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It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year...no, it's not Christmas it's Clearance!

By Kimo Stowell

Real Estate Agent with HI Pro Realty LLC RB-21531 RS-76763

February 25, 2009 10:13 AM

It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year...no, it's not Christmas it's Clearance as in Pier One Imports Winter Clearance Sale!

With visions of plum colored wine goblets and imported cane furniture dancing in my head it's time to head to Pier One for their winter clearance sale. If you're a Home Stager or Designer now is the time to find great bargains on those must have accessories.

Here is a collection of interesting artifacts from Pier One Imports for under $12. Coconut Bark Bowl

This Coconut Bark Bowl makes one howl of a statement as a table centerpiece.

sale price $11.18
Orig.tag $15

Buddah Statuettes

Nothing Screams Tranquility like a Meditative Buddha in your choice of serene colors-

sale price $3.28 each
Orig.tag $13.50

Faux Water Hyacinths

Faux Water Hyacinths add tropic pizazz to your piazza, patio, or lanai. Or use them as tropical doilies.

sale price $4.98
Orig.tag $10

Food Dog Figurines

Foo Dogs, these ferocious fury friends add Asian charm & color to your console table.

sale price $4.98 each
Orig.tag $20

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Pat Tasker

Shorewest Realtors - Germantown, WI

Your Milwaukee Metro Area Agent (WI)

thanks for the tip on clearance....I LOVE pier one for the deals, and got a lot of my staging stuff there....glasses for a buck! etc....

Right now, I am trying to stay away and not spend money!

Feb 25, 2009 10:19 AM

Kimo Stowell

HI Pro Realty LLC RB-21531 - Honolulu, HI

REALTOR Associate® RS-76763 - Honolulu Hawai'i

Aloha Pat, I hear you about saving and not spending, unfortunately, our economy will only get worse as a result of it. I think it's time to start bartering for business. We need a new consumer paradigm, I'm stuck between wanting an improved economy and being more Eco conscious. It seems that having a consumer driven economy and saving our planet is incompatible. Thanks for commenting.

Feb 25, 2009 10:36 AM

Melissa Evans

Coldwell Banker Platinum Partners - Beaufort, SC

Beaufort SC Real Estate

Love Pier One, Love a sale, put them together and it's the best out there!

Thanks for the news!

Feb 25, 2009 11:19 AM

Melissa Marro

Keller Williams First Coast Realty - The Marro Team - Orange Park, FL

Jacksonville Real Estate and Home Staging

Kimo - I can definately see how these would be fantastic for your staging jobs there in Hawaii.... Asian is definately a popular look. Unfortunately it doesn't work as well here in the south. Thanks for keeping us updated though! We need the sales!! go shopping!!!

Feb 25, 2009 11:33 AM

Kimo Stowell

HI Pro Realty LLC RB-21531 - Honolulu, HI

REALTOR Associate® RS-76763 - Honolulu Hawai'i

Aloha Melissa E. thanks for the visit.

Aloha Melissa M.P-1 has a lot of Asian pieces this year for some reason. I have seen some impressive Asian Art collections in some of the Antebellum mansions in the South. Usually it's a theme in a sitting room or den and a period statement referring to the vibrant China trade of the early 19th century. But when it comes to your typical southern home, you are correct it's a bit exotic. Mahalo for commenting.

Feb 25, 2009 11:51 AM

Annie Pinsker-Brown

Stage to Sell - LA Home Staging - Los Angeles, CA

Stage to Sell, Los Angeles Home Stager

Kimo, thank you for the heads up! I did see some signs at my local Pier One but I was trying to stay away for fear of having to open up my wallet. :)

Feb 25, 2009 03:12 PM

Cathy Lee

CL Design Services Home Staging - Danville, CA

ASP, IAHSP, RESA Danville, CA

OOOO! Thanks for the heads up!!

Feb 25, 2009 04:09 PM

C. Bartch

Newark, OH

Hi there Kimo, I just checked out their sales & bought a natural runner for myself, it had nice beading detail on the side. I like to add an Asian or tropical piece here and there for added interest.

tropical vignette beading detail

Feb 26, 2009 12:49 AM

Rich Dansereau

Positive Real Estate Professionals - Knoxville, TN

These are some really great deals. A lot of the Pier 1 stores are going out of business in this area.

Feb 26, 2009 05:25 AM

Michelle Finnamore

Toronto GTA, Alliston, Newmarket - Vaughan, ON

Preparing your property for sale

Aloha Kimo, I know where I am going tomorrow morning!

We may have 10 feet of snow at the end of my driveway but I am dreaming of warmer climes just like any red blooded Candadian at this time of year.
:)

Feb 26, 2009 03:05 PM

Cindy Bryant

Redesign Etc. Home Staging - Houston, TX

"Houston Home Staging Pros"

Love those leaves! Our Pier One got flooded by the Hurricane, so they don't have much clearance, it's mostly all new now.

Feb 26, 2009 03:46 PM

Kimo Stowell

HI Pro Realty LLC RB-21531 - Honolulu, HI

REALTOR Associate® RS-76763 - Honolulu Hawai'i

Aloha Annie, mahalo for the visit. You should check out Goodwill, especially on sale days, usually a wide range of accessories to be had at amazing prices and your recycling to boot.

Aloha Kathy Lee, good hunting!

Aloha Cynthia, Oooo, I'm guessing Papyrus, Ginger, Spider Mums, dried Lotus, and Pandamus. Love the vignette. The dear is great and it ties wonderfully with the metal mirror frame, and the support for the Buddha frieze. Mahalo nui loa for sharing your photos!

Aloha Rich, sorry to hear about the closings, it's going to be very difficult for retail stores in this economy.

Aloha Michelle, 65 F and I'm freezing. I actually have to close the windows at night its so cold. Brrr...

Aloha Cindy, You should go on line they've got a great selection. Mahalo for visiting.

Feb 27, 2009 07:34 AM

Debra Gould

Staging Diva / Six Elements Inc. - Toronto, ON

The Staging Diva

Kimo, that bark bowl would look great on a table or counter top with a few nice green limes in it.

Thanks!

Feb 27, 2009 09:23 AM

Kimo Stowell

HI Pro Realty LLC RB-21531 - Honolulu, HI

REALTOR Associate® RS-76763 - Honolulu Hawai'i

Aloha Debra, I love using mangoes myself. thanks for visiting.

Feb 27, 2009 10:29 AM

Annie Guthrie

Sun State Realty - Pensacola, FL

The point is not Hawaii decorating .....the point is if you are savvy you can find good design on the cheap....Oriental goes great in the south mixed in with formal English and with very modern design...it is not the price tag it is the eye that beholds it ....Kudos !

Mar 05, 2009 06:16 AM

Kimo Stowell

HI Pro Realty LLC RB-21531 - Honolulu, HI

REALTOR Associate® RS-76763 - Honolulu Hawai'i

Aloha Annie, I agree with you. Mahalo for commenting.

Mar 05, 2009 07:06 AM

Connie Tebyani

Platinum Home Staging, Inc. : RESA-Pro - Calabasas, CA

Platinum Home Staging, Los Angeles and Ventura County

Aloha, Kimo! I for one LOVE Pier 1 and the local store manager knows me by name (I don't know if that's good or bad) but I DO hope that you have submitted your resale number to Pier 1 if you have one - because then you get ANOTHER 20% off everything you buy & deferred sales tax (usually every 3 months depending on your states reporting requirements) =)

Mar 07, 2009 08:40 AM

Kimo Stowell

HI Pro Realty LLC RB-21531 - Honolulu, HI

REALTOR Associate® RS-76763 - Honolulu Hawai'i

Aloha Connie, mahalo for the info, I did not know about the resale number! I like your new photo.

Mar 09, 2009 09:20 AM

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