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The heirloom legend is that Caroline Rhodes wasn’t one to seek the spotlight. A graceful woman with a quiet strength, she spent her days juggling the demands of motherhood, marriage, and a home filled with laughter, laundry, and late-night homework help. But by the time the clock struck five, her soul began to whisper — asking for a moment of stillness, a breath of beauty, a pause in the pace.

That’s how the Ivy Hour was born, and the "Ivy Hour Pennant" came about as a necessity.

Caroline had picked up a vintage white muslin pennant at a local fabric shop — something about its simplicity and classic charm caught her eye. That evening, she used her best handwriting to paint "The Ivy Hour" on the pennant. Desperate for some peace, she hung it on the doorknob of the sitting room and gently told her family, “When this is up, it means I’m in Ivy Hour.”

Her children raised their eyebrows. Her husband gave a curious smile. But they agreed to honor it.

Every evening from 5 to 6pm, Caroline would retreat — sometimes with her signature cup of creamed coffee and her journal, sometimes with a novel and a wool throw, sometimes with nothing but candlelight and silence. She lit a single taper, opened a window just enough to catch a breeze, and let the hush of that hour bring her back to herself.

Over time, The Ivy Hour Pennant became more than just a signal. It was a symbol — of grace, of boundaries, of a woman unapologetically tending to her soul. Her children grew to respect it deeply. Her husband began to protect it, gently steering questions and chaos away from her door. And soon, friends began to ask about this mysterious ritual of hers.

“It’s just an elegant pause,” she would say with a smile, “a way to remember who I am before the world asks for more of me.”

Now, the Ivy Hour tradition lives on — not just in her home, but in others inspired by her quiet courage to carve out calm in a noisy world. All it takes is a pennant, a promise, and a bit of intentional pause.
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Lightweight, durable, and made to stand out. This pennant brings bold design to your walls in a clean, modern shape that’s easy to hang anywhere. A quick way to add edge, color, or character to your space.

• 100% polyester twill
• Size: 18″ × 21″ (45.7 cm × 53.3 cm)
• One-sided print
• Laser-cut edges to prevent fraying
• Comes with a wooden dowel and twine frame for easy hanging
• Blank product sourced from China

This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!