~Sophia Webster White Cassia embroidered leather wedge espadrilles OR Canfora Pamela Capri sandals (more colors)~ ~Nicholas White Troy belted linen midi dress OR Zimmermann Offwhite Znnia embroidered cotton-voile midi dress~ ~A.W.A.K.E. Beige Liv quilted faux leather tote OR ~ Chanel Vintage CC Straw Tote~ ~The Discovery of France: A Historical Geography by Graham Robb SHOP THE OUTFIT: Read More
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"Buy well. Buy slowly." —British interior designer Rita Konig Finally, I have a décor mentor and guide, and I am so excited to introduce this opportunity to you as well. Taking on the task of decorating your sanctuary is no small decision or small job. It is really a job of a lifetime. And while it may... Read More
One of my favorite muffins to enjoy during the middle of the week when I need some extra energy and don't want to give myself oodles of sugar, but still something sweet is the Morning Glory muffin. One of our local bakeries here in Bend makes a wonderful Morning Glory muffin, but it is not... Read More
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Clotted cream and scones and yes indeed, jam, are a sweet and decadent and necessary English treat to enjoy at least once in a proper setting on the terra-firma of England, but rest assured you can make this deliciously, simple luxury at home. Let me show you how. Now there are a long-list of recipes for... Read More
Weekly Finds
Bring forth what you know, and savor your unique gifts as well as share them with others. London-based antiques-textiles dealer Susan Deliss followed just such a maxim when she and her husband re-redecorated their eighteenth-century Burgundy country home purchased 14-years ago. The talent exuded of knowing how to match prints and combine seemingly bright colors... Read More
Complete with an Aga to custom cabinetry and a large window-side soaking tub, this refurbished farmhouse turned family home in Oxfordshire offers sophistication and simplicity. The plush striped cushions in the kitchen, such a simple detail, drew me into the space immediately. Matching with the nearby window seat, I could easily linger in this space for... Read More
The summer holiday is about to begin as school will celebrate its last official day of the current school year at the end of this week. The shift into the summer work schedule has always been one of my ability to give full attention to TSLL in a variety of forms - the annual French Read More
Books about a talented three Michelin star chef, the American library in Paris, how to make the most of the everyday and what birds can teach us about life and living. Clothing, baskets, plates and so much more as well as resources to help you further your knowledge with all that is going on in Read More
Stepping into the garden gifts the gardener with a world of their own, but never is one alone. After all, the gardener is tending to, working with and learning from Mother Nature and all of the endless knowledge she has to teach if only we choose to patiently learn. It is never desired or wanted Read More
~Soludos Tall Classic Wedge espadrilles (more colors), 20% off~ ~Eugenia Kim Straw Hat, on sale~ ~La Ligne NYC Navy Cotton Poplin Monaco Dress~ ~La Vie French Market basket with double handles~ ~Untamed: A Novel by Glennon Doyle (shop on Bookshop.org)~ ~SHOP THE OUTFIT: Read More
A new film starring Tracee Ellis Ross that will premiere in your home this weekend, a new series for Anglophiles who want to tour the Great Estates of Britain, classic, cozy pajamas - you'll find that here, a sale not-to-miss on my favorite vacuum, a book to take you to Lyon and explore the French Read More
“Roses do not bloom hurriedly; for beauty, like any masterpiece, takes time to blossom.” ― Matshona Dhliwayo A cottage is not a proper English cottage without a rose or two or many (but that might just reveal I have watched and read far too many British cosy films and stories ;)) , so when I decided to cultivate Read More
May has been undeterred in asking of me to focus on the little things, to take a breath, and observe all that is going well. I have been reveling in the simple, consistent beauty of the Buttercream Poppies that just bring an instantaneous smile upon viewing them (seen above and below, I picked a handful Read More