Sunday, November 24, 2013

Christmas touches in the Kitchen

Hope you all had a wonderful weekend everyone!

Like always, mine was busy but fun with lots of get-together and some R & R with the family.
Today, I would like to share with your the touches of Christmas I placed in my kitchen!

I normally do not put a lot of stuff in the kitchen, for practical reasons, but with my new kitchen, I just couldn't help it! 

Let's start with the office area...
Very subtle trees all over

Love this Desktop wall paper I got online
I added these white snow trees I scored from Crate and Barrel years ago and these small battery-operated LED lights from Walmart for $7.99 for 18. Very similar to the RH version.

I just couldn't remove my teapot and milk glass collection just yet!

I already had my gold back drop, so I just added these bottle brush trees I got last year on clearance from Home Depot for $1.99 for all of them!

Mini Christmas Village in my Cupboard!

I eventually couldn't resist changing this up again, the reason being, I saw this fantastic idea from Kelly over at Eclectically Vintage and I couldn't resist putting a mini Christmas village here!


I love the little detail and all it took was some Metallic gold & silver spray paint I already had lying around the house and viola - instant cute village!

The other spray paint I used was Satin Brown like the one in the Coffee shop - I penned the names of the shops myself using a fine tipped Sharpee and Gel pens


Now, let's check out the Pantry area...
Just added these small Christmas trees I also got from Walmart for $12.98

I think having these Christmas greens are perfect for the kitchen.
Got the rug from Home Depot too last year $1.50 each!!!
The main Kitchen area...

Very subtle from afar...

Posted this simple vignette on IG
Placed a whole set of white string lights inside my perforated ceramic jars and added white and silver ornaments on my vintage metallic basket + candle and viola - a simple and festive vignette.

Again, my milk glass collection stayed..

... just added more of the bottle brush trees and some Snow flake ornaments I already had

Got the gold & silver snowflakes from Opryland 2 years ago

The smaller snowflakes were from Pier 1 clearance last year
one more...
And again, I copied Kelly's Winter Snow Globe Jar Idea for the island decor - you should check out how Kelly made it HERE!

I think it's absolutely adorable 

The kids enjoy looking at the displays whenever they eat!

All items again are from the Dollar Store

Modified it a bit inside my cake dome - some spray glue and glitter snow made it perfect!


Lastly, I want to share our breakfast area...

Some festive reds added
I got the paper lanterns from Pier 1 clearance too years ago. I love how the light just makes it look all the more festive. They are velvety red up close.

I got the driftwood bowl from TJ Maxx and just added some silver ornaments with my fruits
I hope you enjoyed this mini tour of our kitchen this Christmas!
Do you decorate for the holidays in your kitchen too? Do tell!

Have a Great Week!

*VEL* 

33 comments:

  1. Hi Vel! I just found you via the Amaze Me Monday Linky Party! What a beautiful home you have and I adore the white, silver, gold theme you've got going. The little displays under cloche, and your mason jar vignettes are the best! Love, Mimi xxx

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  2. How beautiful!!! I love your subtle touches and those jars are amazing!! I so enjoyed the close-ups of your milk glass collection. If you have shown us those previously, I missed it. I will not decorate very much this year, but I added some touches to my china cabinet today. I just could not help myself!!

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  3. Hi! I've popped in from Cindy's party and I think your kitchen is just gorgeous! Love all of your pretty Christmas touches and your milk glass collection is wonderful. I have a small one myself. I'm your newest follower.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  4. Gorgeous Vel! We have a village that is packed away, because we were all bored with it...but thanks to you (and Kelly), they will be sprayed and displayed this year! :) Your kitchen looks so festive~ enjoy it this season!

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  5. Besides having your new gorgeous kitchen, the C'mas decor is so elegant and beautiful, I totally love it sweet Vel! Everything with your milk glass collection is awesome, plus the jars, wow! You did a wonderful job! Wishing you and your family a lovely Tksgiving ahead.
    FABBY

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  6. Love your kitchen Vel! The snow villages are perfect! Thanks so much for sharing at AMAZE ME MONDAY!
    Blessings,
    Cindy

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  7. Vel, I love all your decorations! I might steal your idea of the string of lights inside the ceramic jars! So pretty!
    -Shelley

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  8. All your vignettes are so very pretty! I see you've gotten quite a bit of head start on the Christmas decorating!:-) Loving everything you've done. Happy Thanksgiving!! xx

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  9. So pretty and your Kitchen is gorgeous....Love the backsplash and your milk glass collection!

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  10. Vel, beautiful, subtle signs of the season! I love all the white with the metallics, it all is so lovely and cheerful! Thanks for sharing your great ideas, the glass jars are so fun and I can't wait to make some with my kids!

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  11. So impressed with you right now. You should come over and work your magic over at my place!!

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  12. You've just added the perfect touches in your beautiful kitchen. I love the bottle brush trees. I remember when everyone was making them (no clue how!) and now I hear Lowes and Home Depot have them. I also love everything you have in your glass front cabinets. It all makes me get in the Christmas spirit. I need to include my kitchen, too! :)

    Great job, Vel!!

    XO,
    Jane

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  13. You're so ambitious! It looks beautiful. I officially wait til after Thanksgiving, but looking forward to starting to bring on the bling. Happy Thanksgiving Vel, you're a sweet friend and follower. xoxo Nancy

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  14. Your Christmas decor looks great. I am especially in love with the mini village in your cupboard!!

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  15. I like the lights inside the perforated jar the best! So simple and easy, but they look adorable. I purchased a little string of lights to do a little mason jar project with, but haven't gotten to doing it yet.

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  16. Oh Vel, this is all so beautiful. I love your little trees everywhere and your village is so pretty. I love, love, love the little houses in the jars. What a great idea. Your kitchen looks amazing. Hugs, marty

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  17. Your beautiful kitchen sparkles even more with your nice festive touches. And once again, how perfect is that wallpaper?!

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  18. Very well done, Vel! Your kitchen is just absolutely gorgeous any time of the year!

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  19. Ok, I'm officially in the spirit ~ your kitchen looks amazing!! I love the village and your snow globes on the island!! I need to change my computer screen, too! :) Wonderful job, Vel!

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  20. I enjoyed seeing your beautiful kitchen dressed for the holidays. I love your milk glass collection. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family, Vel.

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  21. It all looks so beautiful - especially love the white tree! You're going to love the holiday cooking this year in the kitchen - it's stunning!!

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  22. Your kitchen is beautiful and looking so festive now, Vel. Lovely Christmas touches!...Christine

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  23. This is gorgeous! I love the decorations and you have such a beautiful kitchen! :)

    Feel free to visit my blog as well! You will find topics such as health, fashion, personal growth and motivation between others! <3

    Diana

    www.ManhattanImageandStyle.com

    New Blog Post: How to Save Money This Holiday Season

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  24. Wow, your kitchen is stunning, Vel! Your beautiful new kitchen is the perfect backdrop for all of the sweet Christmas decor. I want to make some of those snow globes, too!

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  25. Thanks so much for linking to Inspire Me and I hope you and your family have a very Happy and Blessed Thanksgiving. Hugs, Marty

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  26. Oh, I feel like singing Christmas carols just watching at your pictures. And I love that even your computer is Christmasified! I do that to!

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  27. oh how cute is that mini christmas village vel♥

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  28. How cute and so festive without being over the top. Love it.

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  29. You do a fabulous job with your displays! Everything is beautiful! Love how you even made the computer screen blend in for the holidays. Found you on Amaze me Mondays. So glad I did. I am now a new following friend in blogland. I would love for you to visit my blog @ www.littleputtylittlepaint.blogspot.com and become a new following friend also! Happy holiday!

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  30. So many inspiring ideas here! I really like the Christmas village and the snow globe jar idea, they are so simple yet create a beautiful, magical effect. Well done, Vel! Everything looks wonderful!

    Jessie
    www.mixandchic.com



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  31. Your home is looking so festive and pretty, I cant wait to get my decorations out this weekend! I love how youve put the trees in the cupboards like a winter wonderful!

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  32. Your kitchen is stunning and sparkling! You have worked really fast to get your home ready for the holidays - well done !

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  33. Thanks for sharing your home pics with us...simply beautiful! -Audra @ keepinupwiththejahns.blogspot.com

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