Every year since the girls were little we have made gingerbread houses. It’s one of my favorite traditions we do each Christmas. We used to make more traditional looking ones but we often had trouble with them falling apart – particularly when the girls were little until we switched over to these A-frame ones from Trader Joe’s several years ago and now we always use that kit because they are so easy to work with! This year Lola and I  decided to each do a little stone cottage gingerbread house. For the stones we used navy beans and just stuck them on with some simple icing.

I used crispix for my roof:

And Lola used little pretzel sticks:

Here is one we did with a almond roof a few years ago (you can find more pictures and details here):

And this one with a Cinnamon Toast Crunch roof that we did last year (you can find more details and photos here)

Well that’s it for our little stone cottage gingerbread house. I’ll be back next with our 2024 Holiday Housework.

CHRISTMAS SOURCES:

Paperwhites – Wayfair
Hydrangeas – Wayfair
Wood Tree Trivet Holder – Amazon
A-Frame Gingerbread Houses – Trader Joe’s
Decorative Gingerbread Houses – At Home (no longer available, but similar ones here, here and here)
Gingerbread Nutcrackers – Wayfair
Wreath – have had for years – similar here, here and here
Garland – have had for years – similar here, here and here
Vintage Bells – Wayfair
Gingerbread Plates – Pottery Barn
Gingerbread Name Card Holders – Pottery Barn
Rosemary Tree – Trader Joe’s

SOURCE LIST FOR OUR GREEN AND WHITE KITCHEN:

Wall Color – Pure White by Sherwin Williams in a Matte Finish
Island Color – Evergreen Fog by Sherwin Williams in a Satin Finish
Hutch – Used this Base Piece (got it damaged and for more than 80% off) and then built the top piece using plywood, regular trim and this scalloped trim and painted Succulent by Sherwin Williams
Hood – Made it Myself (blog post here)
Runner – Rugs USA
Lamp Next to Sink – Target
Backsplash – Can be found here
Cookbook Holder – Target
Pendants – Visual Comfort
Counter Stools – Ballard Design (got mine on sale at the outlet but they can also be purchase online)
Brackets for Shelf – Amazon (8″)
Brass Railing on Shelf – Etsy
Brass Handles – Can be found here and here
Brass Pulls – Can be found here and here
Round Wood Tray on Shelf – Target
Brass Candlesticks on Shelf – Serena and Lily
Flameless Candles – Amazon
Small Vase on Shelf – Target
Brass Watering Can – Target
Round Serving Board on Shelf – local find, similar one here and here
Cake Stand – Target
Dark Wood Cake Stand – Amazon
Marble Topped Cake Stand – have had for years, similar here and here
Scalloped Tray on Island – Serena and Lily
Vase – Pottery Barn
Matches with Holder – Amazon
Vase – Target
Bowl holding Pears – Target
Faux Pears – have had for years, similar can be found here and here
Faucet – IKEA (similar here)
Dish and Hand Soap – Williams-Sonoma
Marble Cutting Board – similar can be found here
Marble Paper Towel Holder – Similar one can be found here
Copper Strainer – Similar one here
Bust Vase – Anthropologie (also available at Amazon)
Branches – some faux I’ve had for years and some real
Green Mugs – Target
Wood Salt and Pepper Mills – Amazon
Raised Wood Tray – Amazon
Green Box – Target
Napkin Holder – Serena and Lily
Wallpaper in Pantry Area – Wayfair 

Items in Hutch:
Beaded Dishes and Serving Bowls and Trays – Pottery Barn Emma Collection
Beaded Pitcher – Pottery Barn
Round Wood Serving Board – Target
Wood Vase – Can be found here and here
Wood Cake Stand with Dome – Target
Scalloped Marble Tray – Have had for years, similar here and here
Picture Frame – Target
Round Jar with Lid – Target
Square Plates – Have had for years, same ones here
Marble Rolling Pin with Cradle – Sur La Table years ago, similar here
Other Items – have. had for years

SOURCE LIST FOR PANTRY:

Wallpaper in Pantry Area – Wayfair 
Pantry Color – Evergreen Fog by Sherwin Williams in a Satin Finish
Door Color – Retreat by Sherwin Williams in a Satin Finish
Doorknobs – Nostalgic Warehouse
Backsplash – Can be found here
Brass Handles – Can be found here
Brass Pulls – Can be found here
Containers with White Lids – can be found here, here, here, and here
Container with Wood Lids – can be found here and here
Wood Lazy Susan – Target
Beaded Serving Bowls – Pottery Barn
Serving Dishes – Pottery Barn
Pitcher – Target years ago
Artwork in Pantry – Target
Baskets in Pantry – Can be found here, here, and here
Green Mugs – Target
Toaster – Amazon
Artwork – Target
Electric Water Kettle – Walmart
Green Milk Frother/Steamer – Amazon
Espresso Machine – Can be found here
Sliders Under Espresso Machine – Amazon
Syprup Dispensers – Amazon
Gold Spouts – Amazon
Small Vase – Pottery Barn
Pin Board – The Container Store
Gold Pins – Amazon
Green Box holding Tea – Target
Teapot – Pottery Barn
Grinder – Amazon
Sugar Bowl – Amazon
Glass Jars  with Wood Tops – Target
Pour Over Coffee Maker – can be found here

SOURCE LIST FOR BREAKFAST NOOK:

Wall Color – Pure White by Sherwin Williams in a Matte Finish
Chandelier – Shades of Light
Table – Lulu and Georgia
Rug – HomeGoods (but can be found here)
Chairs – Walmart
End Chairs – Can be found here and here
Vase – Pottery Barn
Faux Hydrangeas – can be found here and here
Drapery Rods – Amazon
Drapery Hooks – Amazon
Drapery Panels – IKEA Hannalill
Placemats – Similar can be found here and here

Warmly, Jenni