Well yesterday I showed you my family room all festive for the holidays. Today I’m taking you on a tour of my other happy place… the kitchen.
It’s not like I overly decorated for the season, just added some little touches around the space. Basically my countertops and center island got a lot more love.
I had a set of red, green and white mixing bowls that I filled with Christmas pinecones, potpourri and candy. If you remember my updated kitchen tour, every kitchen needs a bowl of candy. Before it was Starburst, now it’s Kit Kats. I figure the red wrappers are more Christmasy. I’m sure you agree.
I printed out my Christmas Bucket List and found a white frame for it. I placed it on the kitchen countertops so it’s within an arm’s reach to mark things off our to do list.
Next to it sits my cake plate that I decorated with three red candles and some flocked pinecones. Super cheap décor.
I also scooped up this adorable Santa cookie jar from Dollar General for $8. You bet I’m gonna fill this bad boy with some baking goodies. I’ve been in the baking mood already and it’s not even Thanksgiving. Not good.
Above the sink I also added some little decorations. One of my favorite cheap holiday tricks is to fill a bowl with ornaments (I got mine from Walmart and DG).
I also used the rest of the flocked pinecones I had on hand. Easy peasy.
Like my little Santa spatula? No idea where I got it from years ago but I love bringing it out every Christmas season.
I added some little red bows to my kitchen lanterns, and then my favorite part… the chair covers. I got all 4 of them for $6 from Lakeside Collection.
These really add the biggest impact to the space and they were super cheap. My kind of décor.
Then on the island I have another large white bowl filled with ornaments and a little boxwood plant.
Sorry for photo overload, but I’m excited for the holidays.
Can you tell?
So how about you?
Did you start decorating for the holidays yet?
Jenni says
I don’t start decorating for Christmas until after Thanksgiving! But I love what you’ve done! The pops of red all over are gorgeous!! And the Santa hat chair covers are so fun!
howtonestforless says
Thanks! And normally I don’t either Jenni, but with a blog and trying to inspire others it’s a tough battle. I actually love my Fall/Thanksgiving decorations more than my Christmas. Is that weird?
Aaron says
You Christmas decorations are stunning! I love how simple but so effective they are – definately pinching some ideas for our home this year.
More than that, though, I think I am in love with your kitchen. I spend a lot of time in my kitchen as it is, as I love to cook, but I think if I had one like that I don’t think I would leave!
Thanks for sharing your decorating tips – Think I might wait a little longer to go festive, but not too much!
howtonestforless says
Thanks for the kind words Aaron! And yes, I definitely spend much more time in this kitchen compared to our last home!
Carin says
I adore this so much! I totally agree that it is simple, but effective. I love using bowls of baubles too. 🙂
howtonestforless says
Thank you so much Carin!
Amanda @The Kolb Corner says
I’ve been itching to get my Christmas decor out, but hubby has a strict rule of waiting until after Thanksgiving 🙁 bahumbug!! I love how clean and simple everything is in this space and those chair covers are the perfect touch! Thank you for sharing at Merry Monday!
howtonestforless says
Thanks Amanda!! My birthday is the week before Thanksgiving so putting up decorations early is always what I ask for 🙂
Rachel says
Very cute! Love that Santa cookie jar.