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Family Room Fireplace Christmas Decorations

December 17, 2025

Come and explore my fireplace Christmas decorations where a gingerbread village is nestled amongst the holly and pine, copper lanterns shine, plaid ribbon twirls, and fairy lights twinkle. Don’t miss the little elf who snuck in for some mischievous fun! This Christmas garland idea and mantel decor is all about a classic holiday look with…

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Classic Christmas Table Decor

December 13, 2025

Inspiring magic with classic Christmas table decor and a delicious meal! Where and when does Christmas magic happen — that twinkle of joy that fills your heart with gladness and light? More often than not I think it is in little quiet moments that sneak up on us: It’s a happy little plate stack with…

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10 Gifts for the Discerning Collector

December 5, 2025

Exceptional vintage and antique gifts for even the most discerning of collectors! If you are hanging around Pender & Peony, chances are you yourself are a rather discerning collector, and I bet you know a few equally persnickety ones as well. We’ve got refined tastes and shrewd instincts, so the average pretty trinket doesn’t entice…

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Family Room Design Plans

December 3, 2025

Did you ever have a room that you just couldn’t figure out? It stumped you six ways to Sunday? You’ve tried different furniture, different furniture arrangements, and different decor, but it still doesn’t feel right. Yes? Well…that is our family room for me. The space is long and narrow at 20′ x 13′ with only…

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Fruity Festivity: Dining Room Christmas Decorations

November 26, 2025

When Spode’s Christmas tree pattern, classic plaid ribbon, and vintage beaded fruit meet in the dining room for a little fruity festivity you get one merry holiday look! In the dining room this year, I wanted to play with the juxtaposition of classic Christmas decor like Spode’s Christmas tree pattern and a traditional plaid with…

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A pink, green, and red Valentine's Tablescape with Grandmillennial style and chintz linens

My Grandmillennial Chintz Valentine’s Tablescape

January 31, 2023

Communicate your love and devotion with a Grandmillennial Valentine’s tablescape covered in floral chintz, vintage Limoges, vibrant cabbage ware, and sweet treats! The Victorians believed in the language of flowers and their power to communicate love and friendship…

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flat lay collage of my favorite finds from 2022

The Best of 2022

January 30, 2023

The best of the best from 2022 aka my favorite reads, finds, memories, travels, and products from the past year. This post may be a little late here at the end of January, but I’ve enjoyed resting this…

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How to make a Williamsburg inspired fruit topiary with apples, mandarin oranges, pinecones, and ribbon.

Williamsburg Fruit Topiary DIY

December 30, 2022

Apples, pinecones, boxwood, and orange pomanders create a gorgeous Williamsburg fruit topiary DIY for a gorgeous, traditional holiday table! Learn how to make a festive fruit centerpiece in this post. There is something so enticing and abundant about…

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Katherine fixes Decoberry curtains in blue and white Emily leaf print in her newly renovated guest bedroom

Choosing Bedroom Curtains with Decoberry

December 20, 2022

I’ve joined forces with my friends at Decoberry to share my 5 step process for choosing bedroom curtains! We are talking sizing, functionality, style, and how to get those decisions right! My totally honest opinion: No other decorating…

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Cover of Williamsburg Christmas book by Libbey Hodges Oliver and Mary Miley Theobald

8 Things You Didn’t Know About a Colonial Christmas

December 16, 2022

Let’s explore the history of Christmas in Williamsburg and how Colonial Americans celebrated the birth of Jesus Christ!   Each of us celebrates Christmas in our own unique way, and, yet, there are many shared traditions in the…

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A partridge in a pear tree themed Christmas tree decorated with pears, orange pomanders, red velvet, and magnolia.

Designer Secrets to Trimming the Tree

November 22, 2022

My best tips and tricks to decorate your Christmas tree for a festive, colorful designer look!   Gathered around the Christmas tree sipping hot cocoa watching that twinkle and feeling the warm glow of Christmas magic… That is…

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Two ideas for dressing up a pretty evergreen wreath with pinecones.

One Faux Evergreen Wreath Two Ways

November 19, 2022

Two ways to dress up a faux evergreen wreath for Christmas + a bow tying tutorial! One of my favorite parts of Christmas is decorating wreaths! I simply can’t have Christmas without making at least one. I owe…

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A classic Christmas look that brings comfort and joy inspired by Williamsburg style and perfect for Southern homes!

My Williamsburg Inspired Southern Christmas Decor

November 16, 2022

Dressed in comfort and joy! This Williamsburg inspired Southern Christmas decor features red velvet, magnolia, orange pomanders, and pine for a traditional look that is warm and sophisticated. 🎶 God rest you merry, gentlemen, let nothing you dismay;…

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