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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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& writer in residence

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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Summer Reading: The Museum of Extraordinary Things. Read the review at penderandpeony.com

Summer Reading: The Museum of Extraordinary Things

August 11, 2016

The Museum of Extraordinary Things is a slow burn. You know almost from the beginning that the two main characters, Coralie and Eddie, are going to meet and fall in love. Hoffman follows their life paths through flashbacks…

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515 Vista Color Scheme. See more at penderandpeony.com

Color Scheming: Why I Chose a Home Color Scheme

August 8, 2016

Choosing paint colors, as I’m sure you agree, is one of the most fun and difficult aspects of home decorating. You get to play around with color and use your imagination. Plus paint collections have such creative names,…

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The Benefits of a Home Design Collage

August 4, 2016

I ? Southern Living, and I know y’all to do! This month’s issue featured the Southern Living 50th Anniversary Idea House. Its gorgeous. Go check it out if you haven’t. Anyway the spread inspired me to do an…

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How Should We React to Hillary’s Nomination?

August 2, 2016

We could have a woman president in November! In watching the coverage of the DNC and reading reactions to Hillary’s nomination, I was struck by the number of comments from women who felt that her nomination was not…

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Visiting the Mabry-Hazen House

July 30, 2016

Gunfights, Civil War strategy, lawsuits, and scandal mark much of the history of the Mabry-Hazen House, but from its serene perch atop Mabry’s Hill with towering magnolia trees shading the wide veranda you could hardly imagine this notorious…

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Grace and Grit Graphic

Grace and Grit

July 27, 2016

If you watched the DNC last night, you know what I’m talking about. It was pretty awesome!

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Mantle Style: Summer to Fall

Mantle Decor: Summer to Fall

July 26, 2016

I like the idea of multi-purpose, and I bet you do too.  If one decoration can be used for two seasons, I am all for it.  Cotton boll garland has this versatility, and it is perfect for fireplace…

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Crown&Ivy Painter Check Sundress

Painter Check Sundress

July 22, 2016

Let me start by saying — MODELING IS HARD! I was reminded just how hard the other week when S. and I took some new photos of me to update my About page.  Part of me totally felt…

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