Thursday, December 8, 2011

Vintage Christmas Kitchen Shelf

Vintage Christmas decor in the kitchen with my little vintage toy stove.

This old (very old) bookshelf used to be in our front room and was a hunter green. After several coats of paint she is finally all white and I put her in my kitchen. It is perfect to display all my red and white kitchen goodies.


The vintage Santa face was my moms. I cherish it very much.


Moved my little stove over here and now my youngest keeps stashing things in the little oven. Including the remote. Not funny.


The little sparkly houses were an after Christmas buy from my favorite shop last year.





The bottom shelf is just the perfect spot to display my metal picnic basket.
I am so happy to have completed one painting project. Now on to the next item on the list.





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34 comments:

  1. Simply ShelleyDecember 8, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    Nice and very cottagey ....love the little stove...so cute and the book goes so well with it.Thanks for sharing your painting project...you did a wonderful job and should be very proud :)
    Blessings

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  2. KimDecember 8, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    Oh Elaine that shelf just brings me right back to my childhood. So sweet. Mind if I ask what the color of your wall is? It looks like what I'm looking for in my bedroom.
    xoxo,
    Kim

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  3. Comeca JonesDecember 8, 2011 at 12:01 PM

    adorable as usual.

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  4. Gabriela Delworth - Instructional DesignerDecember 8, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    Hello Elaine,


    Love your decor and especially love those sparkly houses!
    Red and white are such a happy combination.

    Gabriela.

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  5. Vintage GalDecember 8, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    The shelf turned out just wonderful and your treasures are FAB U LOUS
    ;-)
    LOVE that little vintage stove

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  6. UnknownDecember 8, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    So precious -- I love the shelf -- it turned out beautifully! Your little red goodies are top-notch! Oh, and your little rasps/graters are wonderful :)

    CHRISTmas Blessings!
    Gail

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  7. LindaDecember 8, 2011 at 12:38 PM

    Perfect! It turned out beautifully...you did a great job and I love all your treasures!

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  8. debDecember 8, 2011 at 2:22 PM

    wow it turned out awesome, I love all the red on the white....simply beautiful!!!!!!

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  9. OliveDecember 8, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    Elaine, this is so you and it is wonderful. I must say I want the graters. Happy Christmas ♥ O

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  10. Lois ChristensenDecember 8, 2011 at 2:37 PM

    The white really sets everything off beautifully! Looks so pretty!

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  11. debbie @ happy little cottageDecember 8, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    Hi Elaine!! Ooooh I am loving all the cottage Christmas cuteness if your posts!!! Your house is so festive, and Shelly's house is adorable too!!! Be Merry!!

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  12. Elizabeth EdwardsDecember 8, 2011 at 3:51 PM

    love the santa face. so cute. all the decor is just beautiful. so festive & lovely. (:

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  13. KrisDecember 8, 2011 at 4:08 PM

    I loved that little space in your kitchen Elaine! Some very special treasures you have there!!!!

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  14. CindyDecember 8, 2011 at 4:09 PM

    I love the white cabinet, and everything in it! That little stove reminds me of the one I had as a kid.

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  15. ShugDecember 8, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    I sure could use that adorable shelf somewhere in my house...I don't think I have ever seen one like it..
    You sure have a lot of goodies in that shelf.. You can send them to me along with the shelf!!
    hugs,

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  16. Teresa@magazineyourhomeDecember 8, 2011 at 6:57 PM

    I love this post, it's so cheerful looking. I love red and white too, my kitchen is filled with splashes of red.I adore the little houses.

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  17. SandieDecember 8, 2011 at 7:03 PM

    Love all of it! Especially the Santa! How precious! And your picnic tin is one I have never seen before! Merry Christmas!

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  18. Debbie KayDecember 8, 2011 at 8:20 PM

    Love that shelf and EVERYTHING on it.

    Debbie

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  19. Old Centennial FarmhouseDecember 8, 2011 at 8:33 PM

    I love that little shelf and all your gorgeous little goodies that look especially adorable this time of year! Don't you just LOVE RED?! How rewarding, you will love having this shelf around the whole year through!
    xoxo
    Joni

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  20. Anne@Kitschy VintageDecember 8, 2011 at 9:01 PM

    What a great red & white display! I especially like the Santa face -- even better that it was your mom's.

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  21. CindyDecember 8, 2011 at 9:49 PM

    The darling little bookshelf is perfect for that space. That is exactly what I need for my kitchen, but it is not forthcoming! I have looked and looked. I will have to paint the piece that I have moved in there, but I am not in a hurry to do it.
    I loved seeing all of your little treasure that are red and white.
    Hugs, Cindy

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  22. AlexisAnneDecember 9, 2011 at 9:31 AM

    What a great use of that bookshelf! Thanks for sharing

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  23. lifespassionDecember 9, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    Fantastic job - love the bookcase with the curvy lines, scallops and beading. All the accessories are adorable too - I have a thing for the little houses myself!

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  24. ~Lavender Dreamer~December 9, 2011 at 2:01 PM

    Everything is so perfect! ♥ I love vintage things! ♥

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  25. Custom ComfortsDecember 9, 2011 at 3:53 PM

    What a darling bookshelf and it looks so pretty in white and all decked out for Christmas. Very happy and cheerful. Newest follower. Cindy

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  26. AnonymousDecember 9, 2011 at 6:30 PM

    What a sweet shelf and you've dressed her up so beautifully with all those precious little vintage pieces! :)
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  27. UnknownDecember 9, 2011 at 10:53 PM

    she is beautiful and the decor is cheery and I LOVE your Mama's Santa face...what a treasure. Looks like Christmas at your home.

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  28. Debra@CommonGroundDecember 10, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    What a perfect spot for all your Christmas Goodies! Love the metal lunch tin and that adorable Santa Face!! thanks for joining in for VIF! xo

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  29. The Charm of HomeDecember 11, 2011 at 6:12 PM

    Elaine,
    I just love this cabinet and the way you styled it!! So cute! Thank you for joining me at Home Sweet Home!
    Sherry

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  30. DonnaDecember 15, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    Hi,
    I think you and I are on the same page when it comes to the vintage reds. Even our blog names are similar! :)
    D

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  31. Laura @ 52 FLEADecember 15, 2011 at 3:54 PM

    Charming!
    Love your bookshelf painted white and all your red touches!
    Merry Christmas!
    :)

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  32. PattieJDecember 15, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    Your bookcase looks adorable!!! I love everything in it!! Sooo cute!!

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  33. Erin of Salvaged WhimsyDecember 16, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    I'm in love with your charming shelf - it's just so sweet. Your vintage decor is great. If the oven were in my house, I'm sure my cell phone would magically appear in there often...along with some toy cars, car keys, sippy cups...right now, all of those items seem to end up in the toy cash register.

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  34. krishnaJune 14, 2012 at 4:15 PM

    i just feel like taking it from you... soooooo adorable...

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