Simple and Serene Living: kitschy kitchen tree

kitschy kitchen tree

Earlier today, I started this post and put it in draft form to finish this evening. During the day, the terrible shootings occurred in Connecticut. My heart is breaking for those families and for the loss of those sweet and precious children. I hope everyone will spend time with your loved ones holding them close to your hearts. I am sending my prayers up along with the rest of our country for our terrible loss.

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I gave a little sneak peek, a couple of days ago, at our kitschy kitchen Christmas tree. It is a fun tree, full of toys and vintage and handmade ornaments. It is my favorite tree.

From the tumble of toys at the foot of the tree.

To the special ornaments and garlands of apples and candies

To its playful topper

It's a tree that seems to delight both children and adults.

Linking today with:
A Favorite Thing Saturday
Frugal Friday
Vintage Inspiration Friday
What's It Wednesday

NanaDianaDecember 14, 2012 at 9:35 PM
I love your tumble of toys. What an awful tragedy befell the children of America today- xo Diana
LynnDecember 14, 2012 at 9:43 PM
It delights all generations because it's wonderful, Laura. Thank you for your lead in and giving us a chance to respond in kind.
Sally Annie MagundyDecember 14, 2012 at 9:47 PM
Your kitchen tree is darling! I love your topper so much fun.

It's very hard to carry on with regular things in the light of the tragic and senseless events ...
RURAL December 14, 2012 at 9:54 PM
I have only just heard about the tragedy, it's shocking....my heart goes out to all of those families.

Jen
Linda @ A La CarteDecember 14, 2012 at 10:58 PM
Your tree is adorable. I am so sad today and held my sweet Tiger closer then ever! The world is a scary place. Hugs, Linda
Kim@Snug HarborDecember 14, 2012 at 11:16 PM
You have such adorable ornaments. It's always fun to see what other people use and like. My heart is breaking for the loss today. So senseless.
SusyDecember 14, 2012 at 11:53 PM
A wonderful tree, and I especially love the topper. ~Merry Christmas
Shabby Brocante, KarenDecember 15, 2012 at 5:45 AM
It is indeed a very delightful tree! The train and clock are so sweet!
Karen
Sweet Posy DreamsDecember 15, 2012 at 7:57 AM
I love it. I really like the idea of putting toys at the bottom; that is adorable.
TannaDecember 15, 2012 at 9:33 AM
It is a delightful tree!!! blessings ~ tanna
Susan FreemanDecember 15, 2012 at 10:29 AM
Your tree is so charming! Love the huntsman nutcracker too. I am having a tough time feeling joyful today after the terrible tragedy in Connecticut. So heartbreaking.

Hugs,
Susan and Bentley
Debra at HOMESPUN: http://www.thehomespun.com December 15, 2012 at 11:43 AM
you are right...it IS delightful / love that cooking snowman! :)
Ann@A Sentimental LifeDecember 15, 2012 at 12:09 PM
So love the toys under the tree!
ClaudiaDecember 15, 2012 at 1:35 PM
Oh my gosh, I love that topper!!!

Thanks so much for joining in this week.

xo
Claudia
Ivy and ElephantsDecember 15, 2012 at 1:40 PM
What a cute and fun tree! As a new grandma, I love this idea for my little man's tree! I'll be on the lookout for vintage toys, too! Thanks so much for the inspiration! We'd love to have you link it with us, too.
Hugs and happy holidays,
Patti
pasqueflowerDecember 15, 2012 at 5:51 PM
What an adorable tree!!
MichelleDecember 16, 2012 at 8:13 PM
A sweet group of toys at the bottom of the tree.