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I often forget about Pier 1 because it doesn't do e-commerce, and there isn't a store very close to me. But that's not to say the retailer doesn't have a great selection — and great bargains. This Mirrored Two-Tier Console Table ($79.98, reduced from $149.95) is completely chic and versatile, and such a great deal. It has antiqued brass legs and antique mirrors with reverse etching details. Read more
A sofa often comprises the largest decorating cost in a living or sitting room. Since it's also a focal point of the room and a high-traffic seating area, it's important not to just snatch up the cheapest thing you can find. Luckily, there are good-looking, even striking, sofas out there that won't cost you an arm and a leg, and that won't give you a backache either. Take this Macy's Alexandra Read more
Have you stopped by your local Pier 1 store lately? If not, you're in for a treat. The new Spring catalog has a great selection of stylish new products, as well as quite a number of steals. Each of these four Pier 1 lamps qualify as steals. The Teal Drum Lamp (upper left, $29, marked down from $50) is my personal favorite, though I'm also partial to the Buri Hanging Lantern (upper right, $49, Read more
Clearly, there is something major going on at Pier 1. Right now, the retailer's web site is all but empty, and I suspect it's about to unveil a drastic makeover of sorts. Meanwhile, it's hosting a sale on lamps, cleverly dubbed the Great Pier 1 Light Switch, through Sept. 9. I haven't been paying much attention to Pier 1 lately, and apparently, it got much cooler while I wasn't looking. If Read more
Wow, Pier 1 is having a crazy "moving sale" on its web site, offering up to 50 percent off on almost everything online. From now until Aug. 31 — or while supplies last — you can get some serious bargains on kitchenware, candles, rugs, and bedding. Until today, I actually hadn't perused the Pier 1 site for a while, and I'm pleasantly surprised by some of the chic offerings. Here are a few of Read more
Pier 1 is having a 50% off, online only sale. Some of these deals are great, but act fast, things are going out of stock quickly! I took a quick glance and picked a couple of the better items including the Trend Stemware and the Recycled Glass Platter. Scroll through to discover my other picks. And if you find something great, let us know in the comments! Sale ends August 31. Read more
We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! By Lisa Hoehn, Prevention As the weather drops, more and more people head straight to one machine in their gym — the elliptical trainer. According to a 2008 report from the International Health, Racquet, and Sportsclub Association, the number of users of elliptical trainers in health clubs grew sevenfold from Read more
Jennifer Lopez made out with her dancer guy Casper at an AMAs afterparty — Us Weekly Despite an injury, George Clooney keeps a football date with Stacy Keibler — People Josh Hutcherson, aka Peeta, made a dapper appearance at an LA bash — hot? — Lainey Gossip Beyoncé said her pregnancy made it harder to breathe while performing — Huffington Post Is Bella Swan's wedding dress the best Read more
Retiring the baby voice recognized across the world, a grownup 30-year-old Paris Hilton got serious about her sex tape last night with Piers Morgan. It's any daughter's nightmare to discuss a sex tape on national television with your mother sitting next to you, but since 1 Night in Paris helped Paris rise to fame in the first place, she's had to deal with it in public since 2004. Kathy Hilton Read more
Here's a post from CasaSugar Community member KatyHarper from the Su Casa group: My husband and I have just moved into our new house, and I've finally finished decorating (for now, at least). The living room presented a bit of a challenge at first, because it's long and narrow. It's completely open to the dining room and kitchen, which is what I wanted. These rooms have a mix of new items, Read more
