Pier 1 can give you that designer look

Pier One has some fantastic options for lighting. 

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Get the look: Setting your table

I think it is so fun to set a beautiful table for guests and friends for any occasion. I recently was in a Pier 1 and came across some beautiful turquoise with gold trim cloth napkins, and then I saw them used in the image below, and thought they looked even more spectacular! Here's where to get the look:

image via Dear Designers

Napkins from Pier 1 $4.95 each

Available at Etsy.com/ohmygoods $25 for set of 4

Napkin rings available at Elements Chicago $15 each

I'm a Pier 1 fan.

 I truly think Pier 1 is a fantastic place to find great key pieces for your home that have a good quality, are on point with trend, don't feel cheap while not breaking the bank. 

Have you made any recent Pier 1 purchases? Here are my current faves:

Ivory Tassel Lamps.  $99.  I love the greek key pattern on the shade.  I am really debating a pair of these for my bedroom.

Parvati's Butter Desk.  $299.98.  

Red Capiz Mirror $129.99

Twin Rings floor lamp.  $150

Zafira Chair $129

Pier One has a good sale....

I think Pier One is a fantastic budget friendly source for furnishings and accessories.  They have great serving pieces for entertaining, and their rug selection is pretty good too.  They are currently having a sale and here are a few if the great options (I already did a post about their peacock mirror).

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Guess where this stuff is from

I haven't been on this store in quite some time, nor their website. But, I found some really great stuff at really great prices. Pieces here feel one of a kind, they don't feel so massed produced. So, if you don't go to thrift stores or flea markets, you can get that personal vibe here.

I'm really into Ombre, if you couldn't tell....

Love this rug. So pretty.

This mirror is so rich looking. It reminds me of this belt buckle that my mom has that is stunning.

Another great rug. Such fun colors!

These two porcelain figurines look like they came straight from the Rose Bowl flea market. I just adore them.

Really good looking sofa.

Give up? Pier 1. I think there stuff looks pretty good if you ask me.

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The Pier 1 Lamp Sale -

Pier 1 is having a bargain of a lamp sale! The last thing I need right now is a lamp, but if I did -- I would check these out. http://www.pier1.com/ Love the hammered base, and the round shape of it! Now $32.48

Now $29.99

I absolutely love this one. I love the base and the shade. It's got a Chinois feel to it, and the blue and white painting looks so rich. A steal at $42.48

This is a wonderful floor lamp. Now $129.98

This lamp is so abstract and cool. This will definitely add an element of funk to your space. Now $42.48

Summer Serving Pieces

It's that time. Weekend bar-b-ques and get-together's are what summer is all about. So, for the most part I have found some inexpensive serving pieces (minus the 2 images from Horchow.) that you can enjoy and not worry about ruining when schlepping them to and from picnics, the beach, a friends house, etc. etc.

I, personally like mix and matching - not everything having to be a complete set. But do try to have your pieces coincide together. You can really have any theme you want - it can be an actual theme like - Nautical or Hawaiian. Or, it could be by color family - all turquoise and greens, or all Yellow and Hot Pink. It could be all the same patterns - polka dots or plaids. You can get really creative here because its stuff that should scream Summer. Cheery!

On-line, the best spots are Pier 1, Ikea, World Market, Target.... the big boxers... But you can always find original vintage (cheap finds) on Ebay and Etsy.

Check out these awesome pieces - some of them just scream for Summer Soirees!
www.horchow.com Michael Aram serving pieces. Coral handles for these pieces screams Summer!

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Set of 4 place mats by Simrin at http://www.burkedecor.com/ - Burlap!

http://www.worldmarket.com/ - Summer chilled shot shooters. I don't think you can get more Summer time fun than this. Cheers! I'd do: 1/4 tequila and 3/4 margarita mix, or 1/4 vodka and 3/4 of your favorite juice. PS... These drinks require great music (this would be lots of the following: Sublime, Pepper, Bob Marley, a few Motown Hits, Rihanna and Justin Timberlake).

http://www.worldmarket.com/

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http://www.target.com/ - prep bowls

Kayla Glassware from http://www.pier1.com/ - I love these!!!

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http://www.pier1.com/ These are awesome! They come in packs of four.

http://www.target.com/ -- I have this - it's pretty user friendly - as I have had it for a few months and already have used it several times, for chip and dips, veggies and dip, and then I also used the whole bowl to make a large salad and put the center bowl on the side for the dressing.

http://www.pier1.com/ This set also comes in red. Pretty fantastic and can be used year round for storage.

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http://www.anthropologie.com/ Blowfish bowl. He is just too cute - and right now I am completely digging the whole avocado, 70's flashback color.