Table Tray Inspiration.

While wasting time last night, I came across the blog of

Faded Plains. 

When you have a chance to check it out, do so. 

You will find many fun things and great inspiration...
just like I have. 

Here is what she posted.

http://fadedplains.blogspot.com/2010/03/help-wanted.html

Do you notice that it is a big cutting board?  Love it!

Here's what I started out with. 

Just a little sad and not fun at all.

I love the little container...

but it needed something else added to it. 

Who knew I would actually have the things

I need to complete my idea.

And here is my dining table now.

MUCH better.  I like it...A LOT!

The tray is from Hobby Lobby - 50% off. 

The S&P shakers have been sitting on my stove...

hardly ever used since I use salt and pepper grinders. 

The pitcher was a sweet find at TJ Maxx a few months ago...$3.00. 

Love it!

I am still debating where or not I want to add flowers to the pitcher (jug) or not.

I don't want to take away for the writing on it.

Any suggestions?  Oh, should I mention the flowers would be fake?

I know the table tray isn't much, but it sure adds a lot to my table, and I love it! 

What items do you have in your home that you could repurpose and give a new life all over again?

Inspiring Ideas

If you are needing some Inspiring Ideas (by Jeanne Winters), go check out her blog here. She has a line of 'Simply Inspiring' gift collection items at Hallmark, some great prints at her Etsy store, and a fun-looking book Inspirational Home. I think I might stop by Hallmark today to see her products in person.

Enjoy!