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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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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 23, 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 22, 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 19, 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 18, 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 17, 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 16, 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 15, 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 14, 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 13, 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 12, 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 10, 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 9, 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 7, 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 6, 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 4, 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 3, 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...
Dec 2, 20201 min read


Home for the Holidays
The mantle is simply adorned for the Christmas season. The natural wood tones, soft green, and snowy white compliment the vertical...
Dec 2, 20201 min read


Packages tied up with string
These are a few of my favorite things about Christmas, packages tied up with string. To have a fuller Christmas tree you can purchase...
Dec 1, 20201 min read
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