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April 25, 2015

Nesting Trays Makeover

I have a tray obsession.

I don’t believe in past lives, but if I did, I’m quite sure I could be convinced that I was some kind of servant. Maybe even a ladies maid at Downton Abbey. 😉

I have no idea why exactly it is that I love trays so much but I always find myself gravitating towards them in a store. I pick them up, study them, want to put them in my cart and take them home but then have to stop myself as I think about how many trays I not only have on display in my house but also how many are stashed away.

wood tray with flowers on coffee table atthepicketfence.com

 

I’ve been doing so well resisting the temptation to buy any more trays but when my friend Becki decided to give her home a major makeover and began getting rid of old decor items I simply HAD to help a girl out and take these nesting trays off her hands. I’m a giver like that!

nesting trays

They weren’t exactly my style though so I set to work giving them all a fresh new look.

painted tray

I decided to sand the paint off of the flowers in the middle just a bit to let them show through. Even though the trays will be holding goodies, it’s nice to have just that little extra detail.

nesting tray makeover atthepicketfence.com

Next it was time to find them all new homes!

One now holds a stack of decorating books on the sofa table.

sofa table decorations atthepicketfence.com

Another is perfect on the kitchen counter holding all of my cooking essentials and my favorite new candle.

tray on kitchen counter atthepicketfence.com

Did you know that Walmart now has Burt’s Bees candles?? These smell AMAZING!!

burts bees candles from walmart atthepicketfence.com

The last tray wound up on the coffee table filled with pretties.

cottage styled coffee table tray atthepicketfence.com

When you think about it, not only was I doing a friend a favor by taking these but I was also giving these trays a new lease on life so really adding 3 new trays to my collection isn’t THAT big of a deal, right?

Besides, if I ever do become a ladies maid I’ll be set!

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  1. Leslie says

    April 25, 2015 at 5:53 AM

    Love! Repurposing beautifully…I have the same issue with trays! Really? Can anyone have too many?! You have to have them ready for all occasions and use at any moment.

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    • At The Picket Fence says

      April 25, 2015 at 7:16 PM

      Thank you Leslie!

      Reply
  2. martina says

    April 25, 2015 at 6:01 AM

    Very pretty makeover Vanessa…and you have them styled so pretty!! Enjoy your weekend:-)

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    • At The Picket Fence says

      April 25, 2015 at 7:16 PM

      Thanks Martina! You have a great weekend too friend. 🙂

      Reply
  3. Nancy says

    April 25, 2015 at 6:04 AM

    I’m just crazy about your trays! Great vignettes on them! I think I’ll be looking out for trays now!!

    Happy day!

    Nancy

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    • At The Picket Fence says

      April 25, 2015 at 7:16 PM

      Thanks so much Nancy!! Have a great weekend!

      Reply
  4. Sandi says

    April 25, 2015 at 6:08 AM

    I love your trays! Thank you for the info on the candles, I’ll be making a trip to find them! Hugs,

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    • At The Picket Fence says

      April 25, 2015 at 7:15 PM

      Thank you Sandi!! You definitely need to try the candles because they are so awesome. The lavender fields one is my all-time favorite!

      Reply
  5. Nilza says

    April 25, 2015 at 10:04 AM

    I’m a tray person as well 🙂 Love your ideas!!
    Be blessed!

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    • At The Picket Fence says

      April 25, 2015 at 7:15 PM

      Thank you so much Nilza!

      Reply
  6. Susie @ The Chelsea Project Blog says

    April 25, 2015 at 10:25 AM

    As usual, a beautiful job. I’m a real tray person and you have just helped me to think outside the box. Love the white….I will have to try the same. Have a great weekend, Susie

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    • At The Picket Fence says

      April 25, 2015 at 7:12 PM

      Thanks so much Susie! I hope you have a great weekend too!!

      Reply
  7. Jerry Stocks says

    April 26, 2015 at 6:20 AM

    Love the trays. What kid of paint did you use?

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  8. Rita O'Dwyer says

    April 26, 2015 at 5:21 PM

    Like you, I am a (obsessive?) tray lover. My favorite is a soft yellow one I decorated with wild flowers I collected in Ireland. I love how you redid these–soft, white, and very pretty. Hugs. Enjoy you new acquisitions.

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  9. jane@Bluebird1959 says

    April 26, 2015 at 5:32 PM

    Such a pretty transformation – the trays are gorgeous. Jane

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    • At The Picket Fence says

      April 27, 2015 at 7:44 AM

      Thank you so much Jane!

      Reply
  10. Kimberly M. says

    April 30, 2015 at 10:25 PM

    I love it. This is exactly what I would have done if I had this tray. My style exactly. Everything on your blog is my style. Really love it.

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