Wednesday, December 1, 2010

A Splash of Christmas Red

Hey my friends!
Happy December 1st!
Can you believe December is here?
This is officially the Christmas season, OH what fun :)



I wanted to share with you my Christmas decor for the kitchen.
It is quite different from my dining room (previous post).

This is the heart of our home, where so many fun memories are made 
this time of year.


Our children are still young, so there is Santa, a gingerbread party, 
homemade decorations, and little hands baking desserts galore.
I wanted to add splashes of Christmas red
to our usual white and neutral decor.





Continuing with my vintage motif,
I used zinc jar lids as candle holders in the windowsill.







Old vintage chicken feeders serve as the curtain rod above the window.
I also cut several branches of evergreen for here and there.







Check back in for more of the Christmas kitchen.
I'll be sharing how I display some treasures of our little ones,
our island, and open shelving.
I have some favorite recipes, too!

Are you decorating with color?



Blessings,
BeckyC
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21 comments:

  1. Heaven's WalkDecember 1, 2010 at 9:28 PM

    Hey Becky! LUV your touch of red in your kitchen! And the idea of using the zinc lids as candleholders is GREAT! I'll also confess that I'm drooling over your industrial basket filled with burlap and linens......I'm stealing that idea, ok? lol!

    xoxo laurie

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  2. Blondie's JournalDecember 1, 2010 at 9:29 PM

    I love the little chalkboard with Jingle Bells on it...so sweet and the zinc lids make perfect candle holders. It's all about looking around.

    I am decorating more with neutrals this year as my home is very pastel, and red and green are a bit loud! I do like to add color in my kitchen though, like you.

    Happy Wednesday!

    XO,
    Jane

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  3. Rhoda @ Southern HospitalityDecember 1, 2010 at 9:31 PM

    Hi, Becky,so glad to meet you & happy you joined the party! Your house looks so festive. I love so many styles & can appreciate the rustic neutral look just as much as I love my style. Great job, it all looks wonderful!

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  4. Robin JohnsonDecember 1, 2010 at 10:05 PM

    Must be the day for kitchens! I decorated my kitchen today also with a red and white theme - my favorite!

    I love all your touches of red sprinkled throughout the room. It really pops against the pale background. So lovely!

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  5. Jennifer {Studio JRU}December 1, 2010 at 10:35 PM

    I love the beautiful touches of red to a neutral palette. It is so pretty!

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  6. AnonymousDecember 1, 2010 at 10:50 PM

    The bits of red really pop with the neutral background. Like your idea to use the zinc jar lids. Way to think outside of the box. Fun and pretty!

    Happy Holidays!
    Michelle

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  7. Lisa @ Fern Creek CottageDecember 1, 2010 at 11:09 PM

    Love this rustic Christmas look! So pretty!

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  8. Rachel Noelle PallasDecember 1, 2010 at 11:09 PM

    Love it Becky!! Hugs,Rachel ;)

    *French Farmhouse 425*

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  9. UnknownDecember 2, 2010 at 2:31 AM

    I like your candles - they are perfect!

    Greetings

    VINTAGE

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  10. LoriDecember 2, 2010 at 5:07 AM

    Love it, how about some red and green blankets in that wire basket?

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  11. BumbleBeeLaneDecember 2, 2010 at 5:26 AM

    Love all your ideas! Would never have thought about the chicken feeders as curtain rods.Warm Blessings!~Amy

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  12. cindyDecember 2, 2010 at 6:35 AM

    Um, can I be you when I grow up? I just feel so peaceful when I visit over here. So lovely!

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  13. Sandi~A Cottage MuseDecember 2, 2010 at 6:39 AM

    Love it! Very merry!!

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  14. michelleDecember 2, 2010 at 8:43 AM

    Very pretty! I just love seeing the splashes of red in with all the rustic goodness!!

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  15. Something Nice and PrettyDecember 2, 2010 at 9:01 AM

    Just beautiful, I love the idea with the zinc lids as candle holders, great idea!
    I've changed from prim to shabby so there are some things that I still have to use this year.

    Love your home, you do a fabulous job!

    Rondell

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  16. TriciaDecember 2, 2010 at 9:35 AM

    Everything looks fabulous Becky!!!
    Happy holidays to you.
    Hugs~
    T

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  17. White and RustDecember 2, 2010 at 9:59 AM

    I'm pretty nuetral themed this year in decorating. But I always like a little red. It really adds!

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  18. UnknownDecember 2, 2010 at 2:41 PM

    Great kitchen, love your repurposed stuff!

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  19. TonyaDecember 2, 2010 at 10:32 PM

    LOVE the zinc caps for candle holders! GREAT idea, except mine are being used to make saurkraut right now. I'll have to get some more!!
    Love your decorating style: so clean but cheerful and fun!! Good to meet you. I'll be following! :)

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  20. junkgardenDecember 5, 2010 at 1:53 PM

    Looks like a great old fashioned Christmas. I love it.
    Angie

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  21. Amy KinserDecember 5, 2010 at 10:49 PM

    Have I seen that chicken feeder above the window before? I love it!

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