A collage of classically charming curios
styled desk with personal stationery, calendar, and fresh flowers
Katherine's Grandmillennial living room in green and white with chintz

Join me in...

pursuing classically charming curios

imagining joyful pleasures for gracious living

creating traditional interiors with colorful frills

Hi Lovely!

Thank you for stopping by

Pender & Peony

My Blog & Curated Shop

I'm Katherine

the Grandmillennial stylist,

curator of curios,

& writer in residence

Get to know me better!

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…

Read

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…

Read

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…

Read

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…

Read

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…

Read

Majolica & Oyster Collection

Shop Now

New in the shop...

Join the P&P Social Circle:

  • Access to exclusive content like the 75 search keywords to hunt vintage & antique decor online!
  • 20% Off The Grandmillennial's Pocket Guide
  • Weekend Circle Edit with decorating tips and antique 101 lessons

Let's Stay Connected!

* indicates required

Lately on the blog...

10 unique vintage gifts for the grandmillennial

Vintage Gifts for the Grandmillennial

November 19, 2021

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…

Read More
Chintz fabric Christmas ornament DIY with Lee Jofa Althea hollyhock fabric in blush

Chintz Fabric Christmas Ornament DIY – No Sewing, No Gluing

November 16, 2021

Add a unique custom look to your Christmas tree with a chintz fabric Christmas ornament DIY! Bubble up some hot cocoa, tune in to Hallmark’s Christmas dream land, and pull out your favorite fabrics I’ve got an easy…

Read More
My living room decorated in Grandmillennial Southern Christmas in pink and green

My Grandmillennial Southern Christmas in Pink & Green

November 10, 2021

Decorate a traditional space with a Grandmillennial Southern Christmas look that uses a pink and green color scheme for a festive style that feels elegant and classic. ———— Can pink and green Christmas decor feel traditional and echo…

Read More
Grandmillennial Southern Christmas inspiration flat lay with plaid ribbon, magnolia, vintage baubles, and Althea Hollyhock Lee Jofa fabric

Two Traditional Christmas Decorating Ideas for the Grandmillennial

November 6, 2021

2021’s traditional Christmas decorating ideas from Pender & Peony sure to please Grandmillennials and lovers of classic Christmas decor! It’s time to reveal my 2021 Christmas decorating inspirations! Y’all know by now I love themed Christmas decor. I…

Read More
Thanksgiving place setting mixing Mottahedeh fruit plates with Spode's Wicker Dell china, tortoise shell glasses, and bamboo flatware

A Maximalist Thanksgiving Table

October 30, 2021

Sophisticated pattern mixing for a maximalist Thanksgiving table that feels elegant when bedecked with graceful birds, sumptuous colors, Spode’s Wicker Dell china, Mottahedeh fruit plates, and vintage chintz. There is just something about a Thanksgiving table that begs…

Read More
@societysocial always excels at a grandmillennial style with chinoiserie accents

When Grandmillennials Use Chinoiserie…

October 29, 2021

When? When do Grandmillennials use Chinoiserie? We do it all the time — every good traditional interior does! —– You’ll remember that Chinoiserie /shin-wahz-ree/, French for Chinese-esque, is a design and décor style inspired by the art and culture…

Read More
Autumn cheese board with figs, grapes, apples, and mascarpone

Autumn Cheese Board Round-Up

October 7, 2021

An autumn cheese board with mascarpone, figs, apples, rustic bread, blue cheese, and nuts + a round up of other themed boards to try this fall season!  Charcuterie — because a generation raised on Lunchables is trying to…

Read More
apple cider mimosa in an etched champagne coupe

The Easiest “Tastes like Fall in a Glass” Mimosa

October 2, 2021

An easy peasy apple cider mimosa that you’ll be making all autumn long! Happy October Friends! Do you like mimosas? Do you like apples? Do you like easy? YES! YES! & YES! Then do yourself a favor pop…

Read More

Grandmillennial Decor Under $150