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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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Picnic Ready – White Eyelet Maxi

June 27, 2018

With July 4th right around the corner, the season of BBQs, backyard parties, and picnics is in full swing! If you are looking for an easy breezy outfit for these summer parties, look no further than a white…

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How to Prepare for Your Bridal Portraits

June 23, 2018

Don’t make the same mistakes I did when getting my bridal portraits done! Here’s what you need to know about the bridal photo shoot and how to be fully prepared. Growing up your family photo wall was probably…

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Best of the Weekend – Link Up Party

June 22, 2018

Hey y’all! I do apologize for my absence last week. I had a bit of a health issue, but I am recovered now, so let’s get this party started! I am co-hosting with 3 other fabulous ladies: Ginnie…

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Blonde woman in casual summer skirt & sneakers look: blue ruffle skirt with jean jacket and blue slip-on sneakers posing in front of brick wall.

Casual Flounce – Skirt & Sneakers Outfit

June 20, 2018

A summer skirt & sneakers outfit for that casual street chic look! COMFORT…it is a vital thing, and as cliché as it sounds the older I grow the more vital a thing it becomes.  In fact this side effect…

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Best of the Weekend – Link Up Party 20

June 8, 2018

Happy June & happy wedding month here on P&P! In honor or my 5 year wedding anniversary this month, I have themed June all things wedding here on the blog.  I will be sharing wedding tips and advice…

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Wedding Registry – The Most Useful Wedding Gifts 5 Years Later

June 8, 2018

Add these useful wedding gifts to your registry for their lasting practicality a.k.a. 10 present ideas that will make brides & grooms deliciously happy! Of course the best part of our wedding was marrying the love of my…

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Best of the Weekend – Link Up Party 19

June 1, 2018

Happy June & happy wedding month here on P&P! In honor or my 5 year wedding anniversary this month, I have themed June all things wedding here on the blog.  I will be sharing wedding tips and advice…

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Dress Code – Wedding Guest Attire 101

June 1, 2018

Wedding guest attire demystified! Learn the secret to knowing how casual or formal to dress for all the weddings on your social calendar. It is June and wedding season is officially here! If your mailbox has filled with…

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