Pesto Tortellini Salad with Salami & Peppers

Woman carries pesto tortellini salad to summer al fresco dinner

Delicious pesto tortellini salad with salami, peppers, and spinach perfect for al fresco dinner parties this summer! Y’all this pesto tortellini salad is so delish and so easy to make! It is fresh and filling. I promise it will be a hit at lunches or dinners. For this dish I made my own pesto, since…

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Hydrangea Centerpiece with Hurricane Lantern

How to create this hydrangea centerpiece with hurricane lantern

Learn how to arrange a simple hydrangea centerpiece to stunning effect for $15 in under 5 minutes that is perfect for any summer dinner table! Hey there lovely peonies! Today, I wanted to share with you a quick and easy how-to post to create this stunning hydrangea centerpiece with hurricane lantern that I created for…

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Al Fresco Summer Dining with Hydrangea Tablescape

hydrangea centerpiece with glass hurricane and white candle

Grab a glass of bubbly Prosecco and join me for some al fresco summer dining at this hydrangea tablescape! It’s a sultry evening in July. The sun is wistfully sinking and the fireflies are just beginning to flash. The smell of charcoal wafts across the back yard and effervescent Prosecco tickles your nose as the…

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Best of the Weekend – Goodbye

Hey y’all! This will be the last Best of the Weekend here on Pender & Peony. I’ve had a grand time helping to host the party and enjoyed meeting so many of you through your amazing crafts, recipes, home decor projects, etc.! Thanks for joining me, and I hope you will stop by from time…

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Best of the Weekend – Link Up Party 22

P&P’s wedding month continues with How to Prepare for Your Bridal Portraits! I made several mistakes in planning for my bridal portrait photo shoot! Head on over to this post to hear what I learned and how to make your portraits amazing!   I am co-hosting with 3 other fabulous ladies: Ginnie from Hello Little…

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July 4th Front Door – $5 DIY Patriotic Rosettes

July 4th decorated front door with red, white, and blue DIY patriotic rosettes and star twinkle lights.

Decorate your front door for Independence Day in under 15 minutes with these pretty $5 DIY patriotic rosettes made from paper fans. Stars & stripes forever! Happy 4th of July Y’all! In need of some last minute July 4th decorations? I’ve got you covered with these $5 DIY patriotic rosettes made from paper fans. This is…

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Picnic Ready – White Eyelet Maxi

Blonde woman in white eyelet maxi dress walks in wooded area with picnic basket and champagne.

With July 4th right around the corner, the season of BBQs, backyard parties, and picnics is in full swing! If you are looking for an easy breezy outfit for these summer parties, look no further than a white eyelet maxi! Seriously this eyelet maxi is so light and airy. It is so comfortable and so…

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How to Prepare for Your Bridal Portraits

Bridal portrait of young woman in wedding dress dancing in ballroom.

Don’t make the same mistakes I did when getting my bridal portraits done! Here’s what you need to know about the bridal photo shoot and how to be fully prepared. Growing up your family photo wall was probably filled with quirky school pictures, travel snapshots, posed family portraits as well as images of joyous celebrations,…

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Best of the Weekend – Link Up Party

Hey y’all! I do apologize for my absence last week. I had a bit of a health issue, but I am recovered now, so let’s get this party started! I am co-hosting with 3 other fabulous ladies: Ginnie from Hello Little Home | Facebook | Twitter | Google+ | Pinterest | Instagram Amy from Ms.…

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Casual Flounce – Skirt & Sneakers Outfit

Blonde woman in casual summer skirt & sneakers look: blue ruffle skirt with jean jacket and blue slip-on sneakers posing in front of brick wall.

A summer skirt & sneakers outfit for that casual street chic look! COMFORT…it is a vital thing, and as cliché as it sounds the older I grow the more vital a thing it becomes. In fact this side effect of maturation has been sneaking up on my footwear habits as of late, and I find myself reaching…

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