Welcome
Designing Women of The Villages, FL
Where Fun, Friendship, and Flair Flourish!
We're a lively group of women who believe in the power of fun, learning, and connection. Our mission is to provide a supportive space where we can explore shared interests in interior design, home décor, self-care, and DIY projects. Many of us are new to The Villages, Florida! What a wonderful way to get comfortable in your new community: by building friendships and sharing creative ideas for making your house a true home, inside and out.
We meet monthly, on the third Tuesday, typically at the Everglades Recreation Center. Membership is exclusive to Villages residents.
Our calendar is packed with interesting seminars and activities designed to bring you joy and help you forge new connections.
We are growing fast and need additional volunteers to help out with various committees:
including but not limited to: Website, Marketing, Treasurer, Volunteer organizer, Event planning,
logistics and monthly meetings. If you would like to help out, please fill out our
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Time to sign up for 2027 Membership
Join us for all our exciting events by becoming a member for just $25! Join or renew your membership with Decorating Designing Women
and enjoy full access now through 2027.
This is a great opportunity for new members, so don’t wait to be part of our vibrant community!
See what we are planning for 2027!
Exciting Things Are Ahead for 2027!
We’re busy planning another wonderful year for Decorating Designing Women, and we can’t wait to share our proposed 2027 program calendar with you! From creative design ideas and fun, interactive programs to shopping adventures and special gatherings, we have lots of exciting possibilities in store.
We think it’s going to be a great year, and we hope you’ll be part of it!
DDW is more than just our monthly programs—it’s about sharing ideas, making friends, having fun, and learning from one another. We welcome your suggestions, creativity, and involvement as we plan for the year ahead. If you’d like to help with program planning, contribute to our social media, or share your talents in other ways, we’d love to hear from you!
Together, we can make 2027 a memorable year for DDW. We look forward to sharing it with you!
January
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Annual Décor & Accessory Swap
February
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Flea Market Renmingers at Mt. Dora
March
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Keep It, Change It or Toss It!
April
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Design SOS + AI: See It Before You Buy It!
May
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Kitchen & Bath Refresh — Without Remodeling
June
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First Impressions: Curb Appeal - Front Yard Decorating
July
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The Finishing Touches: Lighting & Window Treatments
August
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$20 DDW Centerpiece Challenge - Hands On
September
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Off-Site Design / Garden / Shopping Trip
October
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Annual Member Appreciation Luncheon
November
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Holiday Decorating Demonstration + Cookie Swap
December
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Annual Holiday Trip
Upcoming Events - Sign In To RSVP
Holiday Sweets & Treats A Little Holiday Magic, Sweet Inspiration and HOLIDAY COOKIE EXCHANGETue, Nov 17Everglades Recreation Center
BUS TRIP - Merry Christmas!
Join us for Luminous Nights:
An Asian Lantern Adventure
at the Central Florida Zoo in Sandford, Fl
Tuesday, Dec 15, 2026, 3:45 PM – 10:00 PM
Experience the Zoo like never before with over 50 all-new hand-constructed lantern displays on a 3/4-mile walking path. This incredible display of color and sound celebrates the beauty of traditional Asian lantern festivals and includes local food, live music, and artisan crafts.
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Ticketed Trip: Price $68.00
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Departure Points: * 3:45 PM: Brownwood (behind the Brownwood Hotel)
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On-Site: 6:00 PM Arrival at the Festival
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Return: Depart for home at 8:30 PM
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Tickets Included: Transportation, festival ticket, bus driver tip, Box Dinner with desert & water.
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More info on event click here - Asian Lantern Festival
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Note: Tickets are currently 1 per Member. If you attempt to purchase a reservation for the bus trip and you see an error that says “active subscription” it means a member already has a reservation to the event.
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Outside Food and drink is not permitted in Zoo - we will be enjoying our dinner on the bus! There are additional refreshments at the restaurant and booths at the zoo too.
Upcoming Events - Sign In To RSVP
Décor SwapTue, Jan 19Everglades Recreation Center