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"Ah! There is nothing like staying home for real comfort".                                                                                                          Jane Austen, Emma, Designer A comfy relaxing home is welcomed at the end of the day.  Adding soft neutral tones and textures throughout your home will produce this desired effect, just take a look at these rooms below: A mix of taupe, textured pillows and personal styl...

"There is magic...in the deep-jewel-colored room, warm and mysterious, where you discover its many beauties as you sit, seduced slowly. "                                                Billy Baldwin Jewel tones are rich, saturated paint colors such as emerald greens, ruby reds, deep sapphires and rich amethysts as shown below.            This stunning living room with its amethyst walls invoke a feeling of royalty.                                      Tones of emerald green and deep amethysts adds drama to this       ...

Valentine's Day is a day to indulge and take care of you. Why not pamper yourself with these beauty and cosmetic picks only from HSN. HSN has an array of beauty and cosmetic products such as Lancôme, Juicy Couture, ybf, Too Faced, LORAC and Soap and Glory, for giving to that special someone or a Valentine's Day gift for yourself. Here are my top rated beauty items from HSN: Lancôme Tresor Midnight Rose Gift Set A sexy and provocative fragrance with a blend of raspberry, rose, vanilla, and musk. This set includes Lancôme's best-selling Hypnose Drama volume mascara, and comes beautifully gift boxed. Lancôme Tresor Classic Eau de Parfum and Body Lotion A romantic, classic and sensual fragrance, with top notes of apricot blossom and rose, mid notes of lilac, iris and peach and base notes of sandalwood, musk and vanilla. Too Faced Berry Beautiful Lip and Cheek Collection This collection features a deep fuchsia pink blush, dusty rose lip crème, and a Flatbuki ...

"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!