A Short List Of Things Bringing Joie
What I've watched, bought, worn, eaten, read and lusted after this week
Joie De Vivre
An edit by me, Lisa Dawson, of interior loves, vintage finds, easy recipes, travel, thoughts and things that make me happy. Author of Resourceful Living.
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Design Dilemmas
Episode 118. This week we're discussing difficult shaped room furniture layouts, storage hampers, displaying family photos, waterproof shower caddies and the Sunday Niche Edit.
Five Items Of Note
A list of things for discussion this August. Doing nothing on holiday, the joy of a pretty ashtray, good skin for the win, kinda NOT chic and non alcoholic summer drinks. Who even AM I now?
Design Details: Shopping Trends & Getting The Balance Right
After a comment from a subscriber about High Street and independent shopping, a discussion about why we shop, how we shop and how we can get the balance right.
Design Dilemmas
Episode 117. This week we're discussing red lamp quandaries, rental must haves and opening fireplaces. Plus net curtains and the Sunday Niche Edit.
High Street Heroes
A monthly perusal of High Street seasonal newness to find my Top 12 lustworthy items to add to your home or inspire you this August.
A Short List Of Things Bringing Joie
What I've watched, bought, worn, eaten, read and lusted after this week, including Japanese crisps, fried chicken, dinner party sized tables, good art, cool coffee tins, Vinted wins and Stanley Tucci.
Design Dilemmas
Episode 116. This week we're discussing removable sink drainers, dark wood stained worktops and kitchen pendants. Plus loos with no light and the Sunday Niche Edit.
WhatsApps, Teens & Locked Out Cats
Dead fish, fly infestations, Ring doorbells, mislaid siblings, spiders, cheese eating dogs, lost keys, open doors, maggots, dirty forks, flooding and downright lies. Leaving your teens home alone.
A Sit Down Lunch For 12 In My Tiny Victorian Terrace.
AKA how I crammed twelve people into my kitchen and they all had a seat, plus I made dinner for all and it wasn't very stressful at all. Including some VERY easy new canape recipes.