• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

Cottage at the Crossroads

menu icon
go to homepage
  • Gardening
  • Recipes
  • Canning
  • DIY
  • Holidays
    • Email
    • Facebook
    • Pinterest
  • search icon
    Homepage link
    • Gardening
    • Recipes
    • Canning
    • DIY
    • Holidays
    • Email
    • Facebook
    • Pinterest
  • ×
    Home » Holidays » Christmas

    Gingerbread Kitchen

    By: Jane · Updated: 15 Dec, '16 · This post may contain affiliate links · 17 Comments

    Sharing is caring!

    Howdy, howdy, howdy everyone! Can you believe it's just 10 days until Christmas? Today I'm sharing our Gingerbread kitchen with you.

    Cottage at the crossroads: gingerbread kitchen

    Our kitchen here at the Crossroads is old and small, but it's one of my favorite places to decorate for the holidays.

    Gingerbread christmas kitchen : cottage at the crossroads

    Do you decorate your kitchen for Christmas? Obviously, I do but here's my reason for doing so. To me, the kitchen is the heart of the home, and most of my memories of past Christmases revolve around the food that comes out of the kitchen.  The warmth, the aromas, the coziness all emanate from the kitchen. Nothing shows love more than homemade goodness from the kitchen! 

    Gingerbread kitchen: cottage at the crossroads

    And what can be more whimsical and full of fun than gingerbread people! About 5 years ago, I started collecting gingerbread related items, and nothing you see here is new. Most all of it has been rearranged or displayed differently. Oops! I forgot. The wooden gingerbread boy hanging here on the chalkboard is a new addition this year. 

    Ornaments in a gingerbread kitchen | cottage at the crossroads

    Here's a closeup of some of the ornaments hanging on the garland. I'm just like a kid again when I bring them out of storage each year! 

    Handmade gingerbread boy | cottage at the crossroads

    I made this little guy last year, and if you'd like to make some of your own, you can find the directions in this post: Handmade Gingerbread Boys and Girls. 

    Gingerbread christmas ornaments | cottage at the crossroads

    You can't help but smile at such cuteness, can you? 

    Gingerbread christmas kitchen | cottage at the crossroads

    Over the door beside the chalkboard are more gingerbread people along with some gingerbread chefs! You know, I decorate the kitchen with a gingerbread theme because of the grandchildren. I want them to have those warm memories of time spent in this kitchen, just like Leo has. (Leo was raised in this house, in case you didn't know.)

    Gingerbread kitchen decorations | cottage at the crossroads

    In the corner are more gingerbread decorations. 

    Gingerbread kitchen decorations | cottage at the crossroads

    In this little wall pocket is a cutie with her gingerbread dolly! 

    Gingerbread house | cottage at the crossroads

    It was this gingerbread house that started all of this. I spotted it in a shop and fell hard. Luckily, it was on sale! 

    Christmas kitchen decorations: cottage at the crossroads

    Pork Chop is still residing on top of the refrigerator. Now, I have to admit something to you. See the white plate in the background? I forgot to take off the "cookies" sign (it's just a printed piece of paper) last year, but I did not realize it until just a few months ago! So I just left it up until Christmas rolled around again! 

    Shelf in a gingerbread kitchen | cottage at the crossroads

    Above the stove is a shelf with more gingerbread goodies. 

    Gingerbread stenciled sign | cottage at the crossroads

    You may recall that I made this stenciled sign last year. You can read more about how I did it in the post New Gingerbread Kitchen Sign.

    Gingerbread kitchen towel hanging on a rolling pin | cottage at the crossroads

    I'll be asking everyone to "gimme some sugar" just like it says on this cute kitchen towel!

    Christmas kitchen towels | cottage at the crossroads

    Hanging on the stove handle are some kitchen towels that I picked up last year, but I don't think I ever showed them to you. 

    Gingerbread recipe on a kitchen towel | cottage at the crossroads

    Hanging on a pizza peel is a recipe for gingerbread cookies printed on a tea towel. After the grandgirls arrive, I think we'll make and decorate some cookies following this recipe. Oh, what fun we'll have! 

    Gingerbread kitchen | cottage at the crossroads

    Over in the corner is another display in our gingerbread kitchen. The little tree displays vintage cookie cutters along with some cinnamon applesauce ornaments that I made a few years ago. They still perfume the air with a wonderful scent. 

    Gingerbread oven mitt used as a tree topper | cottage at the crossroads

    The tree topper is actually an oven mitt that fell behind the stove a few years ago. I guess you could say the gingerbread boy ran away and hid there until I found him again when we had to replace the stove! 

    Gingerbread kitchen | cottage at the crossroads

    Over in this corner you can see that I've pulled out my mixer and more cookie cutters that I'll be using soon. 

    Gingerbread kitchen | cottage at the crossorads

    Because it's all about the cookies and the memories we'll be making in our gingerbread kitchen! 

    More Holidays

    • Peat pot with pumpkin 1
      Thrifty Peat Pot Pumpkin Holder
    • Patriotic mantel 1 square
      Patriotic Decorations in the Craft Studio
    • Patriotic mini easel place card 2
      Patriotic Mini Easel Place Cards
    • Full garden tree 1
      Garden Theme Christmas Tree in our Entry

    Sharing is caring!

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

      Leave a Reply Cancel reply

      Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

      This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

    1. Clearissa Coward

      December 20, 2016 at 2:12 pm

      That is the cutest!!! Everything is so cohesive but not matchy matchy. Great job.

      Reply
    2. Babs

      December 18, 2016 at 5:26 pm

      LOVE it!! Your gingerbread kitchen makes me smile, 'cause it's just the cutest!

      Reply
    3. Jean Windham

      December 18, 2016 at 3:38 pm

      What an adorable kitchen. Every year I look forward to your Christmas kitchen. There are always new creative ideas to think about. Love all of the changes and additions to the gingerbread theme. Merry Christmas Jean

      Reply
    4. Debbie Manno

      December 17, 2016 at 10:20 pm

      Oh how I love your gingerbread kitchen this year H Jane! LOVE. it's so stinkin cute! Merry Christmas to you and Leo.

      Reply
    5. AnnMarie

      December 17, 2016 at 8:33 pm

      I am with you! The kitchen is the heart of the home and one of the best places to decorate for Christmas! Yours is truly adorable and perfect for grandchildren. How fun to bake cookies in your kitchen! We bought ourselves a new fridge for Christmas and I can't wait to put my vintage ceramic tree vignette on top!

      Reply
    6. Dianne Stewart

      December 17, 2016 at 10:40 am

      Love this !!!!! Certainly brings the smell and feel of Christmas just looking at the pictures !!!!
      You have a great talent-so many unusual things!

      Reply
    7. Debbie

      December 16, 2016 at 11:21 am

      So adorable!!! Merry Christmas!

      Reply
    8. Kathy Moreland

      December 16, 2016 at 11:02 am

      Such a pretty kitchen. I love your color scheme. It lends itself perfectly to Christmas decor. Lovely as always! Merry Christmas!

      Reply
    9. Lynn

      December 16, 2016 at 9:35 am

      Lynn

      Love gingerbread folks, too! Your collection is great! Love it all!

      Reply
    10. phyllis panza

      December 16, 2016 at 9:27 am

      Jane, beautiful job; I have a theme of snowmen too. that bowl on porch you were afraid the wind would blow snow away, put a wad of cotton; the stuff you use to stuff pillows and dolls. that really looks like snow. love the gingerbread/ that is my sisters theme. love the seating area; beautiful furniture. don't you have cold weather yet? its real cold here.
      hope u and Leo have a wonderful Christmas; here it is the 16th and im not done decorating. so behind this year. take care

      Reply
    11. Sally

      December 16, 2016 at 8:49 am

      Absolutely love everything so warm and cozy

      Reply
    12. Nancy

      December 16, 2016 at 8:35 am

      I love this! I especially love the ones over the door. Gingerbread people do give you a warm and cozy feeling.

      Reply
    13. Kris @ Junk Chic Cottage

      December 16, 2016 at 8:32 am

      Love your Gingerbread kitchen for the holidays. Super cute. You have a great collection.
      Kitchen really are the heart of the home no matter big or small. Yours is really cozy and fun.
      Merry Christmas to you and Leo.
      Enjoy these last few days before the big day.
      Hugs,
      Kris

      Reply
    14. [email protected] Designs

      December 16, 2016 at 8:32 am

      Your Gingerbread kitchen is the cutest!...I had to laugh about your cookies plate...I have done something similar! Love that Pork Chop!! Merry Christmas to you and your family....xoxo's to Leo too!

      Reply
    15. deb

      December 16, 2016 at 8:22 am

      Perfect!

      Reply
    16. Kathleen G

      December 16, 2016 at 7:49 am

      My mom would like your gingerbread kitchen and like you, bake memories with her grandchildren and now great grandchildren. I loved our Christmas kitchen growing up and baking with my mom and sister.
      Kathleen in Az

      Reply
    17. Kim

      December 15, 2016 at 10:18 pm

      So much cuteness, Jane!

      Reply

    Primary Sidebar

    Jane @ Cottage at the Crossroads

    We're Jane and Leo!

    Thanks for stopping by! We're renovating and preserving our family's 100 year old home place where we garden, complete a few DIY projects, and do some cooking. Please leave us a comment so that we'll know that you were here.

    about →

    Reader Favorites

    • Setting up a gardening journal
      How to Set Up a Garden Journal
    • Wooden garden obelisks
      DIY Wooden Garden Obelisk
    • Sweet cucumber relish featured
      Sweet Cucumber Relish
    • Cucumbers in raised beds
      Growing Cucumbers in Raised Beds

    Gardening How-tos

    • Best way to remove weeds from large area
      Best Ways To Remove Weeds From a Large Area
    • Potting mix vs. Potting soil
      Potting Mix vs. Potting Soil
    • How to dry and store fresh garden herbs
      How To Dry Herbs
    • 1
      Instant Pot Canning Basics

    Growing Vegetables

    • Fall decor 063
      Our Fall Vegetable Garden
    • Garden and yard may 2013 132
      Evolution of a Garden
    • Celebrity tomatoes in cages
      How to Grow Your Own Tomatoes
    • Growing lettuce in containers 030
      Growing Lettuce in Containers

    Footer

    As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    © 2021 Cottage at the Crossroads · All Rights Reserved

    Contact Us · Privacy

    524 shares