9 Cozy and Creative Kitchen Counter Christmas Decor Ideas

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Gingerbread Village On a Board

5 small gingerbread houses on a round tray surrounded by fake snow, lit with small tea lights and rosemary sprigs for trees.

Whimsical centerpiece that slides away when you need chopping space.

Why you’ll love this

  • Looks custom-bakery cute with store-bought cookies
  • Great for kids to help decorate
  • Portable for parties

What you’ll need

  • Oversized cutting board or marble pastry slab
  • Gingerbread houses or cookie set
  • Powdered sugar shaker
  • Battery tea lights

Storage tips

  • Keep houses in a lidded bin with bubble wrap
  • Store tea lights with extra batteries

The idea

  • Description: A mini gingerbread street scene built on a board for easy cleanup.
  • Instructions:
    1. Center the board; arrange houses with varied heights.
    2. Sprinkle powdered sugar “snow.”
    3. Nestle tea lights behind doors and windows.
    4. Add rosemary sprigs as “trees.”
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9 Cozy and Creative Kitchen Counter Christmas Decor Ideas

Gingerbread Village On a Board

5 small gingerbread houses on a round tray surrounded by fake snow, lit with small tea lights and rosemary sprigs for trees.

Whimsical centerpiece that slides away when you need chopping space.

Why you’ll love this

  • Looks custom-bakery cute with store-bought cookies
  • Great for kids to help decorate
  • Portable for parties

What you’ll need

  • Oversized cutting board or marble pastry slab
  • Gingerbread houses or cookie set
  • Powdered sugar shaker
  • Battery tea lights

Storage tips

  • Keep houses in a lidded bin with bubble wrap
  • Store tea lights with extra batteries

The idea

  • Description: A mini gingerbread street scene built on a board for easy cleanup.
  • Instructions:
    1. Center the board; arrange houses with varied heights.
    2. Sprinkle powdered sugar “snow.”
    3. Nestle tea lights behind doors and windows.
    4. Add rosemary sprigs as “trees.”