Gingerbread Galore

I'm hoping you can enlarge this photo. This was taken last year just before the holidays, when I pulled out my gingerbread collection. I add to it every year with a few items. I found several new (to me) things at Goodwill last year that aren't in this picture. Then my sister-in-law sent me two adorable stuffed gingerbread people that play tunes. My favorite piece is probably the cute girl teapot in the center compliments of my mom.
I wish my shelves looked this neat and orderly right now. It's already the 2nd week into December and I have yet to put out all my gingerbread. I did have my husband drag the tub upstairs from the basement, though.

We're to have our family over this year for Christmas dinner. So I think I better get a move on, especially with all the baking I want to do. The rest of the house is clean and organized, just not the kitchen. Doesn't help that we had to deal with mice twice in the past few months. It meant removing everything from the lower cupboards and washing - twice... Ugh! And in the kitchen of all places.

Can you see why this would be a wonderful addition? It's even on sale now.

8 comments:

Ele at abitofpinkheaven said...

This is the cutest gingerbread display I have seen yet! How wonderful to have open shelving! I'm the same as you, scrambling to get the decor out.

Cynthia's Cottage Design said...

Oh that is so gorgeous and cottagey, I love it!! and of course I adore all the red too! what a fabulous cottage kitchen!!

Hugs, Cynthia

Lady of the Mote said...

what a lovely display!

Caroline said...

I have always liked your open display with the red accents and the brackets.

Rochelle said...

Such a cute display of warm and inviting gingerbread land! You have a knack with decorating those shelves in your kitchen!

jen said...

I love you open shelving!! That's what I hope to have in my dream kitchen someday!!

Your blog is lovely!

Twyla and Lindsey said...

I love your gingerbread display. So cute! I am envious that the rest of your house is clean and organzied. I'm so sorry for the mouse problem. I've been there and I hate it worse than anything! I hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas. Twyla

English Cottage in Georgia said...

Your shelves are delightful!!! I love the read and white. Thanks for sharing your Gingerbread goodies. I agree your collection is screaming for the Gingerbread House :-).