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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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Cinnamon date overnight oats - an easy prep ahead breakfast for busy mornings.

3 Easy Prep Ahead Breakfasts

January 27, 2025

Get weekday mornings under control with these easy prep ahead breakfasts! Busy mornings call for healthy breakfasts ready fast. As a mom of a busy toddler I’m finding it an absolute necessity to have a few homemade staples…

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My Sugar Paper planner that inspired my phrase for the year. 2025 planning and vision.

2025 Wildly Capable

January 24, 2025

A heartfelt confidence about planning for 2025 and finding my word of the year. The past couple of weeks I’ve felt stymied – unable to move forward. I like to take January slow and spend some time hibernating…

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A DIY fresh evergreen garland hung over the front porch roof and columns

Best Dressed Door: Making a Large Fresh Outdoor Garland

December 12, 2024

Using chicken wire to create a large fresh outdoor Christmas garland for the front entry with pine, Fraser fir, cedar, magnolia, holly, and gingham ribbon. There is nothing quite as inviting as a traditional Christmas display at the…

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A traditional Christmas tablescape with Black Watch tartan linens, evergreen centerpiece, Spode Christmas china, and gingerbread cookies

A Traditional Christmas Tablescape in Black Watch Plaid

December 11, 2024

A blue and green traditional Christmas tablescape with Black Watch plaid linens, Spode Christmas tree china, gingerbread cookies, blue opaline coupes, and an evergreen centerpiece. It’s tiiiiimmmmmeeee! Time to think about your Christmas table! What better way to…

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Christmas wrapping paper capsule - traditional aesthetic

Christmas Wrapping Paper Capsule

December 4, 2024

A Christmas wrapping paper capsule for that little extra pizzazz to your gift giving and style under your tree! Wrapping gifts should never be an afterthought, but sometimes it does get a bit lost in the hustle and…

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The perfect denim jacket from Quince in indigo blue

The Perfect Denim Jacket

November 28, 2024

Yep! I found it — the perfect denim jacket! Earlier this fall when I was shopping my closet for “trending” styles, I realized I had a few holes in my wardrobe — staple pieces that were worn out…

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12 Days of Christmas banner hung on camellia prints with magnolia garland above

On the First Day of Christmas…

November 26, 2024

A look at my “12 Days of Christmas” carol decor in the living room! My true love gave to me a partridge in a pear tree… I know some of you find this Christmas carol nothing but annoying…

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Katherine wearing NYDJ Sherri slim leg jeans and LandsEnd fair isle sweater with brown suede boots

On the Hunt: Denim to Pair with Tall Boots

November 21, 2024

A try on haul of skinny or slim leg jeans, reviewing 5 different styles to pair with tall boots. Just a curvy girl standing in front of a mirror asking a pair of jeans to look good.. Did…

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