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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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Majolica display in bookcase

How to Style Majolica Displays

November 16, 2019

A grandmillennial approach to styling Majolica displays with bold color, charming patterns, and natural decor. Oh Majolica! Your rich tones, whimsy, and natural motifs charm me every time! I love seeing you proudly hanging on plate walls, reclining…

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Bed with monogramed pillow and nightstand with lamp, peonies, and cup of tea

The Thief Called Endometriosis

November 13, 2019

I woke up without an ovary Friday October 25th 2019. It was gray, cloudy, and on the verge of rain but with the contrasting joyous riot of fall color on every tree across the mountains. I lay in…

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Group of fall beauty finds on Florentine tray with orange tulips and pearls

6 Fall Beauty Finds

November 8, 2019

Try these 6 fall beauty finds for healthier skin and hair as the fluctuating weather of autumn ensues! It’s hot…it’s raining…it’s below freezing! Heellllooo fall! I don’t know about y’all, but my love of fall does not extend…

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Al fresco Thanksgiving in Blue Ridge Mountains on Christmas tree farm. Set a rustic Chinoiserie Thanksgiving table for 2019 with toile, colorful china, dahlias, and brass.

A Rustic Chinoiserie Thanksgiving Table

November 5, 2019

Embrace bold. Embrace vintage. Embrace color this year with a rustic Chinoiserie Thanksgiving table set amidst the rolling fields. Thanksgiving has always been a working holiday in my family given that we own a Christmas tree farm. There…

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Fashion collage of violet and chocolate styles for fall looks

Fashion Color Story: Violet & Chocolate

November 2, 2019

The color story I’m obsessing over this fall is vibrant violet and lush chocolate. Y’all know I love bold colors for fall. With the riot of hues outside, I just can’t help but want to mimic that beauty…

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A bubbly apple cocktail in champagne coupe with green apple slice held in front of striped shirt

A Bubbly Apple

October 23, 2019

Celebrate autumn with a bubbly apple cocktail – sure to tickle the tastebuds and delight your guests with this mix of apple cider, caramel, and cava! Happy autumn y’all! I have been on an apple kick this past…

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Eeeek plates, paper bats, and a flag garland decorate this Halloween treat bar filled with yummy desserts.

Easy Halloween Treat Bar

October 22, 2019

Create a bootiful and ghoulicious Halloween treat bar to enjoy with family and friends this October with store bought goodies easily embellished with icing and festive decor! Alright all you ghouls and goblins, Halloween is only a few…

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Katherine walking up hill for stress relief

Adventures into the Gloaming

October 16, 2019

Whirling thoughts… Pressure mounting… The spiral of stress… Sometimes life overloads, and I feel like I’m going to bust out of my skin; hammer my head against a wall or embark on a screaming spree. That’s when a…

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