Christmas

Trade Secrets

Dawn Davis Decor offers tips, seasonal decorating trends, as well as secrets of the decorating trade in Trade Secrets articles.

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I’m here to make your house your home. Your home should be a reflection of you. When you walk in your door you should feel a sense of serenity and tranquility. Welcome me into your home and I’ll create a lovely place for you.

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Dec 23, 20201 min read

Cookies and Milk for Santa

Each Christmas Eve the kids set out this hand painted holly cup and plate I found at a yard sale many years ago for cookies and milk for...

Dec 22, 20201 min read

Gather

My table is all dressed for Christmas for my family to gather and enjoy. My table is ready for togetherness and storytelling. My table...

Dec 19, 20201 min read

Holiday Green

In my master bedroom I added my daughter’s holiday green duvet and shams to my simple white bedding for a festive touch. This is why I...

Dec 18, 20201 min read

Sentimental Ornaments

My Christmas Tree is full of sentimental ornaments that tell a story. The baby shoes pictured here represent three of my greatest...

Dec 17, 20201 min read

Candy Cane

My oldest daughter and I created this simple caprese salad in a shape of a candy cane. We sliced fresh tomatoes and mozzarella and...

Dec 16, 20201 min read

Tis the Season

Tis the season to start baking to celebrate our friends and family. Food is art and it is a focal point in your tablescape when...

Dec 15, 20201 min read

Blue Christmas

Although not traditional red and green, blue Christmas is associated with a Winter Wonderland. In my master bedroom I made the bed with...

Dec 14, 20201 min read

Cranberry Centerpiece

Yuletide Greetings from my inviting outdoor simple tablescape. The focal point of the outdoor table is the cranberry centerpiece. I used...

Dec 13, 20201 min read

Evergreen Wreath

After the front door is trimmed one of the most charming places to hang an evergreen wreath is on a mirror. My natural wreath is hung on...

Dec 12, 20201 min read

Glistening Once Again

It’s the most wonderful time of the year when your home is glistening once again. Under my Christmas tree the champagne glitter wrapping...

Dec 10, 20201 min read

Gifts of Joy

It’s so wonderful to see the reaction of loved ones opening up their gifts of joy. The presentation of a gift is delightful too. In my...

Dec 9, 20201 min read

Christmas Cheer

Christmas Cheer can be brought to your home by decorating a festive dining table. I used my everyday white plates and placed a cloth...

Dec 7, 20201 min read

Silver and Gold

These delicate Christmas tree accent plates are from my precious mama on my first Wedding Anniversary. It’s elegant and gives interest to...

Dec 6, 20201 min read

O Christmas Tree

O Christmas tree how lovely are your branches. My flocked Christmas tree is trimmed with an assortment of ruby red ornaments that I’ve...

Dec 4, 20201 min read

Vintage

Light up your season with vintage Christmas decorations. It gives interest to mix different winter scenes in your Holiday decorating.

Dec 3, 20201 min read

Poinsettia

Poinsettias come in different colors such as creamy white, pink, and my favorite bright red. They are such an easy way to add finishing...

Dec 3, 20201 min read

Winter Nights

As you decorate for the Holidays it’s delightful to display collections of what is meaningful to you such as these various trees that are...

Dec 2, 20201 min read

Snowbirds

Adding nature to your holiday decor is a lovely way to bring the outdoors in. These snowbirds sitting on a winter twig with the powder...