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A Gift from Grandma
I was 18 and headed to college…focus elsewhere…eager to leave home and branch out in the world. Little care or interest in the 2 quilts my grandmother determinedly gifted: Simple but sturdy patchwork bundles in mismatched colors and hand-me-down fabrics. Each was lovingly inscribed with her and her mother’s names as the makers further detailing…
Read MoreReading Lately – Spring 2022
5 enchanting books perfect to enjoy this spring that will make you cry, laugh-out loud, and fall in love! If you are like me, you are always in search of the next good book! I’ve read some delightful ones here lately and thought I would share them with you lovely peonies just in case one…
Read MoreThe Beauty of a Handwritten Note with Basic Invite
Brighten someone’s day with a handwritten note on beautiful stationery from Basic Invite –with tons of designs to choose from and each one customizable with colors and fonts, you’ll find just the right signature card! Sometimes I feel rather nostalgic for the era of the handwritten letter. Not that I really know or understand what…
Read More2022: FUEL
At the start of a new year, I try to reflect and take stock of where I’ve been and the path ahead. A few years ago I stopped making concrete resolutions and instead started choosing a word or short phrase to embody my goals, attitude, and vision for the year before me. So far I’ve…
Read MoreVintage Gifts for the Grandmillennial
11 unique vintage gifts for the self-proclaimed granny chic lady in your life! The Grandmillennial in your life loves heirlooms, traditional decor, chintz, and classic entertaining pieces. Give her something with… history bright hues captivating patterns timeless appeal and you can’t go wrong! I’ve curated 11 vintage gifts for the Grandmillennial that I know she…
Read MoreThe Spirit of Things
I was talking with a friend the other day about what I do and she made the comment that shopping estate sales makes her sad. She said it was even a bit depressing to her when she saw all these belongings “abandoned” for buyers to pick through and then to think that the family didn’t…
Read MoreOn My Summer Reading List…
10 books with adventure, romance, and history spilling out of their pages for absorbing summer reading! Pour some sweet cold wine, grab a quilt, and let’s head out for a shady tree to read away the afternoon! Take a little time for yourself this summer to kick back and get lost in these worlds…
Read MoreThe Best Thrift Stores in Western North Carolina
Katherine reveals the 5 best thrift stores in Western North Carolina she frequents to find quality antiques and vintage. Just a few things to keep in mind when thrifting… No. 1 Don’t underestimate the power of manifestation. Set your intention to find something specific when you start your thrifting adventure. Think about it regularly though…
Read MoreCocktails & Queries with Artist Allison Cosmos
Welcome to a new series here on Pender & Peony…Cocktails & Queries – where we chat with inspiring female leaders in business, design, art, and fashion! The idea is to have a casual cocktail with a lady I admire and think has some sage advice to offer us. I will be sharing the full interviews…
Read MoreSimple Strategies for Going Green
4 simple and practical strategies to help us in going green to reduce our carbon footprint and be more environmentally conscious. This sweet little mountain landscape painting found its way to me a few weeks ago, jumping out at me amongst piles of bric-a-brac and discarded clothing in this hole in the wall thrift store…
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