Seasonal Decorating

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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Mar 91 min read

Love is Blooming

One week from today my oldest daughter, Hannah is getting married. My Spring decorating is the prelude to Hannah and Garrett’s Wedding...

Feb 9, 20211 min read

Galentine’s Breakfast

Galentine’s Breakfast for two was delightful and sweet. I made my Lorraine Quiche and used my heart cookie cutter in the middle to go...

Jan 25, 20211 min read

Happy Valentine’s Day Tablescape

My Happy Valentine’s Day tablescape is a simple table using my existing everyday white dishes with the red heart dessert plates placed on...

Jan 1, 20211 min read

New Year

May your New Year be fresh, bright, and healthy.

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 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 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...

Nov 29, 20201 min read

Greetings

The entryway is a greeting prelude to the other Christmas displays in a home. This is a time you can crown your staircase with warm...

Nov 26, 20201 min read

Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours.

Nov 23, 20201 min read

Gratitude

Thanksgiving is one of my favorite days of the year. It’s a time to count our blessings. It’s a time to gather with family and friends....

Nov 23, 20201 min read

Ruby Red and Emerald Green

This is an easy centerpiece to put together. Choose your favorite bowl, vase, or dough bowl and add your emerald green moss to the...

Nov 22, 20201 min read

Icicle Trees

It’s a nice touch to add simply stated pieces in your holiday decorating. These icicle trees can stand alone and remind us of walking...

Nov 22, 20201 min read

Woodland Christmas Bouquet

This Target natural wooden vase is my favorite go to when arranging flowers in any season. To attain the woodland look I used evergreen...

Nov 21, 20201 min read

Winter Wonderland Pencil Christmas Tree

This snow flocked Winter Wonderland pencil Christmas tree is trimmed with assorted blush pink, silver, and gold ball ornaments of...

Nov 21, 20201 min read

Merry and Bright

This Threshold matte gold lantern from Target is so versatile. I placed a flameless battery operated flickering candle inside and put a...

Nov 20, 20201 min read

Holiday Botanicals

I learned a decorating tip today from my friend Rhonda at Embellish My Home in Lakeway, Texas. To add a touch of holiday decor to your...

Nov 10, 20201 min read

Holiday Dinner Table

Instead of purchasing an entire themed set of dishes. Just purchase accent plates and add to your existing dishes and you will have a...