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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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Let the Halloween frivolity begin, but keep it simple with a Halloween dessert party. Be inspired by this tablescape, halloween decor, and fun dessert recipes.

Host a Halloween Dessert Party

October 20, 2016

Let the Halloween frivolity begin, but keep it simple by hosting a Halloween dessert party! Dessert parties are a fun, festive way to celebrate Halloween without having to go to the trouble of a full dinner party or…

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Read Food Rules by Michael Pollan to help you develop a healthy eating philosophy. You will be inspired by his food rules to eat clean and develop healthy eating habits.

A Healthy Eating Philosophy via Michael Pollan

October 13, 2016

Don’t let dieting advice and convoluted nutritional science keep you from creating a simple, healthy eating philosophy. Healthy eating – it is an American obsession. We pursue complicated diets, telling us to eat this not that. We pour…

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Set an elegant autumn table with this blue and orange color palette. Learn tips to make your fall tablescape gorgeous.

Set an Elegant Autumn Table

October 6, 2016

A blue, white, and orange color palette makes for a rich fall tablescape.   Hosting a dinner party this fall? Want an elegant autumn table with seasonal touches that doesn’t go overboard to gimmicky? Let me suggest a…

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The Easiest DIY Plate Chargers Ever: No Sewing or Painting. Make 4 fabric chargers for less than $10 and in under 15 minutes. Learn how on penderandpeony.com

The Easiest DIY Plate Chargers Ever: No Sewing or Painting

October 3, 2016

Make 4 fabric chargers for less than $10 and in under 15 minutes – seriously the easiest DIY plate chargers you will ever make! *This post contains affiliate links for your convience.* This fall I could not find…

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Check out my fall home tour in the Simply Seasonal: Fall Edition blog hop. 9 bloggers share their fall decor ideas and seasonal decorating tips to make the season great.

Fall Home Tour with Simply Seasonal

October 3, 2016

Come on in y’all and welcome to my fall home tour! I’m glad you hopped on over from All Things with Purpose. Don’t you just love Sarah’s bright and cheerful home? I’m excited to share my fall home…

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7 Tips to an Organized Pantry + My Southern Pantry Essentials

September 30, 2016

Eat more healthy, home cooked meals with a well-stocked and organized pantry. Healthy eating is an important component to embrace gracious living. If we eat a healthy, vegetable rich diet, we feel better, we have more energy, and…

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Transition your porch from fall decor to halloween in just 3 easy steps.

Fall Décor to Halloween – Add a Little Spook to the Front Porch

September 28, 2016

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Feel inspired by this rustic and refined orchard tablescape. Set the table for two with elegant tableware and rustic elements. Use apples as your centerpiece.

A Rustic & Refined Orchard Tablescape

September 23, 2016

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