StoneGable's farmhouse kitchen is finally dressed up for Christmas.
This year, as in years past, I'm using lots of naturals with fun Christmas touches!
Come on in... have a mug of hot chocolate and let's look around...
My farmhouse kitchen is part of...
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Because my kitchen works for it's keep, decorations are kept to a minimum. However, at Christmas I bend the rules just a bit... especially on the island!
Live Cyprus trees in white bowls topped with white sparkly stars sit atop and beside an old-style sled.
The big Cyprus trees have pinecones at their base.
If they make it through the season, I'll plant them outside. I'm not great with indoor plants so I give them less than a 50/50 chance! But maybe there will be some Christmas magic and these little Cyprus trees will survive!
A white lantern lights the way! At night the single light from the lantern is beautiful!!!
Don't these red and white aprons remind you of candy canes?
This time of year I'm wearing the colors of the holiday around the kitchen!
Oh, yummuy! A candy cane in each apron's pocket!
And here's a treat for everyone who comes into the kitchen...
The Earl Of StoneGable overlooks the Christmas kitchen...
Earl came from THE EVERYDAY ON LINE SHOP to live here at StoneGablre. Isn't he a handsome pig!
The little shelf below Earl is so fun to decorate for Christmas!!!!
A small pitcher of candy canes is tucked up high. I sure hope no one can reach them... I LOVE peppermint and these candy canes have my name on them!
On the other side of the shelf, my little topiary is ready for Christmas too!
Blue and white dishware is classic farmhouse! I'm on the lookout for small bowls, creamers, etc. to grace this shelf.
The little cupcake stands holding the pinecone candle came from THE EVERYDAY ONLINE SHOP TOO. I use them so often... and not just for cupcakes!
The very first thing I cooked when Earl came to live above my cooktop and oven was BACON!!!! I actually felt guilty and wanted to throw a dishtowel over his head so he wouldn't have to see it!
I love having Earl in my farmhouse kitchen!
I hung small wreaths on black and white plaid ribbon in all the glass front cabinets. I use black and white liberally at StoneGable... even at Christmastime!
Bobby doesn't know this yet, but 2014 is the year we get glass fronts in the top kitchen cabinets at StoneGable... just after hardwood floors in the family room and a new patio and walkway in the back of the house... but before the bathroom makeover.
What would a farmhouse be if it weren't always in a state of remodeling!
Some people have visions of Sugarplums dancing in their heads... I have decorating projects marching like a brass band through mine!
We are such big coffee drinkers!!!!
I have a festive but functional Christmas coffee station on the counter!
I'll share more about that next week.
Oh yummy, more candy canes! Big glass jars of sugar and flour and... candy canes!
This little boxwood tree sits in a vintage crock I found at a local antique shop. People in my area used to make sour kraut in these crocks! It is Pennsylvania Dutch country, after all!
My breakfast room, just off the kitchen, is set up for a Christmas morning buffet. We will eat a huge Christmas brunch in the formal dining room.
Our Christmas brunch is even bigger than dinner... really we eat a cozy supper by the fire late Christmas night. There is something so special about our little Christmas supper. Sweet and quiet and content!
Notice a theme? Black and white and Cyprus on the the table...
I hope you have enjoyed my Christmas farmhouse kitchen!
Merry Christmas!
Remember to
Please visit the other 8 Farmhouses all dressed up for Christmas... you are in for such a treat!
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Wonderful Yvonne- you're home is decked out beautifully for the holidays! I like your sled and the cypress arrangement. The aprons are so cute with their pockets filled with greens! I like Earl- he's perfect above the cooktop and I love your arrangement on the shelf there too. The wreaths really add a festive look to your kitchen and breakfast room table looks so inviting!
ReplyDeleteYvonne, your attention to detail is always breathtaking. Love the green and white in the kitchen ... and the red aprons with pockets stuffed with greens are just adorable! Thanks for sharing your Farmhouse Christmas with us!
ReplyDeleteOh how I want that sled!…the kitchen is an "out of the park, slam dunk, you nailed it" Christmas kitchen…I keep going back and looking at the many wonderful details…is there a description for over the top fabulous..?..Just love the color scheme….and how cute are the aprons with the evergreen in the pockets!…Loved the tour Yvonne…a farmhouse kitchen so beautifully done!!!
ReplyDelete~Yvonne~
ReplyDeleteI love your beautiful kitchen I could stay in there all day and drink coffee !!
Your black counter tops are they soapstone, and do you highly recommend them?? also it there a exhaust vent over your stove under that lovely hood?? Love that !!
Have a blessed day
Paula-IN.
Hi Paula. My countertops are soapstone. I love love love them! Perfect for kitchen. I highly recommend them!
DeleteYou always do a great job decorating in your kitchen, Yvonne! I'd love to walk in here every morning to start my day. Love the little decorations you've added in, like the aprons with pockets filled.
ReplyDeleteWell you were definitely born to do this! Everything and every single time you get it right! So many things that I adore, all those little details...but I'm really loving the aprons...gah! just beautiful...xo
ReplyDeleteWell, you never, ever disappoint my friend! Your kitchen looks amazing, beautiful, Christmasy, classy, gorgeous......I could go on and on! I ADORE that sleigh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! MERRY, merry Christmas!!!! XOXO
ReplyDeleteI am a big fan of your beautiful kitchen, but it is just incredible with your Christmas touches! You know that I love your black, white, and green color scheme!
ReplyDeleteEverything is so beautiful - love the white with the greens! I am going to go make a burlap runner for my island right now - great idea :-)
ReplyDeleteYour home is beautiful. Love your style!
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely kitchen. May I ask where "Earl" came from?
ReplyDeleteEarl... or should I say the Earl of StoneGable came from The Everyday Online Shops. Barb has amazing things! Here is a link: http://www.farmhousedecorshop.com/index.html
DeleteYou will love what you see!
Everything looks wonderful Yvonne! Happy Holidays!
ReplyDeleteYvonne, It's a good thing your kitchen works because we are ALL moving in!! I just love the way you have decorated the kitchen for Christmas with the black and white check and green, and just a touch of red! And the aprons look so festive too. I'm an apron wearer too--it makes me feel so efficient and productive and somehow reminds me of my great aunts who always had something special for me. I miss them more around the holidays! I have a vintage crock from them and move it all around, inside and out! Merry Christmas to you, talented lady, and thank you for sharing your home and ideas with us! Linda
ReplyDeleteBeyond beautiful farmhouse kitchen! What a treat to spend time with you this morning.
ReplyDeleteMay God continue to pour blessings upon you and your family!
I had so much fun looking at this post. The black and white plaid with bits of red ... so pleasing. And I loved the candy canes in the apron pockets. So sweet.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas.
Fondly,
Glenda
What beautiful and clever ideas! We hope you don't mind but we'll be sharing a link to this post with our followers this afternoon. https://www.facebook.com/everythingbutthehouse
ReplyDeleteThanks,
Everything But the House
stunning, gorgeous, beautiful! xo P.S. I invite you to share at my hop today
ReplyDeleteBlack and White done right!!! Love it Yvonne! Merry Christmas,
ReplyDeleteKathysue
Yvonne, as usual everything is just beautiful. You don't miss a thing. I hope you are recovering well from your knee surgery. If you don't mind my asking, where did you find your jars that have the candy canes, flour, and sugar in them? I just love those. Hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas and a Very Happy New Year. Sheila
ReplyDeleteI got the big jars from Reading China And Glass which is close to me. But nationally the are know as KITCHEN AND COMPANY. Here is there web site: http://www.kitchenandcompany.com/
DeleteHey my friend - you rocked it, even with two "surgically enhanced" kneecaps you are recovering from. WOW! I would love to see what you would have accomplished if you had not just had surgery. :) I LOVE the black and white ribbon. Thanks for giving me two shout outs. I can't wait for you to choose a new product for next month. <3 Thanks for joining us. xxoo
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, as always Yvonne! Your home looks incredible and I love all of your touches. You have such a signature style and that is why I just adore visiting your blog! Happy Holidays to you & your family!!! Jen-City Farmhouse
ReplyDeleteYour kitchen is gorgeous, especially with all the holiday touches! Every detail is perfect and cypress is my favorite greenery... love the little trees with the pinecones. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas!
ReplyDeleteYour kitchen looks fabulous with all your Christmas decor. I love it all. The little sleigh is gorgeous. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteYvonne. Love the black and white color combo used in your kitchen. All of your holiday touches are lovely.
ReplyDeleteYvonne, your decorations are stunning. I love your kitchen and the use of black/white. Earl is the grand marshall of a very beautiful space..Happy Thursday..Judy
ReplyDeleteThe Earl of StoneGable, yes, he sounds very refined!! Love your kitchen with all the black/white plaid, checks and wonderful touches of red! Looks like such a great place to spend the afternoon baking!!
ReplyDeleteYvonne, your home is just welcoming and divine! I enjoy all that you share with us! Merry Christmas and a very speedy recovery. God Bless us all!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, warm and inviting home and decorations. Great job! Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteLove your style so much, Yvonne. The red aprons with the greenery are great...so creative. Your home is beautiful as always. Happy Holidays!
ReplyDeleteEverything looks simply amazing, Yvonne! I am loving the Farmhouse Christmas!
ReplyDeleteI love Stone Gable I can't believe someone actually lives there! I look forward to the regular emails and I am always inspired about what I see!
ReplyDeleteSwoon Yvonne, So much Christmas Cheer in your cozy kitchen! My favorite detail is your candy cane and greenery pocket-filled aprons! Merry Christmas to StoneGable!
ReplyDeleteI love it all, Yvonne. Gosh, you have one of those sleds that I want. Hope you are healing everyday.
ReplyDeleteSue M. in California
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love your style, ideas and the details you've lovingly shown in your kitchen and dining area (and I imagine throughout your home).Thank you for sharing the Stone Gable way of life. Merry Christmas to you and yours. :-)
Very beautiful, Yvonne! Lots of great ideas...thanks for sharing each one with us.
ReplyDeleteI pray your knees are getting better & better & you'll soon be up & dancing!
The black & white checkered ribbon caught my eye this year as well when I was at Hobby Lobby. I purchased a black & white checked ribbon with a black velvet edging that was just stunning. I think paired with red it's a beautiful combination. Your whites and greens with the accents of color are lovely.
ReplyDeleteSweet wishes,
Sara
the aprons are the sweetest thing
ReplyDeleteMy wonderful friend, how sweet you were to bring me a scrumptious dinner and wine and a tree decoration and festive napkins and great conversation and love! You are one of the most special people I know!!! I am blessed you! xo
DeleteYvonne,
ReplyDeleteExquisite, dear friend!!!
I'm lovin' this Black & White checked Christmas decor!!!
I'll be watching for the upcoming tunes to your Brass Band on Parade in your 2014 decor schemes!!!
fondly,
pat
Your kitchen is a dream!! Ahhh, someday I will have a beautiful white kitchen like this! :)
ReplyDeleteLinsey
Sounds to me like Bobby's in for a big decorating surprise!!! Glass fronts are always so pretty and an incentive to keep everything organized and pretty. That's on my "Gotta Do It" list, too. Meanwhile, I love the wreaths neatly hung on them. That's part of my plan to help dress up the wood fronts of our current cupboard doors!
ReplyDeleteI'm a big fan of black & white all year round, too. We have the black, red & cream combo going on in our living room and kitchen since it complements the furniture/furnishings in there. I love it! Your's looks fabulous!!!
I could just give the Earl of Stone Gable a big ol' smooch!!! He's a doll!!!