Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Trayscape for my Livingroom


I'm participating in Tablescape Thursday via Between Naps on the Porch... Mine is only a Trayscape
as my table is being painted this week lol


 I'm redoing my living room yet again.  I went from multi beige/brown to red florals and plaids and now I'm working on my black~white and apple green theme.  I keep thinking any day now I'll have it all done but for some reason I never seem to have the time to get it completed.  Working keeps getting in the way of my decor time.. Does this happen to you too? annoying as all get out isn't it lol... 
I made my window treatments and about 8 pillows, so far using fabrics I was able to get for a very reasonable price. I just cant invest in expensive fabrics in this economy or for that matter any economy as I tend to change things to often.  My husband always says " If you can do the whole room for less than 200.00, go ahead" since he never fusses about how many times it changes I do TRY *wink* to stick to that budget as best I can.
 The ability to make the needed items helps alot , of course. Add to that the fact that I was blessed at birth with creativity ,the ability to do things on a frugal budget and the willingness to learn what I need to know in order to accomplish the task at hand..
My Grandfather always said, doing anything was 99% the willingness to try and 1% get off your duff and do it. :)
 His belief has served me well through the years.
I  did a trayscape for the ottoman I made. I hope you like it, I do for several reasons..
Here's a little break down of the costs for you.. I only tell this in an attempt to let you know that just because you cant spend a lot of money, you can still have something attractive for your home.
 Saving money ~ something you created ~ an attractive display for your home..
It doesnt get better than that, does it..
old tray at goodwill ~  2.00
black spray paint ~1.00
small piece of fabric for tray~ 50 cents
tea set 3.00 thrift store :: its a 4 place setting I only used a few pieces
 ceramic jar 75 cents
white spray paint 1.00
fluer de lis emblem 50 cents
greenery and pot~ free from my stash:)
cookies~ 1.50     lol
buffalo check napkin~ 20 cents worth of a 1.00 piece of fabric I got off a bargain table
 silver spoon~ from my inherited silver set
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total cost approx. ~ 12.00
I hope you enjoyed this as much as I enjoyed doing it.. Now, go forth and do yourself a trayscape:) and if you do I would love to hear about it~! and see photos ,so please let me know by writing me here in the comment section OR via email at ::SavannahsSweeties@aol.com
If you have any question, I'll gladly offer whatever answers I have or can find for you.'
If you have any ideas about how to make my display better, I would gratefully accept them. 
I'm hoping this blog can be a learning experience for me and all who enter here. We just must help each other on this journey we call, Life..
 Thanks again for taking time to come and visit my blog .. Please leave a comment and join me as a follower.
I'd love knowing I had lots of folks joining me in my decor adventures and an adventure it will surely be as I will show you the GOOD~the BAD ~the Ugly and the Beautiful as we go along together..
I have got to remember to start taking before photos so you can see where I started and where I ended up.
Lives and financial situations change , but we can always have
BEAUTY ON A BUDGET
Brightest Blessings to ALL

20 comments :

  1. Beautiful post! Love your new header. Your photography skills are amazing and I love it that you share the details of putting the trayscape together. I love it when beauty doesn't have to cost a small fortune. Hugs.

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  2. Dear Sonny, Beautifully done! Ditto to everything Marla just said, too. (Nice job honoring sonny on your blog, too Marla :-)) I've said it before, and i'll say it again...you've got the knack. Keep on decorating, keep posting and keep inspiring. Thanks for sharing. xoxoxo

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  3. I have found you thanks to Marla!

    What a sweetie she is, to share you with us. I will be looking forward to reading your blog on a regular basis.

    Take care, Bunny Jean

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  4. Hello! Nice to meet you! I come by way of Marla's blog and I love your decor. I definitely need to look around your blog. Love your header! I hope that you don't mind me becoming a follower. Come visit me some time and I hope you follow my blog as well. God Bless.
    Sandra

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  5. Thanks so much Marla and Suzie.. I am always happy to know ya'll stopped by.. Marla what a sweetie you were to post my blog on yours . I am humbled and thankful..

    Hi BunnyJean, so happy to have you visit. I went to your blog and saw your amazing candle pie~! I wanted to leave a comment but couldnt find the place to do so .. You are so talented ..

    Welcome Sandra, I surely will be visiting your blog and leaving a comment , if I can:) So glad you like my header.. I am hoping to get another blog started to do that very thing.. Make custom headers for other bloggers. I;m not really sure how to go about letting folks know but maybe some of you nice folks could guide me along on that issue.. off to see your blog right now..
    Blessings to ya'll and thanks again. ~Sonny~

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  6. All of your black and white look so charming. Perfect for tea or coffee. The checkered napkins are so cute. Thanks gor sharing and happy TT to you!

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  7. Well now! THis is quite pretty -- love your black and white -- so classic! Happy TT!

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  8. Black and white, you just can't go wrong with that classy look...♥ it.

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  9. wow I love the wonderful tray, love the beautiful black and white, always the perfect touch

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  10. I forgot to tell you how much I love that black and white jar...I am a new follower of yours, come for a visit

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  11. Just gorgeous! Your my kind of gal, doing it so fabulous and on a budget! I am making napkins right now out of a very similar fabric! Cindy

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  12. Hi! I've found you through HGTV message boards! How lovely your tray setting is. Love the colors!
    Hope you'll come visit me sometimes.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia :)

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  13. I adore a girl on a budget - and really love your black and whites !
    Kammy

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  14. (Oh my, I got bounced off your blog, so I had to re-type my comment.)~ I love your yummy blog and although I did not see the original blog header this one is aweome!.,. It's great that you can redecorate so often, and on a budget at that; also your hubby sounds great!

    He's apparently so supportive of you; that's so good and sweet of him!..,

    Love the colour scheme of today's tablescape also; it pop's!..,

    I could not help but notice that the name of your blog happens to correlate and dovetail perfectly with the title of today's blog post on my The Plumed Pen blog.., Do click on by, if you would care to take a peek!..,


    Cheers from Silken Purse

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  15. Hi Sonny...i came over via Marla...I so love your black/white tablescape and can't wait to see the rest of your creations! I think we have LOTS of things in common...

    Have a great weekend!

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  16. I cant thank you ladies enough for stopping in to see my little tray.. All your kind compliments will help sput me forward to try and do another scape, so see what ya'll started lol.. Its just so great to see all your comments and I have gone to several of your blogs and I'm hoping to get to the rest today.. Thank ya'll so very very much..
    Brightest Blessings to Each of You..
    ~ Sonny ~

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  17. JUST THOUGHT I'D POP BY ONCE AGAIN SWEETIE TO SEE WHAT YOU'VE BEEN CREATING~ YOU DON'T DISSAPPOINT; YOU'RE SO CREATIVE!~ LOVE THAT LATEST "TABLESACPE THURSDAY POST!

    I WANT TO WARMLY INVITE YOU TO COME ON BY TODAY AND PARTAKE OF MY LITTLE BLOGGING TEA PARTY;"TUESDAY TEA FOR TWO", AT MY "THE PLUMED PEN BLOG"!.., I'D LOVE TO HAVE YOU PARTAKE MY DEAR!..,

    CHEERS , HUGS, AND BLESSINGS FROM WANDA LEE/ AKA SILKEN PURSE

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  18. i love you trayscape and you've decorated in my most fav colors. thanks for the view.
    lori

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  19. I just found your blog...the pictures are wonderful, but I am most impressed by the commentary! It's nice to know that there are special people out there who think lovely thoughts!
    Blessings to you,
    J

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