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A Plum Creek Kitchen Tour

Today is a special day sweet friends! I am so excited to participate in the 2024 Very Merry Christmas Home Tours hosted by the lovely Amber of Follow The Yellow Brick Home.  Her classical Christmas decor is so inspiring. If you are coming over from Common Ground let me welcome you to Storybook Cottage. Wasn’t Debra’s vintage tour fabulous? Today I am sharing part two of my holiday decor. I hope you will enjoy A Plum Creek Kitchen Tour.

A Plum Creek Kitchen Tour

A Plum Creek Kitchen Tour

Last week I shared A Happy Golden Holiday Home Tour which featured images of the dining and living room areas, the mantel, and the main tree. It was full of golden touches to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Little House on the Prairie. 

A Happy Golden Holiday Home Tour
But in the kitchen I wanted to pay tribute to the simple joys created by the Ingalls family in Christmas At Plum Creek. The episode first aired on December 25, 1974. It remains one of my all time favorites for its sweet and simple message that it is the gifts of the heart that matter the most. 

A Plum Creek Kitchen Tour

Touches of red are a joy filled pop of color.

A Plum Creek Kitchen Tour

In the window is a vintage ornament that pays homage to Ma finally getting her stove. 

A Plum Creek Kitchen Tour

Right next to it is the class cabinet filled with vintage and antique bottle brush trees and Santa’s collected by both of my grandmothers, Mary and Eleanor.

Cabinet of Santas

These are some of my most cherished treasures. 

Cabinet of Santas

My kids call this Victorian era gem “Cranky Santa”. He makes me laugh and I love him. 

Cranky Santa

The hearth is simply decorated. 

A Plum Creek Kitchen Tour

The copper pots were shined up to add a bit of sparkle. 

A Plum Creek Kitchen Tour

This year’s gifts for the neighbors are hand sewn pouches made from scraps of fabric. They are filled with ingredients for holiday coookies and will be passed out later this week.

A Plum Creek Kitchen Tour

Plum Creek Crafts

In addition to the cookie bags I made a few simple garlands to decorate the kitchen and breakfast nook. 

The white pompom garland is simply just pompoms found at the craft store threaded onto sturdy thread. 

They remind me of all the snow featured in both the Little House books and show. 

Plum Creek Crafts

The star garland was created by punching out hundreds of stars from the pages of an old paperback found at the thrift store. 

The stars were then stacked in groups of three and ran through the sewing machine. 

Plum Creek Crafts

The star in the middle remains flat while the stars that sandwich it are folded up at the seam to create a 3D effect. 

Plum Creek Stars

I think the finished look is simple and sweet. 

Star and snowball garland

The Book Themed Nook

Several Little House themes are incorporated into the decor. 

The Breakfast Nook

First and foremost the quilt topper used as a tablecloth. This gem was found by my son’s fiancée, Megan. 

Breakfast nook

The red transferware dates to the time of when Laura Ingalls Wilder actually lived. 

Place settings

A small tree is tucked into the bay window much to the chagrin of Pony the dachshund who often perches there. 

  A Book Themed Nook

The tree sits in an antique wagon found at a German flea market whilewe were stationed at Ramstein AFB. 

tree in wagon

The stool beside it was made by Mr. Decor’s grandfather, the original Pop Gunn, and sat in his kitchen for decades. 

O Christmas Tree

The wee tree topper is a very special ornament made by Casa Bella Creations. 

tree topper by Casa Bella Creations

Next to the tree are some wee stockings made by my talented friend Fancy Jayne. Her shop is currently sold out. You can leave a comment below if you would like to be added to her waiting list. 

A Happy Little Shelf

This shelf is filled with things that make me happy. 

 Treasures include Laura’s tin Christmas cup and a charcuterie board gifted to me by dear friend Lulu.

The lovely Santa ornament and peppermint sticks were hand crafted by the talented Holistic Prairie Mama. 

Peppermint sticks

This Week’s Video

While photos are lovely you can see even more details in this week’s video. 

If you wish to view the video in a larger format just click on the black box in the lower left hand corner that says Watch on YouTube.

 

I hope you have enjoyed this peek at Storybook Cottage. Be sure to come back for a very special Friday Favorites post.

Up next is Postcards From The Ridge. You will love Angie’s vintage Christmas tour!

More Amazing Holiday Decor To Adore

Please visit all of the wonderful tours linked below. 

Very Merry Christmas Home Tours

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Comments

  1. Angie @ Postcards from the Ridge says

    December 10, 2024 at 6:32 am

    Laura, your kitchen is so charming and I love all the stories attached to your decor. It’s so cozy and takes me back to a time when life was much simpler and less complicated. So very lovely! Have a wonderful Christmas!

  2. Calypso in the Country says

    December 10, 2024 at 7:15 am

    So many beautiful ideas, Laura! I love that star garland! You’ve filled your home with so many pretty and meaningful pieces. So special for the Christmas season! Great to tour with you!
    Shelley

  3. Cindy@CountyRoad407 says

    December 10, 2024 at 9:32 am

    Oh my soul those patchwork napkins are amazing! And what a gem with the tablecloth and DIL who knows what you like! That will be a relationship for the ages. Everything is so detailed and sweet. I’m drooling over the transferware too. What a wonderful place to spend your holidays. Hope your Christmas continues to be magical. pinned

  4. Debra Oliver says

    December 10, 2024 at 12:14 pm

    Laura, that quilt top is amazing and works perfectly with your Prairie Christmas theme. The red transferware is always a favorite for me. I love all your handmade ornaments and decor, it’s a wonderful way to create a warm and cozy atmosphere for celebrating Christmas. I hope you’re well and enjoying the Christmas Season!!

  5. Lora Bloomquist says

    December 10, 2024 at 3:09 pm

    Laura, I love this theme:) Your quilt topper tablecloth is wonderful; what a find. It reminds me of my Christmas table last year, which was one of my favorites. Also love the star garland and the 3D effect; I just need to get a star punch. So fun to see the Little House theme throughout your holiday decorated home:) Merry Christmas!

  6. Amber D Ferguson says

    December 10, 2024 at 8:28 pm

    What an adorable theme for Christmas this year that I know is near and dear to your heart. You have included so many creative and sweet touches to reflect the theme. I love your snow pom pom garland and the star garland is amazing!

    How sweet that you made those little gifts for your neighbors. You are so talented!

    I throughly enjoyed listening to you read and now I want to buy those Christmas books and read all the stories too. Thanks for inspiring and joining the tour! Merry Christmas!

  7. jeanie says

    December 12, 2024 at 6:03 am

    It’s all wonderful, Laura, but I especially love the blue and white dishes with your treasures and your beautiful garlands. I’ll try to get to the video. You know what it’s like before Christmas and this year has been a challenge. What a totally delightful table!

  8. Lynne | My Family Thyme says

    December 17, 2024 at 6:08 am

    Laura, your Christmas kitchen is so charming! I love your theme and all of the creative holiday touches you have included. The pompom garland and star garland are lovely! It is wonderful to tour with you. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas!

  9. carol says

    December 19, 2024 at 7:10 pm

    Laura, I so enjoyed taking the tour of your Christmas kitchen. It is so warm and welcoming! You have such an eye for what works together!
    Have lots of fun with your family during your Holiday break! carol

Hi, I’m Laura Ingalls Gunn

Welcome to Decor To Adore! I love flea markets, tea parties, classic literature and dachshunds.

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