English Lessons: Elegant Christmas Decorating

Ding Dong Merrily on High

A bell jar filled with baubles creates a shimmering centerpiece in a dining room where the gold table is a dramatic focal point.

Deck the Halls

Eucalyptus garlands bejeweled with berries ensure a warm and memorable welcome for holiday visitors.

On the first day of Christmas

My true love gave to me...

Wrap pears in edible gold leaf with a partridge stacked on top for a festive and whimsical look.

Oh Christmas Tree!

Branches decorated with gold leaves are a chic, alternative take on the traditional tree perfect for festive decorating in small spaces.

God Rest Ye, Merry Gentlemen

A host of candles and a variety of wreaths coupled with holiday-ready gold slip covered armchairs put a new spin on a traditional fireside look.

Silent Night

Oh holy night

All is calm, all is bright

In the morning, wake up to exciting gifts packaged in silk and tucked beneath your bed linens for a fun surprise.

The Holly and the Ivy

Macaroons as party favors for guests fill an oversized shell arranged with trim and ornaments underneath a spray of ivy and holly berries.