There’s a moment in late July that always feels a little different. It’s subtle at first – a shift in the angle of the sun, the sound of cicadas droning in the afternoon heat, or the way the breeze feels cooler come evening. It’s still summer, yes, but we’ve entered that gentle space where the summer to fall home transition quietly begins. The tomatoes are ripening, the porch plants are thriving, and the days are long. But something in the air begins to whisper that change is coming.
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Christmas is a few short weeks away, and we love the high energy and excitement, as well as the warm, cozy feelings we get in the magical time before the miraculous day. We are really enjoying the trend in recent years of using lots of winter accents and greens, ensuring an easy and seamless transition when it’s time to take the tree down and pack up the holiday trimmings. Continue Reading
At holidays, special events and formal gatherings, no table is complete without a festive centerpiece. These arrangements are focal points placed in the middle of guest tables at social gatherings. Although they traditionally consist of flowers, greenery and/or candles, many people prefer using something more representative of the color, fabric, of other aspects of the overall theme.
Regardless of what they’re made of, centerpieces add a great deal to the overall look and feel of an event. And, During the holidays, they instantly bring eye-catching, dramatic appeal to your tabletops. Short on time? It’s still possible to pull together a WOW-worthy table arrangement that suits your holiday decor style. Continue Reading
Is it really here? Is it truly time? The time of crisp, chilly mornings, frosty nights, brilliant autumn leaves, hayrides, bonfires, apple picking, and fields full of pumpkins?? Is there anything not to like about this season that is Still Summer but has all the elements of Fall?
And , best of all in a few short weeks, there’ll be haunted houses, little miniature people running around in wild costumes, lots of candy, spidery-cobweb decorations, and frightening jack-o’-lanterns glowing on porch steps… Continue Reading
As the temperatures descend (I hope that this happens soon!!) and days become shorter, we are ready to welcome fall into our homes with its wonderful colors and cozy charm. By infusing our surroundings with the tones, textures and natural beauty of this glorious season, we can bring the look and feel we want into our living spaces right now.
Choose from our large collection of Harvest Decor to complete your displays for Fall 2022!!
Whether you’re looking for floral accents, baskets, or wall signs, table linens, shower curtains or bedding, pumpkins, buckets, or planters, it’s all right here in our Fall Botanicals and Fall & Harvest Sections.
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Both a timeless accessory and a Piper Classics favorite, the traditional glass Mason Jar is not only affordable and functional — it just so happens to also be the perfect accent to tie together almost any style of rustic vintage farmhouse decor.
The race to create this new method of food storage actually began in 1795, with a request by none other than Napoleon Bonaparte. But it wasn’t until 1858, when the Philadelphia tinsmith John Landis Mason invented and patented his namesake glass jar, that canning jars as we know and recognize them today entered the commercial landscape. Continue Reading
Many of us are reluctant to think about leaving summer behind as we head into September… It’s hard to believe that we’re moving quickly into August and school starting up again… In some ways, it seems like summer just got here! But days are getting shorter and our hot and humid summer of 2022 will soon be a thing of the past!!
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We are thrilled with the warmer days and gorgeous nights that are in full bloom here in the northeast! This year, we’re hoping to be able to get out and enjoy everything that makes this all-too-short season so amazing… hiking, biking, kayaking, beaching, camping, sailing, vacationing, traveling, cooking out, visiting, picnicking, swimming, and everything we neglected to mention!! We’re planning on the ultimate summertime experience and wishing the same for you!
And, since hotter days are already here, if you haven’t already made those outside spaces beautiful and inviting, welcoming everyone to come and relax for a while, Now is the Time! We just love the idea of designing a gathering place where we can enjoy time with friends and family during these luscious weeks ahead!
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The temperatures say that SUMMER IS HERE, and although we know that summer “officially” begins on June 21, we always feel like the “unofficial” kick-off to the firecracker-campfire-S’more-making-backyard-barbeque-beach-week-hiking-biking-day-tripping-camping-baseball-school’s-out-for-summer season is actually Memorial Day!! And that has already come and gone!!
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When it comes to new, innovative stars and stripe designs, we sooo have you covered!! Piggybacking onto other posts where we highlighted patriotic decor for Summer, (you can see it here, if you missed it!) we’d like to showcase our multiple red, white and blue fabrics that are guaranteed to appeal, whether you’re an accredited designer or a handy do-it-yourselfer!! From window treatments to bed linens to throw pillows, you’ll have tons of mix and match options with our updated stars and stripe patterns, guaranteed to show your love of America. Continue Reading
Patriotic Farmhouse décor – these few simple words evoke intense feelings of warmth, devotion, family, home, and heart. You can attain these same welcoming feelings for your home with our amazing, diverse patriotic accents, which are perfect for the summer holidays as well as year-round decorating.
Here are four easy ways to bring your love for the Red, White, and Blue into your fresh farmhouse, vintage cottage, or rustic modern living space. Show your patriotic passion by dressing up your home in these classic favorite shades that go with every color palette in every season, and seem especially perfect for summer! Continue Reading
Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the riot of color all around us during this time of year? Trees and flowers are bursting onto the scene in brilliant shades of red, pink, white, orange, yellow, blue and purple with a million different shades of green, all vying for attention and creating a visual feast for the eyes. In truth, it can also create a bit of overwhelm that can prevent us from knowing which way to turn when choosing our indoor decor. Continue Reading
