DIY Reversible Door Tags: Valentine’s to St. Patty’s

Make decorating your front door for Valentine's Day and St. Patrick's Day easy with these DIY reversible door tags.

Today, I’m sharing easy DIY reversible door tags that will take your front entry from Valentine’s Day to St. Patrick’s Day with one little flip and a change in ribbon. Make decorating your front door for Valentine’s Day and St. Patrick’s Day easier with these simple signs. Three cheers for multi-purpose decor! Yay! Y’all know…

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The Staffordshire Spaniel: The Best Mantle Accessory since 1840

Decorating mantles since the 1840s the Staffordshire spaniel is a winsome figurine adding charm and style to any room. Southern Heirlooms Series Part I In collaboration with my college chum, McKenna, P&P will be featuring a new post series about Southern heirlooms. We will be delving into attics, rummaging in our grandmothers’ china cabinets, and…

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Creating a Closet Organization System Out of Chaos

Organization and storage solutions for entryway closet

I have a confession to make: my entryway closets look like this! Golly that is terrible! Somehow seeing the photos actually makes it worse. There is absolutely no organization going on here just a jumble of cleaning supplies, coats, shoes, lunch boxes, and pet paraphernalia. Some things are still in moving boxes for heaven’s sake,…

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A Gracious Traditional Dining Room

Decorating a gracious traditional dining room with aqua blue walls, wainscoting, french provincial details, and luxury fabrics

We have been in our new house almost 10 months! Wow! I can hardly believe it. We have accomplished so much least of which is new wiring, new kitchen appliances (the old ones all quit within about a week-ha), and about 40% of the wallpaper is gone! I’ve been slowly working on decorating plans for…

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Host a Glamorous Golden Globes Party

Invite girlfriends over for a glamorous Golden Globes party. Get inspired with these party ideas featuring DIY popcorn cones, gold balloons, and tassel garland.

Invite your girlfriends over for a glamorous Golden Globes party: ogle the red carpet looks; munch on some healthy and decadent snacks; and pop the bubbly. Awards show season is here! Kick it off with a bang by hosting a viewing party for the 74th Annual Golden Globes. From tassel garland and giant gold balloons…

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Dear 2017…

2017 Resolutions Pender & Peony

  It’s that time of year – time for reflection and setting goals! Do New Year’s resolutions ever really stick? What’s that they say about the best laid plans? But seriously, I do think it is important to take stock of where you’ve been, what you’ve accomplished, and where you want to go as we…

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5 Holiday Storage Hacks

Try these 5 holiday storage hacks to organize your Christmas decor

Try these 5 holiday storage hacks to organize your Christmas decor We leave our Christmas decor up until after New Year’s Day. I don’t decorate until after Thanksgiving, and I’m just never ready to take it down right away. I love the festive feeling it gives our home too much! The week and weekend after…

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A Bubbly Blackberry Cocktail

Try a bubbly blackberry cocktail with champagne, st. germain, vodka for a delightful New Year's Eve celebration drink.

Ring in the New Year with a Bubbly Blackberry Cocktail blended with Champagne, St. Germain, and Vodka. There is nothing more delightful and charming than a glass of bubbly. It is sparkly and refreshing, not to mention the lovely glassware in which champagne is served. Then there is the pop of the cork, which is…

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Red and White Christmas Table with a Paperwhite Centerpiece

Set an elegant red and white Christmas table with paperwhite centerpiece, boxwood, and magnolia for Christmas dinner

Set an elegant red and white Christmas table with a paperwhite centerpiece for Christmas dinner Paperwhites are my favorite winter flower. They are simply gorgeous and so delicate. They smell divine too. This year instead of only using them on a side table, I placed them centerstage in my red and white Christmas table and…

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Christmas in a Glass – A Holiday Martini

Sit by the fire and enjoy all the tastes of Christmas in this holiday martini made with bourbon, amaretto, and vanilla clove syrup.

Sit by a roaring fire and enjoy all the tastes of Christmas in one delightful holiday martini. I love to drop in for drinks at the Red Stag Grill in the Grand Bohemian Hotel. It is one of my favorite bars in Asheville. The ambience is delightfully rustic with the feel of a European hunting…

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