Dawnsboutique

“The magic thing about  home   is that it feels good to leave, and it feels even better to come back.”         Unknown While the world is slowly getting back to normal and people are going back to the office, some people are still experiencing lockdown.  If you are working from home or staying home due to lockdown and are bored of your everyday tasks, here are a few things you can do to alleviate the mundane:   Paint Furniture If you have outdated furniture that needs a little TLC, painting it could be a solution.  It is an easy and affordable way to have aesthetic furnishings without spending a lot of money on a new piece.  When painting furniture make sure to use the appropriate paint i.e. Milk paint, latex paint, and chalk paint in either semi-gloss or satin finish. DIY Artwork Adding artwork to your home's interior can be very expensive and time-consuming. One way to remedy that is to DIY your own artwork.  With just a...

In May 2016, Joanna Gaines launched a new line of premium interior and furniture paints sold under the brand name of Magnolia Home by Joanna Gaines, in partnership with Kilz. The interior paint line consists of low voc, 100 percent acrylic based paint and primer in one, mildew-resistant, with a lifetime warranty. The colors (25 in total) are subtle and fresh and will blend well with any decor style. Here are just a sample of her interior paint colors: Duke Gray Magnolia Green  Shiplap Blackboard  Weekend  Rainy Day  Silverado Sage  Ella Rose  Vine Ripened Tomato Sunday Stroll  Antique Rose  True White Her furniture and cabinetry paints are durable, fast drying, resistant to dirt and grime with a semi-gloss finish. Furniture and Cabinetry paint colors: Shiplap True  White   If you're a fan of the show Fixer Upper, you will notice that a few of the paint names sound familiar; they were inspired by her persona...