Tuesday, December 3, 2013

Merry Kitchen



(Thank you to Lavender Garden Cottage and Charm of Home for featuring this post!)
Hi, everyone!  Although I have an extremely tiny kitchen, I still want it to be BIG on holiday cheer!  (You gotta work with what you have-ha! )
So this year I've used lots of punches of red to brighten things up in this cozy space.

I hope that you enjoy the tour!





























































(These skates are extra-special because they were my dad's when he was young!)

Well, I hope that you found my tiny kitchen festive!

Thanks so much for stopping by!  Have a fantastic day :)

I'm linking to these great blogs:   Savvy Southern Style
                                                 Lavender Garden Cottage
                                                 Ivy and Elephants
                                                 Have a Daily Cup of Mrs.Olsen
                                                 From My Front Porch To Yours
                                                 Rooted in Thyme
                                                 Common Ground
                                                 The Charm of Home
                                                Organized Clutter Queen
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58 comments:

  1. UnknownDecember 3, 2013 at 4:45 PM

    Love it! Small space but big impact! You make all the details work so well together!

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  2. AnonymousDecember 3, 2013 at 4:48 PM

    Love all the Christmas touches to your kitchen. Everything looks wonderful!

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  3. Butterfly 8)(8 Bungalow December 3, 2013 at 4:49 PM

    Very cute! I love the skates of your father.

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  4. Debra@CommonGroundDecember 3, 2013 at 4:50 PM

    Love all your fun touches of red and your silver champagne bucket for utensils, small kitchens are cozy and charming!

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  5. StaceyDecember 3, 2013 at 4:58 PM

    Everything looks so festive. I just adore that menu on the wall. :)

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  6. JunkchiccottageDecember 3, 2013 at 5:24 PM

    Susan,
    Everything looks so pretty and festive with the red. I love the candy canes in the little vintage can. Too cute. It all looks so great.
    Kris

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  7. SusieDecember 3, 2013 at 5:25 PM

    You little kitchen is adorable. I love the touches of red. That old santa boot is so sweet. xoxo,Susie

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  8. JeanieDecember 3, 2013 at 5:26 PM

    That is VERY merry! I love the red and white --= it looks so clean and lovely! Festive to the max!

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  9. Faded CharmDecember 3, 2013 at 5:31 PM

    I like your little touches of red and think I'm going to be adding some to my home this year as well. Can I ask where you got your ribbon ho,ding the towels together?

    Thanks,
    Kathleen

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  10. Patty RumakerDecember 3, 2013 at 5:42 PM

    Your holiday Kitchen is adorable and I love that you have your fathers skates.
    Patty at Home and Lifestyle Design

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  11. UnknownDecember 3, 2013 at 6:21 PM

    Your kitchen is lovely! I love the touches of red and the pretty vignettes. Your dad's skates are a great thing to still have.

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  12. AdinaDecember 3, 2013 at 6:30 PM

    Red is my favorite color. I love all of the pops throughout your kitchen! Especially the little red car. The skates are definitely great too!
    Adina @ Simply Country Life

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  13. FABBY'S LIVINGDecember 3, 2013 at 6:50 PM

    Beautiful! I love all your vignettes and the lovely splashes of red, which I adore for C'mas time! Your Little red car is adorable...and you father's skates, priceless! Hugs,
    FABBY

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  14. farmhouse-storyDecember 3, 2013 at 6:51 PM

    just darling, susan! love all the signs, and how great to have your dad's skates!

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  15. Pamela GordonDecember 3, 2013 at 6:57 PM

    Your kitchen looks sweet with all the touches of red. I love your little truck and all the fun vintage restaurant signs. Red seems to be popping up in a lot of homes in blogland this year. Hugs, Pamela

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  16. Blondie's JournalDecember 3, 2013 at 7:07 PM

    Definitely a kitchen big on charm and holiday festivity!! I love all the touches of red and the greenery added to all of your vintage pieces. I've never seen that menu board...SCORE! Love your scale, too. I've always wanted one but sadly, it just wouldn't "fit" my kitchen. Anyway, love, love, love your Christmas Kitchen! :)

    XO,
    Jane

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  17. ℳartina @ Northern NestingDecember 3, 2013 at 7:20 PM

    Susan I LOVE your kitchen and all the pretty Christmas touches you added to it!! So many pretty things!

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  18. Cathy CobblestoneDecember 3, 2013 at 7:55 PM

    It's just beautiful - such a happy place to enjoy Christmas baking and get-togethers. Hope you and yours have a blessed Christmas!

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  19. Vickie @ Ranger 911December 3, 2013 at 8:08 PM

    Your kitchen is truly the heart of your home with the special vintage touches you've added, Susan! I love the pops of red everywhere!

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  20. KellyDecember 3, 2013 at 8:16 PM

    I love how you've styled your kitchen using vintage finds in a red and white color scheme! I particularly like the little truck and the old can with the candy canes in it. Love your vignette near your stove too. Simple and charming.

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  21. Patty MarkerDecember 3, 2013 at 8:20 PM

    It looks adorable. Just the right touch and I love the red!

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  22. pballardDecember 3, 2013 at 8:20 PM

    I love your kitchen. I love the skates. So fun. I just love everything. Thanks for sharing.

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  23. chateau chicDecember 3, 2013 at 8:32 PM

    LOVE, Love, Love the pops of red in your kitchen!!! It's always so fun to be invited into your home, Susan. You have so many fabulous vintage finds and I love to get ideas from your creativity!
    Mary Alice

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  24. UnknownDecember 3, 2013 at 8:52 PM

    oh my!! your hints of red are perfect! you do color right, that is for sure!! just enough here and there. just perfect.

    polly

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  25. Ivy and ElephantsDecember 3, 2013 at 9:05 PM

    Your kitchen is adorable in it's Christmas finery! I love the pops of red and all you lovely vintage pieces. Lovely!
    Hugs,
    Patti

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  26. PattyDecember 3, 2013 at 9:33 PM

    My kitchen has kind of the same feel as yours and I have been inspired by these pics! Love the old can with the candy canes! The pine cone and greenery and berries in the wire basket is something I want to do too. Love those skates. I remember my dad's ice skated hanging in our old barn. No idea what ever happened to them. Hadn't though about those in...decades? Thanks :)

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  27. DewenaDecember 3, 2013 at 9:53 PM

    Oh, I do love it all! Right down to the cream soda bottle and the much used metal lunch box on the microwave!

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  28. Donna WilkesDecember 3, 2013 at 9:55 PM

    Love all the details around the kitchen. I kept expecting a "3" to show itself.. I guess you were subtle : 25 (5-2=3) 249 (9-4=5, 5-2=3) ! That tin box is my favorite! Plus the red truck.

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  29. Rosemary@villabarnesDecember 3, 2013 at 11:42 PM

    You've added lots of Christmas charm to your little kitchen. I have a tiny kitchen too, and, I love seeing what others do with theirs.

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  30. Just JudyDecember 4, 2013 at 12:12 AM

    Love all your vintage accessories....showcased perfectly and your guest must be pleasantly entertained by your imagination! Well done!

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  31. Christine at Little BragsDecember 4, 2013 at 12:44 AM

    ohhh I always do love yer junk!!!!! Merry Christmas!

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  32. cynthia lee designsDecember 4, 2013 at 12:49 AM

    Love your Christmas kitchen and I love all the touches of red!!
    ~Cindy

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  33. Rose LDecember 4, 2013 at 1:20 AM

    I have not even started any decorating of any type yet!

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  34. NanaDianaDecember 4, 2013 at 1:37 AM

    It looks so nice and I love the truck and the pops of red. I have red (again!;>) this year, too. I was going to change it up-but decided the red would be IT for one more year. Love your old scale, too-everything looks wonderful! xo Diana

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  35. Rita C at PanoplyDecember 4, 2013 at 7:06 AM

    Love your small kitchen, and the wall with the microwave is my fave - esp. your dad's skates!

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  36. MelanieDecember 4, 2013 at 7:06 AM

    Yes, it is festive and packed with inspiration! So glad that I paid a visit here this morning!

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  37. TracyMB @ Crows Feet ChicDecember 4, 2013 at 10:51 AM

    So festive and inspiring - love it!

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  38. UnknownDecember 4, 2013 at 11:07 AM

    I love, love your kitchen. So charming and nostalgic!! Beautifully done!

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  39. ReviDecember 4, 2013 at 1:20 PM

    Festive, indeed! I love your nostalgic items. :)
    -Revi

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  40. AnonymousDecember 4, 2013 at 1:37 PM

    It's perfect for the season and I love your kitchen! Such cute window treatments and the rooster bell is really charming!

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  41. CynthiaDecember 4, 2013 at 3:17 PM

    Susan your touches are so pretty, the red really pops. Love the mercury glass trees, HUGE fan!!!

    Cynthia

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  42. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresDecember 4, 2013 at 3:59 PM

    It's all about what you do with what you have. You've packed so much vintage charm into your kitchen, I love it all. The skates are so precious!!

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  43. Gypsy HeartDecember 4, 2013 at 4:12 PM

    Just have a minute on this "borrowed" computer but wanted to say hello and your decor is great! I love the touches of red!

    xo
    Pat

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  44. Our Hopeful HomeDecember 4, 2013 at 4:45 PM

    Red is definitely the way to go! Love your silver, and the little red truck!

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  45. Cathy @ My 1929 CharmerDecember 4, 2013 at 6:14 PM

    It may be tiny, but it sure is adorable! Love all the red touches and silver. The red truck i to adorable!

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  46. Daniela @Frugal Aint CheapDecember 4, 2013 at 11:10 PM

    look at you pulling out the red on us :) LOVE the accents.

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  47. Glenda/MidSouthDecember 4, 2013 at 11:20 PM

    Love all the vintage touches. I actually remember menus with prices like that. Ooops - my age is showing. :-D

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  48. KhammanyDecember 5, 2013 at 12:45 AM

    You never fail to amaze me! You have such a talent for decorating. The little bits of red throughout look so good.

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  49. JannetDecember 5, 2013 at 4:07 AM

    Hi Susan, I absolutely enjoyed the kitchen tour, so sweet and cozy! I found your blog through 'The Old Painted Cottage' and wow, I'm so glad that I did :) You home is gorgeous. Will put you on my blog list and come back often.

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  50. PamelaDecember 5, 2013 at 11:07 AM

    Susan love all your Christmas touches in the kitchen! Thanx for coming and partying at THT.

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  51. The Charm of HomeDecember 5, 2013 at 4:53 PM

    Your Christmas kitchen is adorable! Love that little red truck!
    Sherry

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  52. Creations by Marie Antoinette and Edie MarieDecember 5, 2013 at 7:26 PM

    For a small kitchen, You have some very pretty things. I love the old pop bottle...I remember those. precious...everything is just precious.You did a wonderful job and made use of the space you have...Well Done!!!
    I would like to invite you to Sherry's and my blog. We have something special to show you. We hope you will enjoy your visit.
    Merry Christmas and best wishes for the New Year,
    Marie Antoinette

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  53. Katie MansfieldDecember 6, 2013 at 5:22 PM

    It's adorable. I love the skates and the old soda bottle. Your pops of red are just perfect!

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  54. PattieJDecember 6, 2013 at 9:05 PM

    Everything looks beautiful!! Love the vintage-y look of it all!

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  55. Lisa @ Fern Creek CottageDecember 6, 2013 at 10:46 PM

    Such wonderful kitchen vignettes! Love the little red truck!!

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  56. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonDecember 7, 2013 at 10:52 PM

    Susan, you always make everything, (no matter how small) big on style! Love the pops of red! Thanks for sharing it with SYC. This post has enough vintage items in it that it would be perfect to link up with Carlene for our 'Creating Christmas'.
    hugs,
    Jann

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  57. Carlene @ Organized ClutterDecember 8, 2013 at 12:52 PM

    I love how a little red really pops in your neutral decor! Fun!

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  58. Sandi~A Cottage MuseDecember 8, 2013 at 2:53 PM

    You are so right...the space is big on style, looks wonderful!

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