I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting (#MC) for Pier 1 Imports. I received a product sample to facilitate my review and to thank me for participating.
I love Pier 1 Imports. I’ve been shopping with them since I had my first apartment at 21. I love how they really carry everything you need to give every room in your house a touch of color and style. From curtains and frames to dishes and furniture you’ll find it all at Pier 1. The past year I’ve really been trying to focus more on my home. We’ve collected a lot of clutter over the past 5 years and lack style when holidays aren’t around. I want my home to inviting and pretty at all times. Pier 1 has been great at making small changes with big impact.
One area that I found was neglected was my daily entertaining pieces. When I first set up my kitchen I found a really nice set that would last years. I got a very basic set so as my style changed it would work with everything but honestly all that got me was a boring palette. They have no color, no style, and they certainly don’t make me smile with I set my table.
When the warm air hits we move our meals outdoors and often invite company over too. I really wanted to spice things up and push those boring dishes aside. I wasn’t sure what I had in mind but I thought I’d get started with my local Pier 1 store. They makes it easy to design a comfortable and inviting outdoor oasis that is sure to be enjoyed by family and friends all season long.
If you have never visited your local Pier 1 Imports you must! You don’t even need to have any sort of design sense or capabilities since they often have areas all set up with things that go together for easy shopping. I love how often times many of the products they have are able to be purchased in several color options allowing for mixing and matching.
Just a heads up to all the mama’s out there. It’s not the most kid friendly store. There are no carts/carriages and a regular stroller will not fit through. Sawyer is a great little shopper so I do attempt it at times with an umbrella stroller or a direct- I know what I want & hold my hand- approach. That being said the staff is child friendly which is helpful if you need help carrying something to the register and don’t want to let go of that little one.
On my main shopping trip for this I went without Sawyer and was there much longer than I care to admit. I fell in love with this Cheerful Petals Table Runner but it wasn’t on a display table conveniently set up with coordinating decor. This meant I had to get creative. I went straight to the Crackle Drinkware that was available in multiple colors and knew the teal would be perfect.
For the plates I wanted something I could mix up but still simple and decided upon these Martillo Dinnerware pieces. To keep things bright I chose the mango. At this point staff realized I was trying to see if my stuff went together and helped me mock set up right there in the store where I shared this photo with you on Instagram!
As you can see I ended up going back another time with Sawyer. I knew I wanted another burst of color with an additional plate and some placemats. While I didn’t want green the Martillo Dinnerware didn’t have a blue that matched. I also ended up getting some stemless pieces of the crackled glasses for the older kids to use or other adults who didn’t want a goblet. I need to go back one more time and get the chargers that match my Woven Rattan Napkin Rings.
Don’t forget you can shop Pier 1 Imports four ways:
- In-‐store — See it, touch it, feel it for yourself, and our in-‐store associates love to toss around ideas on-‐the-‐fly!
- Ship-‐to-‐store — Browse from the comfort of your home, and pick-‐up in-‐store.
- Ship-‐to-‐home — Our e-‐commerce offering, browse, order and pay online from the comfort home.
- In-‐Home Delivery — Order furniture and large items on pier1.com, and have them delivered right to your door, or even have items assembled, within one to three weeks.
I am so pleased with how it all came together in the end. It’s so bright and cheerful and I just love using it even when no one is coming over. Everyone just loved how it looked too. Of course all the kids were a little disappointed they didn’t have a pretty table to sit at but I promised them I’ll work on that for them.
They did however enjoy getting to drink ice tea from the Mason Jar Drink Dispenser. This really was such a perfect touch to the party. Doesn’t it look great? Next time I need to add in some peaches and lemon slices for some added prettiness too!
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I like the Carmelo Melamine Dinnerware – Turquoise
I love these watermelon serving bowls. Would be so pretty with fresh fruit and dip! http://www.pier1.com/Watermelon-Serving-Bowls/PS49691,default,pd.html?cgid=outdoor-dinnerware
Considering that we have a porch that could use curtains, I’d like thiese: Calliope Curtain – Spice
I like the Blue Chevron Lanterns Set
I love the Medium Jeweled Lantern in blue.
Swingasan® – Circles
Oh how fun! I love the color scheme you used! Neutral colors with the pop of aqua! So fun and summery. I like their Kaleidoscope Jute Trim Pillow in Clay! It would be a fun throw pillow to add to one of our chairs on our backyard deck. Some acrylic cups would be nice, too. Thanks for the opportunity!
I like the Rope Handled Pitcher
i love the
Peacock Beaded Bells Windchime
i love the terracotta turtle with baby on her back! super cute
I’ve been looking for 4th of July decorations for our new home, so I’d love to buy the Americana Rattan Stars and the Americana garden flag
I especially like the blue Rania table.
I love their Silver Pierced Lanterns, they’d look so good in our new house! 🙂
the Rope Handled Pitcher
I like their fun planters. Would be cute on my balcony 🙂
I would love to have the Sea Glass String Light
I’ve wanted to get some outdoor LED candles.
I have always LOVED Pier 1. It was my favorite place to shop when I graduated college and wanted to make my little one bedroom house cozy and inviting, with a designer feel on a college graduate budget. I still shop there … so many beautiful things. Just walking into a Pier 1 store I feel “at home” lol. I LOVE that chair Sawyer is sitting in .. that would be the perfect escape for my “mom-me time outs”.. with a delicious cup of tea from that fabulous mason jar drink dispenser 🙂
I like the Stackable Acrylic Goblet Set – can’t have broken glass in the backyard!
I love the Summer Quench Acrylic Pitcher and Sunny Floral Melamine Dinnerware.
The Blue Reactive Ceramic Planter is gorgeous!
I love the Isabelle end table!
I love the Rambagh Tile Pillow in Honey
Meridian Melamine Dinnerware – Blue
I’d LOVE to have the Swingasan – Peacock for my ‘backyard oasis’! Could I entertain in it? Sure! Why not! Everyone can have a turn! 🙂 Comfy!
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I like the Flip Flop Acrylic Wine Tumbler.
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I love the red beverage tub – http://www.pier1.com/Beverage-Tub—Red/2436255,default,pd.html?cgid=outdoor-accent-furniture#nav=top&start=1
I like the Embossed Ombre Lantern – Green.
I fell in love with the San Marino Pitcher.
I would love to have the Rania Table – Blue.
I like the Fish Wall Décor.
Love the beverage tub in mocha. Online only.
I love the Caravan Mosaic Lantern which would be gorgeous on my patio.
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I like Swingasan – Daisy.
I like Swingasan® – Daisy.
I’d like the Green Reactive Ceramic Planter to plant some pretty flowers in!
I love the Neely Bistro Set in Peacock Blue!
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I like the hammered beverage server
I love the Embossed Garden Stool. It would be perfect on our patio.
I love the Amelia Pedestal Tables. It would be great to place a couple of those in different corners of the yard.
The Sunny Floral Melamine Serving Bowl is super cute for summer entertaining!
I like their Mosaic bottle lamp for my serving table
Love the swingasans- especially the peacock.
LOVE the Circles Swingasan! Would be amazing on my front porch! 🙂
I really love the Trellis Melamine Dinnerware – Green! So cute for outdoor entertaining…and the Green Mesh Food Cover would be perfect too!
I like the Owl prep bowls. I would put food items like onions or tomatoes to serve at a picnic.
watermelon salt and pepper shakers would be the cutest on a summer table!
shanna I like many of the entertaining products including the turquoise Carmelo Melamine Dinerware
I love the Carmelo Melamine Dinnerware – Orange. It’s so bright and cheery!
I like their 3 Tiered Buffet Server for $24.95!
I really like the Swingasan in Peacock. It’s such a statement piece.
I love the Swingasan Daisy!!!
I like the bombay hanging lanterns.
I love the Swingasan® – Peacock swing. It’s so pretty.
i love the swingasans. the circle pattern is the cutest!
I like the Carmelo Melamine Dinnerware – Turquoise
I like the Starburst Mosaic Hanging Lantern from Pier 1’s Outdoor Collection
I love the white Montauk Lanterns
I think the Barbecue Spreader Set is adorable!
I like the silver pierced lanterns – Large
I’d like to have the Echo Beach Chaise
The Double Swingasan® – Mocha would be great for outdoor entertaining seating spaces!
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I like the Sunny Floral Melamine Serving Bowl.
I am in love with the double swingasan in mocha or the Swingasan® – Daisy.
I love Pier 1 ! I like the Peacock Swingasan !!! So pretty!
I love the geometric cabana outdoor rugs!
I love the Neely Bistro Set – Peacock Blue
Santa Barbara Serving Cart – White is my selction
watermelon serving pieces, salt and peppers and anything else that they have watermelon
The outside lanterns
I would REALLY really love to have a Ciudad Chaise lounge chair! How nice that would be. Looks comfy! and pretty, too.
I like the The Rania & Mariel Mosaic Collections in blue
I love the faux croc serving tray, would love that for my family!
Swingasan® – Peacock
I like the Swingasan® – Mocha
Love this rug http://www.pier1.com/Caliente-Stripe-Rugs/PS48115,default,pd.html?cgid=outdoor-rugs
I love the Beaded Sun & Bells Windchimes. The colors are so pretty and bells will sound great when the wind blows.
door mat
I’d like the Watermelon Serving Bowls
I love the Carmelo Melamine Dinnerware – Turquoise it’s so beautiful!
I love the Yoga Frog Birdfeeder
I like the Solar Sun Wind chime.
The Peacock Swingisan is amazing. And Sawyer looks pretty cute in it too 😉
I like the Beverage Tub-Red. It would bee great for parties.
i love the Party Pack Paper Lanterns Set – 8″
I like the Capiz Windchimes!
I like the Sea Horse & Jewels Windchime
I like the Tiki Party Windsock.
I love the Antiqued table clock. I actually have one like it from a lady that I work for. Everyone who visits me comments on how nice it is.
I also would like to have their Stackable Acrylic Goblet Set.
I like the Ciudad Deluxe Collection Sectional.
I love the Calliope Deluxe Cushion – Maui
I would love the peacock swingasan!
I love the Swingasan® – Peacock
I like the Sunset Pier Chaise.
I am so in love with the Santa Barbara Swivel Rocker. It is such a great piece that you can use for inspiration in decorating the rest of your outdoor space.
I love the Owl Windchime.
Thank you for the opportunity.
I love the The Rania & Mariel Mosaic Collections.
I like the look of the Rania & Mariel mosaic collection. If I won, I’d put it towards the Red Rania accent table.
I like the fair isle rug.
I like the Santa Barbara Collection Rocker.
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I like the Caged Lantern – Clear
I like the Santa Barbara Serving Cart, it would make patio dinners or backyard barbeques much easier.
I love the Ciudad Deluxe Corner Chair – Mocha
I like the Birthday Cakes Card.
i also like the serving cart it seems so useful!!
Pier 1 has the nicest stuff. It is always so much fun to go into the stores and look at all the new products.