Holly-Daze: What is happening at DHD, specials, sales and more!

Yummy angora socks were 1 item in last month's box!

I find it hard to believe that the holidays are already upon us. I am, and have been, behind since about June. I think. I can’t be sure without really looking at things and I just don’t have the time, and if I am honest, I don’t really have the inclination either! 

5 Fashion Tips for your Boots

We all love our boots and these tips make them easier to live in!

5 Fashion Tips to Make Your Life Easier

Some ideas and tips that make sense but cost very little!

How Your Purchase at DHD Helps Others

Did you know?

It is not something I talk about a lot but on this Giving Tuesday, I thought it was appropriate to let everyone know how some of the dollars you are spending with Dawn Hill Designs actually help others.

Fashion Hints, Tips and Tricks- How to Wear a Pencil Skirt...

How To Wear a Pencil Skirt

In The News at DHD

In the news....

New Boot Bling!

Things here at Dawn Hill Designs, and life in general, are a whirlwind---as usual! I can hardly believe it is November already and Faerie Con East is practically moments away.

Fall and the Halloween "season" are busy times because it seems everyone wants a headpiece at the very last minute. No complaints, mind you, however, it does make for some interesting and late nights in the studio. On top of it I have been working with Ed Jaffe on the Artist Relocation Torrington project and their social media, the social media for Torrington Arts Walk and the all new CCC Gift Guide, just to name a few. 

Fashion Hints, Tips and Tricks: How to Stretch Too-Tight Shoes

How to stretch too-tight shoes

Fashion Hints, Tips and Tricks: for cashmere purchasing and care

Hints and tips for your cashmere purchases and care

Fashion Hints, Tips, Tricks: Cleaning Suede the Easy Way

Cleaning Suede the Easy Way

Fashion Hints, Tips and Tricks: Fix your too tight shoes with this trick!

Shoes too tight? Try this!

Fashion Hints, Tips and Tricks: BOHO style tips for 2015

Are you a boho babe? Bohemian Style Tips for 2015

Do Colored Pearls Have Special Meaning? Yes!

Pearls come in an amazing array of colors and lusters and within those colors are a range of varying shades. Each color family has been associated with different meanings over the course of history. Here are the most common and their meanings.

Jewelry Hints, Tips and Tricks: Create the illusion of long slender hands with rings!

Create the illusion of long slender hands with rings!

Fashion Hints, Tips and Tricks: Removing unpleasant odors from thrift store treasures!

Removing unpleasant odors from thrift store treasures!

It is definately one of THOSE days...

I am not the only one who is loving this Spring weather!

Today is one of THOSE days. A day when the skies are the loveliest of blues, the air is dry and sun is shining and everything seems to be bursting alive once more after a very long winter's rest. I have to say: I am relieved. More than that, however, I am coming out of my

A New Project! Artist Relocation: Torrington!

Because I am never busy enough (ha ha ha!) or perhaps because I just can't say no when I am approached by someone with a really amazing idea I am starting to work on a new project with the wonderful Ed Jaffe.

Ed Jaffe a brilliant artist & creator of the Torrington Artist Relocation Project

Fashion Hints, Tips and Tricks: Make red wine stains disappear with this tip!

Make red wine stains disappear with this tip!

Getting Down and Dirty

I would be getting down and dirty just like Esther The Wonder Pig if the weather in northwest CT would warm up some more. It has been so cold here-especially at night! We are having temps that are more in line with January than late March. So much for that whole "in like a lion and out like a lamb" thing that March's claim to fame.  I will have to keep dreaming  of digging in the dirt while the snow keeps going away slowly but surely.

Click here to see Esther's site and give her a little love while you are there. :)

The good news is my tomato plants that are here in the studio window are coming up and

Fashion Hints, Tips and Tricks: Stop your sweaters from shedding!

Stop your sweaters from shedding!

Fashion Hints, Tips and Tricks: Before you hem your new jeans do THIS!

Before you hem your new jeans do THIS!