LOOK WHAT YOU HAVE DONE WITH THOSE TRAYS!!!

Somewhere along my creative journey I began being attracted to trays. . . . brass trays, silver trays, porcelain trays, woven trays and wooden trays.  Looking up the definition of a tray goes something like this, "An open receptacle with a flat bottom and a low rim for holding, carrying, or exhibiting articles"  Ah ha!  Exhibiting articles was the a-ha moment  . . . I started carrying them in my shop, bought them at estate sales, , garage sales and of course on my European buying trips.  I also brought them out of hiding from wedding gift days!  Today, I could not be without them.  I am still buying them for my clients at garage sales, estate sales and flea markets. 

Trays for holding flowers and one of my many birds.

Trays for backdrops and tray cutting boards for

master salts, pepper, herbs and oils . . .

Silver trays for holding the harvest. . . .

More silver trays for holdings objects of interest. . .

Antique wooden trays for holding a collection of sterling bud vases

A round silver tray for muffineers and small crystal vases with roses.

An inlaid tortoise tray with a collection of minature boxes

A european bread tray holding artisan breads. . .

A collection of etched bottles, purfume containers an antique pewter galley tray.

Trays are to be used and enjoyed.  They are great organizers.  I'll just bet you may have

a few hidden away. . . . I would love to know how you are using your trays! 

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HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!