Hostess with the Mostest

You’ve ordered the turkey (a fresh Hoka), you’ve almost completed your grocery shopping, the pies will be made on Wednesday and you found some great recipes for appetizers on the ‘net, but what about setting your table and your serving trays? Have you taken inventory of them lately…do you even remember where you stored them?

In my early days of entertaining I can remember scrambling through closets at the last minute trying to find enough decent trays for serving, but no more.  I’ve got a nice selection of practical but attractive trays that are my go-tos, but I’m always on the lookout for more. Here are some options if you want to serve in style this holiday season.

I found this handsome version in wood, the inlaid wood handles caught my eye….Photo Courtesy of thymelesshomedecor.com

But for more elegant entertaining, here are some options in metal or marble.

There’s a bit of Hollywood glam in this oval Cinch waist silver tray with a mirrored base.Photo Courtesy of arteriorshome.com

I like the contrast of the brass rail handles with the marble base on this Exton tray.Photo Courtesy of arteriorshome.com

Here’s a rough-luxe look that blends thick jute handles with a polished nickel tray.Photo Courtesy of arteriorshome.com

This hand braided Onslow tray will appeal to “greenies.”  It is made from organically grown bangkuang, a sustainable Asian water hyacinth.Photo Courtesy of crateandbarrel.com

Are you feeling inspired to update your trays? Carry on! Gobble Gobble.