Let me first begin by admitting, not many homes have the space for two islands, but what this recently designed kitchen reveals in one space are a variety of textures and neutral colors that work together naturally, yet perhaps unexpectedly, to create a warm and inviting, and even timeless space. Park and Oak Interiors recently Read More
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Decorating a home with a British touch, adding years, decades, even centuries of patina to a far younger space, is something that takes a thoughtful eye, but thirtysomething Englishman was adament he wanted his Brooklyn townhouse to evoke the nostalgia of his homeland, and with the help of Nashville-based interior designer Benjamin Vandiver, the wish... Read More
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During the last weekend of October, I traveled across the state to visit my parents in their country home in Wallowa County where the golden leaves were hanging one for just a few more days. The brilliance on that Friday during my weekend stay epitomized a quintessential dream of a fall day - bright sunshine,... Read More
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TSLL would not be what it is today without the inspiration that France and the French culture shares with the world. The fourth annual French Week took place this year and continues to be the most-visited time of year for the blog. Rest assured this annual tradition will continue in 2020, and I cannot wait... Read More
Over the past two weeks I have been enjoying the free time to trying to begin pulling together my mood boards for the decor aesthetic I want to build and bring to life over the next year or so as I embark on a project I have been patiently waiting to have the opportunity to... Read More
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Books—The Body: A Guide for Occupants by Bill BrysonA new year and if you are like me, strong and good health is always part of my new year's resolutions. Bill Bryson's The Body book is an informative guide to teach you how the amazing machine that is our body works, how it can heal itself Read More
On December 26, just a few days ago, TSLL celebrated its 10th anniversary. It seems impossible to have imagined all that has transpired in these 10 years, but what is even more mind-boggling is that more than 3,500 posts have been published, shared, commented upon and reveal not only my own journey, but TSLL readers' Read More
In 2019 TSLL began a new tradition - posting a week-long British Celebration. And the tradition will continue into 2020 with the second annual British Week being held in May (the third full week).I have had so much fun sharing decor, lifestyle, travel and many more ideas inspired from the British way of life and Read More
Food, stepping into the kitchen, sitting down for a delicious meal cooked by friends, family or a talented cook or chef and enjoying a meal is a truly simply luxurious experience. With each passing year, food and the enjoyment of creating and sharing and learning about it increases in my life and I so enjoy Read More
~In lieu of the weekly This & That post (as I am supposed to be on my annual week-off! :)), a post of ponderings on how to end the year well, as well as an introduction to not only who I am (although, I have a feeling most TSLL readers already know :)) as well, Read More
I feel a bit of a novice as I begin my decorating journey with a new palette, but I must admit, I am eager to learn. Pouring through the inspiration that has been gathered here on the blog over the past 10 years has revealed an English as well as French country along with a Read More