Happy Monday friends! I’ve had this post planned for quite a while and finally decided it was high time. So many of you, like myself love to decorate and have been bitten by the tiered tray bug. They are so cute and fun to decorate and play around with. You can do them seasonally, themed or for holidays.
Not everyone feels confident in putting one together though and I’ll admit when I first got mine, I wasn’t totally convinced I’d be able to pull it off and make it look the way I envisioned.
So today I’m going to share a few tips and hopefully helpful hints to help you with your tiered stands.
Metal 3 tiered tray || Wooden 2 tiered tray
I currently have 2 tiered trays…well, really 3, but one isn’t currently in use, and I’m thinking about ordering this one for my bathroom counter. The metal 3 tier is available on Amazon, but if you have a Hobby Lobby, you’ll be able to score one there for half off if you watch the sales. The wooden one, I’ve only seen on Amazon and it’s currently cheaper than it was a few months ago if you’ve been waiting.
Here we have our blank canvas all ready to be prettied up. Don’t let it intimidate you. For these stands, more is more is the most accurate way to think.
A great place to start is just by looking around your own house, in the cabinets, and on shelves for small objects that will fit nicely on the tiers of your tray. Think mugs, candles, small pictures, wooden blocks, plants, etc…
My favorite places to shop for tiered tray fodder are:
Hobby Lobby
Home Goods
Marshall’s
TJMaxx
Target Dollar Spot
Michael’s
Jo-Ann Fabrics
Amazon
We are getting a Kirkland’s this spring and I have a feeling it will be another good source for this type things.
Start by placing a few of the larger items on the tray, spaced out kind of in the shape of a triangle.
Start adding in smaller objects to fill in the blank spots.
Put small plants in mugs, sugar dishes or other small containers.
If your tray is on a table, you’ll want it to be full all the way around, but if it’s against a wall, the back doesn’t need to be full, so cut yourself some slack. ?
I have a video saved in my highlights on my Instagram of this process if you want to take a look, and if you aren’t already following along on Instagram, I’d really love for you to.
I also have a Pinterest board full of tiered trays for ideas and inspiration. You can follow it here and all my other boards here.
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You already know hw excited this makes me!! And it will make so many of your readers jump for tray joy!! I have been waiting for this! I am sharing my Tray for St. Patrick's next Monday. I am of course gathering up my Easter and Springy stuff as well. So much fun! Your tips are perfect and I really love the little towels in the basket! AND I really love you talented babe! xo
Your St. Paddy’s day tray is green perfection. I think I’m going to jump straight to spring now that I’m done with Valentine’s Day. These things are so darn fun! XO
I love your tray ideas! I just got a three tiered tray last fall and am having so much fun changing it for every holiday. St. Patrick's Day is up next!
Thanks so much Penny! They are a great creative outlet. Happy decorating! XO
LOVE these ideas- really need to add a tiered tray to our kitchen- appreciate your inspiration!
Oh yes Holly! You need one? So fun to play around with. XO
Love this post! I was so not confident in my tiered tray but I am getting better!! That is my favorite stuff to look for! I may have to go out into kirklands and target and hobby lobby today! I have a few items for St Patricks day. I think I need a few more!
I saw yours, and it was adorable. I think you did a dynamite job. XO
So much cute stuff to decorate the tray with. I love that hammered tiered try you shared. I love all of these ideas and inspiration!
Thank you Jenna and I’m so happy you enjoyed the post! XO
You have such a creative eye with this Lisa. I can see how it'd be a great way to coral all the little items that clutter my house!!
XOXO
Jodie
http://www.jtouchofstyle.com
Aw, thank you Jodie! They are a lot of fun to put together. XO
OK ... you make it look easy. I know I wouldnt be able to make it look that beautiful!!!
Oh course you would Rebecca Jo! I bet you’d do a great job. Thanks so much! XO
The tiered tray has taken on a life of it's own! I decorated mine for St. Patrick's Day Saturday morning and I think I like it best of all the decor I've done so far. Looks like the wooden tray has come down in price again. I am telling myself i do not need another one.
Thanks for all your love and support friend!
xo,
Kellyann
Aint that the truth. I love your St. Patricks day themed one. I need to redo my Valentine’s one now for more spring like decor. XO
This is so helpful! I kind of struggle pulling together enough things to put on my tray. I love my new wooden one from Amazon. I'm going to start browsing more of the little items at TJ Maxx and Hobby Lobby looking for things to add to my collection. We have a Kirklands here, but I rarely go...need to check it out. Hope you have a wonderful week!
I’m so glad, Tanya! I find myself constantly looking for little things to go on them now. I may have developed a nasty habit. HA! Can’t wait to see yours. XO
I got a metal tiered tray for Christmas and still haven't decorated it! It's on my list of things to do. I love your tips! I think sometimes people forget that you can shop your home first instead of buying all new things!
WHAT??? Oh I can’t wait to see what you do with it. Please show us! XO