DEBBIE-DABBLE: Are You Ready to See a LOT of RED????????

Friday, January 25, 2013

Are You Ready to See a LOT of RED????????

I really LOVE color and RED is one of my favorites......

Especially in the Kitchen!!

I would like to share with you what my Kitchen looks like now that all the Christmas decorations have been packed away.....

Well, not all....
Some stay out and are re-decorated....

I already showed you the little Winter vignette I created in the corner by the Hutch with an Alpine Tree and some Birds and Bird Houses..........

Please click HERE if you missed it.....

A few posts ago, I showed you all of the great buys that Joe and I snagged after Christmas and several of the things that we bought are now in their places in the Kitchen....

And I do have a few Valentine vignettes in the Kitchen also....

After all, the Kitchen is RED!! And great for decorating for several Holidays through out the year....

I always put together a Sweet Bar for each Holiday here on the Hutch......

First , let me show you Big Red.....

I had a red Trash Can but Joe found this one on sale in Target....
Bigger and better so he says....LOL!

Okay, back to the Hutch.....

I decided that since Valentine's Day gifts traditionally were candy and desserts, I would decorate with the same......

I have my little jars filled with Valentine's candy. Remember the red, pink and white candy corn bought at The Christmas Tree Shop? And Sweet Hearts from The Dollar Tree....

Also see one of the cup cake dishes that I bought at the CTS?????

More Cup Cake dishes from the CTS and the little Pedestal Plate too.....

The cookies are actually refrigerator magnets. I used to have them on my range hood but with the new ceramic top stove, I am afraid that if they fell off the hood, they would crack the stove top and that would be just my luck.....

The "cookies" are on a red heart plate placed on top of a vintage plate.......

A tea cup full of lollipops!!

The 2 tins( one on each side) were also bought on Clearance.....

Now I just have to keep Joe away from all the candy.....

And this is what the Kitchen looks like now.......

As you can see, I have my Valentine's Day towels and pot holders out.....

I love the pops of Red.......

The 2 little crocheted heart magnets on the hood are something I made many moons ago when I used to crochet.
I know they won't crack the stove top if they fall.......

Yes, there is a dish drainer on the counter because I do not have a dish washer......

No Wait!!

Yes, I do..........his name is Joe!! LOL!!

Some day I will get new butcher block style counter tops and a new hard wood floor....

You know I always decorate where the original Kitchen window was....

And still treat the space as if it was a window....

I left up the evergreen garland and added heart ornaments to it.....

I added rose vines and hearts to the Chandy.....

The vintage rose pot holders are perfect for Valentine's Day....

See the snow tipped tea lights on the Chandy.....
Joe bought them on Clearance last year in Bed, Bath and Beyond!!!
Did you know that Bed, Bath and Beyond owns the Christmas Tree Shop stores????

See the ornament hanging from the center of the Chandy.....
It is from my sis, Barb.....
"Sisters by Fate, Friends by Choice" and Barb and Deb are written on the 2 hearts!!

The window was taken out when we made the patio into another room , the Den, many years ago.....

See the new toaster that was in a previous post?????

The toaster still reminds me of a race car... I guess because it is so shiny.....

And that is a wire tea cup filled with flowers and lights in the corner.....

You can see that I do not have a lot of counter space.....

I wish I did but not for cooking.......

For decorating of course!!!

Remember the little red shelf that was marked down from $15.00 to $6.99?????

I used it for my Tea and Coffee Center......Well, mostly Tea.....

I had the smaller Campbells mugs but just bought the Campbells Soup mugs at the CTS for $1.99.....

They are great for storing Tea Bags and Tea accessories like strainers for loose leaf tea....

I got a kick out of this picture because look at the reflection from the mirrored Coca Cola picture on the ceiling!!!
LOL!!

A few Hearts on top of the Refrigerator......

See my Tea Pot Lamp from the CTS????? I love it!!

I still have to Dabble with the lamp shade.....

Now what's better than a Snow Man Angel carrying a Heart?????

And a basket of apples too!!!
LOL!!!

Isn't he cute? He was a gift from a friend!

See the new red microwave??

Actually , we had to take the first one back because it would start by itself!!

Yikes!!

I thought it was possessed!!

Do you see that I hung the 2 valances that were 2 for $3.00 at, where else, the CTS!!

I also have a matching runner....

Again, I left the evergreen garland up and hung more Heart ornaments from this one too!

The bottle brush trees were bought several years ago on Clearance at Target. They had the red bows and birds on them but I added the hearts and use them for Valentine's Day decorations.....

And those are vintage red rose doilies on top of the red mercury glass candlesticks.....

The Valentine runner came from the CTS.......

And that is what my kitchen looks like now with some Valentine's Day and Winter decorations and some of the things that we bought after Christmas......

I think I made good use of my recent purchases.......

But this is the how I love to see my kitchen.....

In the evening or early morning with all the ambient lights on.......

It warms my heart and soul.....

And makes me smile......

Okay, it was day time when I took these pictures.....

You can see the day light from the Den windows....

I hope you enjoyed my little tour of my Kitchen after the Christmas decorations have been put away.....

It will stay decorated for like this until the end of February.

If you missed my previous post about my Valentine Tree in the Den.......

Please click HERE......

If you would like to read my Jan. Rudolph Day post over @ A Debbie-Dabble Christmas, please click HERE

Soon, I will share my PINK Valentine's Day Tree and other Valentine decorations in my Dining Room with you so I hope you will come back and visit again......

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Please take some time to visit these terrific hosts and all those joining in on the fun!

Thanks so much for stopping by today and every day that you take the time to visit with me!

Hugs,
Debbie

37 comments:

Kim K. said...: I love all your reds. Your kitchen is so cheery!! You have so many fun Valentine goodies. After work, your sweethearts box ornament is heading your way!; January 25, 2013 at 11:23 AM
SweetPepperRose said...: Wow, you weren't kidding! hard to say which I like the best-est, it's all pretty and RED! I spy a scale, which I'm working on something to sit atop of mine. I can see why you chose JOY as your 2013 word. It looks so JOYful in your kitchen ;-); January 25, 2013 at 12:07 PM
Marie said...: Debbie,

I love red and white, it so pretty! Everything looks great! I would love to sit and have tea in your very pretty kitchen, I also love your canisters.

Have a blessed weekend!; January 25, 2013 at 12:09 PM
Dixie n Dottie said...: Everything looks great as always! I love your little cupcake pieces! :)
http://dixie-n-dottie.blogspot.com/; January 25, 2013 at 1:10 PM
Jeanne said...: Hi Debbie, I loved every single photo you shared today. I too love the fun of celebrating Valentines Day with decorating.
Happy Pink Sat.
xo, Jeanne; January 25, 2013 at 5:20 PM
Angela said...: You know I was going to head over here didn't you..LOL. I love the new garbage can..oh my goodness it's beautiful. I adore your old fashion phone..I'm on the hunt for one. Walmart has one of those that look like a telephone booth phone..may get that one day but I'm still looking...blessings beautiful lady.; January 25, 2013 at 5:20 PM
Lynn Crum said...: Hand down some of the best pics you have ever shared. I have seen a lot of kitchens in my 48 years but if I had to pick one kitchen to be my own, it would be yours! I love every single thing about it! My kithcen is accented with red as well, but now I need to add more!!!!! LOL More IS More!!!!; January 25, 2013 at 6:28 PM
The Polka Dot Closet said...: Love the hutch and all of the goodies! I didn't even know they made garbage cans and dish strainers in red LOL!!! I love red too!

Carol; January 25, 2013 at 7:32 PM
Olivia said...: Hello my sweet Debbie! Every time I visit you I think....I wish I lived next door and could come hug you, look at your treasures and have a cup of tea and a visit! I bet we would have so much fun treasure hunting together!!! I absolutely adore your gorgeous kitchen!!!!! Sending you a big giant squishy hug, xoxoxo
Olivia; January 25, 2013 at 8:02 PM
Penny Phillips said...: Love your red and white kitchen!! My favorite thing? The window over the sink...everything about it is just wonderful! Hugs, Penny; January 25, 2013 at 8:08 PM
NanaDiana said...: Wow- I knew you liked red but I had no idea how much red you had there. Coming to visit you is like going to a shop and everywhere you look you see something new. Love the fun you have decorating- xo Diana; January 25, 2013 at 11:58 PM
Magnolia Cottage said...: Dear Debbie,
Love all your pretty red vignettes! Love the cupcakes! Your red toaster is fabulous!
hugs,
Lisa; January 26, 2013 at 9:17 AM
Beth said...: Hi Debbie, Your kitchen looks amazing! Love all the red. I love the faux cookies and treats on your hutch too. Will you be going all out in your decorating for St. Patrick's Day, or do you go right to Easter after Valentine's Day? Enjoy your wknd!; January 26, 2013 at 10:09 AM
Susan said...: WOW, Debbie! WOW WOW WOW You have a LOT of splashes of red. Loved seeing all your Valentine decor.

Oh my GOODNESS, you do a great job.

And that red trash can? Loved it!

Thanks for all your visits to my blog, too. Always love when you stop by. Susan; January 26, 2013 at 12:46 PM
Carlene @ Organized Clutter said...: I love red too. The hutch with red drawers is really cute. Love the red microwave and heart potholders and really great idea with the cookie fridge magnets on a plate.; January 26, 2013 at 7:50 PM
Mary Clark said...: Someone recently said I was becoming the queen of red, but I think you wear the crown! What an absolutely amazing kitchen, it's like ... so cute, so adorable, so fascinating, so interesting, so red!!! I love it, would just love to see it in person but I'd just stand there with my mouth open, in awe. Thanks so much for sharing!

Mary; January 26, 2013 at 8:14 PM
Karen Mary Butterfly said...: Wow! What an amazing tour. I love all your reds and you have so so many treasures! I love the Coke-Cola shadow on the ceiling :) It was great to see the kitchen in the evening light as well. I love that too. Such cute lighting!
Karen; January 26, 2013 at 10:30 PM
Diane said...: Debbie, you are obviously drawn to red!!! I think that we all are - it is such a "joyful" color! Wow - you must spend so much time decorating! I need to get off the computer and get busy!!! Thanks for sharing!; January 27, 2013 at 5:54 AM
Suzy Handgraaf said...: Wow - what a cheery kitchen, Debbie! You have a some wonderful vintage items.; January 27, 2013 at 10:22 AM
Tammy @ A Walk in the Countryside said...: Super wow! I love the vintage items! Blessings, Tammy; January 27, 2013 at 10:53 AM
Karen said...: Deb, you've transformed your kitchen into a Valentine's paradise. Love the red, so cheery. I really love your red dish drainer, too!; January 27, 2013 at 11:27 AM
Mrs. Sarah Coller said...: Very pretty! I have one of those crocheted rose potholders as well. My great-great grandmother made it---very special!

I've got a Homemaking Linkup party going on if you're interested in joining.

HaPpY pInK sAtUrDaY!
Mrs. Sarah Coller; January 27, 2013 at 12:07 PM
Shelia said...: Hi Debbie! Oh, I love all of you red and I love your happy kitchen! It's just amazing seeing all of your wonderful collection. I don't think there's anything you don't have! :)
Thanks for popping in to see me.
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;); January 27, 2013 at 5:51 PM
Fairhope Supply Co. said...: Sitting on my RED sofa reading about your amazing kitchen! - Puts me in the Valentine's Day mood for sure!; January 28, 2013 at 8:50 PM
Lisa Rose said...: Dear Debbie:
I just want to say that I read your blog every time you post something.
I have a ritual of a cuppa coffee, sitting down and just love to look at how you decorate, plus the great money you save. I thought that I was alone in the style that you so love. Just a note to say how looking at your home gives me the inspiration to go forward in trying to find a new home of our own. I am just fixing and redoing items as we wait till to find the one house God has for us. I can't wait to use some of your ideas.
Have a great week.
Lisa Rose
ourenchantedcottage.com; January 29, 2013 at 8:09 AM
Sandi@ Rose Chintz Cottage said...: Red is such a happy colour and your kitchen is a fun and whimsical space. My grandchildren's eyes would be as big as saucers if they saw your candy bar; very cute! My hubby has trouble leaving the candy alone too. Must be all the fresh air they get while out on their beats! Thanks for coming to tea and have a super day, Debbie.

Blessings,
Sandi; January 29, 2013 at 10:30 AM
Kathy Moody said...: Wow, I love your kitchen all decked out for Valentine's! Your heart collection is amazing. Thanks so much for sharing at A Bouquet of Talent. :)

Hugs
Kathy; January 29, 2013 at 9:41 PM
Kaye Swain said...: What a lovely visit for Rednesday. My senior mom and I especially enjoyed the bird house decoration. Thank you.; January 29, 2013 at 10:07 PM
DearHelenHartman said...: Forget Disneyland - YOUR kitchen is the happiest place on earth! Love it allllllll.; January 30, 2013 at 9:25 AM
Sherry @ No Minimalist Here said...: Hi Debbie, All your red decor is wonderful! I can't believe you even found a red microwave. The Valentine decorations are lovely too. I always appreciate you linking to the Open House party.
xx, Sherry; January 31, 2013 at 9:56 AM
Jody and Stan said...: Debbie, You are the Queen of Valentine's Day. So many pretty collectibles. Wow!! Love them all! Thanks so much for sharing this inspiring post at Simple & Sweet Fridays. Have a wonderful weekend!

Jody; January 31, 2013 at 5:49 PM
Laurie @ Laurie's Little Bits of Creativity, etc. said...: Wow Debbie! What a cheerful kitchen! I can see why it makes you so happy. I thought those cookies were real!! I was ready to pour a cup of tea and reach into my screen to grab one. LOL! I spy a few things that I would like in my own kitchen. Thanks for sharing.; February 1, 2013 at 8:35 AM
Cathy @ My 1929 Charmer said...: Loving your red kitchen, and so want your red microwave, ours just broke, so did the dishwasher so Mr. Charmer is back to doing dishes like your Joe. They got something in common :)
You sure know how to decorate girl! Makes me want a red kitchen, but my cabinets are darker and wouldn't pop as well as your red and white look.; February 1, 2013 at 11:29 PM
Linda Bouffard said...: RED. I love red. I used to have a wall in the dining room that was red before we put the addition on. Your place is so darn CUTE. Can't say enough about it either! Nice. Take care, Linda; February 2, 2013 at 12:56 AM
Sandi@ Rose Chintz Cottage said...: Your candy bar is too cute, Debbie! I love red too. Thanks for sharing this at my HOME and have a wonderful week, my friend.

Blessings,
Sandi; February 3, 2013 at 7:27 PM
Diann said...: You have so many beautiful reds Debbie! I love that cardinal teapot! What fun! Thank you for sharing at TTF.; February 4, 2013 at 2:04 PM
Stacey said...: I love the reds!
Looks pretty!
Thanks for sharing with us!
Stacey of Embracing Change; February 4, 2013 at 4:12 PM