Tempting Trays

Containment .... the action of keeping something under control or within limits.

 I'm not talking about terrorists here or even teenagers  ..... just the stuff that accumulates on coffee tables or dressing tables or any other surface in the home. This is where the humble tray comes in handy. 

The selection of decorative and practical  items that adorn our coffee tables look so much more attractive and less haphazard when placed on a pretty tray.

 A drinks tray can be both stylish and functional. It could be an antique silver tray holding your vintage decanters or a more contemporary tray holding bottles, glasses, ice bucket and lemons for when you are entertaining.

 

Great styling by Mary Ann from Classic Casual Home

Another area where trays can be very useful is on a dressing table or bathroom vanity. Perfect for keeping those everyday make up items, perfumes, jewelry and toiletries corralled in an attractive way.

 And finally, a beautiful tray on a kitchen counter or island can turn your utensil storage into a gorgeous still life.

 

Now that you are convinced that you need to get yourself a couple of pretty trays, you need look no further than NetDécor for an excellent selection in different materials, shapes and sizes. Here is a small sample....



And you can choose your favourites from the comfort of your home.

So don't delay, visit   NetDécor   now.

  Till next time

Sharon x

Image source:

1. MJ Designs Florida, 2. Jessie Miller, 3. K Sarah Designs, 4. Stone Gable, 5. Home Interior Design Info, 6. Venturanaba.com 7. Emily A Clark, 8. Anything Savvy and Chic, 9. Classic Casual Home 10. Lonny, 11. Delight by Design, 12. Laura Casey Interiors 13. Pink Bow.net 14. House Beautiful, 15 Pinterest, 16 Nell Hill's Blog 17. The Old Painted Cottage 18. For the Love of a House

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Tempting Trays

Monday Musings - Serving Drinks with Style

With the festive season upon us, I thought it fitting to turn my thoughts to things entertaining and, naturally, the first thing that came to mind was drinks and where to serve them from (or should it be "from whence to serve them"??) 

I am not a big fan of home bars, although I have seen a few I could live with. I tend to be more of a "drinks cupboard" kind of girl.

This is my linen press turned drinks cupboard at home. 

I have seen this one a lot on the web, as probably have you, but it is so pretty it is worth showing again.

This purpose built cupboard features some clever details.

How about this stylish one filled with pretty glassware?

I think this is my favourite. I love the design and it is so practical with a small sink built in.

It doesn't have to be a grand looking cupboard. This quaint vintage one has much appeal. 

A secretary desk with handy fold out desk top makes an excellent drinks cabinet!

This looks like a similar idea. The books form a great backdrop to the drinks tray.

Or why not re-purpose a filing cabinet?

...or a workbench?

 ...Or a kitchen dresser?

If you don't have a cupboard that will work, a simple butlers tray is a stylish alternative.

Or a beautiful tray on top of a chest or table can perfectly serve the purpose.

It helps to have the tray beautifully arranged as Sarah Richardson has done above, or the perennially stylish Slim Paley, below.

So whatever your preference,  cheers to you (and don't let your guests drink and drive).

Till next time

Sharon x

Image source: 1. Tumblr 2 & 3. Roses and Rust  4. Reese and Marie 5. Simple Details Blog  6 & 7. Delight by Design Blog 8. Desde my Ventana 9. Lonny Mag 10. And George 11. Pottery Barn 12. Tumblr 13. Casa Decorada  14. Habitually Chic Blog 15. Tumblr 16. Sarah Richardson 17 Slim Paley blog 18. Turquoise Tulips and Bliss  

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