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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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Invite girlfriends over for a glamorous Golden Globes party. Get inspired with these party ideas featuring DIY popcorn cones, gold balloons, and tassel garland.

Host a Glamorous Golden Globes Party

January 5, 2017

Invite your girlfriends over for a glamorous Golden Globes party: ogle the red carpet looks; munch on some healthy and decadent snacks; and pop the bubbly. Awards show season is here! Kick it off with a bang by…

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Dear 2017…

January 3, 2017

  It’s that time of year – time for reflection and setting goals! Do New Year’s resolutions ever really stick? What’s that they say about the best laid plans? But seriously, I do think it is important to…

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Try these 5 holiday storage hacks to organize your Christmas decor

5 Holiday Storage Hacks

December 31, 2016

Try these 5 holiday storage hacks to organize your Christmas decor We leave our Christmas decor up until after New Year’s Day.  I don’t decorate until after Thanksgiving, and I’m just never ready to take it down right…

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No party is complete without a handy bar cart. Learn how to style your party bar cart with this quick guide.

How to Style a Party Bar Cart with FTD

December 29, 2016

Now that Christmas is over, it’s time to start planning your New Year’s Eve party! No celebration is complete without a stylish party bar cart to carry the affair throughout the night. They are an essential entertaining tool…

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Try a bubbly blackberry cocktail with champagne, st. germain, vodka for a delightful New Year's Eve celebration drink.

A Bubbly Blackberry Cocktail

December 29, 2016

Ring in the New Year with a Bubbly Blackberry Cocktail blended with Champagne, St. Germain, and Vodka. There is nothing more delightful and charming than a glass of bubbly.  It is sparkly and refreshing, not to mention the…

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Set an elegant red and white Christmas table with paperwhite centerpiece, boxwood, and magnolia for Christmas dinner

Red and White Christmas Table with a Paperwhite Centerpiece

December 23, 2016

Set an elegant red and white Christmas table with a paperwhite centerpiece for Christmas dinner Paperwhites are my favorite winter flower.  They are simply gorgeous and so delicate.  They smell divine too.  This year instead of only using…

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Sit by the fire and enjoy all the tastes of Christmas in this holiday martini made with bourbon, amaretto, and vanilla clove syrup.

Christmas in a Glass – A Holiday Martini

December 21, 2016

Sit by a roaring fire and enjoy all the tastes of Christmas in one delightful holiday martini. I love to drop in for drinks at the Red Stag Grill in the Grand Bohemian Hotel.  It is one of…

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A traditional Christmas Front Door with plaid ribbon, garland, holly wreaths, and lanterns

A Traditional Christmas Front Door

December 16, 2016

But the prettiest sight to see is the holly that will be On your own front door… I really took this song to heart this Christmas and decked my front entry with holly, holly, holly!  There are two…

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