| SOFTFURNISHINGS | Fluffy Finnish rugs made for decorating the home (4,11) |
| CARAVAGGIO | Artist born Michelangelo Merisi noted for still lifes of flowers and fruit, half-length figures such as The Boy Bitten by a Lizard and Bacchus and for decorating the Contarelli Chapel (10) |
| BOBBLES | Pompoms for decorating the tops of knitted hats; or, stretchy bands for tying ponytails (7) |
| BUNTING | Material used for decorating the bird (7) |
| CROSSDRESSING | Opposite clothing for decorating the religious symbol? (5-8) |
| CHRISTMASLIGHTS | Something to bring out for decorating on Black Friday |
| DRESSINGTABLE | Decorating the dining room furniture in the bedroom (8-5) |
| KILIM | Milk spilt around middle of big rug made in the Middle East (5) |
| NOTICING | Observing that you won't be decorating the cake (8) |
| MEHNDI | Indian art of decorating the body with henna or turmeric (6) |
| SLICING | Bob gets a beginner decorating the cake and then cutting it (7) |
| PAINTING | Decorating the picture? (8) |
| RYA | Rug made using knots with two on its back |
| BAREBEARSKIN | Throw rug made from Fuzzy Wuzzy? |
| MAT | Rug made of tangled hair (3) |
| LAMBSKIN | Rug made from ovine youngster's relatives (8) |
| ICING | Sugary frosting for decorating and enhancing pastries and sweetmeats, such as the variety designated "royal" following its employment on the large cake made for Queen Victoria's wedding to Prince Albe |
| RIBBONS | Inking strips for typewriters; shapes into which courgettes or carrots can be formed with a vegetable peeler; or, lengths of satin for the hair, rhythmic gymnastics or for decorating parcels (7) |
| MOSS | Flowerless plant used for Christmas wreath frames/rings or for decorating around the tops of potted hyacinths (4) |
| PIPING | Fabric-covered cord for trimming the edges of cushions or garments such as pyjamas; or, lines or twists of icing or whipped cream for decorating cakes or puddings (6) |
