Good info. I have a Pier One, but no Big Lots close. I read Pier One is closing a lot of their stores, so it makes sense. I wonder if they will be having big sales in Pier One...

Thanks for the tip. I will be checking mine quite often...just in case!

Big Lots is finally getting rid of some close out Drug Store items at 90% off. I hope they get other things from Pier 1 besides furniture!!

Oh gosh, Minnie, I am so glad to hear that drugstore stuff will be gone soon. It just took up so much room in the store and looked so junky!

Can't imagine where my little BL stores could put much furniture. I'd rather have them get in dishes and placemats, etc. LOL

I will just never understand economics--all these long time stores are cutting back or closing entirely, yet new stores are constantly opening! Go figure.

Did I tell you our little Hancock fabrics is closing. With Walmart not doing fabrics anymore, that only leaves Joanne's for fabrics around here.

Oh well, maybe some of us will get some good bargains, right?

Luvs

I usually just lurk here, but thought I would mention to be sure & check Pier 1 before buying at Big Lots if both are available. I have been in both stores recently, & noticed that BL has the same bookcase that is on clearance at Pier 1, it's at least $50 cheaper at Pier.

Thanks, ngraham, good to know. Glad you posted. Hope you will join us more often! Do you like dishes??lol

The dishes are what I come here for LOL! I have managed so far to talk myself out of more dishes since I rarely entertain, but I love to enjoy them through others. I don't have the decorating talents of everyone on this board, but I'm good at stealin' ideas :) I've gotten several complements from things I've tried from this board!

Ngraham, Thank you for letting us know you've been to both stores recently and it is true that some of the furniture may be cheaper at Pier One. $50 is a big difference. I still haven't checked our stores yet.

And please jump right in anytime. We would love to see pics when you are ready to post some. I'm sure a lot of us steal ideas from each other. I know I sure do. LOL

Hi Ngraham, wonder why BL would increase the price. I always expect BL to have cheaper prices than other places, don't you? Just proves it pays to shop around before you buy.

Glad you are finding ideas here that you can use. This is a great bunch and some of them are very creative. Hope you will share pics with us too. Glad you are getting compliments--it's okay to just let them think it is all your idea--we won't tell! ;o)

Luvs

Luvs, I thought the same thing about Big Lots' prices. I thought that was their whole advertising scheme. Well, I'll be sure to check around before buying also.

Thanks I will check out big lots, pier one is quite a long drive for me and I never seem to go, love alot of there things thoe.
Oddie

ngraham, you definitely entertain more than me! And I'm going to try table settings just for the fun of it, these gals who do it so well have such great ideas to share. I hope you jump and enjoy it too.

Karen

It really floored me to find the same bookcase. I just noticed it in particular because I was thinking about buying it at Pier 1. It had been marked 50% off, then they have a sale with an additional 50% off of the clearance stuff. They didn't have much furniture left when I was there, & if I had a place for it I would have bought the bookcase. After finding out it was $50 higher at Big Lots, I almost went back & got it from Pier!
By the way, here are a few pics from my Thanksgiving table-nothing like what I see here, but it was the 1st time I had tried using charges. My sons were impressed :) I know, they don't REALLY match, but the dishes were the closest colors I had to fall LOL
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Ngraham, I love your dishes and the chargers. It all looks so pretty. I like your centerpiece too, with the nifty pumpkin and the leaves scattered around. Are your chargers metal?

Those are very pretty dishes, and I love your gold silverware too. Looks like the chargers match your bowl, do they? Very pretty color. Luvs

The bowl does match the chargers, they are glass with sort of swirled metallic paint on the underside. I picked them up from Hobby Lobby at 90% off, so they were really cheap. Unfortunately, there were only 2 of this color, & 2 of an odd green shade that really was awful with the dishes. Not a bad shade of green, just so odd that nothing goes with them much. I should have taken pictures of my Christmas table with the green charges & white dishes, they looked quite pretty. I wanted the bowl for floating candles, but couldn't find my candles when I got ready for them. Story of my life! Thanks for the complements :)

You found a great deal on the chargers.

couldn't find my candles when I got ready for them. Story of my life! Welcome to the club. About the only thing I can be assured of finding these days is my head and my computer. :-)

Speaking of chargers and memory, does anyone know where I put the blue ones... and the silver-colored... and the gold-colored ones? Your guess is as good as mine! I've looked and looked for them. The blue ones are still in the box; never used. I think they are kind of aqua.

Ngraham, Your Thanksgiving table is very pretty and perfect for fall. And the dishes may not be matches, but they blend very well. I love your chargers also. And your bowl with the pumpkins and nuts? looks great. Candles are the only thing I can find around here. Everything else disappears into "Never never land". LOL

Lee, I know how you feel. I just hate it when I put something away and can't find it. I hope you find your chargers so you can use them. AND post pics for us. ;~)

ngraham, your tablesetting is pretty! What a deal on the chargers! Love your gold silverware too.