While shopping Overstock for a lounge chair and chaise for our master sitting room, I realized just how much of the decor in our house is from accessible places like Overstock, Homegoods, and Target. I like style and quality and a bargain all at the same time.
Recently, I found a unique round mirrored tray that looks very similar to a high-end version I have drooled over since I first saw it, the Arteriors Cinchwaist Gold Iron/Mirror Tray, that literally retails for $396.
I like my $12.99 version just fine. And it’s kind of thrilling to happen upon such a great bargain.
While the gold is gorgeous on the expensive version, I wanted mine to be a glossy silver so it would compliment the shiny silver mirror and hardware in my master bath. I used a metallic gold spray paint after carefully taping the mirror’s edges and covering the middle with paper.
In just a few minutes it looks great on my bathroom countertop. I typically keep most things under the sink or in drawers, but a few items I use almost daily, I like to keep out. (I swear by Curel lotion, by the way- very light scent and not greasy at all. I use it everyday.) Keeping everything together on a pretty tray makes it look tidier.
I can also see myself spraying the tray gold and using it in the bar at some point.
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Oh, I can see that gold and on a bar cart. So pretty! Great find! xo Kristin
oh love this! I just bought a sunburst mirror and want to spray paint it so this was super helpful!
I recently saw a tray just like that…okay, now I need to remember where. I love it! And, I love Jenny's idea of a bright TB color!! Good to know about the Curel lotion. I have sensitive skin like you, so I love hearing your recommendations.
I did find one. Our store had them in different finishes, brown and gunmetal gray. Debating what color to paint mine. It was a bit more expensive.
Love it! I could also see it gold or a wilder colour like "tory burch orange" holding accessories and perfumes in your closet!
Jenny
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I love that idea Jenny! Thanks!
Megan, this is too funny! You have to check out this post I did a couple of months ago. Great minds think alike. In this case, EXACTLY alike!! 🙂
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Susan
Susan, too funny! I think your tray turned out gorgeous- I love your photos too!
The tray is such a find!! It looks great on your counter. Love it!!
Where did you find this little gem? So cute!
Oops! I thought I mentioned- Homegoods!
Wow – what a great find!!! Homegoods = heaven on earth!
SO so cute. I love that tray. Such a find. And LOVE your new profile picture and your sidebar photos look great.
Pretty tray! That was a fun treasure to find. Isn't Curel the best lotion! I love it.
Yep, Curel is the best. Good to see you on Instagram too Allison!
Great find! I need to get something cute for my bathroom! It's missing decor sorely.
I totally get excited over a great bargain like this! And also totally excited about things nicely corralled on a tray, makes things look so much tidier!
I love finding cheap gems like that that I can transform with spraypaint!! Nice score…and it looks great! I'm on a Baby Magic kick lately…totally random, but I'm obsessed with the smell. Maybe I'm pre-menopausal and this is my body's way of hanging on to my younger, more fertile years! 😉
Just goes to show you that you don't have to spend a lot to get the look you want ! Love the idea of it gold or a citrus color !