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5 Simple Ways to Decorate with Trays

by Myra on May 7, 2012

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One of my favorite decorating accessories is the tray. It is functional and can be used in an immense variety of ways.  Trays are made from a multitude of materials – melamine, sisal, wood, mirrored glass, brass, silver and even an old vintage soda box or drawer.

If you love a deal and you enjoy do-it-yourself projects, look for trays at thrift shops and yard sales.  Many times spray paint and decoupaged scrapbook paper will make over a tray to perfection.  Trays are a wonderful accessory to collect because they are versatile, easy to store and wonderful to decorate with.

Here are 5 simple ways to decorate with trays…

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5 Tips To Decorate With Fresh Flowers

April 11, 2012
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The following post is from Myra of My Blessed Life: Spring is in full swing in most parts of the country and flowers are blooming left and right. Tulips and daffodils have made their appearances in the South. Now the Iris blossoms are following suit.  One of the most easy ways to add color, life [...]

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Accessorizing With Books

November 11, 2011
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The following post is from Myra of My Blessed Life: Books have been a well-employed home decor accessory for hundreds of years. Wonderfully huge walls of books decorated libraries in historic homes such as the Biltmore Estate and Sir Walter Scott’s Abbotsford. Today, books are still one of the greatest accessories you can add to [...]

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Do-It-Yourself Pillow Designs for Your Home

September 15, 2011
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The following post is from Myra of My Blessed Life: Accessories are to a room what icing is to a cake – typically a room needs accessories to feel complete. Pillows are a wonderful way to perfectly complete sofas and chairs as both visual and comfort elements. Whether simple or intricate fabrics, embellished or plain, handmade [...]

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Make “A Great Impression” with Vinyl Wall Art

May 26, 2011
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One of the hottest new trends in home decor is the use of vinyl wall art to add a design or saying to your walls without the expense or permanence of custom paint jobs! With dozens of companies to choose from, it can be hard to know where to look for designs for your own [...]

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Creating Knock Off Decor

March 17, 2011
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The following post is from Myra of My Blessed Life and The Casabella Project Have you ever stood in a store having an internal debate over a beautiful accessory that just costs too much? I’ve been there many times. My decorating taste tends to be more of a champagne flavor, but my budget is definitely more related [...]

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Question of the Day: Fresh Flowers and Plants?

October 26, 2010
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Although, I love fresh flowers in my home, I hate paying for them and I pretty much kill any living plan that requires regular watering — if I’m honest — so I don’t buy them as often as I’d like. But there’s something about fresh seasonal flowers that really adds a beautiful touch to any [...]

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9 Ways to Use a Throw in Your Home

October 14, 2010
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I love blankets and throws, and because we keep our home so cold in the winter, we have quite a few throughout our home. We use throws as part of our decor throughout the whole year, but now that winter is approaching, you’ll find more of them folded and stacked in corners or on the [...]

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Using Fresh Flowers to Decorate Your Home

June 7, 2010
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In theory, I love the idea of decorating for the season, updating little touches throughout my home as the seasons change. However, in reality, I don’t do this as much as I would like to. With that in mind, one of my favorite parts of spring and summer is that decorating for the season is [...]

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