The Festive Two-Tier Tray

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I don’t know about you, but I have not been able to get into decorating at all this year. I’ve done it, finally, but it wasn’t an easy path. I started out small with my two-tier tray. You know, that ubiquitous tray that we all seem to have. Generally, I don’t like getting what other people have, but in this case I have enjoyed this more than I thought I would. It’s great fun to see how others style theirs, so I’m going to show you how I styled mine.

A fun purchase that I made last year was the Santa butter dish that I found at Pier One. Isn’t it adorable? Then it occurred to me that I don’t host a holiday brunch, or generally anything else that calls for a butter dish on the table, so it found its way to the stand. Who knows? I may use it to brighten my breakfast table for one Christmas morning.

The Rae Dunn “Nibble” Plates are favorites. I love that they fit on this tray, and are so versatile. They are topped with MacKenzie-Childs Courtly Check Flatware.

 The Waechtersbach cups and saucers are always cheery in their “Christmas Tree” pattern.

 The Santa napkin ring, part of a set of 12 (and that I now see has been rather haphazardly patched), belonged to my mother. She bought these sometime back in the 80s, and they always beautifully held the napkin at our Christmas brunch. The Red Lantern lurking in the background was my mother’s. Its green made livens my hutch.

 

What is it about red trucks with wreaths on the front that we all find so appealing? Is it because it represents a simpler time? Perhaps it makes us all think is that we are living in Bedford Falls. This red truck, also from Pier One, is actually a place called holder. I use it on my holiday tables; I have also used it as a marker for various dishes on a buffet. I thought it looked cute here.

 

 In keeping with the red truck mode, I am completely in love with this cute set of Red Truck and Tree Salt and Pepper Shakers.

I love spicy candles, and this one is one of my favorites. Not to worry, I do remove it from the tray when I bought it. On top of the candle is a little toothpick holder that I found irresistible. It is from a local shop called Oma’s Barn. I’ve written about Oma’s in the past,
here and here. It’s a wonderful, magical kind of place. Once I bought this little snowman, I decided to never serve a holiday meal without condiments, mini meatballs, or other type of food that needs skewering. He always elicits a smile. Here's hoping that your decorating s going far better than mine!