Using Thrifted Silver Trays

Here's what I had in mind when I found 

several round silver plated trays at the 

thrift store last week. See my finds HERE.

They were only 50¢ each! I tested them for

 size with a dinner plate from a nearby stack

 to make sure they would fit for me to use 

as plate chargers. 

I picked out an assortment of designs.

 Each place setting will have a different charger.

Here they are used on the dining table. 

A scrolled edge.

Round silver plated tray.

Just enough of the detail shows.

 Another pattern.

Detail

These were very tarnished, but

polished up nicely.

 Here they are on the breakfast table. 

I can use them for any of my dishes, 

casual to more fancy.

 More of the table.

 This old butter dish was my Mother's. 

It was the one she used all the time

when I was growing up.

I used another thirfted find, a

water pitcher to hold a bottle of wine.

Add a little ice to keep it chilled.

My Mother's Day orchid is still blomming.

I found 5 silver trays last week and I'll be on 

the lookout for 3 more, because I think...

Eight Is Enough!

Cheers!

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