A Christmas Kitchen Tour
As I sit here and realize our house is finally decorated for the holidays, I can catch my breath for a minute. As much as I loved decorating every room in our house, decorating the kitchen for Christmas was a special experience.
I think that is because I am going to be spending every single minute in our kitchen for the next three weeks cooking for our party. (Actually that’s not entirely correct. Next week we are filming a movie for six days so I won’t be able to do anything in my kitchen for six days.) And yes. It’s true.
Today I am thrilled to be part of a blog hop with seven other bloggers. Be sure to follow the links to their posts which is at the bottom of this post! Special thanks to Janine from Happy Happy Nester and Ashley from ModernGlam Home for putting together this blog post. I am so excited to share with you my Christmas Kitchen Tour.
So I had to keep the decor simple as I need every counter surface for pots and pans and cooking prep! I am cooking for 200ish and it’s a lot of food. Trust me! My favorite decoration I put in our kitchen are fresh wreaths on the windows. They smell so good!
I went with a very traditional Christmas color palette this year. Red and white with a tiny bit of green. I know it’s not that creative but I am a traditional girl. And I love it. Next year I want to make Christmas floor cloths. Or I guess I could buy Christmas themed carpets for our kitchen. Either way, I think it would be festive.
I do know that it is a lot easier to decorate a kitchen that is white with green walls. This paint color is my most frequently asked question. It is Farrow and Ball and the color is Cooking Apple Green. How awesome is this color? I love it.
The wonderful sign on the counter is from my friend Kasey at Crafting in the Country.
Do you recognize the cookbook in the holder on the counter? It’s my favorite all time book, Entertaining, by Martha Stewart. Who knew it was red underneath that gorgeous cover. The cookbook holder is part of my collection at Curtis Creation.
There is something about this photo that I love. It starts in the kitchen, goes through the family room and then into my craft room. I love that!
Just adjacent to our kitchen is our family room dining table. I love this area and it’s where we always gather fro breakfast. We dine here for almost every meal. Although occasionally we do make it in to the dining room for a nice meal.
The kitchen is my heart and sole of our home. I love everything about it. And decorating the kitchen for the holidays makes sense. Thanks you for joining me for my Christmas Kitchen Tour. I really am in here from 8:00am to 11:00 pm for 7 days before the party. I simply cannot wait. It is going to be fun.
Be sure to follow these links and see the homes of some of my favorite bloggers.
Holiday Decor Inspiration
Wednesday’s tour:
Modern Glam | Blush and Copper Christmas
My 100 Year Old Home | Kitchen Christmas Decor
The Design Twins | Christmas Home
Simple Cozy Charm | A Cozy Change
2 Ladies and a Chair | Christmas Decor Cozy Christmas Tree
Meme Hill | Traditional Christmas Red
Thursday’s Tour:
Happy Happy Nester | Simple Ways to Add Holiday Cheer to a Bedroom
The Posh Home | Modern Christmas Decor
Life is Better at Home | Rose Gold & Blush Christmas
Your Marketing BFF | Modern Winter Wonderland Christmas Home Tour
Shining on Design | Simple Holiday Styling Whimsical
Styled with Lace | Burgundy and Blush Christmas
Designs by Laila | Tis The Season to Decorate
Love Your Abode | Joy Filled Christmas
Finding Lovely | Christmas Around the Home
Leslie – love all the fresh wreaths in the windows! I would love to know how you hang the wreaths in your windows? Using what materials? Fishing line and tape or nails or hooks?
Sheesh, I just love your kitchen, everything is so gorgeous and you have so much room. Makes me so homesick for the midwest where I grew up! I hope you have a great time cooking for your party and that you also have a LOT of help! How fun is that you lucky girl! Happy Holidays
This was just the inspo I needed to finsigh my kitchen!! Thank you friend!
Leslie, I am just taking in every last detail. It’s authentically decorated…you know? Real life, just perfect. As a decorator I know the challenge of getting things “just right”…and you did it! Congrats on your impeccable home and so excited for all that is to come! God bless, Julie & Jodie
Leslie I love your traditional red and white with green in your beautiful kitchen! Those wreaths on the windows are gorgeous! I hope you and your family have a happy Christmas season!
Leslie! Ive come to recognize your stunning kitchen. I am completely in love with it. All your special touches are so inviting. I would never leave that kitchen! Merry Christmas!
Leslie,
Your kitchen is so gorgeous! I always find your photos so beautiful and serene. I just want to pop into you kitchen and just chat and have a cup of coffee with you! Someday we will meet. Thanks for joining our holiday tour today.
Leslie,
Your lovely home shows the simple elegance of Christmas! Lovely touches everywhere.
Loving your kitchen all dolled up for the holidays! You kitchen looks like the perfect spot to enjoy some holiday baking! Beautiful as always. xoxo
I love your kitchen Leslie! The wreaths are just perfect! Thrilled to be on this blog hop with you ): Merry Christmas!
You can feel that the heart of your home is the kitchen! I just want to sit in there and be surrounded by your wonderful scents. Blessings!
It’s just beautiful my friend! Those fresh wreaths are beautiful. And cooking for 200!? My word. You are a holiday rockstar!