Getting into the Holiday Spirit with Pier 1

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

I absolutely love and adore Pier 1 Imports. Since we have moved into a new place, I have the incredible urge to both decorate and entertain. Because the holiday season has approached us, there will be plenty of opportunities to entertain! But — do I have the decor that says, “Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays?” Not at all.

Pier 1 - $8.95 to $12.95

I tend to bargain shop and I have noticed that Pier 1 has a lot of incredible deals, even with the holiday decor that has yet to pass (Christmas & Thanksgiving). Not everything is expensive. I would say that Pier 1 was pretty affordable! Now, if I were to decide exactly what I wanted in my home, I would probably chose a few of the following deals. For one, I think it is important that everyone has a tier of some kind. Forrest makes amazing food and probably the best cookies you will ever eat. I can just imagine having a glass tier in our house full of baked goodies. Some of Forrest’s amazing chocolate-peanut-butter-orange cookies, and maybe some of my parent’s old fashioned sugar cookies that we made as a child, all cut from various shapes. But we could also use the glass pier for various other finger foods such as fruits and vegetables; pieces of cheese and bread. The reason I really want one of these is because there are so many endless possibilities with what you can use it with and you’ll always find a need to use when when entertaining. What is great is that you can get one, at most, $12.95 from Pier 1.

Personally, I think that piece is the #1 “must-have” piece for all holiday entertaining needs this holiday season. There are some really affordable items from Pier 1 that would make wonderful gifts for loved ones, including: Assorted Silver Mosaic Stocking Holders – I am in Florida and not many houses come with fireplaces anymore. But where to hold our stockings? I thought these ( and only at $14.95 for a set of 3) was an adorable, affordable, and thoughtful gift. I really would like this set, myself! I would place them on the half wall near my kitchen and dining room, a great place to put up stockings for the holiday season! For the quality and price, I would say that it’s a pretty great bargain!

Damask Mug & Spoon - $5

This elegant Damask mug with spoon – If you’re in the workplace, and you have a co worker who enjoys their morning coffee (or warm beverage) I think this would be a beautiful and appreciated gift. Maybe I am just partial to damask patterns, but this really caught my eye. You can even put a gift pack of hot chocolate and chocolates in it. Or find out their favorite candy and put it in the mug. (Or maybe they are a tea drinker?) Maybe you can even present the gift in this reusable damask bag? I guess you can say I am a damask bag — but how can you really go wrong with damask? To say that any one item represented my taste or style would not be accurate. I think I enjoy Pier 1 because it’s so eclectic. On one hand you have very modern fixtures, but you can switch it up to some Asian inspiration, or take a little trip to Paris. There is not one style appreciated — I enjoy them all.

The one thing I didn’t know is that Pier 1 is a participant in the Toys for Tots program and if you are wanting to donate, you can go to their store and drop off some toys at the front register. I’ve been shopping at Pier 1 for years and never knew this! Also, if you don’t already like Pier 1 on Facebook, you can Like them and in the months from November to December, they’ll donate $1 for the Toys for Tots program for every like. (That’s what I hear and how I understand it.) I figure — while you are already there (saving some good money on decor to get your family into the holiday spirit) why don’t you drop off a toy for a tot in need and help them have a great holiday as well