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.
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...
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...
Welcoming Fall at Home
Fall is just around the corner! As the weather shifts, it's a great time to look at what's ahead in design and color for...
Sweet Summer Memories
Summer is always a marker of time for me. Sweet memories of a moment that feels like yesterday, but may have been years ago....
Be BOLD, Go Bright!
Summer is almost here and now is the time to pick a bold statement for your home! The warmer months bring on bright, exciting...
Making an Outside Space a Favorite Place!
Finally, warm spring weather is here! It's the perfect time to add a couple of accessories to an outdoor space for the long days...
Spring Craft: Painting with Tissue Paper
Recently, I began journaling and sketching with my seven year old. I would draw a little bit and hand it over to him and...