Cottage Christmas Kitchen And Breakfast Nook. Welcome to our cozy cottage kitchen and breakfast nook with simple old fashioned Christmas decorations. I’m bringing out the best features of the kitchen with greenery, wreaths, ribbon and a wee bit of plaid.
Christmas Home Tour
We are sending out a special invitation as eighteen bloggers share their beautifully decorated homes with Christmas home tour. A huge thank goes to our host Cindy of County Road 407 for organizing our holiday event.
If you are popping in from my friend Rachel from The Ponds Farmhouse, I’m thrilled to have you. I’m sure you’ll agree Rachel’s porch decorations are absolutely gorgeous!
Cottage Christmas Kitchen And Breakfast Nook
I’ve been looking forward to decorating our green kitchen for Christmas ever since we painted it back in March. It’s incredible how a little paint can transform a kitchen into a cozy cottage space. With limited counter space I’m concentrating on holiday accents that feel cozy without over crowding.
I’m using the same color pallet from my rustic and cozy Christmas family room, which you can see here. The muted colors evoke a feeling of warmth, that say come in and make yourself at home.
As you take the tour, you’ll see how I’m using greenery, wreaths, ribbon, bottle brush trees, gingerbread houses and plaid. I have to say this is my favorite Christmas kitchen to date, which is saying something after living here 20 plus years.
Cozy Kitchen Accents
The cottage kitchen tour starts with the coffee station. This is mostly practical decorating with a few extras, using a wooden riser to organize spoons, plaid mugs and sweeteners. My favorite plaid plates are at the ready for breakfast pastries or snacks. To see the tutorial on how to make a wood riser click here.
On the other side of the coffee maker I have a glass jar holding vintage and new cookie cutters. Making cookies is on my list of things to do, however I’m also using cookie cutters to create gingerbread wrapping and tags. See my post here for wrapping details.
A faux evergreen wreath on the pantry door is something new I’m trying this year. I think these green and rusty red tones are so pretty together. If you missed the wreath makeover, click on my post here.
You know ribbons are not just for wreaths, right? This year you’ll see them everywhere even on a tiny lamp and a cutting board handle. I may have gone a bit overboard on the ribbon, but it’s such an easy way to add pretty texture and color. Who can resist?
Christmas Plate Rack
I’m mixing holiday decorations in with my everyday decor on the plate rack. The vintage French blue transferware pieces blend so beautifully with the greenery, and bottle brush trees. The wood rocking horse at the top is a favorite piece that belonged to my dad.
Did you notice the star anise wreath? I think it fits right in with the other holiday decorations, and you can read how to make one here.
Cottage Christmas Breakfast Nook
Next to the cottage Christmas Kitchen is our breakfast nook. I hope to create a cozy and festive tablescape in the breakfast nook to share very soon.
Until then I’m using a green wooden riser to display a topiary, my gingerbread village and a candle. I’m still having so much fun finding different ways to display these little houses. If you want to see how to make them click over to my upcycle post here.
Using simple velvet ribbon I’m turning an ordinary topiary into part of the holiday decor. I just love easy decorating tricks like this one.
On the vintage printers drawer, I’m layering a wreath similar to the one on the pantry door. This is an effortless way to repeat the same colors to coordinate the two spaces.
Be sure to follow Thistle Key Lane on Pinterest, where the boards are up to date with seasonal inspiration you can use right now!
Up next is my friend Marty of A Stroll Thru Life sharing her beautifully decorated elegant home tour.
Thank you so much for visiting today. Be sure to come back any time to click through the links of my friends below for inspiration you can use this holiday season.
Cheers!
More Fabulous Christmas Home Tours…
Michelle,
Your Christmas Tour is just lovely. I love your blue and white platters on your plate rack and your gingerbread houses. So cozy. Have the best Holiday season.
Thank you Rachel! I’m so happy to be part of the tour! 😊
Michelle I will definitely be making a riser sometime soon. What a versatile piece! Also looking for pieces to transform into a gingerbread village. I love your green cabinets. Thank you for the inspiration!
Thank you Laura! These little risers have come in so handy. Hope you have fun with the project.
Michele your decor is beautiful and thoughtful as always. Love the bows around your lamps and that plate rack is something I have been wanting for years now! So inspiring, happy holidays!
Thank you Ann, the plate rack is my favorite spot for holiday decorations!
Michelle, your Christmas breakfast nook is charming! Love the plaid dishes and gingerbread accents–pinned! Wishing you a joyous Christmas season, Cecilia @ My Thrift Store Addiction
Thank you Cecilia! Wishing you a wonderful Christmas season too!
Your kitchen is so beautiful and I love your vignettes you’ve scattered around. The coffee station is wonderful too. Your village centerpiece on the table is so pretty and I adore your plate rack. Merry Christmas
Thank you so much Marty! Merry Christmas!
You have so many wonderful touches, Michelle. The little tree with oranges in the basket is perfect. Love the risers, but my fave are your adorable gingerbread houses from wood cutouts. I also adore your cookie cutters in the large glass jar. Happy Christmas!!
Thank you Debra! Gingerbread houses continue to be so popular, and I just can’t get enough of them!
Every nook and cranny has so much festiveness and detail it would actually make me want to cook! Well, maybe just sit at the adorable table enjoy looking around while having some coffee. I love it all! Thank you for sharing it with us and joining in. pinned
Thank you Cindy! Yes we need some time to relax and chat. Let’s plan that for the new year!
I see why you were excited to decorate your kitchen for Christmas…the green cabinets are stunning! Perfect for plaid mugs and gingerbread decor! Merry Christmas, Michelle!
Thank you Missy! Painting the cabinets was one of my best ideas this year!
I adore that plate rack!! You decorated it beautifully for the season!
Thank you so much Rachel! Hugs!
You’re right, the addition of a simple bow made out of ribbon makes everything special. Love the frayed velvet ribbon you used in your warm color scheme. The bow on the cutting board is brilliant; perfect way to turn the utilitarian into festive! So pretty, Michelle. Enjoy the Merry season!
Michelle, I love the little trees you have in the kitchen! The simplicity, daintiness and soft plaids of the coffee bar are really a nice change to all the bright colors usually associated with the Christmas season. Love it all!!
Have a wonderful Christmas season,
Barb 🙂
Thank you Barbara! I’m finding the muted colors work so much better in our house.
Michelle. your kitchen looks adorable. I love all of the plaid and the sweet gingerbread decor. You always knock it out of the park.
Thank you Wendy for the sweet comments! Happy Christmas!
Michelle, what a warm and cozy kitchen you’ve created. All the greenery lends a natural feel and the addition of ribbon (my favorite) brings out the Christmas vibe. Your super cute cute gingerbread houses look great on the breakfast room table. Merry Christmas, my friend.
Thanks so much sweet friend! This is the year of the ribbon, and I’m using it everywhere LOL! Merry Christmas to you too!
Michelle, your kitchen is so beautiful! I especially love the little tree with orange slices and the gingerbread village! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you Niky for the sweet comments! Hugs and Happy Christmas!
You always have such classic decor Michelle! I love the plaid, greenery and touches of burgundy you used this year. A truly beautiful Christmas kitchen (and I’m sure the rest of your home is just as stunning!). Wish you Peace, Love and JOY this season!!
Thank you Cindy, the little bit burgundy was a fun addition this year! Wishing you a wonderful Christmas season!
Just lovely! Where did you find your beautiful plate rack? I also collect blue and white china.
Thank you so much Lesley! The plate rack is from Magnolia.com and it’s called Hannon Wood and Brass Display Rack. I bought it on sale a while back and paid much less than it is listed for now. I painted it white to contrast with the cabinets. Hope this helps.
SO SO cute Michelle! I always love seeing your elegant style! I am really admiring your plate rack and how you styled it. just yesteray I thrifted a little shelf that I want to turn into something similar for the boring side of the pantry cabinet that I haven’t shown on the blog yet. I am hoping to get it repainted and styled with some kitchen Christmas treasure by Tuesday’s tour. I love how you draped the garland over the top!
Your kitchen with the new color is amazing for Christmas! It just pops! I love the little tree in the basket and all of your other little spacial details. Everything is beautiful!
Merry Christmas!
Thank you so much Amber! Your tour was filled with so much inspiration for me, and I can’t wait to see what you share next week! Happy Christmas my friend!
Thank you for sharing and participating at SSPS 341 Michelle. See you at #342, Jan 6. Merry Christmas/Happy Festive Season.
Merry Christmas Esme!