Thursday, November 29, 2007

Kitchen Tree



This is a little tree I usually put up in my kitchen. The tree itself is from Michael's, where there are always great sales before Christmas. It's all decked out with some silverplated cutlery. Everything is small, to match the scale of the tree.






There are some sugar tongs, a butter knife, a couple of children's spoons and a diminutive salt shaker. There's also a small fork -- a fish fork? Plaid ribbon entwines the whole, and a small St. Nicholas peeps out from behind the branches.






The tree sits on our butcher block cabinet, along with a few Christmas plates and some more greenery. Slowly but surely, Christmas is unfolding here. More to follow in the days ahead...
























27 comments:

  1. What a perfect little tree for the kitchen! And it looks so lovely next to your transferware. I have no doubt the rest of your home looks gorgeous!

    Love,
    Julie

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  2. Very pretty, I like that it has such a simple, but shiny and lovely, theme:>) Looks like you are getting more in the mood to decorate as the season unfolds. We have a progressive dinner here tomorrow night (dessert) and I am still not done decorating! SO much to do so little time, hope you have a great Thursday Mary!

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  3. What a sweet tree. I love the decorations on it. Your Christmas plates are lovely, too.
    I am wanting to post some more Christmas things but am trying very hard to save them for the blogland Christmas Tour of Homes on the 17th. Can I wait? I doubt it..afraid I will have some re-runs! lol
    hugs, bj

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  4. Good Morning Mary,
    I love the idea of silverware on a Christmas tree.. another great reason to collect it! I can't wait to see more!
    ~Abbie

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  5. Mary,
    That display looks so celebratory!! I envy you the counter space to display it and oh yeah, no cats to knock it over.
    Come by or some easy and popular cookies. Would you like coffee or tea?
    Janet

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  6. Love this Mary! I think we should put our holiday cheer all over our homes and this is perfect.

    ~~ Heidi ~~

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  7. What a nice little Christmas tree! I like how you decorated it with the kitchen in mind. Christmas is slowly coming around at my house too.
    Have a great day!
    Donna

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  8. Looks great! The silverware is a great idea....I will have to tuck that away on my inspiration list :)

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  9. I love it! It is so crazy to me that while going through blogland most of us have posted our kitchen tree. Each differnt as we are,but still so sweet. I have to tell you though that no matter how simple evrything you touch has such beauty! You are one unique lady. If I would have done a tree like that it would look crazy,but it piece of silver looks so old and classey.Hugs to one great lady.

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  10. That is adorable. Oh, by the way...I mentioned you on my blog today.

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  11. Mary,

    What a cute idea--I love it! I have a nice little collection of baby silver--thanks for the inspiration!

    Annie

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  12. Love the tree! I've wanted one in the kitchen for a long time, and now you've inspired me. Also really like the way you've displayed things on the counter.

    Jacki

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  13. What a pretty little tree Mary! I just love the tiny silverware and that ribbon goes perfectly :) Can't wait to see more unfold at your place.

    Hugs,
    Dena

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  14. I love your kitchen tree. I'm going to have to dig out one of my crocks and shamelessly copy you!

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  15. I love your kitchen tree. Perfect!
    Nan

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  16. Perfect little tree for the kitchen & I especially love it in the old crock!

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  17. Mary, that tree is just perfect for the kitchen. I love the planter it is sitting in too!
    Penny

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  18. I love that tree, very pretty. I love the silver you added. Enjoyed visiting your site.
    Bristol

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  19. What a beautiful kitchen tree. This is the second one I've seen this week. I need one! Happy decorating. Michelle

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  20. Hi Mary love your display! I used silverware as well...spoons hanging from my chandelier. I adore your old crock. I several old ones that I love. Always love to visit you. cherry

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  21. Love the kitchen tree, it's just perfect. I also love your display in the kitchen, everything looks lovely.

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  22. What a cute tree in a crock! As always, you have such cute ideas!

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  23. This tree is just perfectly delightful! I love that it is so simple yet so elegant. You are having such fun aren't you? : )

    Your home is just so beautiful and suits you so well. Beauty, warmth, great heart and an uplifting spirit.

    Hugs, Sue

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  24. I love that little kitchen tree. What a great idea!

    Kate

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  25. What a sweet tree you have, Mary! I really like the idea of putting it in the crock.

    Thanks for visiting me!

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  26. Love the tree in the crock idea!!!! Soooo gonna do this next year!

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