Tray Chic: Serving Up Some Holiday Style!

(Via ZsaZsa Bellagio)

I don't collect too many things except for a few vintage Chanel pieces, beautiful Christmas Ornaments, and a couple of really good trays. Don't

you find them useful? They are perfect for perching on an ottoman, showcasing  jewelry on a dresser, serving appetizers or chic cocktails. Their uses are endless.

Here: 13 Terrific Trays

Ralph Lauren's Cantwell Bar Tray

This leather tray is just beyond!  What a great gift for the right couple.

Ralph Lauren

Loulou de la Falaise Change Tray
These trays are perfect for spare change, keys, jewelry or even on their own or empty! Very giftable
Zhush

Alligator Gold Tray w/Metal Handles
Available at the One King's Lane Gifts For The Hostess Sale at half price. Sale Ends Thursday the 21st.
One Kings Lane

Starburst Teak Trays
These terrific trays are inlayed with bone. Gorgeous layered together or used separately. Available in two sizes.
Serena and Lily

Oscar de la Renta's Gardenia Tray

Just as elegant as his haute couture clothing!
Bloomingdale's

Megan Hess Cocktail Tray
Lacquered and oh so fun! The clever illustration is almost too chic to cover!
Henri Bendel

Taste Tray By Reichenbach 
A pretty porcelain tray for purists. It becomes a beautiful backdrop for the
stylish serving of anything.
Tabula Tula

Madeline Weinrib Trays
Strikingly stylish, Madeline's home goods have always been some of my faves.  Find her trays and more at
Barney's New York

Whitewash Wood Tray

Exclusive to Sur La Table
Sur La Table

Personalized Wood Serving Tray
Pick a letter and start serving and gifting this tres chic tray!  It's perfect for any stylish soiree.
Nordstrom's

Lomoi Lucite Tray

How can you not love this tray? It's party perfect when in use or just hanging out in any room of  your home. It's quite the statement piece.

Neiman Marcus

French Bull's Melamine Trays
Fabulously fun, this line of stylish serverware is perfect for your mod pod. Very affordable!
Macy's

Boatman Geller's Chinoiserie Tray

Lovely in lucite. These trays come in a vivid array of designs to match your own lifestyle. I say, why not have a Chinoiserie chic holiday?
Layla Grayce

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Rainy Days And Mondays

My heart goes out to all of those

feeling the devastation of yesterday's

horrible weather. My own building rocked, rolled, and swayed all day. But

after the rain the sun must shine, and

that it is today.  So I'm using the wet

and wild weather as inspiration.

Here: Rainy Day Gear That Won't 

Get You Down

Felix Rey's Cityscape Bubble Umbrella

Love the transparency, so you can see where you are going in a sea of umbrellas in the city.

Shop Bop

Valentino's Rockstud Rain Boot

A traditional red boot with a little stylish edge.

Nordstrom's

Lulu Guinness Lip Tech

Cotton Tote

This fun bag will tote your wet umbrella

and then some...paying lip service to wet weather.

Luisaviaroma

Alexander McQueen's Skull Umbrella

Just too cool for school and perhaps too expensive,

but it doesn't get any edgier than this.

Alexander McQueen

DKNY'S Long Trench

A long trench can really come in handy

on the worst weather days. Love the color,

but also available in black.

Macy's

Jimmy Choo Jai Short Rain Boot 

Perhaps, the best rain boot I have ever seen.

You wouldn't know that they are made of PVC.

Neiman Marcus

Red Valentino's A-Line Trench

What a fun little coat! Looking pretty while 

getting wet is easy in this style.

Forward by Elyse Walker

Givenchy Matte Patent Boot

A luxe look for any type of weather.

                                                        SSENSE

Quilted Nylon Barn Jacket

One of Oprah's Favorite Things for 2013!

Made for misty autumn days and available in

five fabulous colors.

C. Wonder

Sloosh Italy Original Rain Boots

Sophisticated and sleek...these rain boots are

equestrian chic!

Shop Bop

Patent Leather Studio Jacket

Oversized and shiny. Love it!

Zara

Striped Ruffle Umbrella

Sing in the rain with this feminine 

and fun travel umbrella.

Forever 21

Sergio Rossi Wedge Rubber Boots

What a great color! And why not look 

tall while puddle jumping?

Zappos

Terra's Lower East Side Slicker

No matter what part of town you live in, this parka style coat will get you anywhere with style.

Need Supply

Raincoat Ball

Never get caught in the rain again. This clever 

coat on a chain, unfurls to reveal a one time use

plastic poncho. How very clever!

C. Wonder

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Foodie Friday: Seventeen Stylish Thanksgiving Dessert Recipes And More!

A meal just isn't complete without

a bite of dessert. I recommend that

it isn't served immediately after the

big feast. Let your guests get up,

mingle, and digest their food a bit.

Then make a lovely presentation 

of the grand finale!

Here: Seventeen Stylish Desserts

Butter Toffee Candy Bar Shots In Edible Chocolate Shot Glasses
I'd take this over pumpkin pie any day!
Sprinkle Bakes

Creamy Pumpkin Dream Pie
A zippy ginger crust and a layer of St. Andre
add a real twist to pumpkin pie.
Ile de France

If you like the look of the gold banded plate, 
Mikasa has one on sale that is very affordable. 
Here

Chocolate Caramel Pumpkin Bark
There won't be a guest that doesn't take a pinch of
this creative candy.
Foodness Gracious

 

Pumpkin Cheesecake With 
Sugared Pumpkin Seeds
How pretty!  And Thanksgiving is special,
why serve something that isn't?
Sprinkle Bakes

Ralph Lauren makes a chic cake stand in silver. And if you need one, it is currently on sale. See it Here. 

Apple Tarte Tatin With Fleur De Sel
This recipe is for my friend, Sara. I know I could 
tempt her with this one!
Le Creuset

Find the 2 Quart Tarte Tatin Baking Dish at
Le Creuset

Towering Flourless Chocolate Cake
Well! I have to have a little chocolate after such
a big meal. This will do fine!
Food Network

Spiced-Pumpkin Soufflés with 
Bourbon Molasses Sauce
I wish I had the nerve to try this one for company.
How fabulous!
Gourmet

Chocolate Caramel Filled Pumpkins
How cute are these?  Here's the step by step 
recipe that really doesn't look as difficult as the
photo seems. Find it at
Hungry Happenings

Apple Cinnamon Upside-Down Cake
I think this is a dessert that will be appeal to young and old. The recipe does not seem difficult. From
Tastes Really Good

Banana Bourbon Layer Cake
I found this decadent recipe and just fell in
love with how it looks! The recipe is divine.
Delish

I have found a pretty glass stand in two sizes....
and they are on sale at Sur La Table

Sandra Lee's Pumpkin Pudding
Here's a recipe that the kids can make
and then love eating it too....leaving more
pecan pie for the adults.
Semi-Homemade

I found a nice sale on a set of Individual Trifle Serving Dishes.  With so many uses for them, check these out at JCPenney

Triple Chocolate Pumpkin Pie.
Yes please! The crumb crust has a hidden layer 
of bittersweet chocolate.
Martha Stewart

A pretty pie needs a pretty server. I adore the glitter servers at Zhush

Apple Pie Puff Pastry Cups

With the help of Pepperidge Farm frozen
Puff pastry, this little dessert is as easy as pie!
Bellalimento

Pumpkin Mousse
This is a great recipe for a crowd. I have
made it many times and it is always a hit.
Country Living

Sweet Potato Souffle Pie
I have never had Sweet Potato Pie, and I
think I will start with this gorgeous recipe
Delish

Pumpkin Cake with Caramel
Cream Cheese Frosting
This recipe had me at the Cream Cheese Frosting!
I also appreciate the extra touch as decoration.
Food and Wine

Cook's Illustrated's Foolproof Pie Crust
I can make a tasty crust, I just can't make one
that doesn't fall apart.  So if you are a little
crust challenged, like me.....here you go!
Food 52





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