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.
Making the {DREAM} Bed
Bedrooms are sanctuaries. After a long day, the bed is a welcome rest. Making the bed beautiful is a way to ensure better sleep...
Incorporating the Pantone® Color of the Year into Your Home
In the design world, everyone gets excited to hear about the Color of the Year.
Each year, Pantone®, the recognized authority on color, selects a symbolic...
Hygge: The Best Nordic Trend to Survive Winter
After Christmas, I tend to get the “blah” feeling. It’s always a little sad to see the pretty décor go away and trudge through...
DIY Photo Ornaments for the Holidays
The holidays are finally upon us! I absolutely LOVE Christmas and I LOVE Christmas crafts. Photo ornaments are one of the most loved gifts to...
Why Shopping Small Matters to Your Community
It’s that time of year when people are beginning to make their list and are checking it twice. While you are considering your purchases...
Container Gardening for Fall and Winter
Finally, it's fall! It's time to think about some outside decorations that bring some color and cheer for the long winter ahead. A little...
Fall Decorating Trends 2016
It's that time of year that everyone loves...fall! So many beautiful things and happy moments are associated with this season. Fall festivals, crop...