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Thursday, December 12, 2013

Kitchen Island: Christmas


Our kitchen island is the heart of our small kitchen. 
It's filled with trasnferware. 
It could stand to be thinned out but not today or even next month.





Gremmie dines on top of the island and that way her food is usually safe from Shelley.


The Maxine nutcracker cheers me no end. 
I found her in an antiques booth a long time ago.

I hope you are enjoying the beauty of Christmas.

To see the front of this island with it's old window click here.

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Happy Christmas
Olive








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39 comments:

  1. Cranberry MorningDecember 12, 2013 at 11:29 AM

    Oh, I just LOVE that island!! Don't even consider changing it. :-)

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  2. Rosemary@villabarnesDecember 12, 2013 at 1:32 PM

    It's beautiful. I love the way the light shines on your transferware.

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  3. UnknownDecember 12, 2013 at 2:11 PM

    I think it looks perfect. Save yourself some work! It looks great just like it is!

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  4. MollyDecember 12, 2013 at 3:30 PM

    Love the Christmas Tree perched on top of the scales. Gremmie's worked out the best place to be too.

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  5. Julie MarieDecember 12, 2013 at 3:32 PM

    I just love your kitchen island all decked out for Christmas Olive... Hello Kitty!... your mama says you have been a naughty kitty?... so has Tessy been a naughty doggie... sure has made a difference in where I put my decorations!... Tessy thinks everything is hers!... she tries to snatch my elves and run with them... xoxo Julie Marie

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  6. SusieDecember 12, 2013 at 4:23 PM

    I love that island...it's just so handy. The tree is too cute. I need one like that. I laughed when I read that Maxine was a nut cracker..no kidding. LOL. Your cat probably laughs at the dog while she's up on the island. Hope you are doing well , wishing you and Joe a great weekend. xoxo,Susie

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  7. Vickie @ Ranger 911December 12, 2013 at 4:26 PM

    I would love to have a kitchen big enough for your wonderful island! I like it filled to the max with your wonderful transferware.

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  8. DawnDecember 12, 2013 at 4:26 PM

    How pretty Olive, I always enjoy seeing how you decorate that fabulous island.

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  9. hidden art of homemakingDecember 12, 2013 at 4:41 PM

    your title sounds like a vacation spot....The kitchen Island...maybe it is...for Gremmie...
    lovely pictures my friend...
    Love, Mona

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  10. JuneDecember 12, 2013 at 5:44 PM

    This is so lovely Olive! I love seeing kitty enjoying her dinner there on that beautiful island in the sun.
    I have been reading the posts I have missed here and have to say that your big wooden star is AWESOME! I love how bright and beautiful your living room looks for Christmas. I enjoyed going about in the rain looking at the lovely homes you shared and then that cool old log cabin in your friends back yard. What a great visit this has been.
    Thank you for your sweet words that you left for me on my 'woodsy' post :))))
    sending hugs...

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  11. ℳartina @ Northern NestingDecember 12, 2013 at 5:44 PM

    I LOVE IT ALL!!! So pretty Olive!

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  12. Curtains in My TreeDecember 12, 2013 at 5:51 PM

    Still love the Home Made Island
    and you little kitty Germinne looks like she likes the island also . And of course we love Maxine , she tells it like it is LOL

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  13. Debra@CommonGroundDecember 12, 2013 at 5:57 PM

    this is such a great piece, it's not the time of year to talk about "thinning" anything!!

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  14. Joanne NoragonDecember 12, 2013 at 7:41 PM

    My mother collected pitchers. Her little cow pitcher is still in the barrister bookcase.

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  15. MelanieDecember 12, 2013 at 8:20 PM

    Love your kitchen island. Wish I had room for one in my kitchen, but it's a small eat-in kitchen so only room for a table and chairs.

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  16. chateau chicDecember 12, 2013 at 9:02 PM

    Your island is such a wonderful focal point in your kitchen, Olive! Love the vintage scale with the Christmas tree on top. That nutcracker would put a smile on my face every day too.
    Mary Alice

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  17. SarahDecember 12, 2013 at 9:19 PM

    Don't go "thinning" out that transfer ware. It looks wonderful as does everything in your charming kitchen. Happy Holidays………Sarah

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  18. DebDecember 12, 2013 at 9:27 PM

    Love your transfer-ware just the way it is. Your island looks so festive and there's that Gremmie...love her, too.

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  19. LynneDecember 13, 2013 at 12:08 AM

    Maxine is perfect . . . what fun!

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  20. SouthhamsdarlingDecember 13, 2013 at 6:39 AM

    Hi Olive. Lovely photos as always. I love that little winking own! I have a pair of scales just like that (only a different colour) and I love how you have put the tree on top of them! I am now going to rush to the cupboard and get mine out and do something similar. Thanks for the idea. Yes, I am very much in the Christmas spirit.; I just love this time of the year.

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  21. Christine @ Rustic-RefinedDecember 13, 2013 at 8:08 AM

    I love your island, you took a great spot and transformed it....Love the detail on your island and the transferware!

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  22. Leslie Anne TarabellaDecember 13, 2013 at 9:56 AM

    So very pretty as always. When I see photos of your island, I always think there is a good smell in there too. Like hot cider or pie.

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  23. JunibearsDecember 13, 2013 at 11:04 AM

    And a very happy Christmas to you dear! I love all your decorations! xx

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  24. Town and Country GalsDecember 13, 2013 at 12:09 PM

    Olive,
    your island is so Christmassy! It's perfect just the way it is, no need to change anything!
    Rebecca

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  25. KellyDecember 13, 2013 at 9:00 PM

    I like your kitchen island. The dishes look pretty displayed on the shelves. The tree on the scale is a cute addition.

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  26. The Boston LadyDecember 13, 2013 at 9:14 PM

    Hi Olive! I love the little tree on the scale with Gremmie as it's guardian. I've always admired your island and it looks just perfect for the season right now. I know you are getting excited to have CC back soon! Ann

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  27. Maureen WyattDecember 13, 2013 at 9:47 PM

    I don't think it needs to be thinned out at all, so take you time doing it!

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  28. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsDecember 14, 2013 at 8:44 AM

    Very pretty! Can you thin out transferware? : ) I think more is better in that area! Love that Maxine nutcracker. I love the cards that feature her.

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  29. Linda @ Itsy Bits And PiecesDecember 15, 2013 at 5:38 PM

    I just love your little tree on the scale...they make the best display stands! Thanks so much for stopping by! Merry Christmas!

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  30. Carlene @ Organized ClutterDecember 15, 2013 at 6:13 PM

    I love the tree on the scale too. I may have to borrow that idea.

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  31. Donna WilkesDecember 15, 2013 at 6:38 PM

    Gremmie is hoping Santa will forgive all her transgressions and bring her something special under the tree! Love how you styled the tree and scale.

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  32. bj December 15, 2013 at 7:18 PM

    I love your little kitchen tree...come over and see my non-traditional dining room tree....TURQUOISE...hahhaa....gotta love it.
    BTW...I love your pretty island.

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  33. My Little Home and GardenDecember 15, 2013 at 8:31 PM

    The nutcracker is hysterical! It adds a fun touch to your display of pretty things. Oh to have a kitchen large enough to house an island.

    -Karen

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  34. DewenaDecember 15, 2013 at 9:47 PM

    Yes, not today and not next month! It's wonderful just as it is! I love every piece on it and in it! And the little Christmas tree perched on top of the scales.

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  35. SuzanDecember 15, 2013 at 9:50 PM

    I love your Maxine Nutcracker!! I want to be just like her when I grow up!!
    Lovely decorations and neat the way you have your Island set up!!
    Merry Christmas!

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  36. Sunflowers With SmilesDecember 16, 2013 at 11:25 AM

    Love your island and all of the transferware too! I miss my large kitchen with island now since I have a smaller kitchen. Love those wreaths in the windows too! Did you make them?

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    1. OliveDecember 16, 2013 at 12:44 PM

      The wreaths are from Big Lots a few years ago. I am not crafty.

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  37. Pam KesslerDecember 16, 2013 at 4:35 PM

    Your two pound tree is fantastic. Very cute idea!

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  38. MaryDecember 17, 2013 at 5:55 AM

    Olive, I have kitchen island envy every time I see yours! The pic of your kitty crouching ready to pouch cracks me up! Merry Christmas and hope Santa is good to Shelley & Gremmie :)

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