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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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Style a traditional sideboard with a mix of Chinoiserie

12 Ideas to Style a Traditional Sideboard

April 19, 2022

Let’s look at 12 ways to style a traditional sideboard and talk styling tips to get that Grandmillennial chic look! Don’t you just love a sideboard? I certainly do because sideboards are form, function, and display all in…

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Decorating with yellow flat lay with yellow ceramics, fabric, wallpaper, and decorative accents

Decorating with Yellow

April 4, 2022

Thinking of going yellow in your home decor? Read my tips for decorating with yellow before you do! Yellow is one of my favorite colors to decorate with! I adore the sunny hue in small doses and the…

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Coffee table in grandmillennial living room showing how to mix high and low end decor with inexpensive books and candles paired with a Waterford crystal vase and Staffordshire sheep

My Advice on How to Mix High & Low End Decor

March 29, 2022

My philosophy on how to mix high and low end decor to achieve a layered traditional look that feels classic but saves you money! As a grandmillennial I am all about the layered collected look, which for me…

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A plaid pastel Easter table with lily of the valley dishes

A Plaid Pastel Easter Table

March 26, 2022

Inspiration for a plaid pastel Easter table filled with whimsical vintage and lily of the valley china plus 5 tips for using pastel colors! Easter is only a few weeks away, and it’s time to start planning your…

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A budget friendly trick to get the look of the skirted table - here used green moire fabric and white bullion fringe

The Skirted Table: Get the Look on a Budget

March 22, 2022

Get the look of a designer skirted table on a budget with Ikea Lindved tables, custom skirts, bullion fringe, and glass tops. Just in case I haven’t said this enough on the blog, let me reiterate… Use what…

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Yellow bell Easter egg tree in cabbageware tureen with speckled egg ornaments

DIY Yellow Bell Easter Egg Tree

March 15, 2022

Make your own yellow bell Easter egg tree in just a few easy steps! Put it on a sideboard or use as a centerpiece for whimsical Easter decor! Creating your own Easter egg tree is quick and easy.…

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Katherine places egg ornament on yellow bell Easter egg tree centerpiece

Green & Yellow Spring Tablescape with Spode’s Wicker Dell

March 15, 2022

Give spring a warm welcome with a yellow bell Easter egg tree, charming Copeland Spode dishes, and elegant cabbageware for the ultimate green and yellow spring tablescape! My love for setting a beautiful table just cannot be suppressed!…

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Vintage decor for a taste of spring: white wire basket filled with faux snowdrops, porcelain bunnies, and painted easter eggs adorn this sideboard

Pretty Decor for a Taste of Spring

March 12, 2022

Pretty vintage and antique decor to bring a happy little taste of spring to your living room! The temperature reached 70 degrees this week, and the sunny daffodils are popping — I’m simply longing for spring now! Creating…

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