Some Spring Inspiration with Pier 1

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Pier 1. All opinions are 100% mine.

Spring is taking it's sweet time to appear in my neck of the woods but when we have those good, warm, sunny days when we can be outside - WE ARE!!!  I've been prepping my patio a bit for summer fun and realizing it's need a little spruce up. To the rescue? - Pier 1

Furniture pieces always set the tone of an outdoor space. They either invite or leave you wanting for more. Besides seating, I think having adequate space for food, drinks and entertainment type of items is something I am always short on. 

I LOVE this table from Pier 1

 (Sunset pier outdoor table)

Texture is HUGE this year in home decor. I love the look of this for outdoor but how fabulous would this be INDOORS too!?! The color, texture and warmth it brings to a space is perfect! 

And what about COLOR? Spring and summer are always the times when color starts to pop up everywhere! Pier 1 was great outdoor dinnerware to wow your guests and punch up any event, even just your simply everyday dinner with your own family. They will love to eat off of these! 

(Floral Strips Outdoor Dinnerware)

You know the crafter in me wants to take these plates and stack them up between candle sticks and create the cutest cake stand or cookie tiered platter, etc. They would be the talk of the backyard BBQ (wink, wink)

The other thing I love for the backyard patio is lighting! It sets the mood for the evening and/or invites your guests to stay longer, lounge and just enjoy. Pier 1 is right on trend with their wide selection of lanterns! Actually, they probably set the trend. 

(Black lanterns)

Lanterns have such extensive uses from being filled with candles, to home decor balls, grass and plants, decorative birds, moss, etc. Of course many of those uses are perfect for INSIDE your home which is why I love these - versatility. They work great for indoor and outdoor. Hanging or setting on a table, you will appreciate the ambience they bring to your space. 

So head out and add something new to your outdoor space this Spring and Summer. You will love the change and the addition of a warmer more inviting, happy space! 

psst! did you know Pier 1 hosts Pier 1 Tweetups? Get in the fun with one in your area!

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DIY Decorating with Pier 1 Style!

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Pier 1 Imports. All opinions are 100% mine.

You know I love to DIY it! I took a little shopping trip to Pier 1 because I love their style and wanted to incorporate some of their pieces in my Holiday decor but with a little of my "flair" thrown in!

I was looking for something to fill a corner and/or some wall space. They have a great selection of large floor vases...

I also love their assortment of sprays, curly willows, embellished elements from nature, etc.

SO - I decided to combine the two with some Christmas Balls and came up with this!

 

It's super easy to do. Here's what you need:

Large Glass hurricane vase

Tall sticks

Christmas Balls

I positioned the hurricane vase where I wanted it to sit. I placed my sticks in a criss cross pattern across the bottom and then I filled in the empty space with an assortment of colored Christmas balls in different sizes.

I just love it! And the glass hurricane vase can be filled with other things during different seasons too!

I also had holiday gifts on my mind when I was there. I navigated toward the "fabrics" - dining table napkins, placemats, chair covers, etc. Oh my gosh! They have a FUN assortment of patterns and colors!

I snagged a placemat and a color coordinating napkin and crafted them into a.......

Barista, Crafters, Market, Hostess Apron! (LOL or whatever you would like to call it!)

CUTE right? and super easy!
Here is what you need:
Place mat (I bought a cotton reversible one)
Fabric Napkin
1 pkg of satin blanket binding
straight pins
thread
sewing machine
scissors





1. Cut the binding 80 inches long (or whatever you length you need). Find the middle of the binding and place it in the middle of the top of the place mat. Pin the binding the length of the place mat.




Fold each end of binding down 1/4" and then fold each corner towards the center. Fold back over onto itself and pin.
















Sew the length of the binding starting at 1 end, across the top of the place mat to the other end.
Flip your apron over. Cut the fabric napkin 7.5" from the top.



Position it on the bottom of the apron. Fold the napkin edge under 1/2" and pin. Then fold under both sides and pin.







Sew the 3 pinned side onto the place mat. Create pocket compartments by making a straight stitch from the top of the pocket to the bottom. Create them to be as large or small or as many as desired!

Very fun gift that is simple and quick to create but has some (Pier 1) style too! Great for the hostess, the crafter, a teacher and more!
**You can also help make someone else's Christmas wish come true by dropping off your unwrapped Toys at any Pier 1 location! AND if you like Pier 1 Imports on Facebook they will donate $1 to Toys for Tots! So please do your part this Holiday Season! **

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