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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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Southern Living Party Cookbook beside ginger jar vase of dahlias

The Charming Index – September

October 8, 2019

Charming | ADJ. | The power or quality of giving delight… Your monthly guide to charming things, people, places, reads, eats, and style! No. 1 The Southern Living Party Cookbook An updated entertaining guide for modern Southern women…

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A Southern autumn table set with Mason's china, monogrammed napkins, fall florals, and trellis runner

The 5 Essentials of a Southern Autumn Table

September 29, 2019

Looking to host a quintessentially Southern dinner affair this autumn? Then be sure to set your table with these 5 must-haves of a Southern autumn table! Autumn is short and truly worth celebrating in style! Gather friends and…

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Traditional interior with chic fall mantel decor, gilt mirror, and green gingham curtains

Chic Fall Mantel with Majolica, Topiaries, & Magnolia

September 29, 2019

For a tradition look with a twist decorate a chic fall mantel with Majolica, magnolia, tortoise shell, antlers, and topiaries! Traditional with a twist you say? Do tell me more! This chic fall mantel combines my favorite classic…

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Decorate coffee table for autumn with a fall dish garden

3 Ways to Use a Fall Dish Garden

September 23, 2019

How to create an easy fall dish garden filled with autumnal color and three inspirational ways to use it! I know you may be thinking…dish garden? Dish garden? Aren’t those rather outdated and a touch boring? Maybe so…

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Affordable Chinoiserie decor on gold bar cart with fanciful landscape in background

Get the Chinoiserie Look for Less

September 13, 2019

Love the Chinoiserie chic look? Not so enthusiastic about the price tag? Create the Chinoiserie look for less with these shopping sources for Chinoiserie decor on a budget! Y’all know I have a special place in my heart…

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Open Apple computer with Henry the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and my Labor Day sales picks

My Labor Day Sales Picks

August 30, 2019

My labor day sales picks – all the best online deals you need to know about! Hey y’all! I hope you are having a fabulous start to your Labor Day weekend festivities. I was doing a bit of…

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Blue and white ginger jar floral arrangement with dahlias and fern on antique sideboard with books

How to Get the Perfect Ginger Jar Floral Arrangement

August 29, 2019

An easy 5 step tutorial to create the perfect ginger jar floral arrangement with expert tricks to make it stunning and lush! Ok ladies, I have a pet peeve to confess today: teeny tiny florals in classic ginger…

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Sycamore Hill Blueberries

The Charming Index – July

July 29, 2019

Hello lovely peonies! I know it has been far too quiet hear on P&P, and I do apologize for totally disappearing for almost two months. Honestly, I simply got so caught up in transitioning to farm life that…

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Grandmillennial Decor Under $150