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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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Design Dilemmas
Episode 108. This week we're discussing how to expand a narrow hallway, bringing in layers to a wooden space and small bay window dressings. Plus adding…
Good Friends & Easy Girl Dinners
Long friendships, good chat and excellent easy girl dinner recipes, half of which you don't even have to make. Plus shocking intolerance and why I never…
Design Details: Let's Talk About Picture Walls
Common questions about hanging and where on the wall to hang it. Plus how to get over the fear that you might make a hole in the wrong place.
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Design Dilemmas
Episode 106. This week we're discussing lamps for reading, updating wall lights and smart outdoor cushions. Plus stone garden sculptures and the Sunday…
Decisions I've Made In My Courtyard That Are Working For Me
What I've done in the back yard (now elevated to courtyard) so far, the building process and the bench low down and more importantly, am I on track for…
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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 viral kebabs, handmade jumpers, solo spa days, hardcore Pilates, nice…
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Design Dilemmas
Episode 105. This week we're discussing banquettes, affordable cotton kilim rugs and how to frame photographs. Plus seasonal swap ups and the Sunday…
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 May.
 • Lisa Dawson
Design Details: Let's Talk About Flooring Choices
One of the biggest outlays of a renovation and SO many options. An in depth look at different types of hard flooring, plus carpet tips and a reminder of…
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Design Dilemmas
Episode 104. This week we're discussing choosing wall lights, cottage front doors and good quality bath towels. Plus decent flat pack drawers and the…
Ten Things That I Cannot Do Without This Month
What has been getting me through the glory of May. Concrete floors, car boot gifting, potatoes, Sun In throwbacks, flexible coords, travel plans, good…
 • Lisa Dawson
A Short List Of Things Bringing Joie
What I've watched, bought, worn, eaten, read and lusted after this week including homemade Rolos, acorn finials, summer skirts, crazy books, Cynthia's…
 • Lisa Dawson
Design Dilemmas
Episode 103. As the weather improves, this week we're looking at table weights and parasols, emerald paint projects and rebuilding your home. Plus…
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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