30 Quirky Pillows That Are Anything But Square

Aug 17, 2013

Need to add a punch of personality to your couch, armchair, or bed? Forget about all those typical pillows and go for a few silly ones. Whether you’re schtick is all about animals or all about mix tapes, we’ve got a pillow for you. Besides, who said it was hip to be square?

1. Lips Pillow ($19): Pucker up! This cushy cushion is just what a material girl needs.

2. Macaron Pillows ($90 for 5): Wait, pillows in the form of cookies? If only macarons this gigantic actually existed…

3. Little Barn Throw Pillow ($45): How cute is this little barn? We love the weathered look of the siding.

4. Nom Nom Nom ($35): Ah-mazing! Combine this with the macaron pillows and Cookie Monster would definitely approve.

5. Pancake Floor Pillows ($750): The price point might be steep, but who doesn’t want to lounge all day in a pile of pancakes?

6. Freshly Picked Throw Pillow ($19): An apple a day? Sure, this counts.

7. Retro TV Pillow ($23): Can’t let go of old tech? Cuddle it close in the form of this cheeky pillow.

8. Emerald Owl ($59): Hoooooo wants to snuggle up to this little darlin’?

9. Watermelon Slice Pillow ($29): We heart everything watermelon, and this slice is no exception.

10. Diamond Supply Red Pillow ($60): Um, how badly do we need this for Brit HQ? Badly!

11. Ice Cream Sandwich Pillow ($24): Jury’s out on the whole food pillows trend but how could we not include a classic ice cream sando?

12. Cassette Tape Pillow ($23): Lay your head down while listening to your mix tapes from the ’90s and wonder if God really was one of us.

13. The Village ($38): Get a whole bunch of these to create a village of pillows in a kids’ room or den.

14 .Hold Me Tight Mustache Pillow ($52): Wait, how is this not a play on the “handlebar” mustache?

15. Build Your Block ($72): This company’s got a whole bunch of different buildings so you can actually build your block. We’re partial to this New York style.

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Jump Around by House of Pain. Don’t you agree?

17. Fauna Mini Owl ($30): Another owl?! Love it.

18. Princess and the Pea ($29): Perfect for your little princess, this pea pillow is as quirky as it is cute.

19. Anchors Away! ($16): We love this for a beach house or sun room.

20. Heart Pillow ($24): We “heart” this. Hehehe.

21. Dog Pillow ($110): This dog makes us think of Doug Funny. Remember Porkchop?

22. Sushi Pouf ($100): Okay we know this is a pouf and not a pillow, but how could we not include it?

23. The Rise and Fall Raccoon Pillow ($29): We love the mix of textile-inspired patterns and a rather forlorn-looking critter.

24. Remote Control Pillow ($10): I guess this is ideal for the TV room? Might be taking that love of the television a step too far.

25. Cupcake Pillow ($24): This chick LOVES her cupcake pillow. We probably would too.

26. Classic High Top Pillow ($18): Now this is the perfect thing for a little boy’s room. What little dude doesn’t love high tops?

27. Couch Potato ($18): This one’s probably too weird to actually have in your home, but it’s a pretty hilarious play on couch potato.

28. Coast Guard Pillow ($29): Always dreamed of being one of those hotties on Baywatch? Or just wanted to hang out with them? ;)

29. Tooth Fairy Pillow ($38): This is a super cute gift for parents with little ones who are about to start losing their teeth. So sweet!

30. Beci Orpin Bear Pillow ($39): Last, a seriously modern take on the teddy bear. We love the pennant flag design!

25 Zany State Fair Food-Inspired Recipes

The season’s just not complete until you’ve seen a sculpture made of butter and stuffed your face full of charred sweet corn, funnel cakes and whatever absurd exotic meat you can find. Fairs are full of memories of candy and petting zoos (essentially every child's favorite things) and it's easier than you think to add some of your favorite state fair foods into your weeknight dinner — without having to leave the comfort of your home.

From the classic to the ridiculously ridiculous, we’ve dug up all sorts of recipes to help you make a feast of state fair-inspired foods at home. Your apartment and hair may forever smell like a deep-fryer afterwards, but it’s a small price to pay.

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Homemade Funnel Cake

If you're a big fan of fried goodies, then you *have* to make this treat. It's the perfect mix of hot, sticky, and sweet, and definitely satisfies those fair food cravings. You can split it among a bunch of people like your friends or your family...or you can eat it all yourself.

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State Fair Corn Dogs

Even with all the new, hyped-up, experimental foods each year, there’s nothing like a classic corn dog. This recipe calls for a Dutch oven in lieu of a deep fryer.

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Gluten-Free Fried Cheese Curds

FRIED. CHEESE. CURDS. It’s only fitting that a Minnesota blogger would get this wholly Midwestern indulgence exactly right.

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Fried Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich

This might be the most American thing to ever have happened. We recommend you don’t skip the optional white chocolate ganache topping. U-S-A. U-S-A. U-S-A…

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Puckerin’ Pickle Popsicles

Half of you are probably gagging right now, half (like us) are pretty excited to try this weird pickle juice pop. Cocktail possibilities, anyone?

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Krispy Kreme Burger

Apparently, Luther Vandross claimed to have come up with the Krispy Kreme burger while on tour. Because, why not?

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Fried Cookie Dough

We’re digging this fried cookie-dough concoction. It’s simple if you buy the store-bought stuff.

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Frozen Chocolate-Covered Bananas

There’s always money in the banana stand. This recipe — which mixes the peanut coating with pieces of crispy bacon — is MONEY.

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Caveman Pops (Roasted Turkey Legs)

Inspired by the behemoth meat drummies of state fairs and Medieval Times alike, a good brine makes this recipe a success.

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Cherry Pie

If you’re looking to take home a blue ribbon, here’s the secret.

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Fried Mac and Cheese Bites

It is your duty as an American to deep fry everything, including macaroni.

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Maple Chocolate Bacon Skewers

There’s nothing more fair-friendly than chocolate-covered bacon on a stick.

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Fried Avocado

Oh, California. You would try to keep healthy with your fair food. Well, not exactly healthy… but it’s no fried Coke.

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Deep-Fried Coca-Cola

This dish involves infusing Bisquick batter with real Coca Cola — don’t you dare try to use diet in this Southern fair recipe.

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Deep-Fried Spaghetti and Meatballs On-a-Stick

Minnesota is at it again. Do the laws of physics even apply to this?

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Grilled Corn Sweet Corn

If you need a break from all the fried fodder, sweet corn is a must!

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Fried Oreos

Anybody can fry a Snickers bar, but we are partial to the creamy, gooey Oreos.

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Cream Puffs and Éclairs

This is Wisconsin’s official dessert. At their state fair, it’s served on a large dinner plate.

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Beer and Bacon Battered Deep Fried White Castle Sliders

Get outta here, Orange County. What have you done?!

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Monster Crunchies

Just in time for the back-to-school season, these monster crunchies are a wacky snack the whole family will love.

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Kool Aid Pickles

Kool-aid can be great by itself but pairing it with pickles creates a sweet and tangy treat you'll surprisingly want more of.

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Southern Fried Green Tomatoes

Deep fried foods and state fairs seem to go hand-in-hand. We're not complaining though.

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Puff Pastry Plum Tarts

Craving something sweet and sticky? Bake this easy puff pastry plum tarts recipe. You'll love the sweet blend of plums, brown sugar and flaky crust.

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Flamin Hot Cheetos Corn (Elote)

This is grilled sweet corn's spicier sister. With flaming hot cheetos baked on top, this corn on the cob recipe is going to quickly become a guilty food pleasure.

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispies

What happens when you mix chocolate, peanut butter and rice krispies together? You get treats that are sure to give you a sugar rush.

What’s the craziest fair food you’ve ever eaten? Let us know on Instagram!

This post has been updated.

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McGee & Co.'s "Gorgeous" Outdoor Collection Has Us Giddy For Spring

It's almost outdoor decorating season! And McGee & Co.'s gorgeous outdoor collection is here to tempt our urges to decorating early with stunning finds. From plush outdoor pillows and elegant rugs to comfy furniture and charming floral plateware, this collection has everything to elevate your outdoor space. "I wanted this outdoor lounge to feel like a Southern veranda — inviting, layered, and effortlessly elegant," says Shea McGee. The new Spring 2025 collection is both timeless and relaxed, "perfect for lingering conversations and warm breezes," Shea adds. I'm especially loving the cozy seating, classic patterns, and stylish entertaining pieces that are actually affordable.

Check out all the earthy, elegant outdoor decor from McGee & Co below!

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Melrose Striped Tablecloth

This linen tablecloth, featuring a charming green and ivory palette, makes every outdoor occasion feel just a little more festive and special. Celebrate from spring to fall!

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Alcott Melamine Dinner Plates (Set of 4)

The scalloped edge and delicate border on these melamine plates bring a perfect blend of charm and playfulness to your outdoor table. It also has a bit of a vintage Euro vibe.

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Crosley Indoor/Outdoor Pillow

Make your space super cozy with thoughtfully designed pillows, like the Crosley Indoor/Outdoor Pillow, featuring a classic plaid motif and playful fringe. Ah, so cozy and pretty!

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Amherst Handwoven Indoor/Outdoor Rug

What I love about McGee & Co.'s outdoor rugs is that they look just as elegant inside. The Amherst Handwoven Indoor/Outdoor Rug in a golden yellow plaid is actually soft and is easy to clean — perfect for high-traffic indoor/outdoor areas.

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Nola Paper Mache Vase

Give your outdoor space the living room treatment with details like potted greenery. The Nola Paper Mache Vase elevates your table with a modern rustic aesthetic.

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Berkeley Handwoven Indoor/Outdoor Rug

This navy and white gingham rug with brown natural stripes is another soft indoor-outdoor rug made from recycled materials, and perfect for high-traffic indoor and outdoor areas.

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Haviland Outdoor Sofa with Striped Cushions

Bold cabana stripes get me every time. This weather-resistant sofa is just as comfy as it is cute.

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Cadie Outdoor Chaise

Lounge the spring days away with a good book on this teak-framed chaise and weather-resistant fabric.

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The Market Umbrella

Fringe makes everything better. The Market Umbrella can withstand spring's fickle weather while bringing vintage vibes to your space.

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Sanibel Acrylic Goblets (Set of 4)

Elevate your outdoor drinkware with these break-resistant ribbed goblets. Spring mocktails are so close.

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Fontaine Melamine Dinner Plates (Set of 4)

Embrace spring 2025's romantic trend with these floral dinner plates, paired with dainty Wilkie Floral Napkins.

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Bonjour Doormat

Set the stage for an inviting escape with this charming welcome mat. Très chic!

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Classic Pool Float

Cannonball! Make the most of the warmer months with the classic pool float in navy and white stripes. It has a hanging hook for storage too!

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10 of the Most Interesting Finds on Amazon Right Now

Your shopping list could be a little more *interesting,* couldn’t it? Yes, of course, you need to get those essential items like shampoo and laundry detergent, but perhaps it’s time to treat yourself to something that you don’t see every day. Amazon‘s Interesting Finds section is like a treasure trove of whimsical products that are still wildly useful in your day-to-day life. Take a look at some of these quirky finds that are just dying to hop into your cart.

LABANCA Womens Mini Bucket Shoulder Bag

Spring is officially here, people. You don’t need any other excuse to invest in a cute new bag. Show off your sharp style at the farmer’s market with this cactus bucket bag.

MDRN Life Watermelon Neck Pillow

A comfy neck pillow is just what you need on your next flight to stay fresh as a slice of midsummer watermelon. Is there anything this juicy melon can’t do?

Pinsanity Retro Boombox Enamel Lapel Pin

Your Spring denim could use a bit of pop. This retro boombox adds a bit of ’90s pizzazz to an everyday jean jacket.

Abbott Collection China Gold Lipstick Mug

This coffee cup makes the bane of every lipstick wearer’s life into a pretty gold detail. Even though your liquid lippie is staying put, you can still pretend to leave your mark on your mug.

Mkono Bird Self Watering Globe

Never forget to water your plant babies again. This glass bird takes the guesswork out of having to water your indoor plants and looks good while doing it too.

SMOKO UNI Unicorn Night Light

Who says you’re too old to have a night light? Bask in the warm glow of this pink unicorn as you drift off to dreamland.

Clay in Motion Handwarmer Mug

Keep your hands as warm as your hot coffee, tea, or chocolate on chilly days with this inventive, colorful mug. It has a special handle that covers your fingers so they can feel warm and toasty as you drink.

Le Creuset Stoneware 16-Ounce Honey Pot

This classic-looking honey pot looks like something you’d find on Winnie the Pooh’s dinner table, and that’s what makes it so irresistible. Drizzle just the right amount of honey on whatever your fancy with this pot and silicone dipper.

ZaH Cute Animal 3D Coffee Mug in Panda

As you drink your morning coffee or tea, you might find a tiny friend has come to join you. This adorable mug hides a tiny animal figure at the bottom that is revealed as you finish your bevvie of choice.

Phillipi Mesh Bowl

Some fruit bowls are works of art themselves. This trippy, geometric bowl can display your go-to fruits for a quick snack, or use it for decoration on your coffee table.

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Everyone's Losing It Over This "Horrifying" 'Severance' Season 2 Theory: "I'm Gonna Lose My Mind."

If you can't stop talking about Severance season 2, you're not alone. The Apple TV+ show has totally taken over the internet (and all my group chats) and as the mysteries at Lumon continue to unfold, there's one heartbreaking, viral theory surrounding this week's episode, and Gemma, that has the internet in a tizzy.

Keep reading for the most insane Severance season 2, episode 9 theory on the internet.

Has Gemma been an innie the whole time?

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TikTok user @msauroraalice made the connection that Severance season 2 episode 9, "The After Hours," has the same title as a specific Twilight Zone episode in which a mannequin, well, forgets she's a mannequin. And now we're all wondering whether Severance is going to reveal a very similar plotline with Gemma.

"Could Gemma have been manufactured at Lumon and all of her experience with Mark is just a severed version of herself," @msauroraalice says, theorizing that "there is no Gemma."

"I bet this next episode, Gemma or Helly has a horrifying discovery about themselves just like the mannequin realizing she's not even alive," she continues.

Clearly, this Twilight Zone episode has a ton of similarities to Severance, with the split identities of it all. And as one Reddit user just made it even more heartbreaking by saying, "She could be an experiment from the very start which is why they went as far as to fake her death and recruit Mark to work for them. That would be heartbreaking. It would mean Mark and Gemma 's relationship was manufactured from the beginning."

"The After Hours" is sure to set us up for a crazy 'Severance' season 2 finale.

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After everything Mark has been through, this would truly be a heartbreaking turn of events and I don't know if I could handle it! I'm not alone, either. TikTok users flooded the comments of the post (which has over 900K views).

"If Gemma was never a full person to begin with I'm gonna lose my mind," one user said, while another theorized, "I think Gemma is real but she actually died. Lumon had plans for her to begin with so they revived her body because they effectively own it and now she's stuck in purgatory testing."

But if this Severance theory breaks your heart as much as it breaks mine, there's a silver lining. "The next episode after 'The After Hours' from TWZ is called 'The Mighty Casey' and is about a robot who becomes more human I believe," a third TikTok user says.

But honestly, emotional devastation — and peeling back a character's insecurities, fears, and heartbreak to get to their core — make for really good TV because of how relatable those moments can be. So we'll just have to see what the Severance season 2 finale has in store.

Here are 10 Questions I Need Severance Season 2 To Answer — let us know on Instagram what kinds of questions and theories you have.

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25 Crazy Good St. Patrick's Day Desserts That Will Be Your Lucky Charm

St. Patrick's Day in America is known mostly as an excuse to have a day-long marathon of drinking green beer (we'll take some green cocktails, too), but if staying in is more your jam, you'll need some epic DIY party favorsand a slew of adorable St. Patrick's Day-themed treats! In this collection of St. Patrick's Day desserts, you'll find everything from rainbow cupcakes and Lucky Charms pancakes, to Leprechauns made out of Nutter Butters and boozy green fudge. Yum.

Throw on your best “Kiss Me, I'm Irish" apron and have some fun with these 25 delicious St. Patrick's Day desserts!

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St. Patrick’s Day Rainbow Donuts

This adorable DIY requires no cooking and is a blast to make with friends. At the end of this rainbow you may not find gold, but you will find a fluffy cloud of coconut just waiting to be devoured. (via Brit + Co)

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St. Patrick's Day Dessert Shots

These cute, tiny shots are sweetened with flavors like dark chocolate, vanilla, and peppermint extract — and they even have a bite-sized brownie on the bottom. Now that's a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, amiright? (via Sarah Anderson forBrit + Co)

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Lucky Charms Ice Cream

This one isn't a specific recipe per say, it's more of a how-too... but arguably the most useful how-to you'll learn this month. This overview of how to make Lucky Charms-infused ice cream can be put to use this St. Patrick's Day and beyond! (via Brit + Co)

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St. Patrick’s Day Dessert Pizza

Deep dish pizza should always have a sugar cookie crust and a Bailey's Irish Cream chocolate filling. Top with green sprinkles, green tinted white chocolate and chopped chocolate mint candies for that extra festive feel. (via Grandbaby Cakes)

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Double Rainbow Cake

Labor intensive? Maybe. Totally worth it? Absolutely. Grab a partner or your kiddos, and settle in for a fun afternoon of food coloring and multi-colored M&M decorating. (via Brit + Co)

Sweet Recipeas

Drunken Grasshopper Fudge

This is definitely an adults-only fudge. Made with both Crème de Menthe and Crème de Cocoa, this fudge has a boozy flavor that bites back. Throw on a handful of shamrock sprinkles to really drive the theme home. (via Sweet Recipeas)

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St. Patrick’s Day Leprechaun Cookies

These little guys would be so cute to make for your kiddo's school St. Patrick's Day party. Plus, they double as a fun activity to do with them at home. They're almost too cute to eat… almost. (via Home Made Interest)

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Leprechaun Hat S’mores

Obviously a large marshmallow on top of a cookie makes the perfect top hat. Once it's covered in chocolate and adorned with green decor, you have the perfect edible s'mores hat that any leprechaun would be happy to wear. (via The Cake Blog)

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St. Patrick’s Day Rice Krispie Treats

You may have to go digging for marshmallows in a box of Lucky Charms to make these, but it's totally worth it. The pretty pastels in the marshmallows also looks perfect with the light green of the Rice Krispies. (via Classy Clutter)

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Matcha Roll Cake

This sponge-y roll cake is packed with matcha whipped cream, and it looks just as good as it tastes! (via Takes Two Eggs)

Averie Cooks

Irish Chocolate Guinness Cupcakes

The batter these cupcakes are crafted with is spiked with Guinness and Jameson for a bit of booziness. (via Averie Cooks)

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Mint Chocolate Chip Pie For St. Patrick’s Day

You don't have to have a lot of time and ingredients to make a great St. Patrick's Day dessert. All you need for this freezer pie is a pre-made Oreo pie crust and mint chocolate chip ice cream. Whipped cream and chocolate shavings optional – as if! (via Barbara Bakes)

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This post has been updated with additional reporting by Meredith Holser.

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