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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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How to create a traditional mantel using boxwood topiary decor for everyday decorating.

Boxwood Topiary Decor for a Traditional Mantel

February 9, 2018

How to create a traditional mantel using boxwood topiary decor for everyday decorating. My living room mantel had been looking a little drab since I pulled down all of our cheery Christmas decor, so it needed a little…

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Wool on Wool Stylish Winter Outfit

February 6, 2018

Wrap yourself in a stylish wool on wool outfit to beat the bitter winter weather. If we are to believe Punxsutawney Phil, which I am want to do (I mean he looks like a truthful little fellow), then…

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Best of the Weekend – Link Up Party 5

February 2, 2018

Happy Friday lovely peonies!!! I’m off to the Nashville Antiques & Garden show.  Tune into my Instagram feed and stories for snapshots of the event! This week on P&P, I’m sharing a yummy recipe for Crockpot Chicken Tortilla…

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Winter isn't over yet! Be prepared for those unexpected snow flurries and freezing temps with this yummy crockpot tortilla soup made with chicken and white beans.

Crockpot Chicken Tortilla Soup with White Beans

January 31, 2018

Winter isn’t over yet! Be prepared for those unexpected snow flurries and freezing temps with this yummy crockpot chicken tortilla soup made with chicken and white beans. I made this soup on my snow day a couple of…

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Best of the Weekend – Link Up Party 4

January 27, 2018

Happy, happy Friday y’all! I hope this week has brought you many splendid moments! It is all pink, pink, pink on P&P this week with a free printable Valentine’s Day card DIY featuring a cheeky flamingo and a…

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Pink Coat Giddiness

January 23, 2018

A pink coat to trounce those winter blues and inspire feelings of giddiness! This pink coat from Talbots never fails to inspire giddiness when I put it on.  Of course wearing it on a snow day simply elevated…

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You tickle me pink free printable flamingo Valentine card and DIY envelope tutorial with coloring card option.

Flamingo Valentine Craft with Free Printable

January 20, 2018

You tickle me pink free printable flamingo valentine card and DIY envelope tutorial with coloring card option. Looking for a delightfully sweet Valentine’s Day card to send to your gal pals? This flamingo valentine craft is the perfect…

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Best of the Weekend – Link Up Party 3

January 19, 2018

Snow…snow…snow…snow…I want to wash my hands, my face and hair with snow! White Christmas Snow GIF from Whitechristmas GIFs The first real snow of the winter blew in this week! I couldn’t have been more excited.  We only…

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