Kitchen Island

On my first ever post about K Manor (here) I told you that I designed and drew it.  

But hubby had the major say on the kitchen.

He had to have the commercial appliances.

....and knowing that we love to entertain alot, knew we wanted an island counter.

....a very big island counter.

It is approximately 7'x7'x8' although not completely triangular.

It's got a vegetable sink across from the refrigerator.

This counter is where we serve all the food... buffet style.

Because we have never, ever ever, had less than 2 dozen people over.  Ever.

This year we have 39.  At least that's the count for now.

I think the island counter is one of the best features in the house.

It certainly is very useful at every occasion.

This year I am too lazy to do much decorating since I am anxious to decorate for Christmas.

So I took a wreath,

some eucalyptus stems,

 one of them super gigantic martini glass that I had lying around.

and the basket of of orangey/fallish vegetables from last year.

I took the wreath and put the martini glass on center. 

I put the basket on top.

Then I stuck the eucalyptus stems all around the wreath.

And voila!  Instant center decor.

The martini glass gives the basket a good height for a great focal point.

Now the counter is ready for the food!  ;)

What about you?  How are you styling your table?


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