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3.05.2012

tray display




a rhyming title, pretty witty for a monday morning, no?!!


How was everyone's weekend? We got oodles of snow here, but none of us minded, because we were indoors, trying on summer clothes for our upcoming beach vacay! (Does anyone else go up a size over the winter? Aggghhh!) 8 doys 'til we leave, not that I am counting :) I have some very cool guest bloggers lined up for you while I'm away, it's gonna be GOOOD!


Anyway, I was looking at this photo over the weekend (its from House and Home mag, that amazing equine inspired home from last year, but I don't have the exact link).....









I love the impact these large trays have grouped as a wall display... and was thinking that this could be adapted for all sorts of rooms... so of course I went off looking for vintage trays that could be grouped together - and discovered there's heaps of them on Etsy...










Similar to a plate wall, but the larger scale means more a more dramatic display, right?
Anyone else feel a shopping spree coming on?!!

x am








shopping links:


 Tole  Quail  Rose Bouquet  Wooden  Ship  Gold and Green Tray
Mid Century
Asian  Colorsplash  red roses  Gold Bird  chinoiserie
Abstract Design
Cocktail Time  Cocktail  Johnny Walker  Drink Recipe  Japan bar

11 comments:

  1. Ooh, smart idea! I'm always coming across great trays when I'm out thrifting but always think "Do I really need another tray?". This is a fun way to incorporate them.

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  2. Just found your blog! I am your newest follower. I just started my own and hope you will come and take a peek!

    Sincerely,
    Shauna

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  3. Geez, why didn't I ever think of this??? I love it and it's going to be pretty easy to pull together a retro look with this idea b/c the thrift stores are filled with old trays.

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  4. Oh my goodness, thank you so much for featuring my vintage cocktail tray on this wonderful blog post. I am so flattered - as a brand new etsy shop, I do believe this is the first time I've had an item included in a blog (other than my own, LOL!!). If I could hug you, I would.

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  5. There were so many trays I wanted but I actually use them for serving or corralling other items.

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  6. Great finds! I'm in love with the white/gold/wood one!

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  7. Tray Chic! Love the look of vintage ones all lined up on an art wall...so rich in history...I could get lost on that wall..great find!

    xo-Julie
    Peace. Love. LOL!

    Haute Khuuture.com

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  8. oh i love that!!! Those are so pretty!

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  9. Anonymous6.3.12

    I love this, it's so clever! I bought a few off Ebay a few years ago, now I can actually use them!! : ) Thanks for posting, Anne-Marie. Lovely idea x

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  10. Oh I love this...I need to get some fancy trays!

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  11. Brilliant! I love this!

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