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Style - Stay Cool This Summer With These Top Fashion Picks

Staying fashionable in the summer is a little bit harder than in the winter months, as the sun and humidity can wreak havoc on your hair as well as your clothes. Choosing the right outfit is paramount to achieving a polished look that will withstand the heat and keep you cool at the same time.

A lot of people are venturing back out to the workplace after working from home the past couple of months and will require a reset to their wardrobe. Even if you are still staying at home, this summer is a great time to refresh your closet and perhaps donate clothing that no longer serves you to a worthy cause or your favorite neighborhood thrift store.

My Top Fashion Picks

Basic White T-shirt

This is a staple and should be in everyone's closet. A white Pima cotton T-shirt can be mixed and matched with various pieces such as high waisted jeans, skirts, or under a suit.

Cropped white T-shirt

A Flowing Dress or Caftan

Dresses have been a summer favorite for quite a while as they provide much-needed ventilation, on those hot sticky days. Cotton and linen dresses make the best choices for summer as they are breathable and soak up sweat thereby allowing heat to escape the body.

Rihanna wearing a colorful flowy caftan

Asymmetrical linen white dress

White Shirt

A white shirt is the most versatile piece of clothing that you can own especially during the summer. This gem can be worn to work, running errands, or going out for lunch/dinner. Dressing up a white shirt is easy, add dainty jewelry, black heels, and a black leather bag.

White shirt dressed up with stilettos

Wide Leg Pants/Drawstring Pants

The perfect pants to keep you cool is the wide leg or drawstring pants. Ditch the blue jeans this summer if you want a lighter feel to your wardrobe. This is a great choice especially if you have little ones running around as they keep your legs cool for hours and you can easily bend in these pants.

Linen drawstring pants

Cropped wide-leg pants

Sandals

There is nothing worse than having your feet swollen and achy at the end of the day due to high temps. Sandals are the answer to tired feet. A comfy fashionable sandal can be worn with any outfit, such as dresses, skirts, and shorts. Modern orthopedic sandals have come a long way and are super stylish for today's wardrobe.

Steve Madden Espadrilles Sandals
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Keeping cool and stylish this summer is a breeze. Have a great week!

How To Style The Perfect Coastal Bedroom

“Because there’s nothing more beautiful than the way the ocean refuses to stop kissing the shoreline, no matter how many times it’s sent away.” – Sarah Kay

A coastal style bedroom is a place of tranquility, rest, and relaxation. Nothing says come in and take a nap more than the coastal color palette. Blue, aqua, teal, and sand (taupe) are basically the colors of the ocean.

Elements of a Coastal Style Bedroom

Lightweight duvet or comforter in the color white
Euro pillows, standard pillows, and accent pillows
Embroidered pillowcases/sheets
Coastal patterned throw
Upholstered stool or ottomans
Wicker or rattan headboard
Bedside table lamps matching the coastal color palette
Texturized/sisal rug
White nightstands
Decorative seaside accents (trays, artwork, lanterns)
Wooden bench

When creating your coastal bedroom keep in mind that you can add a punch of color like red or green to enhance the whole look. Even though this decor theme is relaxed, it does not mean it cannot be sophisticated. By using high-end fabrics and lofty patterns you can turn this look into an ultramodern elegant space.

Your perfect coastal bedroom is on the way, take a look at these beautiful examples below:

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The coastal color palette for a beachy bedroom

I hope these photos have inspired you to incorporate this beautiful decor style into your home. Have a great week!

Refresh Your Home With Hearth and Hand New Spring Collection

"Designers are meant to be loved, not to be understood."

-- Margaret Oscar, designer

The Hearth and Home lifestyle brand by Magnolia, created by Chip and Joanna Gaines is a fresh take on design. It offers something unique yet familiar, home goods in the modern farmhouse style with a touch of vintage that is updated every season.

This spring why not refresh your home with a touch of Hearth and Hand sold exclusively at Target an affordable way to update any space and bring in some farmhouse style into your abode. Launched in 2017, this home decor brand has been the brand that outshines many and remains a favorite among home decor lovers for its price point and quality merchandise. Their pieces are beautiful, yet subtle and can be used every day or even on the fanciest occasion. The collection features candles, rugs, throws, pillows, wall decor, place settings, plants/greenery, storage, bedding, and bath.

Outdoor Spaces

With summer on the way, you might want to look into creating an outdoor oasis for yourself or your family to enjoy. They have plenty of furniture and decor to choose from such as benches, stools, ottomans, and planters. The trick is to shop early before the good deals are gone.

Giving Back

The Magnolia Foundation works with charitable organizations that provide support for family housing, community restoration, and orphan care. To learn more about how they give back to the community click here: https://magnoliafoundation.net/.

Hearth and Hand is a wonderful and affordable line of home decor products that you can utilize to refresh your home no matter what style of decor that you presently have. See below:

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Do you currently have the farmhouse style of decor or a combination of styles? Comment below, I would love to hear from you.

My Favorite Mother's Day Gift Ideas From One Kings Lane

"The month of May was come, when every lusty heart beginneth to blossom, and to bring forth fruit." Thomas Malory

May is a special month filled with hope and possibilities as it is a time of renewal and rebirth in nature.

Sunday, May 10th is Mother's Day. This year might be a little bit different than last year, however, we still have to acknowledge all mothers on this special day. Choosing that special gift for Mother's Day can be quite frustrating, however, with my gift ideas below it will make the task seem effortless. Whether you are on a budget or free to spend whatever you like One Kings Lane has what you need. It's a good idea to choose a gift that suits the recipient - are they a cook, a decor lover, or someone who loves jewelry/fashion? See below for my favorite Mother's Day gift ideas:

Blue and white canister for the decor lover approx - $35

Kate Spade notebook for the journal writer - approx $18.00

Gold earrings by Deepa Gurnani for the fashion lover approx - $60

A white multi-colored apron for the chef - approx $39.00

Garden candle - Eternal Rose & Blackberry - approx. $115.00

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Wishing you a great Mother's Day from Dawnsboutique!

Design -5 Impressive Home Offices That Will Leave You Speechless

"Live neither in the past nor in the future but let each day's work absorb your entire energies and satisfy your widest ambition." - Sir William Osler

Now that most of us are currently working from home due to being quarantined, a comfortable stylish, and ergonomic home office is definitely in order. Even if you are using the dining room or a bedroom for your home office it should reflect your stylish personality but still be organized and user-friendly.

In order to be productive and efficient throughout the day, it is wise to make sure your home office is away from the noise, has good lighting, is equipped with a comfortable desk chair, and is organized with office supplies. Also, make sure your workstation is ergonomically correct to avoid aches and pains after the workday is done. If you can, position your desk so that it faces a window so that you can look out at nature which in turn will help mentally destress you. When you are less stressed your productivity will increase. Lastly, try to declutter your desk area and surroundings before setting up your workstation, your day will definitely flow better.

Take a look at these impressive home offices:

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Working from home should be enjoyable as well as productive if you keep in mind the tips noted above. As a finishing touch to your workstation feel free to personalize it by adding photo frames, specialized stationery, plants/flowers, art objects, or anything that you deem to be sentimental.

Style - Kourtney Kardashian's 5 Best Fashion Looks of 2020

Kourtney Kardashian, the eldest daughter of matriarch Kris Jenner, (and the fan-favorite) has always been fashionable ever since the debut of "Keeping Up With The Kardashians" back in 2007. Her signature style which is usually men's wear and street style is unique to her and compliments her tiny frame of only 5' 1". She has her look down to a science, thanks to her stylist, Dani Michelle. Her dark locks are envied by many and this adds to her glowing high style vibe.

Kourtney Kardashian's 5 Best Fashion Looks:

Choker-style mini dress with a high ponytail

Men's tuxedo style goes glam

Monochromatic style

Pink sweatshirt top knot and stilettos

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Athleisure chic with black shorts and city boots

From street style to event style, this 40-year-old reality TV star and mother of three certainly isn't showing her age and can keep up with the best of the fashion world. What's your favorite look? Comment below.

How To Decorate Your Dining Room Hutch For The Spring Season and Easter

“The promise of spring’s arrival is enough to get anyone through the bitter winter!”
Jen Selinsky

Now is the perfect time to do some decorating for spring if you are working from home and have a few hours to kill during the day. If you have a dining room hutch or just a cabinet sitting there looking drab why not decorate it with spring aesthetics. Even though things may not be normal right now, we can certainly find joy in the things that we love.

Here are a few ideas to decorate your cabinet hutch for the spring season as well as Easter::

Firstly, gather all your decorating items together in one spot and lay them out on the dining room table so you know what you have to work with.

Here are a few decor pieces that you will want to have to start decorating:

Large decorative pastel plates to be used as the anchor piece to support the other items.
Stack of plates and bowls
Topiaries
Garden Balls - big and small
Garden Pots
Large Easter Bunnies
Rustic candle holders
Spring Signage
Greenery and spring foliage

Place the garden ball on top of the pot and place it in the middle of the hutch. Then add in some spring florals (lavender or whatever you have on hand) right beside the garden ball. Next to that place a bunny to create a cute vignette. Then over on the other side of the hutch place a large plate at the back of the hutch and layer with another smaller plate making sure to do the same thing on the other side of the hutch. Place the small garden ball on top of your candle holder and place this beside the plates, adding a spring signage directly beside it. Repeat the same process again on the other side to create a cohesive look.

For the bottom of the hutch put all the spring foliage in the garden pots and place on each shelf along with the stack of plates, bowls, and topiaries making sure your display is balanced. Take a look at these photos below for examples:

Decor Tip: The top of your hutch/cabinet can also be decorated for a more dramatic look. See below

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You can shop online for decor items ( vintage shops or Etsy) to find one-of-a-kind pieces. Have fun decorating and stay safe!.

Room Ideas 7 Popular Home Decor Trends for 2020 And Beyond

Decorating trends come and go, just like fashion trends. Some manage to withstand the test of time while others just drift away into the abyss. This year is no different as we see decorating trends littering the design world to our delight.

Below are some of the most popular decor trends of 2020:

Eco-friendly and sustainable products such as wood, cork, wicker, and plants. Think wood furniture, wicker chairs, cork bottle tops, and living plants that improve air quality, e.g snake plants, or bamboo palm.
Marble countertops, wallpaper, backsplash just to name a few. You can even wrap books with marble contact paper. This trend is probably here to stay.
Velvet fabric in any color blue, pink or green. You can upholster couches, accent chairs with velvet or buy throw pillows made out of velvet material. Velvet is a soft woven tufted fabric perfect for adding a touch of luxury to your home.
Matte Black walls - according to Sherwin Williams,: "matte black is the new black". This color helps to hide imperfections and is a cozy sophisticated color choice.
Brass and gold furniture - a toned-down version of brass and gold is the trend for 2020, brass will be warm and subtle while gold will be soft and matte. Examples: coffee tables, pendant lamps, and side tables
Warm Neutral Decor ( earthy undertones) will replace the cooler color palette (greys). Black and white interiors will also be a hot trend for 2020.
The Pantone color of the year is Classic Blue. This calming color emits peacefulness and tranquility, much needed for 2020.

Popular Home Decor Trends for 2020

A green velvet sofa with gold accents represents the 2020 decor trend very well

This marble wallpaper transforms a boring white wall into something exquisite

A matte black accent wall in this bedroom makes it feel cozy and warm

A modern eco-friendly wicker chair

This corner of the room shines with the Pantone color of the year Classic Blue

Warm neutral decor palette, soft and luxurious

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These 2020 decor trends are absolutely beautiful and most are probably here to stay. What decor trend would you choose for your home this year? Feel free to comment below. Have a great week!

Decorating Your Abode With Farmhouse Wood Beads

Wood beads or meditation beads have been around a while but have recently gained popularity due to the farmhouse style of decor. They are a wonderful decorative accessory to add to your abode whether you decorate in the farmhouse style, classic boho or coastal. It suits any decor esthetic.

You can purchase these beads from your local Hobby Lobby, Pottery Barn, Etsy, or you can save money by purchasing wood beds from the Dollar Store or Amazon and DIY them yourself with chalk paint and twine. These beads come in a variety of colors to choose from or you can purchase natural colored beads for a more subtle look.

How To Style Your Farmhouse Wood Beads

Styling wood beads is a lot of fun and very easy it all depends on your personal taste and the look you want to achieve. They can be draped around a vase, layered on a console table or basket, or simply placed on a tray. Use them to dress up any area or table that needs a little enhancement. See photos below:

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Decor Tip: You can also use these beads as meditation beads or prayer beads when decorating an altar in your home. Don't be afraid to experiment with these beads by utilizing them in any room of your house. Check out YouTube for step-by-step instructions on how to make your own wood bead garland.