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

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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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A vintage ski sweater, green hunters, wool mini, and trench cape make this the perfect preppy holiday outfit for a picnic on the tree farm!

Picnic on the Tree Farm – Preppy Holiday Outfit

November 24, 2017

A vintage ski sweater, green hunters, wool mini, and trench cape make this the perfect preppy holiday outfit for a picnic on the tree farm! This blustery sun filled day just begged for a causal picnic! We threw…

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Looking for fresh and chic Christmas decorating ideas? Get inspired by these 3 Christmas decor trends: winter botanical, lime and sapphire palette, and oversize ornaments!

3 Chic Christmas Decorating Ideas

November 24, 2017

Looking for fresh and chic Christmas decorating ideas? Get inspired by these 3 Christmas decor trends: winter botanical, a lime and sapphire palette, and oversize ornaments! I will always love traditional Christmas decor, but I also enjoy mixing…

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Wrap up in a stylish merino wool poncho for a chic look + my favorite ponchos under $100!

Orange Crush – Styling a Merino Wool Poncho

November 19, 2017

Wrap up in a stylish merino wool poncho for a chic look + my favorite ponchos under $100! *This post contains affiliate links.* While my mother and I were in Blowing Rock, we went on a little shopping…

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Set an elegant Thanksgiving table with traditional flair this year adorned with romantic roses, pineapples, cotton, sterling silver, and brocade table linens!

Beyond Pumpkins – An Elegant Thanksgiving Table + 2 Side Dish Recipes

November 16, 2017

Set an elegant Thanksgiving table with traditional flair this year adorned with romantic roses, pineapples, cotton, sterling silver, and brocade table linens! Don’t get me wrong! I love pumpkins…love them! But sometimes you want to break out of…

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An oversized sweater is a must-have for fall and winter, so cozy up and enjoy the crisp, cool air!

Cozy Up with an Oversized Sweater

November 15, 2017

An oversized sweater is a must-have for fall and winter, so cozy up and enjoy the crisp, cool air! Happy Wednesday y’all! I’ve got a super cozy oversized sweater just for you lovely peonies. It is super soft…

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Check off every name on your Christmas list with Pender & Peony's 2017 Holiday Gift Guide! These 7 curated gift guides cover every personality from the globe trotter to the Southern lady.

2017 Holiday Gift Guide

November 12, 2017

Check off every name on your Christmas list with Pender & Peony’s 2017 Holiday Gift Guide! Hands down one of the best ways to avoid holiday stress is to accomplish your Christmas gift shopping early! No one wants…

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Check out our simple powder room makeover! With a coat of paint and some serious scrubbing we made quite the transformation!

Powder Room Makeover

November 8, 2017

Check out our simple powder room makeover! With a coat of paint and some serious scrubbing we made quite the transformation! *This post contains affiliate links* I’ve got the home renovation blues. The kind that come from slow…slow…slow…

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Embrace your inner ghoul and indulge your sweet tooth with this Halloween spooked cocoa. Topped with pumpkin and ghoul peeps, whipped cream, and a chocolate gram cracker rim it is sure to please kiddos and adults alike.

Here for the Boos – Halloween Spooked Cocoa

October 28, 2017

Embrace your inner ghoul and indulge your sweet tooth with this Halloween spooked cocoa. Topped with pumpkin and ghoul peeps, whipped cream, and a chocolate graham cracker rim it is sure to please kiddos and adults alike! This…

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