pier 1

i was in Pier 1 yesterday, doing some shopping for the cafe. and as i walked in, i looked around, and my heart sank. has anyone been there lately? it's a completely different store! it looks nothing like the Pier 1 that i so loved. the more i walked around, the more disheartening it became. the stuff they have is close to hideous. it's so modernly wierd and most of it is all black and white. no more warm wooden earth tones with a rustic flare. no more beautiful dishes or mirrors that you coveted for your house. i don't know what their goal is, but i know that i'm no longer buying from them. they don't even carry the basic of all basic dishes that they had for years and years. i registered for them when we got married because they were neutral and since they've always carried them, i knew they'd always be available. not so. i found a few mugs and bowls stashed away in a corner with clearance tags on them. i never got around to really build up my collection, and now i never will. it's sad. i used to love to walk in and browse around. it was so relaxing to get ideas for your house or pick up something small once in a while. i wrote them and complained. i told them how disappointed i was and why, and that until they changed back, they've lost a faithful customer. we'll see what they say. i'm bummed out. if you haven't been there lately, check out their website. www.pier1.com if you've always loved the store, prepare yourself. you might be just as sad as i am.