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Monday, January 27, 2014

Plastic Trays as Place Mats?

I am always on the look out for something different to use in my tablescapes and the other day I came across some cute plastic trays.
I thought they could be repurposed as "place mats",   so I picked up a couple of them.
This one is about the size of a cafeteria tray...$3.99....

This one is a little smaller...$2.99.

I shopped around the house and picked out some accessories for my tea party....
I am going to invite H   (My True Love)   to join me for a cup of tea and a little snack this afternoon. 

Have a wonderful day!




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40 comments:

  1. A beautiful wonderful idea.I have been buying them at Marshals for a long time now as trays ect... but never had that idea.Now that You brought up how pretty they look for parties,I'm thinking now there perfect for everyday use-esp. for My Grandchildren.

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  2. Penny, your trays are sweet and you've set a cozy table for your hubby and you. Love the pink depression glass! Thank you for sharing and coming to tea.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  3. I love your trays. I love those trays, too. Your party for two looks divine! xo Diana

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  4. You never lack for clever ideas - very pretty! So glad you shared your link!

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  5. I love to use those trays for the same thing! I like those pink glass grapes... love love love it all! Hugs!

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  6. I love your pink depression glass Penny and the trays look good enough to eat! Very pretty setting. Is that a flour sifter with the roses in it? It's so pretty and I've not seen one like it before. Happy tea time.

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  7. Beautiful Penny. I love that teapot too. These trays are lovely. I'm co-hosting Turn It Up Tuesday this month and am so glad you shared your links tonight.
    Angel

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  8. What a Great idea!! Thanks for sharing Penny!

    Huggs, Nancy

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  9. Hi Penny!!!!

    When I see that you have a new post I always go right to it!!!!! I love your table scape, ready for your
    afternoon tea and treats!!!!

    I love the teapot and the teapot on the highest shelf of your corner shelving unit. I just LOVE PINK!!!!

    Have a great week Penny!!!!!

    Pam
    xox

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    1. I'm sorry Penny!!!!I

      I didn't mention how much I love the trays!!! They are so cute and easy to clean!!!
      Great idea!!!

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  10. Penny,
    Your trays are so cute but what really caught my eye was that drop dead gorgeous pitcher!! Beautiful!! Such a lovely tablescape!! It is 4 degrees right now.... Ugh!!

    Hugs,
    Deb

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  11. How fun, I love this idea. Such a gorgeous tablescape. Thanks tons for linking to Inspire Me. Hugs, Marty

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  12. I love the trays! I will be on the look-out for some!

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  13. Hello Penny! Oh my... You are so good at pulling together like items and then creating a gorgeous vignette! Your news trays worked beautifully, I would have never even thought of it. I always love coming to visit you for tea. Your beautiful home is so cheery and inviting : )
    Hugs,
    Terri

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  14. Hi Penny,
    thats a good idea with the plastic trays. Love the printed cake motif. Thank you for sharing this sweet tea time.
    Best greetings, Johanna

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  15. Beautiful setting, and what a great idea for "placemats." Love the flour sifter and coffee pot too!

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  16. Handy and pretty, these trays! They would work well on an outside tea too. Lovely pastel shades....

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  17. Hey, that looks great Penny, and all that pretty pinkness must be keeping the cold weather at bay. :)

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  18. Hi Penny: Your collections amaze me. You leave me in the dust. Where do you store everything? That is always my problem. Love the post today. Beautiful as I have come to expect from you. Blessings, Martha

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  19. What a good idea, using the trays as placemats. Also good for carrying your tea & treats through the house if needed. They are very pretty trays , what a bargain too.

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  20. Love your Blog! I am a new follower (via GFC) from Mice In The Kitchen Blog Hop
    Please Follow back at:
    http://butterflyintheattic.blogspot.com/2014/01/wait-minute-mister-postman-postcard_28.html
    Have a blessed day
    Colleen

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  21. Tea for two! So pretty. I love the pink depression glass and especially those pink glass grapes! Thank you for sharing at What We Accomplished Wednesdays. Have a lovely week! ~Deborah

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  22. How pretty Penny! I have some Paris themed trays I'm going to do this with ( 2 of them - so it can only be a tea for 2 party lol )

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  23. I love the tray and the dishes too! So pretty. Thanks for linking up at the Wake up Wed. hop. Hope to see you again next week. Hugs from your newest follower.

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  24. I love the trays, too! I am always looking for them and try to use them different ways. I use them to carry food into the den for a light meal or snack! These are so darling and just might send me to Ross. If you have a 99 cents stores as we do in Dallas they have had the prettiest ones and they are different shapes with lovely colors and prints, have a great week!

    Pam

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  25. Love the trays. I also love the depression ware tea set. My mother gave me my grandmother's set and I love having tea with friends using them. I must go all out next time and find some vintage trays to go with the tea set. Thanks for sharing this on the blog hop.

    Handmade at Warratahstree

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  26. I got a giggle from... You shopped around the house which is so true because you have so many amazing things.

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  27. I love using trays but never thought of them as place mats...very clever! Love your tea and enjoy the time with your True Love!

    Linda

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  28. So romantic...Happy Valentine's Day!
    Linda at Beautiful Ideas

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  29. Oh wow, Penny, I get you going shopping right inside it, lol! I love the trays, you did them up so romantic and perfect for Valentine's. Oh and I love the beige teapot too!
    Happy Sunday!
    FABBY

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  30. This is a beautiful idea, Penny! I do appreciate you sharing with A Return to Loveliness,
    Kathy

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  31. I adore your sweet little Valentine's tea setting! The plate that you've featured (I call that type of pattern 'the courting couple') is my favorite. I have a fiew different versions around here but none with that great splash of pink, I love it.

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  32. What a sweet idea Penny. It's always fun to set the table in an unusual way. Love the darling trays! Thanks for sharing at SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

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  33. What a great idea! Thanks for sharing this with us!

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  34. What a gorgeous Tea Setting!!!! I love love love it!!!! You are so special Penny!!! : ) Hugs and thanks for always visiting...we love you!

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