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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 113. This week we're discussing how to style a bookshelf through room, practical log storage and elevated picnic ideas. Plus non…
What I'm Going To Be Reading This Summer
My holiday book stack which I am very much hoping I am going to be able to read this Summer whilst spending as much time as possible on a sun lounger…
 • Lisa Dawson
A Short List Of Things Bringing Joie
What I've watched, bought, worn, eaten, read and lusted after this week including rich people binges, hitting Vinted gold, leopard and zebra prints…
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Design Dilemmas
Episode 112. This week we're discussing a large multiple use room and how to zone it, statement downstairs loos and rugs and carpets. Plus updating a…
Reasons To Be Cheerful.
One, two, three. And more. 30, actually. Matted cats, flower deliveries, whinging influencers, stoical friends, trimmed boxes and all round gratitude.
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Design Reveal: The Hall, Stairs & Landing
Part 2: My Victorian house renovation where I show the finished product, space by space, in its full glory plus ALL the info, tricks and tips, step by…
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Design Dilemmas
Episode 111. This week we're discussing window dressings for conservatories, budget knobs and backplates and kitchen repairs. Plus clever ways to…
Ten Things That I Cannot Do Without This Month
What has been getting me through this sunny June. Embroidered beauty, graphic t shirts, escaping to the sun, weed fumes, no recipe salads, Lily Allen…
 • Lisa Dawson
A Short List Of Things Bringing Joie
What I've watched, bought, worn, eaten, read and lusted after this week including love stories, Vinted finds, good balsamic, dupe bags, aspirational…
 • Lisa Dawson
Design Dilemmas
Episode 110. This week we're discussing gloss or matt stair paint, downsizing furniture and a tricky landing space. Plus a new build mood board and the…
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 June.
 • Lisa Dawson
Design Details: Courtyard Garden Planting
What I planted and why I planted it in my teeny tiny courtyard. Plus intel from Barry my father in law on the best climbers for the space.
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Design Dilemmas
Episode 109. This week we're discussing paint colours, from subtle colours through to good neutrals. Plus swapping up a kitchen, sockets and switches…
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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