Wednesday 19 December 2007

Kitchen Tree

Well, its getting closer and there's so much to do - so what am I doing? - faffing about arranging trinkets and baubles, or watching soppy Christmas films on TV! I took some pictures of my kitchen tree today, thought you might like to see them.


This tree just sort of evolved, starting with a white tree I picked up at a table-top sale. I've never had a white tree before and wasn't sure how I was going to decorate it. My rag balls from Kim were the inspiration for the colour scheme. The branches are quite sparse so it needed a lot of decoration to get it looking good. I used a mixture of new and vintage decorations, lots of bows and added bobble braid as a garland. I was a bit stuck for lights as I didn't have any with a white cable, then I found these snowball lights in the discount store. Unfortunately there isn't much length of cable between the snowballs so they have ended up looking a bit bunched on the tree.

I can't decide whether I prefer them lit or unlit. I made some bunting as the wall looked a bit bare, and I put some festive trinkets on my shelf units,


Then, no sooner had I finished taking the photos, another surprise in the post. I almost don't want to admit it but this was another Giveaway prize. These very cute felt decorations were from Nonnie, painstakingly hand stitched and they look just right on this rose pot. Fiona also included one of her lovely Christmas cards - thank you so much Fiona!

Our kitchen/breakfast room is an extension which has only recently been completed and has been looking rather bare and unfinished. There's still a lot to do - flooring to be fitted, doors and furniture to be painted, window treatments to be made - but just for now I think it looks quite cosy.


20 comments:

  1. Hi Lucy,
    TOO ADORABLE!!! I love your kitchen tree and all the decorations - what a fabulous room you have created.....are you free on Friday to help decorate our tree?? (Which, incidentally, will also be in our kitchen this year!)
    You are an inspiration!!!
    Niki

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  2. Hi Lucy,
    WOW!!! your are so talented everything looks stunningly pretty...your last picture looks like it has come from the pages of a beautiful book.
    Like Niki said above you are an inspiration!!!
    Kristina XxX

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    Kristina XxX

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  4. What lovely pictures Lucy. the colours you've used are so pretty together, love them. Really happy you liked the ragballs- but I can take no credit for the talent you have in decorating your home.
    Kimx
    Love that bobble trim!

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  5. It all looks so gorgeous. So cosy and cheerful. I really love the white tree. Glad you liked the decorations and card.

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  6. What a beautiful room, Lucy, it all looks so cosy and welcoming, and I just love all your decorations and gorgeous bits and pieces. Kim and Nonnie make fabulous things don't they? I have the pleasure of owning a couple of their things, you blog ladies are all so talented. Love Jackie Mx

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  7. Your kitchen looks just beautiful. I love the bunting made with the pom pom trim! Too cute. Wishing you a happy Christmas. Leisa

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  8. OH MY GOSH, little Lucy Bloom...this is the most magical room I've ever seen. You did soooo good, girl. Your tree is just precious, all your colors are delightful, I love that little banner across the wall (is this what you call a bunting?) Everything just looks perfect! I just know Mr. Bloom loves it all, too.
    hugs, bj

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  9. You have created a fabulous winter wonderland Lucy!
    I love your choice of colours... it is so refreshing!
    I hope you enjoy a wonderful Christmas with Mr Bloom ...
    With love
    Michelexx

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  10. How lovely - you have made such an efort.

    Gorgeous!

    Ax

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  11. Oh my goodness! It looks totally charming! I remember having a white table top tree when I was young & then a silver one - very nostalgic indeed.

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  12. i never knew that i needed a white tree until now!
    truly beautiful x
    merry Christmas to the Bloom's from all of us x
    speak soon
    tracy x

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  13. Hi Lucy, thank you for stopping my our Blog and your lovely comments! You have such a gorgeous home! Every little detail, it's so charming! We look forward to coming back soon:) Merry Christmas! Jenn and Jacqui

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  14. I came over from Kim's to visit. I am absolutely enchanted with all your decorations. How pretty it all is.
    Wishing you a Merry & Blessed Christmas.

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  15. OH Wow - you are a clever girl - the room is enchanting. Any other tree but white wouldnt have looked right in there. You have made we realise that we need to brick up one wall of the conservatory we are eventually going to get after the move of the century (read my blog for the latest bizarre turn in the Case of the Never Ending Chain!) I think this room is going to be incredibly useful to you now its built. Very very best wishes if I dont get back to you before 'the big day'. Its my last day at work today - Yippeeeeeeeee x

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  16. It is all so lovely and co-ordinated. Thankyou for sharing your christmas kitchen with us, it really does look like photos from a magazine article.

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  17. How FABULOUS! I love your kitchen Christmas decor! And that WONDERFUL white tree! I've seen so many white trees in blogland this December, and I think I must get one for next year! =) Happiest of holidays to you!

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  18. I'm just popping in today to say hidey-doo and that I hope you and the infamous Mr. Bloom have a most wonderful weekend....then....Christmas will be right around the corner~
    hugs, bj

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  19. I love love love the kitchen tree. I wanted to get a white one this year but never got round to it. our kitchen looks so warm and welcoming, and I love the bobble trim on the shelves.
    Hope you have a lovely Christmas
    Cathy X

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  20. Lucy, what a trove of lovely treasures, the pale pink and blue goes so well with the primrosey coloured walls. Well done, this room is a winner. I would love to have a shelf just under the ceiling for putting plates etc on, it is so handy, I wish I had somewhere to display my cornishware to its best advantage? I hope you enjoy the festive period in your lovely home and a Happy New Year too. Louise x

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Thank you for your comments - I am not always able to reply but they are always appreciated.
Lucy x