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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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Cocktails & Queries with Artist Allison Cosmos

May 15, 2021

Welcome to a new series here on Pender & Peony…Cocktails & Queries – where we chat with inspiring female leaders in business, design, art, and fashion! The idea is to have a casual cocktail with a lady I…

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The Simple Way to Frame a Painting with Offset Clips

May 12, 2021

5 easy steps to frame a painting on canvas using offset clips and a back-loading frame. You’ve found the perfect painting for your wall after hunting countless estate sales, thrifts, and galleries. It has eye catching colors and…

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Elevated Essentials: Bar Cart Decor & Basics

May 5, 2021

Style an artful mix of vintage and new barware to make it both functional and chic, so you can mix yummy drinks in style. Here are the 10 essentials you need for bar cart decor!  When I say…

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Vintage gifts for mom, including brass tray, tea set, pitcher with pink peonies

4 Vintage Gifts for Mom She’ll Adore

April 28, 2021

Be extra thoughtful this Mother’s Day with one of these 4 charming vintage gifts for mom that she will adore. With Mother’s Day just around the corner, we are all wondering what to give her that… 1. She…

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You Need a Tray for That!

April 26, 2021

Using trays in your home decor 4 different ways to instantly add style, function, and organization. Always…always buy a lovely tray if it catches your eye, especially if it’s reasonably priced. Trays are one of those decorating essentials…

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Simple Strategies for Going Green

April 21, 2021

4 simple and practical strategies to help us in going green to reduce our carbon footprint and be more environmentally conscious. This sweet little mountain landscape painting found its way to me a few weeks ago, jumping out…

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Going Green: 15 Eco-Friendly Products to Shop Now

April 21, 2021

Put your everyday dollars into eco-friendly household and personal products that are better for the environment! This post shares brands making an effort to go green and 15 items you can shop right now to make a difference!…

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Pretty Spring Dresses for Every Budget

April 20, 2021

Just give me all the pretty spring dresses from budget florals to splurge worthy flounces! The azaleas are in bloom, and I must wear pretty spring dresses! If you feel the same way, here are 50+ options picked…

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