This, That & Life

French Coastal Hutch

January 2, 2013 By anneke 6 Comments

Happy 2013 everyone!!! Are you just as excited for 2013 as I am??? Seriously, I can’t tell you HOW excited I am. I have some great news to share very soon ~ more on that to come! Overall, it was a great start to my year and I’m definitely feeling the immediate effects of [...]

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Vintage French Bed Before and After

October 4, 2012 By anneke 24 Comments

Today I have a quick before and after for you. Family life and responsibilities are calling! Thank you for stopping in today. BEFORE AFTER This look was created with a custom mix of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in Antionette and Coco and then accented with Old White. [...]

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anneke

Hello and Welcome to This, That & Life! My name is Anneke, pronounced like “Monica” without the “M”, and TT&L is a place where wherever you are in life, I hope you will find inspirations for your home, your family, your health, and for reaching out to others. I have a love for interiors & mixing the old with the new, a growing concern over our food sources & physical health, and a passion for family & relationships! It may seem random at first…but by the end of the day, it all comes together! {Read more...}