awaiting a big shipment from Los Angeles based Tat2 Designs.

Created by BFA graduate Briana, each is a little piece of mixed metal heaven. Every pair of earrings, necklace, and bracelet is individually hand-cast and then finished for a uniquely antiqued look. Whether your taste is more Victorian or ancient Egypt, this line has a sparkly little thing to suit your style.

Take Tat2's "Charmed Life" line. Each keepsake bracelet comes mounted on a creamy piece of paper that explains the symbolism of the image on the charm (Protective Eye, Circle, Knot, Coin, or Bird). These make beautifully gifts with a mysterious Da Vinci Code-esque flair.

Or, on the hunt for something that's going to catch the light at that dinner party you have planned? Their long necklaces and coin bracelets are just the thing.

Tat2 should arrive at The Pink Pig any day now, so if you want to grab a few pieces for yourself, you don't have long to wait! Just pop into our Jewelry section to see the full collection.

Rub a dub dub...

If you think soap has been done to death, you haven't met the Uptown Soap Company. Not only are their products paraben and SLS-free, they're also cute as all get-out! Here's what you have to choose from at The Pink Pig:

Jar Soaps: Adorable little jars filled with 24 miniature leaf-shaped soaps. (If you need to restock your handwashing station for fall, this is the way to do it. So seasonal!) We've got the Jar Soaps in Wild Rose, Anjou Pear, or Mandarin Orange.

Two-Sided Soaps: Combining two deliciously complementary scents and colors into one bar, these look beautiful in your soap dish. Don't be surprised if you catch your guests sneaking off to the powder room to sample both sides. Available in Rose and Orange, Vanilla and Pear, or Currant and Verbena.

Vintage Soaps: White-as-snow bars that eco queens will love! These soaps contain all-natural vegetable oils and no dyes whatsoever. Elegant, understated black and white packaging made from recycled paper. Choose from Citrus Fig, Black Currant, Sweet Violets, and Anjou Pear.

ALL the Uptown Soap company soaps are handmade in small batches in NYC (so if you know The Story of The Pink Pig, you know why we love 'em!).

Get yours now so that you always have an imaginative hostess gift on hand!

Calling all fashionistas...

They're here: the ultimate home accents for fans of haute couture! We've just added six new items to our selection of Wall Decor at The Pink Pig, and if you like fashion, you're going to love these.

If you have a big wall to fill, one of our retro wood-framed COUTURE magazine covers (shown above) could be the perfect fit. Choose a pink, blue, or black distressed frame to complement any room.

These are genuine vintage magazine covers that showcase the fashion of the moment from their respective eras. The pink-framed one is from 1962, the blue-framed one is from 1947, and the black-framed one (my personal favorite, with its amazing Caribbean backdrop) is from 1951. Pick the decade that speaks to you!









Or, if you need something more demure in scale (maybe to go in a powder room or laundry room?) we have three additional stunning COUTURE magazine covers that are crisply mounted on board and strung through with gorgeous satin ribbon for hanging. I personally love the "red hat" print. The cranberry ribbon feels just right for fall.

Check out the whole collection right here!

The Pink Pig Part Two!

Just in case you can’t get enough of the Pink Pig – I’m happy to announce that we’ve opened our very own Etsy boutique! It’s called Comfort Cottage, and it’s a home for some of the most lovely cushions and small decorative items that I find in my travels. I’m especially excited about our pillows, made from antique fabrics for a look that literally NO ONE else will have.

Here are a few of the goodies currently available at Comfort Cottage on Etsy:

- 1930s Faux Crocodile Handbag Clock: A fashionista’s dream timepiece!

- Art Deco Lamp Set: Who wouldn’t want these two dancing ladies flanking their bed?

- Vintage Atomic Barkcloth Eames Era Pillow: flawless in a retro-styled home, or as a subtle mid-century accent in a modern one.

So, are any of you on Etsy? I’d love it if you added us to your favorites!

Click here to visit Comfort Cottage and check out what’s on offer. Lots of vintage-y finds await!

Under-the-sea tee

This ain’t your mother’s animal tee! Philadelphia-based T-shirt artist Noelle (owner of Xenotees) steers clear of “cuddly & fuzzy” territory with this amazingly quirky new design. Each features a lobster with a crustacean-oriented quote from a French poet. Don’t speak français (or just can’t read the text in the photo)? Here’s the translation:

"I have a liking for lobsters. They are peaceful, serious creatures. They know the secrets of the sea, and they don't bark."

Noelle uses only totally unique designs on her tees (no clip-art graphics here!), expertly screenprinting them in her Philly studio. We love them because they’re conversation-starters: the perfect thing to slip on when you’re tired of all the boring solid-colored tops in your closet.

We’ve got the French Lobster tee in aqua or in lavender. Both are soft and form-fitting in 100% sheer jersey cotton. So what are you waiting for? Get yours now at The Pink Pig!