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[Oznell]

The fresh garlands and little tree are just enough greenery for me, plus the pretty potted paper whites on the counter. 

Come to think of it, I don't really even have this much decoration in my kitchen!  Do have a vintage ceramic and glass snowman cookie jar, and my Christmas tea towels and potholders.

Oh-- I also always put out for decor, stacked, the two teacups and saucers of my Mother's that are in the Johnson Bros. "Merry Christmas" pattern.  Always reminds me of "Friendly Village":

  

Anyway, love the old-timey feeling of this kitchen.  The homeowners mixed Benjamin Moore's "Hancock Green" with B. M.'s "Mint Chocolate Chip" to get the soft paint color.

That collection of large jars you can just glimpse in the adjoining dining area intrigues me, love it.  How lucky that they are in a cheerful seasonal green!

For those who don't care for overtly green kitchens, here's one from Ven House, in Somerset, England.  Can never get over those fabulous windows.  Love the pretty French chairs, island and iron lantern...  

[CarolinaGirl88]

Lovely, very soothing. My eye needs a bit more color, though! I do also love the Christmas dishes and the collection of green jars.

[rockygems123]

@Oznell 

Stunning!  Love the greenery.  Will be using faux cedar on my living room mantle this year, love it so much as it drapes and has different levels.

We have Friendly Village from a long time ago.  Last few years purchased "Christmas Eve" Royal Stafford at TJMaxx.  We use it year round as I love it so much I see they still have it online!

[on the bay]

I like the colors and especially the wood in the 2nd one.The pictures and everything make it look warmer and more inviting.

I would be afraid that lantern would

fall!

The first is almost too bright. Not very cozy, making it look kind of utilitarian. The draped greens are very pretty over the windows. I just think I would need sunglasses to sit there.

Thanks as always for the pictures @Oznell.

[Bonkers1]

Love everything about the kitchen except for the paint color.

[Sooner]

The first one is beautiful and I could certainly live happily with it although not my most loved style--a little too farmhouse for me.

The second is fabulous.  I'd move right in. 

[luvmybeetle]

I love this kitchen.  I just had my living room/hallway done in a pale green similar to this.  It brings out the pictures and things on the walls.  My favorite color is green.

[shoptilyadropagain]

I love the Christmas greenery in the first kitchen but the cabinets, etc. would definitely need to be painted or changed out.  I actually find the color a little nauseating.  

The second kitchen is not my style but the wood floors, wood windows, etc. are beautiful.  However, what are the candlesticks on the table made of or rather, what are they supposed to be?  They look like antlers to me.  

[catter70]

@Oznell , I have a lot of the Friendly Village dishes, mostly they were my mom's and I've added to it. I think there are some of the Christmas ones mixed in. They are rarely used as I've lived alone for almost 30 years.

[DSD2]

Thank you @Oznell for the beautiful pictures.

I would like to take just a touch of lightness from the first kitchen and transport it to brighten up the second kitchen. The second is a bit dark but quite lovely.