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I'm Lisa Dawson, author of Resourceful Living and lover of all things home. Notes about my obsession with interiors, vintage trawling, recipes I love…
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How I Created The Kitchen Of My Dreams
From start to finish and everything in between. How I planned it, decisions I made, why I made them, where I invested plus colours, tiles, vintage…
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Design Details: Cutting Back & Going Hardcore
Let's talk house organisation. How to decide what you want to keep and what needs to bite the dust so you can get to a point where you don't have any…
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Design Dilemmas
Episode 90. This week we are discussing renovating a thirties home, shower room fabrics and dealing with a large fireplace. Plus kitchen glow ups and…
Five Items Of Note
A list of things for discussion this February. Why going back isn't going back, an unexpected resonance, possession overkill, good teeth and the best…
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A Short List Of Things Bringing Joie
What I've watched, bought, worn, eaten, read and lusted after this week including wine shelves, stripes, unexpected witch action, vinyl storage, easy…
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Design Dilemmas
Episode 90. This week we are discussing Mallorcan windowless rooms, bathroom design and updating without spending. Plus the best way to paint kitchen…
How We Holiday: Miami, Florida
Sunshine post Christmas? Yes please. Our last minute trip to Miami where the sky is blue, the sea is warm and everyone wears athleisure. Where we…
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Design Plans: Teen Boy Bedroom
Part 14: My ideas and plans for my 16 year old son, Leo's, bedroom in my Victorian terraced home, from paint colours through to lighting and flooring…
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Design Dilemmas
Episode 89. This week we are discussing good pillows, narrow hallway lighting and creating bespoke design shelves. Plus what to do when your kitchen…
Ten Things That I Cannot Do Without This Month
What has been getting me through the January month of hell. Underlayers, great friends, 2016 throwback trends, protein ice creams, excellent hair, Dave…
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A Short List Of Things Bringing Joie
What I've watched, bought, worn, eaten, read and lusted after this week including vintage grapes, milkmaid nighties, game chips, kitchen colour…
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Design Dilemmas
Episode 88. This week we are discussing vintage kitchen islands, footstool fabrics and neutral room decor. Plus decorating a space that is both dark and…
If You Leave Me Now… I’m Going To Be Absolutely Completely Fine.
In the words of Peter Cetera, you won't 'take away the biggest part of me'. Nope. Not a chance. Thoughts on a virtual pandemic of men leaving women in…
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Joie De Vivre
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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