Handmade Trays

Using Handmade Trays Throughout the Home

Practical and stylish, handmade trays have a place in every room. Looking for a casual way to serve brunch? Consider bringing everyone’s favorite pastries to the table on a woven platter. Think one that’s geometrically pleasing—round and rectangular included—or another that features handles for easier carrying. Either way, it makes for convenient decor, too. For instance, a small glass vase on the center of the tray’s surface enhances the cheerful ambience of the meal, especially when filled with faux flowers. If you’re more the type to host happy hour instead, consider using a metal server when bringing friends their beer, bourbon and cocktail requests. What’s even better: handmade trays also function as storage. Keep one on the bathroom counter for folded hand towels and washcloths, or use a nesting set to save space near the sink instead.