A collage of classically charming curios
styled desk with personal stationery, calendar, and fresh flowers
Katherine's Grandmillennial living room in green and white with chintz

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imagining joyful pleasures for gracious living

creating traditional interiors with colorful frills

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Pender & Peony

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I'm Katherine

the Grandmillennial stylist,

curator of curios,

& writer in residence

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Reading Lately – Spring 2023

April 1, 2023

What I’m reading lately…the 3 books to order right now! Curl up with a cozy throw, brew up a cup of tea, and while the spring rains of April shower down dive into a delicious read! Classic Style: Hand It Down, Dress It Up, Wear It Out by Kate Schelter “A classic is timeless and…

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Bows & Bunnies – An Easter Table

March 24, 2023

Celebrate a joyous Easter with a colorful Easter table filled with spring florals, vintage linens, cabbage ware, and Bavarian china + an easy napkin folding trick! Once upon a time there were four little rabbits, and their names were — Flopsy, Mopsy, Cottontail, and Peter. I found this darling vintage tablecloth at a thrift store,…

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My Interior Decorating Philosophy & How To Craft Your Own

March 3, 2023

Gain clarity and confidence when decorating your home with an interior decorating philosophy! Do you ever find yourself stymied by your decorating choices? Feeling like there are too many options… too many products? Staying true to your style can be daunting amongst the endless trends and design dos and don’ts! Or maybe…you give into your…

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3 Things You Should Know About Tobacco Leaf Porcelains

February 24, 2023

Curio IQ Series: Let’s take a short and sweet lesson in antiques! The 3 things you should know before buying and collecting Tobacco Leaf china. Tobacco Leaf porcelains are one of the most easily recognized china patterns out there. The distinctive multi-colored leaves and the bold pink flower instantly catches your eye. For centuries it…

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The Challenge to Decorating a Guest Room + 10 Essentials

February 24, 2023

Decorating a guest room: how to create a space that reflects your style and welcomes guests with open arms! What is the unique challenge of decorating a guest bedroom? Creating a space that showcases your personal style and interior tastes while at the same time considering your guests’ comfort and ease! Hospitality is the name…

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Downtown Shopping, Asheville

August 7, 2014

While strolling the streets of downtown Asheville, there are plenty of sights to see from street performers to 1920’s architecture and public artworks to views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, but even with these delights the shops will…

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Street Views, Asheville

August 1, 2014

 

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Citrus Hues

July 28, 2014

The tart flavors of lime, grapefruit, lemon, and orange add vibrancy to any summer cocktail or dish. Let these hues energize your wardrobe as the summer heat intensifies, and pastels seem oh so subdued. Choose one citrus color…

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The River Arts District, Asheville

July 25, 2014

Even on a sweltering hot afternoon, a kinetic, creative energy permeates the air in Asheville’s River Arts District. Artists are busy at work in their studios with fans buzzing and music playing, while tourists and locals alike are…

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The Art Experience: Contemplative or Energized?

July 22, 2014

Art Museums are grappling with a “plugged in” public obsessed with technology and having an “experience.” How do museums satisfy this public without falling into the entertainment trap? Is social practice art a key solution to avoiding this…

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Read It: The Art Experience

July 22, 2014

Art Museums are grappling with a “plugged in” public obsessed with technology and having an “experience.” How do museums satisfy this public without falling into the entertainment trap? Is social practice art a key solution to avoiding this…

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A Floral Finish

July 14, 2014

While browsing One Kings Lane’s latest collection “Fabulous Finishes,” I was struck by the table below. The floral motif is loud, wonderfully impressionistic, and quirky — all the things I love! Unfortunately, it just won’t fit anywhere in…

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Indigo & White: An Ultra Chic Summer Duo

July 9, 2014

This color story may conjure up nautical reverie, but this summer’s blue and white duo is about more than stripes, sailing, and sand. Instead designers have drawn on the Mid to Far East as inspiration, offering up intricate…

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Grandmillennial Decor Under $150