
In the summer, we spend a lot of time on our back porch and in the pool. Most afternoons you will find me sitting in the shade while my girls are in the pool. Then in the evenings, we like to grill and eat outside. And on the weekends, we love to host friends and family to join us swimming and grilling.
Last month, I was invited to do a little shopping at Pier 1 in search of the perfect summertime accessories to liven up our little outdoor oasis. To make my porch more inviting, I was excited to add a few pops of color to our otherwise monochromatic porch. (One of these days what I really want is one of wicker sofas, but for this summer I was happy to add some color.)
After doing a little furniture rearranging to create myself a relaxing sitting area, K and I took a minute to relax before throwing our first summer party of the season to enjoy our new space. It is the perfect place for me to sit and watch the kids play in the pool, and it is also the perfect place for guests to relax during summer parties.

One of the things I really wanted for our outdoor space where some colorful pillows, and Pier 1 is full of beautiful outdoor pillows in bright, fun colors. I had a terrible time deciding which pillows would come home with me! Ultimately, I fell in love with these because not only are they my fave color combo — blue and green, but they are also
reversible pillows. Which means two looks in one!

Another thing you can’t miss are the
Pier 1 lanterns — so many beautiful options! Even though I don’t have anywhere to hang a lantern like they are shown a Pier 1, they look great as the centerpiece on a table too.
Hint, I like to use flameless candles so I never have to worry about fire. In fact, my cute “real” candles that I put around the table never got lit during our party because of all of the babies. But we were able to enjoy the soft glow of candle light with the faux candle in the lantern.

When entertaining kids at a pool party, trips to the bathroom are inevitable. So when I saw this
floral outdoor rug that totally goes with my pillows, I had to have it! Not only does it look pretty and dress up the doorway, but it helps all of those wet feet dry off!
And really, it is so pretty!

But my favorite purchase for my outdoor oasis is my new
Mason Jar Drink Dispenser. I have always just borrowed my mom’s drink dispenser for parties, now I have my own — that looks like a giant mason jar no less.
Oh the drink possibilities!

For our summer kick off party, I made
strawberry-infused water. It is refreshing with just a hint of sweet – perfect for parties because everyone can enjoy it. (Notice that I had outdoor glassware for adults and plastic cups with lids for kids!)

I love how a splash of color can quickly and easily liven up a space. This little outdoor makeover came together in an afternoon and will make me smile all summer long.
I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting (#MC) for Pier 1 Imports. I received a product sample to facilitate my review and to thank me for participating.
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Two must have items for me would be the Medium Jeweled Lantern – Black and the Barbecue Spreader Set
My must have’s would be: http://www.pier1.com/WHITE-JEWELED-LANTERN-MINI/2645309,default,pd.html?cgid=outdoor-lanterns-candles#icid=cat_outdoor-subcat-outdoor_decor-subcat_tile-outdoor_lanterns_candles&start=1
and
http://www.pier1.com/Lace-Paper-Lanterns-Set—8%22/2760617,default,pd.html?cgid=outdoor-string-lights
I love the large Scroll Trim Lantern.
I also love the Swingasan® – Peacock.
Stackable Acrylic Goblet Set and San Martin Chair – Ocean.
We just had our patio rebuilt and are in the process of making it a space to hang out… I love the Orange Crackle Lanterns and the Sunny Floral Melamine Dinnerware
I love the Sunny Floral Melamine Dinnerware and the Whimsical Garden Hammock
I’d love the Cabana Geometric Rugs – Turquoise, and Santa Barbara Dining Chair – White!
I like the terracotta turtle with baby and the Arabella Garden stool.
Thanks for the giveaway.Margie
I want the Americana Pinwheels and the whole Isabelle Collection!!!
Love the starburst lantern in red & Montclair-Settee.
I have a small patio, but I think it’s just big enough for the Caliente Stripe Rug – 5×8 , which is gorgeous!
I love the sectional outside chairs. Then I can put together the seating and change the arrangement according to our guests.
Specifically the Ciudad Sofa – Mocha and the Ciudad Deluxe Ottoman – Mocha !!
I definitely need the Mason Jar Hanging Tealight Holder (well, I need more than one, actually) and the Hanging Basket Plant Stand.
Two must have items – Aluminum Tilting Umbrella – Citron & the Montclair Ottoman.
thank you
I love the Whimsical Garden Hammock!
I like the Caliente striped rug, and the Mosaic outdoor tables
Two of my must-have items from the outdoor collection are the citronella sizzlewick candles and the mellow out bean bag lounger in citrus daisy.
I absolutely LOVE the Ciudad Deluxe collection with the Dobby Flatweave Rugs – Moss
The Swingasan® – Mocha and Caravan Mosaic Hanging Lantern
I love the Mason Jar Drink Dispenser and the Citronella Sizzlewick Candles
We just bought a play house for my daughter on craigslist. She would love the ceramic cat planter on her porch. And the Light My Lantern LED Light Kit with remote is perfect for her paper lanterns inside! Not to mention there’s a timer feature on them so even if she doesn’t turn them off when she’s done playing, they will eventually go off!! Love it!
I like the caliente stripe rug.
I want the Terracotta Turtle with Baby and the Whimsical Garden Hammock.
Echo Beach Dining Chair and Santa Barbara Serving Cart .
I like the Echo Beach Armchair and the Echo Beach Serving Cart
I love the Peacock Beaded Bells Windchime and the Whimsical Garden Hammock
the swingasan peacock is gorgeous , and also the chiudad chaise in mocha. very cool
Chili Umbrellas would be great to have
Hello! You and your daughter look adorable! Two must have items from the Pier 1 Outdoor Collection are the Cabana Fiesta Stripe Rug and the Lava Stone Standing Buddha. Nice! Thank-you!!
I like the Terracotta Turtle with Baby and the Whimsical Garden Hammock.
I like the Echo Beach Armchair and the Caravan Mosaic Lantern.
I visited Pier 1 and two must-have items from the outdoor collection for me is the Cassius Deluxe Settee Cushion for my swing and some fun outdoor games for my family like the Ring Toss Game.
i like the isabelle end table and the caliente striped rug
I like the Peacock Swingasan and the Sizzlewick candles. Thanks!
I’m loving the Citronella Sizzlewick™ Candle – Yellow and the Lotus Floating LED Candles.S
http://www.pier1.com/Citronella-Sizzlewick%E2%84%A2-Candle—Yellow/2749175,default,pd.html?cgid=outdoor-candles#icid=cat_outdoor-category_tile-outdoor_candles&start=1
My Two Must Have Items Are The Citronella Sizzlewick Candle – Turquoise And The Beverage Tub – Mocha
I’d like a bench and accent table from the Rock Point Collection.
I love the Cabana Geometric Rugs – Turquoise and the Whimsical Garden Hammock
I must have Diamond Window Lantern – Red and the Red Heart Windchime!
http://www.pier1.com/Red-Heart-Windchime/2567105,default,pd.html?cgid=windchimes
http://www.pier1.com/Diamond-Window-Lantern—Red/2760360,default,pd.html?cgid=outdoor-lanterns-candles
I would love the Echo Beach Chaise – Left Arm Facing and the Trellis Melamine Dinnerware in Blue.
I like the Pineapple Drink Dispenser on Stand and the Beehive Dispenser.
Visited the site and I really like Echo Beach Loveseat – Left Arm Facing
A must have for me would be several assorted lanterns (to hang at different levels) and a beautiful set of melodic chimes…like the Corinthian wind chimes.
I think the peacock wind chime is beautiful!
I would like to have the Eden Beach Settee and the Stones Patio Clock
Love the relative blue ceramic planter. Very cool.
I love the Rania Dining Table – Blue and the Montclair Settee
love the mason jar drink dispenser! and the San Martin Chair collection!!
I love the Sanibel Lanterns and Sunasa Bed.
I love the Wavy Geo Rug in Blue & the Solar Sun Wind Chime
Thank you
A Buddah Statue and Wind Chimes.
i love San Martin Chair collection
I love the crochet pillow, and the crackled lantern also some wind chimes would be nice too:)
I must have the Stackable Acrylic Goblet Set & the Caravan Mosaic Lantern!
I love the Corky pig platter! So cute 🙂
I love the outdoor sectional furniture…it looks so comfy and I love the beverage tub too which is a must have for outdoor entertaining.
Love the Trellis Dinnerware and green melamine salad servers.
I must have your Mason Jar drink dispenser~I have the strawberries. 😉
I love the medium jeweled lanterns and the Grenalda Stripe Vase
I love the drink dispenser and the rug~so cute.
Is the chair and automan at Pier 1?
I like the Caravan Gem Hanging Floor Lantern and the Ciudad Chaise – Gray.
Thanks for the contest.
I love the Americana Wreath and the glow in the dark owl.
I would love to buy the dragonfly windchimes and the doves birdbath
i would love the Double Swingasan® – Mocha and the Peacock Beaded Bells Windchime
I would love to get some new outdoor seat cushions such as Loftonaire Cushion, Loftonaire Settee Cushion, and Loftonaire Pillow – Stripe
The mini jeweled lantern and the verdigris birdfeeder
I like the Terracotta Gazing Frog and the Solar Sun Wind Chime.
I’d love to get a sectional couch for my porch!!!
Definitely the cabana geometric rugs and the mini jeweled lantern. Such festive colors, all perfect for summer!
I like the Hammered Beverage Tub and the Stackable Acrylic Goblet Set!
I like the Stacked Animals Birdbath and the Citronella Sizzlewick™ Candle – Turquoise.
I love the Alona Rugs – Spice and the Ciudad Ottoman – White
Mason Jar drink dispenser
I love the Neely Bistro Set in Peacock Blue and the Spice Stripe Rug
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The denim tea towel and chambray apron are so cute! If I won, I’d like some patriotic plates and napkins, so I could host a 4th of July brunch at our place.
Btw saw you lived in Orlando, I do, too! 🙂
I really like the Starburst Mosaic Hanging Lantern and the Kaeden Mellowed-Out outdoor bean bag.
My must haves are the Hammered Glass Drink Dispenser with Stand and the Stackable Acrylic Goblet Set
I like the Swingasan.
I’d like to get the Zira Fire Pit Table
I would really love the Oceans Paper Lantern Set to hang in my gazebo and the Buddha Sitting Stone for my garden.
i like the Blue Chevron Paper Lanterns Set and the silver pierced lanterns
I like the Americana wreath and the windchimes.
Ciudad Corner Chair in mocha would be great for my backyard!
Love the mini-jeweled lanterns and also would love to get outdoor curtains for privacy from the neighbors (back of pool screened cage).
Echo Beach Sideboard and Echo Beach Seat Cushion – Maui
Love the Papasan Outdoor Chair Frame in Light Brown with the Calliope Papasan Cushion – Maui.
I really like the Sun & Bells wind chime and the Clarity Acrylic Drinkware for when guests are over & outside – no broken glass sounds good to me.
I like Ciudad Deluxe Armless Chair- Mocha.
love the outdoor butterfly rug and the outdoor maroon pillows
the outdoor Caliente Stripe Rug and the Sunny Floral Melamine Dinnerware
I like the Starburst Mosaic Hanging Lantern and the Ceramic Sculpture Fountain from Pier 1’s Outdoor Collection
I like the Ciudad Chaise – Gray and the Ceramic Cat Planter
Neely Bistro Set – Red and Ceramic Yoga Frog with Green Leaf is my must haves!!
I would like some of the outdoor LED candles.
OMG! I have to have the Golden Monk on Elephant! Along with the green mesh food cover, and my party is on.
I love the Rania Table – Blue and the Carmelo Melamine Dinnerware – Indigo. I am obsessed with blues this summer!
I would love to get the Dragonfly Windchime and outdoor butterfly rug .
I would love to get a Swingasan and the Hammered Beverage Tub.
Entered the rafflecopter form as “Wild Orchid”
Thanks for the chance to win!
wildorchid985 at gmail dot com
The items that are my must have are the Swingasan and the mosaic bottle lantern.
The Iron Frog Birdfeeder is awesome. My dad collects frog and this would be a great Father’s Day present. I would also love the Angelique Modular Cushion. I have a bench on my patio that would be great to have cushions on.
I like the Herb stakes set and the ceramic sculpture fountain would be perfect
I love the Blue Reactive Ceramic Planter and Mila Medallion Rugs from Pier One’s Outdoor Collection!
I love the Swingasan Chair. It would be perfect for our backyard
I like the Mosaic Bottle Lantern and the Amalie Folding bench
I must have the Mosaic Bottle Lantern and the Terracotta Turtle Birdbath.
I must have the Echo Beach Dining Chair and the Echo Beach Armchair . Thanks for the giveaway!
I like the floral garden stool.
I love the peacock swing. It is so pretty!
I love the Swingasan Chair. It would be perfect for our backyard
I like the outdoor laterns in the coastal ad.
I like
Ciudad Chaise – White.
I would love to have the Coco Cove rocker and end table!
I love the Stones Patio Clock and the Blue Wall Flower
Carmelo Melamine Dinnerware in Turquoise and this Mosaic Bottle Lantern! Beautiful.
I need the Echo Beach Chaise – Left Arm Facing and the Echo Beach Chaise – Right Arm Facing
mocha swingasan
Calliope Papasan Cushion – Maui
One item I must have is the Echo beach loveseat for my patio.
I would love to have the Beverage Tub in Red and the Caravan Mosaic Lantern for my patio.
jweezie43[at]gmail[dot]com
I would love for the outdoor sectional to magically show up on my patio love that little couch:)
I LOVE the Peacock Swingasan and the Neely Bistro set in red!
Love the mosaic bottle lantern and the outdoor love seat and chairs.
Outdoor cabana rug, and calliope deluxe chair cushions
I like:
Carmelo Melamine Dinnerware – Orange
and
Stackable Acrylic Goblet Set
the swingisan circles and the santa barbara armchair in white
I like the Montclair Collection and the Swingasan!
Love the mason jar drink dispenser!
I like the Spice Calliope Jute Trim Pillow and the Spice Alona Rug.
I’d like the Catalina Cove rug and an ottoman from any collection.
I love the rania cocktail table and the ceramic birdbath!
I like the Party Pack Paper Lanterns Set – 8″ and the Sunny Floral Melamine Dinnerware
I need a Swingasan chair or double Swingasan.
I like the Santa Barbara Rocker and the Santa Barbara Ottoman.
The Swingasan® – Mocha and Papasan Outdoor Chair Frame – Light Brown both look rather comfy.
I browsed the lanterns and I loved the Newport Lanterns and the around Wooden Lantern for my nautical sunroom!
I would love to have a patio umbrella to keep the sun away. 🙂
I love the Pier 1 swinging outdoor chairs that hang. Of course if you give a girl a chair like that she is going to need some cozy cushions. Pier 1 has the most eye catching semi boho patterns for their fabric. I love it.
would love the entire watermelon collection
I love the Swingasan Chair AND the Santa Barbara Rocker
I like the mini jeweled lanterns and the faux croc trays.
I love the Ciudad Deluxe Seating Collection.
1. Carmelo Melamine Dinnerware – It’s so gorgeous, hard to believe it’s Melamine!
2. Turquoise & Amalie Folding Bench – Vintage looking and added bonus is it folds up for storage!
I picked the Catalina Cove YoYo Braid Rug – Round
I love the Cabana Fiesta Stripe Rugs
I love the rania serving cart and the mini jeweled lanterns. Actually I love everything at Pier 1!
I’d love to get the Santa Barbara light brown serving cart and the butterfly rug. Thanks!
I love the Fairies & Bells Windchime
Ciudad Corner Chair – White
and
Citronella Sizzlewick™ Candle – Yellow
Beaded sun and bells windchimes and outdoor led candles with timer.
I like the Rania Table – Blue and the Carmelo Melamine Dinnerware – Indigo.
Would love the Whimsical Garden Hammock and the some of the lanterns. Love them!!!
I like the White Jeweled Lantern and Double Swingasan
I love the Beehive Drink Dispenser, the Summer Quench Acrylic Pitcher and the matching goblets.
I like the Sea Horse & Jewels Windchime
I like the Carson Lanterns. Thank you
The peacock Swingasan would be a comfy spot to read outdoors along with the dragonfly wind chime.
I love the santa barara serving cart and the neely bistro set!
I love their Mini Jeweled Lantern in Blue and their Whimsical Garden Hammock – they would be great to have!
Embossed Garden Stool , Meridian Melamine Dinnerware – Blue are both nice
i like the lemon outdoor geometric pillow
I love the colorful outdoor lanterns!
I like the Ciudad Loveseat – Mocha
Thanks for the giveaway… we like the Cobalt Rim Pitcher
I like the Marine Blue Umbrellas.