4 Ways to Style a Tray

You guys this acacia wooden tray from Walmart is soooo good! It has two gold handles and is a decent size. It’s under $20 at Walmart from their Better Homes & Gardens line. I have used this tray so many different ways and wanted to feature it on the blog so you all can get some ideas and inspiration. You can use these ideas with any tray you already have. If you want to buy this exact one click below.

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SEASONAL DECOR

Merry & Bright

I have used this tray to decorate for every season. This is why this can be a staple in your home because there are so many fun things you can try! In the picture above I styled it with a mini-Christmas tree, village house, candle and cute Christmas quote. I displayed the tray on my counter. You can place it on the countertop, coffee table, dining table, or entryway table!

PICNIC

Picnic for 2

Create a backyard picnic for you and your husband! Before you go out on picnic create your tray display at home. Then toss everything into a cute basket, grab a blanket and go! You can take a picture to remind yourself how you set it up so when you’re at the picnic spot you can recreate the look! Make sure you capture those photos and enjoy your date!!

SOUP

Nothing screams fall vibes like warm red wine, The aroma of hot soup and the scent of a pumpkin candle burning bright. This tray is a great size to hold bowls, napkins and all the things you need for a soup night. I placed mine by the stove and let the family come serve themselves. You could also use it if someone is sick in bed with a winter cold. Get creative and have fun.

S'MORES

S'MORE FUN

S’more Fun anyone? My kids are addicted to S'mores! It’s one of our favorite fall treats and It was a blast using my tray from Walmart to create this pumpkin with marshmallows and chocolate. The kids bundled up and roasted marshmallows by the fire. They snacked on the candy corn in between smores.

See all the fun you can have with this simple tray! There are so many more ideas you can try but I'm going to let you use your own creativity for that. Make sure you head over to my instagram and post your pics so I can see what you came up with. Don't sleep on this tray. Go get it Now!!

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5 Fall Sweater Ideas

It’s finally sweater weather here in Maryland! October was so warm and weird; I’m so glad November brought the cold crisp air right in! I’ve never been more excited to wrap up in a cute sweater. Have you all seen the reel that goes “leggings and a big sweater, leggings, and a big sweater”?

It’s so true I think it pushed target to have a sweater sale. Haha, Target had a 20% off sale on women’s sweaters so of course, I had to check them out for you. I’m also including a few other favorites of mine.

Cardigan

First up is my favorite cardigan sweater from Target. It’s the brand Universal Thread. For under 30 dollars it’s a must-have. I have it in the rust color as well. Here I wore it for a date day with my hubby. I paired it with jeans, a cami, and sneakers for a casual outfit!

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Oversized Off The Shoulder

Next up is this oversized ribbed off-the-shoulder sweater from Amazon. I'm wearing the cream-colored but there are different options. The price is $33.95 and they have other color options.

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Cable Knit Hoodie

This sweater is from Pink Lily. It’s called Spend the Night Cream Chenille Cable Knit Sweater. It’s on sale for $48. They also have it in a terracotta color! It's super soft and has a hoodie for a casual look but you could easily dress it up with a skirt or booties. It has wide sleeves and I love it!

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V-neck

Who doesn’t love a good V-neck? This color is burnt orange and perfect for fall. If you have broad shoulders, you are going to want this sweater. The V-Neck is a flattering fit. It’s really comfortable and easy to throw up. The sleeves are balloon but not too wide. For $20.00 at Target this is a great find.

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How to Style a Fall Table

The air is crisp, the leaves are changing colors, and pumpkin spice is EVERYWHERE!

Fall is finally in full effect!! If you’re like me, you love to decorate!! Chances are your hosting Thanksgiving or are simply looking for ideas and inspiration on how to style a fall table. The table is a place of comfort, community and connection.

It’s so much more than having a pretty tablescape. The table creates space for a pause from chaos. The laughs shared, the love felt, and the bonds you build as you converse together are memories you will cherish forever!

You’re savoring so much more than food. You’re nourishing your soul with intimacy of those around you. If you don’t normally celebrate the fall and holiday around the table, my hope is this post will inspire you to start a new tradition. Below are my favorite tips to styling your best table.

How to Style a Fall Table

The first thing you need to determine when styling a fall table is your theme. Pull out everything you have and grab a notebook and a pen. Are you styling for Friendsgiving? thanksgiving, a dinner party? What color napkins do you have? What color is your table? Maybe you need a tablecloth because your table décor is going to clash with your table. Perhaps you want a less formal look so you want a plain table. I have Included two different photos for inspiration!

Napkins

In the picture below I rotated the color of the napkins. If you stay within your color scheme it works! See how the white pumpkins match the white napkins? Did you notice that the burnt orange napkins match the florals? It doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Pick a few colors that you love that go together and get creative.

The best part of styling and decorating is making it unique to you and your home. I love playing around with different ideas! Don’t be afraid to try new things. You can put a pretty napkin ring around them and alternate those too. You can also lay the napkin flat with no ring. Or fold it in a pretty pattern. The possibilities are endless!

Table Coverings

Depending on the size of your table you may or may not need a table runner. If you are using chargers and it eats up too much of your table, I recommend sticking with the chargers and losing the runner. In the picture above I went with a plain table because I knew I wanted to use a big centerpiece and chargers. Using a tablecloth may seem like a formal option but it doesn’t have to be. If you find a pattern you love, go with it!

I couldn’t resist this Home Goods Find! For $14.99 I knew I had to get it for Thanksgiving! The gold gives the dining room warmth and complements the gold in my ceiling light.

Silverware & Chargers

I found a set of 20-piece flatware gold silverware at amazon for $21.99. They also have a $78.00 option too. I would blend your silverware with your chargers. If you haven’t used chargers before I want you to think of it as a finished look. It’s like blow drying your hair vs. letting it air dry.

It completes the table setting and adds so much. I found these gold chargers at the dollar store! They also sell them at Michaels, Target, Home Goods and Marshalls! All of my favorite stores. I chose gold and leather and gold on gold.

Again you can create a cohesive look with mixing metals. I love the trends right now because you can actually mix metals. Want silver chargers and gold silverware? You can totally do it just make sure you have silver somewhere else on the table. For example silver in the centerpiece, or glassware etc..

Centerpiece

Speaking of centerpieces… The centerpiece is the cream of the crop!!! Don’t be afraid to go with a huge, bold, vibrant vase with florals. It will wow your guests when they walk in, and you can always take it off before you sit down and eat.

If you want to keep it on as you dine then go with something that won’t block eye view. Pull the décor from another area in your home. I took these lanterns and pulled the pumpkins from my mantle to create this look. Candles, vases, florals, and trays are all great options. Have fun with it. Below are some ideas for inspiration!

Glassware

Will you be drinking wine, martinis, or iced tea? You need to lay out the appropriate glasses that will match your theme. Say you only have 6 wine glasses, and you have 8 attending. Jot that down. You can find affordable wine glasses on amazon, the dollar store, Home Goods, Marshalls and Bed Bath and Beyond.

Plates

I went with a classic white plate. I wanted to put my color in the décor, napkins, chargers, and centerpieces. If you have a plate with a color you love just make sure it goes with the rest of your table décor! So, there you have it… how to syle a fall table in no time! I hope this post helps inspire you and motivates you to create your best fall table! Hi hope you enjoy your thanksgiving and create so many memories around your table! I would love for you to post your fall table pics over on Instagram @lifeonlassielane look for the table posts and leave picture below it to enter my Christmas Giveaway basket!!