Jenny Parkhurst
Hello! My name is Jenny and it’s wonderful to meet you. I grew up in East Tennessee and graduated with a BFA from the University of Tennessee. Go Vols! I met my husband, Nathan, during our time as collegiate runners. We love calling Knoxville our home and raising our two boys, Caleb and Noah. My passion for art and creativity runs deep. I translated my love for good design into a full time business in 2013 when I opened my lifestyle shop, The Back Porch Mercantile in the Bearden area. You can follow my adventures in life and shopkeeping at @shopbpm and @xoxo_jennyleigh on Instagram.
Growing Flowers To Cut And Arrange All Summer
One of my favorite hobbies is growing a cutting garden in my backyard. A few stems in a vase can make your home feel...
Discovering The Joy Of Mahjong
Mahjong is a game I’d been curious about for a while. When I saw a local beginner class nearby, I jumped at the chance...
Creating Family Traditions with North Carolina Fraser Fir Christmas Trees
One of my most favorite traditions of Christmas is selecting our Christmas tree as a family. The tradition began when I was in 4th...
The Long Goodbye: The Teenage Years
There were countless times when the boys were young and I felt like I was up to my eyeballs in chaos, that I'd hear:...
Family Fun in Omaha
We are on the way to the College World Series! GO VOLS! As many Vol fans scramble to get tickets and plans together to...
A Few Favorite Quick And Pretty Ways To Decorate For The Fall Season
Fall is here and with its arrival, we welcome all the fun activities and events, cooler weather and a beautiful change of scenery in...
How To Create A Signature Style With Sustainable Design
With production delays and freight increases in furniture and home decor in the past two years, we had to become more thoughtful on our...