Fabulous Reader Question (with a fabulous answer)

I received an email from Jan last week asking if I had any ideas on what to so with old silver trays. She has a bunch of them and has already come up with the great idea of using them as ceiling medallions, but was wondering what she can do with the rest of the ones she has.

I racked my brain and searched the internet and came of with a few ideas:



I saw this great idea from Apartment Therapy. Chalkboard paint is all the rage, this chalkboard would look great anywhere in your home!

Also along these lines a mirror glued to the center of the tray could be really beautiful. It would be nice to hang in a makeup area or above a dresser.

Drill a hole in the middle of the tray and make one of these lamp/ tables? It could be really unique and functional as well.

I saw this idea at Real Simple. Build or use an exisitng side table and use the tray at the top.



A candle holder? Some glass stones might help bring up the sparkle factor and hide any tarnish.

Also from Real Simple depending on how many you have they would make great wall art.


Hope these ideas are helpful!