Tray Makeover

I have been hunting for months and months for the perfect tray.
I still haven't found it, but I found one to use in the meantime.
I use trays in so many rooms in my house and so having one more isn't a problem.

Here is the before photo.
I found this woven tray at Hobby Lobby.
I liked the low sides, but didn't like the dark brown color.
Well, it's not that I don't like the brown, it just doesn't go with my decor.

So I layered on coats of gray and white.
In the past I've had a lot of trouble painting baskets.
It is difficult to get into all the grooves.
This time I used an old bristle brush and pounced the paint on until it got in every nook and cranny.
Then I used smooth brush strokes to even it out.

I decided to put together a new Fall look for my living room.
I found some awesome woven pumpkins at Kirkland's.
The mini green pumpkins are from Walmart. I re-painted the stems of the green pumpkins.
Finally I filled my Pottery barn urn with some maple leaves.
Last year the maple leaves did not change color until December!
I guess it is just too warm in Houston.

How about a few shots of the room?
Ok, here you go!

I have never found a good spot for my subway art in this house.
I've just propped it up in the living room because I need to put it somewhere and I don't want it getting damaged.

The molding in our living room is really beautiful, but it makes it difficult to hang any art behind the couch.
So for now, I am not.
Any suggestions?

Thanks for stopping by and have a great weekend!

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Write by: AN - Friday, October 18, 2013