Yes I have a Christmas tree in my kitchen this year!
Last year I shared this Christmas tree in my trunk,you can view it HERE.
My Christmas tree looked great in my trunk but this year I wanted to do something a little different.
This year I decided to add my tree to this galvanized wash tub.
Yes I know you have seen this before,it’s not an original idea.
But I have always adored this look!
The size of this wash tub is perfect for my tree.
I added that piece of vintage lace from some scraps I had been saving for a project.
Since this is a twig tree I like to keep things really simple.
I used one strand of 100 lights and I just added these in a wave pattern.
It is not easy to wrap the lights around on this tree because of the branches.
These ornaments were made by simply decopaging music to these thrift shop ornaments and then sprinkled with glitter.
I also decided to make a few music sheet ornaments this year too.
Using vintage music sheets was not easy because the paper was so fragile.
Getting the ornaments to a point was a challenge.
But it’s okay I am not about perfection.
I always keep scraps of lace on hand so I used pieces of lace and attached it to the ornament for hanging.
A little glitter was added just to the edges.
I thought my tree would look pretty if I added some Angel wings.
I decided to make my own,I found the feathers at Hobby Lobby.
I glued,shaped and trimmed the feathers into Angel wings.
My chippy door makes the perfect backdrop for this tree.
And of course I had to hang my ice skates from the door knob.
And my favorite is this beautiful crown made by my sweet and talented friend Rosemary from Villabarnes.
It’s not about perfection but reflection.
Beautiful, Anne! You’ve got an early start on your decorating…I’m still in the planning stage, but I use mostly fresh trees and greens, so I can’t start too early. I am going to get out some of my white trees this year as well and am wanting to make new stockings…. I better get busy!!
Take care,
Kathleen
Yes Kathleen, I use fresh greens too!But not with my trees they are always faux.I cannot wait to get started on the rest!
Very pretty Anne and the old wash tub is perfect in a kitchen. When we built our first house, in 1977, we moved in just before Christmas. I purchased a small live spruce that year for our Christmas tree and put it in an old washtub. Who knew I was ahead of my time? LOL. We had no shrubbery in the new yard yet and that tree was the first thing we planted. I drove by the house not too long ago and that tree is a beautiful tall Christmas shaped tree now. sigh….Wish it was in my current yard. I know your home is going to be fabulous for the holidays. Who knows….maybe I’ll get to see it. 😉
So pretty and elegant. You’ll really enjoy it in your kitchen.
I love this, Anne. It has such a gentle, calm look about it. So, so pretty. Deb
Your tree is so pretty, Anne! I think it’s an elegant touch for your lovely kitchen! I have one up in my kitchen too, so I have put it up and am working on the other ones now.
gorge! wish my kitchen were large enough to do the same! yours is so pretty! wow..you are way ahead of me here! sigh….
So pretty, Anne! Love the idea of having a tree in the kitchen where it can be enjoyed so much of the day.
Mary Alice
Hi Anne. Your tree is exquisite. I just love how you decorate. I just picked up an old wash tub (small version) and thought I might put a kitchen tree up in it this year, but we will see..Happy Thursday..Judy
Love it! I don’t have room in my kitchen for even a small island, much less a tree.
Brenda
Anne, you are sooo creative! I love your kitchen Christmas tree!
The pieces, skates, and angel wings are just the right touch!
Hugs,
Patti
Well, maybe you are not about perfection, but that looks pretty perfect to me!!!! Love it!
What a beautiful tree. I love all your handmade decorations, but my favorite part is the galvanized tub with the pretty lace.
Oh how pretty! I love the tub and the lacy skirt. Nicely done!!
Anne – Your tree is lovely and I adore the crown on top! I may have to borrow your idea for our Girlies.
Michele
Your tree looks awesome and I love how you frugally have decorated it!
Your angel wings are the best I’ve seen. Great look all around.
Your tree is beautiful!!!! I have a old door off of my husbands great grandparents house…….trying to figure out how to use it in my home!!!!!
I love your tree Anne! Just beautiful! The crown on top is the perfect touch. I plan to use my wash bin again this year too. It’s such a fun look. Have a great weekend.
How pretty Anne, love the angle wings and lace.!
Ann, I adore your beautiful kitchen tree… especially the crown. How sweet to have a tree in the heart of your home!!!
Anne,
The tree looks amazing in your kitchen. I put my tree in a tube this year too. I love that look. My fav room in your home is your kitchen and this tree is the icing on the cake in there. So pretty.
Kris
This is so beautiful Anne! I love it in the galvanized tub. I always wondered what I could do with all of mine. This is a great idea! Your photos are just beautiful!
I’m swooning over that tree! You did such a great job using the romantic touches of lace and feathers and glitter to it. I love how you made your ornaments for it too. I love the sheet music ideas you used. I’d like to incorporate some of that in my Christmas décor this year too. The ice skates is such a great touch.
So pretty, Anne. Love the crown!
This is just perfect! I love it all! Hugs, Leena
Anne, your tree looks gorgeous! You’re right, the door (and the ladder) are the perfect backdrop! 🙂
Susan
Of course you do…oh creative one! Looks mahhhhvelous! xo