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

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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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Home Tour: Safari Glam meets Industrial Chic Home Decor Styles

Home Tour: Safari Glam Meets Industrial Chic Decor

September 21, 2016

Two distinct decor styles, Safari Glam and Industrial Chic, find the perfect harmony in this industrial building turned home. I was so excited when my good friend Kim agreed to open her home to P&P readers. She has…

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This wagon filled with pumpkins and gourds creates the perfect fall vignette. Use varied texture to make your seasonal decorating more interesting. Learn how on Pender & Peony.

Improve Your Seasonal Vignette with This Simple Decorating Tip

September 19, 2016

Every seasonal vignette needs varied texture.  This one addition to your holiday vignette will elevate your decor, making it more visually interesting by adding depth and dimensionality.  Texture is one of the simplest ways to improve your seasonal…

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A Fizzy Mulled Pear - this cocktail tastes like fall in a glass. You'll love this fall drink over ice with a splash of ginger ale just use your favorite whiskey or bourbon. Get the recipe on Pender & Peony

A Fizzy Mulled Pear: The Perfect Early Fall Cocktail

September 16, 2016

I’ve got the perfect early fall cocktail for you – a Fizzy Mulled Pear!  I picked up this Williams-Sonoma Cocktail Mixer the other week, and it is supposed to be served hot.  Unfortunately, the temperatures are simply too…

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An afternoon Tour at Blount Mansion. Check out this historic house of Knoxville. Home of William Blount. Wonderful piece of Southern and American history.

An Afternoon Tour at Blount Mansion

September 14, 2016

As a newcomer to Knoxville and a public historian, I’ve made it my goal to visit all of the 7 historic homes of Knoxville. I like to start learning about a new city by delving into its past!…

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Farmhouse Fall Porch Decor with rustic elements, vintage crates and copper, and colorful mums. Get inspired on Pender & Peony!

Farmhouse Fall Porch Decor

September 12, 2016

I’m so excited to share my mother’s farmhouse fall porch with you! We decorated it using vintage crates and copper pots as well as loads of pumpkins and gourds that she grew.  Her house is in the country…

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Black and White Themed Tablescape

A Black and White Themed Tablescape for Any Occassion

September 7, 2016

Need an effortless but elegant tablescape? As a hostess, you know that the look and feel of your table matters. Not only does it set the mood for gatherings, but it is also a prominent place for festive…

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Do You Know these Southernisms?

September 5, 2016

I just love a good Southern sayin’! There is no denying that we know how to turn a phrase. Even though I was born and raised in the South, there are still Southernisms that catch me by surprise…

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Summer Reading Review of The Girl from the Savoy on penderandpeony.com

Summer Reading: The Girl from the Savoy

September 4, 2016

This book had all of the right elements: Jazz Age London, the aftermath of World War I, romance, and an aspiring actress with a humble and sweet personality. It had the potential to hit every one of my…

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