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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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A vintage inspired fondue party with Swissmar set, antique Mottahedeh, plaid, pumpkins, and Murano glass

A Vintage Inspired Fall Fondue Party

November 1, 2025

This fall set the table with a plaid throw, classic Swissmar fondue pot, and a tumble of pumpkins and gourds for a cozy dinner party with savory foods! Fondue menu and tips included below! *This post includes affiliate…

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2025 Christmas Decor Theme - Grand Botanical mood board

First Look – Christmas Decor 2025

October 16, 2025

The 2025 Christmas garland kits are here + I’m sharing a look at my Christmas theme for the living room and all the decor I’m loving to create it! I cannot believe that we are in the middle…

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A red chintz tablecloth, hand painted fruit china, Murano goblets, Limoges porcelain, monogrammed napkins, and a surtout de table layer this elegant Thanksgiving tablescape

A Bountiful Fruit & Chintz Thanksgiving Tablescape

October 15, 2025

Bring ease and elegance to your holiday tables: the same china pattern and the same tablecloth styled Thanksgiving to Christmas with a bountiful fruit and chintz theme! For my recent design tent at the Clinch River Antiques Festival…

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Drexel Chinoiserie china cabinet, vintage 1970s Et Cetera collection

My Design Tent for The Clinch River Antiques Festival

October 8, 2025

A look at my design tent for the Clinch River Antiques Festival and 5 tips for decorating a dining room with Grandmillennial style! Y’all, I’ve got to say I’m pretty proud of myself! I designed and sourced an…

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Antiquing roadtrip I81 - Chadds Ford - Brandywine River Antiques Market

Our Antiquing Roadtrip North on I81

September 26, 2025

Loading up your 76 year old mother and 19 month old toddler in an SUV and a trailer to hit the interstate antiquing sounds cuckoo, no? 9 tote boxes… 5 pieces of luggage… 4 rolls of bubble wrap……

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A close up view of the fall mantel garland made from oak leaves, bittersweet, magnolia, brown and white gingham ribbon, and glittered fern

Mushrooms & Oak Leaves: A Fall Mantel Garland

September 18, 2025

Explore my autumn mantel decorated with golden oak leaves, bittersweet, glittered fern, velvet mushrooms, and one regal pheasant for a stunning fall mantel garland. Come trip along the oak leaves, Gathering glittering fern, And spring from cap to…

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A so long summer, hello fall dinner table with copper, transferware, wildflowers, vintage glass, and Royal Tettau china.

My Hello Fall Dinner Table

September 12, 2025

Set your dinner table for fall with warm tones, glowing copper, vintage china, and whimsical decor. Don’t miss the fall menu at the end! I’ve been thinking about this tablescape as my “so long summer, hello fall” table,…

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Katherine in Scuba blazer, silk tank, and Bella jeans from Quince - fall staples

The Fall Staples I’m Adding to My Wardrobe

August 29, 2025

The fashion styles and brands I’m loving for fall! *Post contains affiliate links and gifted product.* There is just something necessary about buying new clothes in the fall. Every year growing up at the end of August or…

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