In the category of things that make me smile...

This caught my eye on Pinterest, I'm charmed by the whimsy.

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ouch---a-somewhat-different-pincushion--

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ouch---a-somewhat-different-pincushion--

You should also check out the project pages for even more charming interpretations.