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Katherine's Grandmillennial living room in green and white with chintz

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I'm Katherine

the Grandmillennial stylist,

curator of curios,

& writer in residence

Reading Lately – Spring 2023

April 1, 2023

What I’m reading lately…the 3 books to order right now! Curl up with a cozy throw, brew up a cup of tea, and while the spring rains of April shower down dive into a delicious read! Classic Style: Hand It Down, Dress It Up, Wear It Out by Kate Schelter “A classic is timeless and…

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Bows & Bunnies – An Easter Table

March 24, 2023

Celebrate a joyous Easter with a colorful Easter table filled with spring florals, vintage linens, cabbage ware, and Bavarian china + an easy napkin folding trick! Once upon a time there were four little rabbits, and their names were — Flopsy, Mopsy, Cottontail, and Peter. I found this darling vintage tablecloth at a thrift store,…

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My Interior Decorating Philosophy & How To Craft Your Own

March 3, 2023

Gain clarity and confidence when decorating your home with an interior decorating philosophy! Do you ever find yourself stymied by your decorating choices? Feeling like there are too many options… too many products? Staying true to your style can be daunting amongst the endless trends and design dos and don’ts! Or maybe…you give into your…

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3 Things You Should Know About Tobacco Leaf Porcelains

February 24, 2023

Curio IQ Series: Let’s take a short and sweet lesson in antiques! The 3 things you should know before buying and collecting Tobacco Leaf china. Tobacco Leaf porcelains are one of the most easily recognized china patterns out there. The distinctive multi-colored leaves and the bold pink flower instantly catches your eye. For centuries it…

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The Challenge to Decorating a Guest Room + 10 Essentials

February 24, 2023

Decorating a guest room: how to create a space that reflects your style and welcomes guests with open arms! What is the unique challenge of decorating a guest bedroom? Creating a space that showcases your personal style and interior tastes while at the same time considering your guests’ comfort and ease! Hospitality is the name…

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The multifaceted blue and white Christmas tree is a lovely backdrop to so many different colors and themes. Learn more on penderandpeony.com

The Multifaceted Blue & White Christmas Tree

November 8, 2022

Save money without sacrificing creativity by choosing a blue and white Christmas tree. This color scheme is versatile and festive and here’s why… The three photos above show the exact same blue and white Christmas tree decorated with…

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Detail view of my red and green Williamsburg inspired Christmas tree for a sneak peek of my holiday decorating for 2022

A Sneak Peek at My Christmas Decor

November 3, 2022

Take a quick peek at my holiday curation and decorating for Christmas 2022!

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Shop the Grandmillennial Gift Guide - vintage decor edition- on Curio Collected from Pender and Peony for unique granny chic gifts!

Grandmillennial Gift Guide – Vintage Decor Edition

October 29, 2022

Delight the Grandmillennial loving gal on your list with any of this unique vintage decor! All of the ideas on this Grandmillennial Gift Guide are available to shop in Curio Collected here on P&P! You know this traditional…

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Royal Worcester Evesham dishes with fruit create a lush look on this Grandmillennial Thanksgiving tablescape with brown and blue linen from Schumacher

Recipe for a Grandmillennial Thanksgiving Table

October 26, 2022

A refined Thanksgiving table inspiration in brown and blue with Schumacher fabric, Evesham dishes, and antique accents.

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Bowl full of flowers, including deep burgundy dahlias and chrysanthemums, pink carnations, and white roses in a blue and white Wedgwood shallow bowl

Bowl Full of Flowers – Arranging Tips

October 25, 2022

Ever struggle making one of those lush bowl full of flower arrangements? Here are my 5 best arranging tips to get the look!

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Franciscan Woodside salad plates with pink flowering branches

Camellias for the Table

October 22, 2022

Franciscan’s Woodside china and pink camellias come together for a celebratory table perfect for festive occasions. …perfection unfurled  and symmetric as a baker’s cake-flower,  your center a sunrise. You speak of more  that waits in stillness, in want …

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Design board for yellow and blue guest bedroom with chintz, floral still life, toleware sconce, yellow paint chips

Be My Guest – Bedroom Design Plans

October 8, 2022

Transforming a depressing guest bedroom into a happy yellow Grandmillennial retreat for guests to relax and enjoy! We are guilty! Guilty as charged! Convicted of making our dear guests sleep in a sad, SAD bedroom when staying over…

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Katherine's grandmillennial living room with graphic overlay - Style Advice for Choosing a Rug

Style Advice for Choosing a Rug

September 28, 2022

Choosing a rug requires many key decisions from material and size to style! Learn about the four main styling elements to simplify those decisions and decorate with rugs successfully! The character of a room is instantly elevated by…

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