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Katherine's Grandmillennial living room in green and white with chintz

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I'm Katherine

the Grandmillennial stylist,

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& writer in residence

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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Packing and moving valuables is stressful! Learn the right way to wrap and secure silver, antique furniture, ceramics, glass, and 2-D art with these expert tips and tricks.

Expert Tips on Packing and Moving Valuables

May 10, 2018

Packing and moving valuables is stressful! Learn the right way to wrap and secure silver, antique furniture, ceramics, glass, and 2-D art with these tips and tricks. Knee deep in corrugate, tape, and tissue? Pulling your hair out…

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Best of the Weekend – Link Up Party 15

May 5, 2018

Happy Cinco de Derby Day!! How fun is this weekend going to be with both Cinco de Mayo and the Kentucky Derby going on? I don’t know what to drink… a margarita or a mint julep! Which are…

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Best of the Weekend – Link Up Party 14

April 27, 2018

Happy Friday y’all!! Let’s just get right to it, shall we? I am co-hosting with 3 other fabulous ladies: Ginnie from Hello Little Home | Facebook | Twitter | Google+ | Pinterest | Instagram Amy from Ms. Toody…

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The perfect spring outfit pairing in blue and white: gingham cardis & ladybug tees!

Gingham Cardis & Ladybug Tees

April 27, 2018

The perfect spring outfit pairing in blue and white: gingham cardis & ladybug tees! “The Ladybug wears no disguises. She is just what she advertises. A speckled spectacle of spring, A fashion statement on the wing…. A miniature…

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Enamored with the Jazz Age and the New South? Visit Atlanta's Swan House for a taste of 1920's culture, design, and luxury!

Details from Swan House

April 25, 2018

Enamored with the Jazz Age and the New South? Visit Atlanta’s Swan House for a taste of 1920’s culture, design, and luxury! Down in Atlanta behind the eye popping electric blue doors of a classical style mansion the…

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Best of the Weekend – Link Up Party 14

April 21, 2018

This weather! Has anyone else had crazy flashbacks of winter? It snowed here in the South on Monday…SNOW! Literally the day before it was 70 degrees…Craziness! Just look at the beautiful azaleas and dogwoods blooming in my neighborhood…

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Indulge in comfy, stylish lounge wear and preppy summer pajamas with Gap!

Preppy Summer Pajamas – Gap Factory Sale!

April 17, 2018

Indulge in comfy, stylish lounge wear and preppy summer pajamas with Gap! One of my more frivolous resolutions this year was to start wearing polished lounge wear and pajamas to bed. In my early 30s it just seems…

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Best of the Weekend – Link Up Party 13

April 13, 2018

Hey Y’all! Forgive me for missing last week. We are crazy busy at work, and I was a bit overwhelmed! I’m back this Best of the Weekend and eager to see all that you’ve been up to. On…

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