This, That & Life — vintage

Tribal Inspiration

April 16, 2013 By anneke 2 Comments

Modern Bohemium Kilim Etsy

With the growing trend of Tribal patterns in home and fashion, you’d think it would be pretty easy to find what you have in mind to add some tribal style to your life………what I’ve found however is that you may be surprised how often you end up finding potentially scary tiki masks, safari animals, [...]

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Round Foyer Table Makeover

April 8, 2013 By anneke 11 Comments

Annie Sloan Aubusson Blue and Graphite Table

Hi everyone! I hope you had a fantastic weekend! I just want to say WELCOME to all of my e.mail subscribers ~ I didn’t realize until getting on here to write this post just how many new people have subscribed and I just want to say THANK YOU, and I hope you find it worth [...]

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Highlights of 2012 ~ it was quite a year!

December 31, 2012 By anneke 2 Comments

The year of 2012 was a bit of a whirlwind with many blessings and trials along the way. It was a year of change, discovery, growth, and fun! It’s interesting to look back at how life has unfolded and reflect as we begin 2013! I have met SO many of you through this blog and [...]

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Vintage French Bed Before and After

October 4, 2012 By anneke 24 Comments

SAMSUNG

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...}