December 14, 2021

Snowy Holiday Scenes for an Entry Tray

One of the simplest ways to decorate for the Christmas season is is to gather holiday items and place them together on a tray. This is also my favorite way to showcase smaller objects that might be overlooked if scattered across the room.
   
 
Today I'm sharing a holiday tray with you that I styled for the Christmas on a Tray blog tour organized by Katherine of Katherine's Corner. If you are continuing the tour from Common Ground, welcome and thank you! And if you are a regular visitor, I think you will find some great inspiration from all the tour participants listed at the end of the post! 


I started with the tray I had used for my autumn display. The shells on the margin take on an icy feel here in a wintry setting. To create miniature holiday scenes, I pulled together items that shared the traditional colors of red and green, but had differing textures. Metal, shell, porcelain, glass, snow, bottle brush — all bring something unique to the mix.
  

An overnight snowfall has dusted the trees and the yard in front of the red house. Imagine all the views one would have from the house. At night the moonlight would shine through the skylights!


Small glass ornaments are scattered in the snow, along with a few holly and berry picks.


A Christmas tree complete with presents and candy canes was placed in the yard. Santa has arrived!


Next to that Christmas tree is another, bedecked with a large red ribbon.


I love the detail of the items decorating the sugar bowl and pitcher (both from Spode). The bird and birdhouses are so cute!

    
The tray is currently located on the chest in the entryway to greet all visitors. Because this tray sits against the tapestry, it has a defined perspective from three sides. After the kitchen island is no longer needed for baking, I'll probably move it there, and shift the items a bit so it's pleasing from all sides. Minus the ornaments and Christmas tree china pieces, the tray could easily be used throughout the winter months.
  

 

Happy Holidays!

 
  
I hope you've enjoyed the mini holiday scenes on my snowy entry tray. Please continue the Christmas on a Tray blog tour by visiting My Home of All Seasons for her pretty tiered tray! After which I'm sure you will want to see the trays from all the stylists!
 
   
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34 comments:

  1. Denise/My Home of All SeasonsDecember 14, 2021 at 11:45 AM

    Such a gorgeous landscape you created on your tray Sandra! It looks just like a snowy forest with all the trees surrounding your pretty red house. I love your Spode pitcher and it fits in so perfectly with your holiday scene. The little touches that always make your tablescapes so beautiful are carried over here too. Thanks for the inspiration and a Merry Christmas to you and yours!

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    1. SandraDecember 17, 2021 at 11:02 AM

      Thanks so much, Denise, for your lovely comments! The little red house started it all!

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  2. Katherines CornerDecember 14, 2021 at 12:04 PM

    I love it! The spode pitcher and sugar bowl are perfect for your tray. Thank you for participating in the tour my friend xo

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    1. SandraDecember 17, 2021 at 11:05 AM

      Thanks, Katherine! The pitcher and sugar bowl go so well with the holiday dishes my husband inherited from his grandmother. I'm glad you started the tray series -- they're such fun to do!

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  3. thepaintedapron.comDecember 14, 2021 at 2:02 PM

    Oh Sandra, this is so adorable!!! The red house with a roof of stars, bottle brush trees, and that darling pitcher full of holiday cheer! Love the ornaments scattered in the "snow" and the cute tree with Santa on top too, it's like a mini Hallmark movie scene :) Have a very merry holiday!
    Jenna

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    1. SandraDecember 17, 2021 at 11:11 AM

      Awww, thanks, Jenna! What a cute analogy! I hope my tray conveys some of the good feelings that Hallmark movies do. Happy Holidays!

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  4. My Hubbard HomeDecember 14, 2021 at 2:13 PM

    Sandra, I woke up to a pretty dusting of snow outside. Your tray captures the look and feel of what I saw through the front room window and the joy of Christmas. The tray will look great wherever you set it down!
    Merry Christmas!

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    1. SandraDecember 17, 2021 at 11:13 AM

      Thanks, Rachelle! I miss snow - we only got it once last winter. So this tray may be all I see this year, lol. Have a merry Christmas!

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  5. Laura | Everyday EditsDecember 14, 2021 at 5:30 PM

    So pretty! Now I need to get artificial snow for my centerpieces! Stopping by from the tour! Laura in Colorado

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    1. SandraDecember 17, 2021 at 11:15 AM

      Thanks, Laura. The snow is fun to use! In Georgia I'm not likely to see the real thing. Thanks for coming by!

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  6. Cindy@CountyRoad407December 14, 2021 at 6:05 PM

    Hi Sandra! I love your tray. It looks like it's a scene straight out of a Hallmark movie! So cute. Merry Christmas!

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    1. SandraDecember 17, 2021 at 11:22 AM

      Thanks, Cindy! It was fun creating a miniature holiday scene in the confines of a tray. Happy Holidays!

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  7. Crafts a la ModeDecember 14, 2021 at 11:44 PM

    This tray is so cute and so are you. I love your picture and your blog. Lots of fun here. Hope you are enjoying the Christmas Season. I am. Best wishes always, Linda @Crafts a la mode

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    1. SandraDecember 17, 2021 at 11:24 AM

      Thanks for the compliments, Linda! I think all the lovely ideas I've seen on blogs this month really puts the merry in the season. Happy Holidays to you and yours!

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  8. Crafts a la ModeDecember 14, 2021 at 11:47 PM

    I love the way you styled your tray. So colorful and Christmasy! Just what I needed to see today. I'm still making things but enjoy looking, too. Lol Best wishes for Christmas and always, Linda @Crafts a la mode

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    1. SandraDecember 17, 2021 at 11:26 AM

      Thanks, Linda. I'm saving lots of ideas for next year! Merry Christmas!

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  9. romanescu sinzianaDecember 15, 2021 at 12:27 AM

    This little village is adorable Sandra! Beautiful work!

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    1. SandraDecember 17, 2021 at 8:41 PM

      Thank you, Sinziana! I'm glad you enjoyed my telling of a holiday story. Happy Holidays!

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  10. MariaDecember 15, 2021 at 2:36 PM

    what a sweet tray filled with a beautiful Christmas treasures.

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    1. SandraDecember 17, 2021 at 8:43 PM

      Thanks, Maria! I'm so glad you stopped by. I'd love you to come again!

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  11. Debbie Styles LifeDecember 15, 2021 at 4:47 PM

    Oh my goodness, I just love the snowy scene you created on your tray! And yes, I can just imagine all of the various views from inside that precious red house. Merry Christmas to you!

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    1. SandraDecember 17, 2021 at 8:46 PM

      Thank you, Debbie! I enjoyed telling a little Christmas story on a tray. The tour has been such fun! Happy Holidays!

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  12. Joanne December 15, 2021 at 4:53 PM

    I love this! That tray is perfect for a winter's theme too with the sparkles along the edges.

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    1. SandraDecember 17, 2021 at 8:48 PM

      Thanks, Joanne! The tray changes personality with the season. I've used it in all four! Have a jolly December!

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  13. My thrift store addictionDecember 16, 2021 at 11:08 AM

    Love your whimsical tray decor, Sandra! Thanks for sharing at Vintage Charm--pinned!

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    1. SandraDecember 17, 2021 at 8:49 PM

      Thanks for your sweet comments, Cecelia, and for pinning! Happy Holidays!

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  14. Theresa @ Shoestring EleganceDecember 17, 2021 at 12:23 PM

    Sandra, your tray is adorable! I love the vibrant colors. We have a very similar style, I think. Just a perfect winter/Christmas theme. ❤️

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    1. SandraDecember 17, 2021 at 8:55 PM

      Thanks, Theresa, for your lovely comments. Starting with something special, then building from there seems to work for me! Hope you're having a jolly December!

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  15. Debra@CommonGroundDecember 18, 2021 at 10:46 AM

    sorry I'm so late getting here, Sandra. The red house and evergreen bottle brush trees reminds me of a Scandinavian snow scene. It's all beautiful with the pitcher and small ornaments scattered in the snow. Have a wonderful Christmas Week!!

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    1. SandraDecember 19, 2021 at 10:10 PM

      Thanks, Debra! I've always wanted to visit Scandinavia. Now I'll have to go in winter to see if my tray is like the towns there. Hope you're enjoying the holiday season!

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  16. Chloe CrabtreeDecember 20, 2021 at 8:43 PM

    Oh Sandra, what a wonderful little winter scene you have created with your tray! I love the sparkling snow! Maybe that is because in Florida I don't get any real snow! Your bottle brush trees set the scene perfectly around your your little red house, but the Spode trees are truly outstanding! I hope you and your family have a blessed Christmas!

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    1. SandraDecember 21, 2021 at 10:11 PM

      Thank you, Chloe! I just wanted to recreate the magical feel of the first snowfall. We don't get many in Georgia, but I've got lots of Ohio memories for the snowy scene. Merry Christmas!

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  17. Louca por porcelanaJanuary 21, 2022 at 11:32 AM

    I am late but I love Christmas... Stunning decoration!

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    1. SandraJanuary 21, 2022 at 12:27 PM

      Thank you! I removed the Santas and ornaments and replaced them with pine cones and berries. It has worked perfectly for January.

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