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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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Blond woman gazes at impressionist painting of woman reading by Catherine Wiley

Catherine Wiley at the KMA

March 28, 2019

Wander the galleries of the Knoxville Museum of Art and feel inspired by the incandescent paintings of Catherine Wiley with their vivid colors and serene narratives. While spring time blossoms and warming temps maybe luring us out of…

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Freshen up your wardrobe with a few classic spring accessories for a pop of pastel and floral fancy

Classic Spring Accessories

March 10, 2019

Freshen up your wardrobe with a few classic spring accessories for a pop of pastel and floral fancy! With spring comes warm sunny weather, fresh green foliage, and pretty blossoms which call for classic spring accessories in pastel…

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Strawberry champagne trifle cake

Strawberry Champagne Trifle Cake

March 3, 2019

A delightful and bubbly spring dessert perfect for luncheons and celebratory showers: the strawberry champagne trifle cake! Y’all this is literally the most delicious trifle cake on the planet! And just what sends it over the top? CHAMPAGNE!!!…

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The perfect spring quiche: Herbed lemon quiche with chicken and asparagus a lovely entree for a spring meal

The Perfect Spring Quiche Recipe

March 3, 2019

Try this herbed lemon quiche with chicken and asparagus for the perfect spring quiche to serve at ladies luncheons, bridal showers, or baby showers! I love a yummy quiche: the cheesy egg goodness…the flaky crust…the endless options for…

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A feminine spring table setting with blue lace Mottahedeh china, rattan charger, and pink gingham napkin with pearl ring

Spring Table Setting in Pink & Blue

March 2, 2019

Freshen up the dining room with this spring table setting in pink and blue, mixing romantic florals, elegant china, and feminine details. Spring is almost here y’all! Are you ready for warm weather, pretty blossoms, and fresh green…

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French Toast at The Mockingbird, Nashville - The Charming Index

The Charming Index – February

February 24, 2019

Charming | ADJ. | The power or quality of giving delight… Your monthly guide to charming things, people, places, reads, eats, and style! No. 1 Antiques & Garden Show, Nashville One of the oldest antique and garden shows…

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Build your own Southern Bloody Mary bar

Build Your Own Southern Bloody Mary Bar + Recipe

February 23, 2019

Learn the art of building your own Bloody Mary Bar and how to make it quintessentially Southern! My mother and I love to drink Bloody Marys! Whether out and about for brunch or breakfasting at home a Bloody…

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Whole home color scheme in blues and grays - how to choose the colors in your home color scheme

5 Simple Steps to Choose the Colors in Your Home Color Scheme

February 17, 2019

From inspiration to decision time, these 5 steps to choose the colors in your home color scheme will help you select a color palette you love that works with your style and home. A home color scheme is…

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