I'm joining in the party Tiered Tray Extravaganza today!
This is not something I normally do, creating such a large display. Honestly, the most I will do in my house of this nature is put a few flowers from the garden into a vase for the centre of the table, or try to put some sort of vignette on my dry sink in the kitchen. But after reading Jemma's post on styling a tiered tray, I was inspired to try something a little out of my comfort level.
I gathered some supplies together last night, and popped into the craft store for some fake gourds and a couple of other trinkets, and put this together this morning. I don't have a tiered tray. I used a glass pedestal cake plate, placed a vase on top of that and set another smaller plate on top of the vase. Of course when I was at the craft store last night, I saw quite a few tiered trays, but I didn't want to spend much money, and left them on the shelf.
Here's what I came up with ...
I tried to incorporate Jemma's tips for this display by using a variety of textures. I have gourds, a small pumpkin, fake red berries and fake maple leaves (our leaves haven't turned yet). There are real acorns and real Black-Eyed Susans and geraniums from the garden. There are some grasses (garden), hawk feathers and some burlap ribbon wrapped around the bottom. I used a pop of colour with the bright pink geranium and placed these throughout the display to draw your eye around the entire tray. To add some interest I placed a real deer's antler around the top tray, and a pair of ceramic owls, tiny jug (my grandmother's) and a small antique picture frame on the bottom tray. There is a piece of birch bark, and even some plain old sticks in there. Rocks sit around the bottom too.
Here are some close ups of the details.
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| A little nod to my grandmother who loved this sort of thing. This is a tiny painting on a miniature wood slab that was once hers. |
Thanks for stopping by today. I hope you like my fall tiered tray!
Be sure to pop over to Jemma's to see what others have contributed.
Wendy
You may not normally do this but it's beautiful! It's like you found all things that are the best of Autumn and put them on your tiered tray. I love it all! The owls are so cute and I've been seeing them on other blogs. I may go find one or two for myself.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for joining us. I'll be sharing this on Facebook. :)
You did an awesome job! Great creativity in making your tray, and you chose such cute items. Love it!
ReplyDeleteThank you Kathy! I hope you read this because I am unable to leave a message for you (you are Google+ and I am not, and you are non-reply). I loved your tiered trays as well and the fact that you created them all from dollar store items. The wire trays are a wonderful starting point, and that copper tea kettle is charming.
DeleteGreat decorations to welcome the Autumn!
ReplyDeleteSo many pretty autumn colours! I love the wood painting.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous autumnal centeiece this makes. Really lovely Wendy.
ReplyDeleteWhat fun! You've inspired me and I would love to try a one tier! lol I think the frame adds a lot to the arrangement and I like that the more you look...the more you see! The little owls are sweet. And oh how I would love to find some antlers on our hikes! Very nice my friend. Hugs, Diane
ReplyDeleteThis may not be something you normally do, but you sure did a great job! Love it!!
ReplyDeleteBig Texas Hugs,
Susan and Bentley
Hi Wendy...
ReplyDeleteGreat job! Shows all unique items, in a beautiful display..
Enjoy your week..
Cheers!
Linda :o)
You found lots of good things to fill your tiers with. It definitely says Fall! The Happy Wonderer
ReplyDeleteHi Wendy, I love your pretty fall tray. You did a great job making it. :)
ReplyDeleteWendy, for something you don'the usually do, I think you have achieved a lovely fall look with your tiered vase and plates. Something you put together on a whim is lovely. Thanks for your sweet visit.
ReplyDeleteWendy, for something you don'the usually do, I think you have achieved a lovely fall look with your tiered vase and plates. Something you put together on a whim is lovely. Thanks for your sweet visit.
ReplyDeleteCreative and artistic! That's beyond my skills.
ReplyDeleteI found your blog through Seasons In The Valley.
Very nice, Wendy! It's fun to get decorating ideas from other bloggers.
ReplyDeleteWow, very creative how you put the tiered part together and then just gathered all your goodies for it. Using what you have is the best kind of crafting. Great job!
ReplyDeleteLovely collectin, my favorite was the feather. I would have never thought of that!
ReplyDeletepamela@mommacan.com
You did a beautiful job of sharing fall.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful tiered tray! Your autumnal touches are lovely. Thank you so very much for sharing this gem.
ReplyDeleteHello Wendy - your tiered tray is beautifully arranged! So bright and ready for fall. And when the display is done, you can tuck the pieces back into your cupboard.
ReplyDeleteOk wow Wendy that looks so pretty. :) xx
ReplyDeleteOk wow Wendy that looks so pretty. :) xx
ReplyDeleteI love how you created your tiered tray Wendy. It looks beautiful.
ReplyDeleteFor someone who does not do this usually, you did exceptionally well. I specially like the little frame.
ReplyDelete-Soma