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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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Majolica & Oyster Collection

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Katherine places Chinoiserie plate on mantel to complete the look

What I Learned From Redecorating Our Family Room

August 3, 2021

Redecorating a room? Consider these 4 interior design principles to solve bad decor and redesign a room you’ll love. Y’all it has been just over a month since I finished our family room refresh, and we are loving…

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Ida Floreak art works in Goetze's bedroom

Choosing Art for Your Home with Amanda Goetze

July 21, 2021

Get help choosing art for your home with these expert tips from Amanda Goetze of Goetze Art & Design! I believe a room is unfinished without beautiful, captivating art on the walls. In fact, I’m decidedly in the…

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Flatlay of various types of prints for collector's notes series

Collector’s Notes: Antique Prints

July 20, 2021

The basics of collecting antique prints, including print making techniques, history, and how to identify different types. Antique prints are a wonderful way to bring a window to the past into your home: Usually, they are moderately priced…

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Silverplate and glass candle hurricane with dahlias for summer table centerpiece

Recipe for a Grandmillennial Summer Table

July 15, 2021

Follow my recipe for a grandmillennial summer table that is sure to please your guests and create memorable moments under the stars! When the cicadas start humming and the fireflies flickering, it’s time to head out of doors…

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Katherine hangs botanical art in grid gallery wall

5 Tips to Hang a Grid Gallery Wall

July 9, 2021

Read these 5 tips before you tackle a grid gallery wall to help make your alignment perfect and avoid putting extra holes in the wall! Hanging a perfectly aligned grid gallery wall is tricky…REALLY tricky! The tops, bottoms,…

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Camellia botanical gallery wall for my grandmillennial living room using antique prints and gold Granby frames from Frame It Easy

A Botanical Gallery Wall in the Living Room

July 8, 2021

Amping up the grandmillennial style in my living room with a botanical gallery wall using antique camellia engravings and gold Granby frames from Frame It Easy! Read on for the before and after photos and tips to mat…

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Katherine fixes American flag in floral centerpiece for Independence Day table

Red, White & Plaid – A 4th of July BBQ Made Easy

June 26, 2021

Inspiration for your backyard Independence Day celebration with a red, white and plaid Americana tablescape and 4th of July BBQ made easy menu! Recipes and vintage sources included! With COVID restrictions lifted and July 4th just ahead, I…

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Cherry mint lemonade cocktail in white splatterware glass with paper straw and mint sprig

Cherry Mint Lemonade – Pitcher Cocktail

June 26, 2021

Mix up a big batch of my cherry mint lemonade for gatherings this summer. It is an easy pitcher cocktail that will delight your guests with its refreshing sweet tang! My cherry mint lemonade is a super easy…

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