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Katherine's Grandmillennial living room in green and white with chintz

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the Grandmillennial stylist,

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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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Sage green Jasperware vase from Wedgwood

3 Things You Should Know About Wedgwood

August 24, 2022

Curio IQ Series: a short and sweet lesson in antiques, discussing Wedgwood ceramics. Here’s 3 things you should know to start a collection! I’ll never forget my first real introduction to Wedgwood ceramics — the polished basalts, the…

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The art of layering: mix your window treatments, using curtains and shades

Secrets to The Art of Layering

August 12, 2022

Six decorator secrets to the art of layering to achieve that collected style without looking cluttered. Grab your cup of coffee or tea and come sit with me! I’m going to let you in on a few of…

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Imperial glass aqua opaline goblets

3 Things You Should Know About Opaline Glass

August 2, 2022

Curio IQ Series: Let’s take a short and sweet lesson in antiques! If you’ve flipped through a design magazine or coffee table book in the last 30 years, then chances are you’ve spied a table or two set…

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Elegant Christmas Home in wintery blue and white

Christmas in July: Garland Kits

July 24, 2022

Do you love to decorate for Christmas, but ever feel like your decor falls flat or your DIYs never turn out right? Why not enjoy the DIY process and get a gorgeous designer look all at the same…

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Summer mantel decorated with green and white floral temple jars, Rose Medallion temple jars, live bamboo greenery, and Staffordshire spaniels.

Ginger Jars on a Summer Mantel

July 19, 2022

Style a charming summer mantel playing on classic decor with ginger jars, Staffordshire spaniels, and fresh greenery. Taking my cue from graniture sets of old, I mixed and matched temple and ginger jars in graduated sizes and pretty…

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The Grandmillennial’s Pocket Guide to Chic Antiques

July 13, 2022

About The Grandmillennial’s Pocket Guide to Chic Antiques: your on the hunt resource to the chic antiques Grandmillennials adore!

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collage of summer finds from Amazon

Hot Fun in the Summer

July 11, 2022

Y’all I have officially kicked into summer mode with July 4th and a week of R&R time at my parent’s farm! It feels gooooood! We’ve eaten lots of tomato sandwiches, rocked endless hours on the front porch reading…

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summer cocktail: Aperol pop with Aperol, Prosecco, and a tangerine Popsicle

Summer Cocktail: An Aperol Pop

June 23, 2022

Looking for a delightful summer cocktail that’s easy to make and oh so refreshing? Try my Aperol pops with prosecco, Aperol, and tangerine popsicles! If you love an Aperol spritz in the summer months, you are going to…

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