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.
Pattern Play: Inspiration for Your Space
A beautiful mix of patterns in magazines and Pinterest are often the thing of dreams, but adding pattern to your personal space can sometimes be a daunting task. How much pattern is too much?...
Summer Crafting: How to Make a Pretty Lantern
School is almost out! Before the last bell rings, I try to get a few craft ideas together to have on hand over summer when the weather is bad or we just need a...
Beautiful Design for Everyday Living (with Kids and Pets)
One of the things I hear the most from clients is, "I have kids, dogs, etc., and I can't have something nice in the house." But, you can, I promise! Beautiful design can be...
Making Sweet Easter Memories
Easter is a holiday with so many sweet traditions. There are things my sister and I did as children that I still remember fondly to this day. I remember the egg hunts with freshly dyed...
DIY Mom’s Night Out at The Back Porch Mercantile
Have you ever wanted to try Chalk Paint®, but didn't know where start? Are you ready to have a fun night with friends? Then this Mom's Night Out event is for you!
You're invited to...
What’s the Word? The One Word Resolution
Happy 2018!
I love the start of a new year. It's a fresh clean slate with so many possibilities -- a time to plan and try new things. Instead of making a long list of...
HGTV Urban Oasis 2017 House Tour with KMB
The Knoxville Moms Blog was so excited to be invited to a special preview of the HGTV Urban Oasis 2017. Knoxville is so lucky to have Scripps Network headquartered in our Scruffy City --...