With a Little Help from Pier 1

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

When it comes to decorating my humble abode, I like it to be unique, bold and use a mixture of patterns, colors & textures, but I also have a budget!  I love looking at magazines and decor books, big time home blogs and watching design shows - but rarely can I afford to go out and mimic those ideas.  So I absorb the inspiration and go out on my own.

With a lot of home projects & decorating yet to to do in my home, I stick to stores that fit my budget, but offer fun pieces, bright colored objects and lots of options!  Stores like Target, Marshall's, T.J. Maxx and Pier 1.

Pier 1 is representing my home style right now with some amazingly adorable, and affordable decor pieces & furniture:

This adorable, fun, multi colored upholstered chair would look fabulous in any corner of my house;  the Rustic Orange Ruffles Pillow will be great for that orange pop of color in my future navy guest bedroom; I love mirrored furniture (a la my mirrored side table in my living room), and this Vanity set would hold a lot of my getting ready stuff; and the ivory shag rug would be PERFECT for my living room - the final touch of softness!

And since it is tis the season for gift giving - Pier 1 is my multi reason stop for my own home needs and great holiday gifts:

  

  

 Perfect Perfect for a new home owner to keep warm in something luxe - a fuzzy throw blanket; for that baker in your life - a ruffle edge adds a fun spin to a casserole dish; turn an ongoing decor piece into a festive holiday gift by filling these glass jars with candy canes or ornament balls; make a fun, unique frame even more special by including a photo!

So from home decor & furniture to holiday gifts - where is your go to place?  Have you checked out Pier 1 lately?

 

And keep in mind that this holiday season during the months of November and December, you can support Toys for Tots by dropping off an unwrapped toy and/or making a cash donation at the register when you shopping for holiday gifts and home decor at Pier 1! Start your shopping, and saving now.

Loft Fall Preview - My Highlights!

Loft Fall's duds are making their way to the stores and online, and I'm digging a few looks and pieces:

I love this slightly muted red dress, the ruffles mixed with the rough touch of leather belt and boots make this a perfect Fall outfit to me!

And speaking of leather....LOVE this leather jacket over the soft girlie floral-ruffle blouse.

You could even throw that leather jacket on over this pretty outfit for the chillier days.

This green with crystals tee looks perfect with the textured skirt!

What are you loving from Loft's Fall New Arrivals??

Gem of Kansas City: Inimate Apparel Better than any Chain

Hi Lovelies!  I have another new feature (this one will be less frequent) to share this week.  All inspired by one small, but unique, French and vintage Kansas City local and independent intimate apparel store I visited this weekend.

Birdies is located in the Kansas City, Missouri's Crossroad District at 18th and Wyandotte (map).  The store is only 100 square feet, but swanky and fun, organized and comprised of many beautiful options.

 

From vintage lingerie, to French bra and underwear sets, and even swimwear, this is the perfect place to go for a bachelorette or bridal gift or for something out of the ordinary, a fitting, or a quality piece for yourself.  I went for both.

I left Birdies with my first French lingerie set.  The French really do, do it better.  Not only is the fit amazingly perfect, but the design and look is so pretty.

I also picked up the perfect lingerie set for a friend's upcoming bachelorette party.  I know she won't end up with a duplicate of this, or anything too similar.

Not only were there tons of great things to look at and try on, but the ladies working there were so helpful and sweet.  Helped me find the perfect gift for my friend, and for myself. 

Have a hard-to-find size? They often carry many sizes that are hard to find, but can also make orders easily and quick!  So there really is something for everyone - well-endowed, to small and petite; Lingerie, bra/underwear sets or individual to swimwear.

If you live or are ever in the Kansas City area - you must check this place out.

Not in the Kansas City area? Or even if you are. They have a super fun program, called Panty of the Month.  "Beautiful, comfortable panties shipped lovingly to the lady of your choice [or yourself].  Soft, fun and feminine, [Birdies'] original club is an ongoing romantic and caring gift delivered in pretty seasonal packages."
You can order online or in the store and can be shipped anywhere.

$300 for 12 months of panties, one a month, includes shipping and tax

$200 for 6 months of panties, one a month, includes shipping and tax

What a fun bachelorette gift that a few friends could go in on?  Talk about a gift that keeps on giving...

Final thought:  It's a must visit.  Check it out and you won't be disappointed. Fabulous gifts, and something fun for yourself.