Archive - Joie De Vivre

A Short List Of Things Bringing Joie

What I've watched, bought, worn, eaten, read and lusted after this week including good bread boards, Vinted skirts, shoes my husband hates, tables with…

Jul 16 •

Design Dilemmas

Episode 69: This week we’re talking hardy plants, adding personality to your home and how to do it. Plus doing pattern property (with help from the…

Jul 13

How We Sold, Rented & Bought A House In Six Months

A tale of excessive possessions, house gawkers, umbilical cord clamps, Estate Agent fury, poorly timed mini breaks, tech obsessed husbands and much…

Jul 12 •

Design Plans: The Bathroom

Part 3. All of my ideas and plans for the bathroom our new Victorian terraced home, from colours and textures through to vintage finds and window…

Jul 9

Design Dilemmas

Episode 68: This week we’re discussing adding lighting to dining spaces and styling mid century sideboards. Plus long thin rooms, making rentals feel…

Jul 6

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 get through this Summer whilst spending as much time as possible on a sun…

Jul 5 •

A Short List Of Things Bringing Joie

What I've watched, bought, worn, eaten, read and lusted after this week including tapas dinners, shell sinks, gingham mini dresses, average horrors…

Jul 2 •

June 2025

Design Dilemmas

Episode 67: This week we’re talking functional yet stylish home offices and decorating with large artwork. Plus styling small sitting rooms, dressing…

Jun 29 •

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.

Jun 28 •

Design Plans: The Front Yard

Part 2. All of my ideas and plans for the front yard space in our new Victorian home, from paint colours to paving through to seating and lighting.

Jun 25 •

Design Dilemmas

Episode 66: This week we’re talking how to dress a bay window, adding storage when you've no space and how to style a big landing. Plus in room toilets…

Jun 22 •

Five Items Of Note

A list of things for discussion this month. Raging rivers, themed dinners, tubular furniture and adjusting your ideas to your budget. Plus why I f**king…

Jun 21 •

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