Dawnsboutique

Fall is one of my favorite times of the year, mostly because of the changing foliage from green to intense reds, oranges, golds and browns and the comfy and cozy feeling that the season exudes. To get inspired for the fall season, I love to walk around my neighborhood and observe the unique front porches displayed with beautiful harvest décor and browse the top fall pins on Pinterest see below: A neutral palette sets the stage for this adorable porch A dramatic front porch with bold colors of black and orange                                                                              ...

Fashion designer Nikki Poulos, who grew up in the outback of Australia, is known for her vintage inspired graphic prints and bold colors aka modern boho-chic.  Her exclusive fashion collection can be found at HSN.com and her designs have been featured in Elle Magazine, The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue and Lucky Magazine.  Below you will find her 2015 collection:     Her HSN Exclusive Collection:  Photos courtesy of nikkipoulos.com and HSN Shop:    http://www.hsn.com/shop/nikki-by-nikki-poulos-fashion/fa-10881

Ballard Designs is a one-of-a-kind European inspired retail home furnishings store showcasing modern, antique and vintage finds.  You can purchase their furnishings online at http://www.ballarddesigns.com/  or through their catalogue.  They are a proud sponsor of Habitat for Humanity, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and The American Red Cross through their Ballard Design Cares logo.  Here are just a few of my favorite finds from Ballard Designs:  Custom built-in storage closet    Frameless Audrey Mirror  Deck or patio lounges with Sunbrella stripe fabric     Set of 3 Safety Pin Plaques for the Laundry room     Custom Upholstery   All photos courtesy of Ballard Designs  

http://www.examiner.com/article/diy-how-to-paint-over-wood-paneling            All photos courtesy of Bing images

"Even in a formal dining room you don't want to be ponderous or gloomy. Eating is really one of your indoor sports. You play three times a day, and it's well worthwhile to make the game as pleasant as possible."                                  Dorothy Draper, Decorating is Fun!     Whether you have a formal dining room or a casual dining room style, a little updating won't hurt.  Transforming a dining room isn't very hard just a few tips and tricks to follow:   Add a splash of bold color Soften room by adding linens such as table toppers, chair covers Add a pocket door for privacy Update light fixtures Invest in an exotic rug Create an inviting atmosphere with fresh flowers or greenery Open up draperies to bring in natural light Mix upholstery fabr...

“Yellow is a very favorable vibration for mental or intellectual activity, as it promotes a clear state of mind. Yellow heightens your awareness and alleviates depression, sadness, or any kind of despondency. "                                                                                                                Tae Yun Kim   One of the best colors to decorate with in my opinion is the color yellow.  There are so many wa...

Let's face it, the bathroom is one of the hardest rooms to keep organized, especially if you have a busy household.  It seems as soon as you clean and try to organize it, it starts to look messy again within a few hours.  With towels on the floor, and cosmetics strewn about creating a disorderly mess, organizing a bathroom is quite the chore.  Below are 5 storage solutions to organize a messy bathroom and keep everything in its place:       Organized drawers for cosmetics and hair tools       A stand alone multi shelving unit to display personal items and to hold baskets filled with towels, candles and bath accessories   Mason jars attached to a towel rack to hold toothbrushes and  toothpaste is quite genius     A wall shelf is ideal to hold apothecary jars filled with cotton balls, sponges, towels and decorative plates        ...