It's almost Christmas time and the kitchen is all decorated with a gingerbread theme this year.
This all came about when I went to a dear friend's garage sale and saw these cuties. As soon as I spotted them, I knew they were coming home with me. Her grandchildren had enjoyed them for many years, but now our grandgirls will get the pleasure of seeing them this year.
This candy garland came with the gingerbread people and I hung it on some spray painted sticks adorned with spice drops.
And I made this little topiary to go with it. In the window is a gingerbread girl with a house that lights up.
And there's a gingerbread boy and another house in the other window.
In the corner, there is a large gingerbread house and a baking Santa. He's holding a gingerbread house, too!
It seems like everywhere I looked this year, I saw gingerbread people. I found this girl on a wreath at the auction. Thank heavens no one wanted her because I picked her up, took off a dated ribbon, washed her apron, and she was good to go!
Above the range on a shelf is---you guessed it! Another gingerbread girl!
I had a gingerbread boy pot holder above the range, but I guess he up and ran away! (He's behind the range-I guess he'll get quite toasty!)
On my chicken wire frame, I've displayed some cookie cutters and dried oranges.
More cookie cutters, dried oranges, and cinnamon ornaments are on the chicken wire tree on the other side of the kitchen. Those cinnamon ornaments smell wonderful each time I pass by the tree!
Since I had some dried oranges left over, I used them in a few more areas of the kitchen.
Another gingerbread boy is hanging out near the back door.
Couldn't resist this little bag of reindeer treats that the grandgirls can help me fill.
On the back porch, I have this mop angel sitting in the oyster shell wreath that I made a few months ago.
I had fun decorating the kitchen this year for all the sweet ones in my life. How about you?
elizabeth
I just discovered your blog and so glad I did! I look forward to following you this new year!
Jenna
So cute, love the chicken wire tree!
Marti Dunn
Love, love, love your decorations!!! Super job!
suzanne morse
Very cute....not over the top like some....I love your use of the green and your unique wreaths and gingerbread people...very cozy too!!! Merry Christmas!
Jean Windham
Very cute kitchen using the ginger bread theme. Nice job adding these new ideas. Jean
Shirley@Housepitality Designs
How can you not be in a great mood when you are in that cute Christmas kitchen!…Everything just puts a big smile on your face!…love the topiary you made!..now how are you going to keep Leo from eating it!
Janelle
Jane! I love your Christmas kitchen! For several years now I've decorated our kitchen with a gingerbread theme. My poor family is just now decorating, but we're going to whip it out, get our tree and enjoy our holiday. Didn't get done with school until the 20th and then church commitments have kept us busy this weekend too.
And I have to tell you every time I see your kitchen I am completely charmed all over again. I just love that green, white, and black combination!
Donnamae
Looks great! Have a wonderful holiday with your family! Merry Christmas! 😉
Kathy
I love it, Jane! Love the mop angel and wreath! Your kitchen looks beautiful!!
SheilaG @ Plum Doodles
I love your gingerbread kitchen, so much fun. I hope you'll be able to fish out Mr Toasty. Merry Christmas, Jane and Leo! ♥
deb
Love it!
Cyndi Minear
Love the wall color!
Kim
Cute kitchen decorations and I love the chicken wire tree.
Merry Christmas
priscilla
Love your kitchen decorated for Christmas ! Such cute gingerbread decorations!
Merry Christmas !
Anne@DesignDreams
I love your adorable kitchen!! Especially love the chicken wire Christmas tree.
Merry Christmas Jane & Leo!
xox
Barbara (WA)
Very cute! I especially love your idea of gingerbread cookie cutters on your chicken wire frame. Merry Christmas!