I’m All for Practical Things But Not When It Comes to This Decor Item

Look. I’m all for practicality. But sometimes, you gotta toss practicality aside for something a bit more fun. And trays are my way of doing just that—you can layer them, prop them up, move them around when you get bored… they’re such an easy way to add a little bit of personality to your surfaces.

And while I’m not sure that I’d go all out for a pineapple home, I do have a thing for the tropical fruit motif, and this find is a one-two punch on both the tray and pineapple obsessions. This little guy can hold your jewelry and watches, but it can also hold your matches, keys, or tea lights for some ambiance lighting.

Use a series of small trays to create interest on a larger one or surface, or just use the one for a quick dash of interest and color on an otherwise flat counter. Whatever you do, you’ll be joining the tray brigade soon enough. Consider this your gateway piece. It always starts with one.