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I'm Katherine

the Grandmillennial stylist,

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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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Make decorating your front door for Valentine's Day and St. Patrick's Day easy with these DIY reversible door tags.

DIY Reversible Door Tags: Valentine’s to St. Patty’s

February 7, 2017

Today, I’m sharing easy DIY reversible door tags that will take your front entry from Valentine’s Day to St. Patrick’s Day with one little flip and a change in ribbon. Make decorating your front door for Valentine’s Day…

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XOXO: Valentine’s Date Night Looks

February 6, 2017

Valentine’s date night is almost here and whether you want to rock a LBD or go fully festive in red, I’ve got some amazing selections for your romantic evening from Tahari ASL! For S. and I, Valentine’s day…

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The Staffordshire Spaniel: The Best Mantle Accessory since 1840

February 2, 2017

Decorating mantles since the 1840s the Staffordshire spaniel is a winsome figurine adding charm and style to any room. Southern Heirlooms Series Part I In collaboration with my college chum, McKenna, P&P will be featuring a new post…

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My dream walk in closet decor plans

My Dream Walk In Closet

January 26, 2017

I’ve got closets…closets…closets on the brain this week! I’m planning a major closet makeover of my 3 entryway closets this month, and shared my organization and storage strategies for those spaces here. Putting together those plans and shopping…

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Organization and storage solutions for entryway closet

Creating a Closet Organization System Out of Chaos

January 26, 2017

I have a confession to make: my entryway closets look like this! Golly that is terrible! Somehow seeing the photos actually makes it worse. There is absolutely no organization going on here just a jumble of cleaning supplies,…

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Decorating a gracious traditional dining room with aqua blue walls, wainscoting, french provincial details, and luxury fabrics

A Gracious Traditional Dining Room

January 22, 2017

We have been in our new house almost 10 months! Wow! I can hardly believe it. We have accomplished so much least of which is new wiring, new kitchen appliances (the old ones all quit within about a…

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Black and White outfit with cigarette pants and bell sleeve sweater

The Statement Sleeve

January 15, 2017

Sleeves…Sleeves..Sleeves…Have you noticed the added attention the sleeve is getting lately? Whether they are frilled, flounced, slit, beribboned, or bell shaped the statement sleeve is back! Embellished sleeves maybe trendy, but they are certainly not new, harkening back…

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The War in Syria

January 11, 2017

One of my personal resolutions this year is to appreciate everyday beauty, and for me that means noticing and being grateful for the little things in my life as well as the big things. With the recent coverage…

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Grandmillennial Decor Under $150