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"When you work for yourself, the design process is never questioned."                                                                                                          Robert Kime, Architectural Digest     These home offices are so inspiring!    They are pretty to look at but well thought out.  They are designed to allow for creativity and production.  A functional home office should include el...

   "What is needed is a sense of domesticity... a feeling of privacy... and atmosphere of coziness"                                                                                                                   Witold Rybczynski, Home        Graphic patterned window shade gives this dining room privacy and definition       Beautiful and airy curtains ...

Vintage décor reminds us of a simpler time when life was less hectic and our cell phones and other devices weren't attached to our hips.  Check out these vintage ideas and travel back in time:   Beautiful pink and white vintage bedroom           Vintage accessories add charm to any space     Vintage wallpaper, nightstand, clock and pillows fit beautifully in this bedroom   Photos Courtesy of Bing images   "I never think that sticking slavishly to one period is successful, a touch of nostalgia adds charm. One needs light and shade because if every piece is perfect the room becomes a museum and lifeless".                                                ...

    Fresh, Simple and Patriotic Outdoor Entertaining Ideas   photo courtesy of JustDestinymag.com     photos courtesy of HGTV outdoor entertaining   Happy Memorial Day from Dawnsboutique and remember our veterans past and present!    

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"Do not be afraid of large patterns, if properly designed they are more restful to the eye than small ones: on the whole, a pattern where the structure is large and the details much broken up is the most useful...very small rooms, as well as very large ones, look better ornamented with large patterns. "                                                                                                                    ...