One thing that had been on my wish list for a little while was a little side table that I could put some of my current favourite things on as sort of an inspiration table, to live in what will soon be my studio space. Please ignore the floor in the top pictures, it needs replacing sometime in the near future - it's on the never ending list of things to do! I wasn't really sure what I wanted other than that I'd like it to be white to match the other pieces in the room.
NotOnTheHighstreet, which is a website you can definitely lose an entire afternoon exploring, got in touch asking if I would like to pick out something I liked and when I spotted this Butler's Tray Table♦ I thought it would be perfect. For under £50 I'm really impressed, it's the perfect size and the little details really make it look and feel more expensive than it is. I like the antique white finish to the paint work, it's almost a little shabby chic without being too shabby chic - if that makes any sense at all?!
I think the things on it will change all the time, with it being in my photography space I'm sure within a few weeks it'll be covered in cameras, but for now it's a bit like the rest of the house - eclectic, which I'm using in place of 'messy' because it sounds better! The vintage bottles and dominoes were a car boot sale find last year and I'm very excited to go to a few again this year. I'm not very disciplined though and usually end up coming home with an armful of things I'm not sure what to do with. Of course I have a few cameras sitting there and an empty Hendricks bottle that was too pretty to throw away. Finally we have this super sweet golden owl from Matalan that I have named Owliver. I couldn't leave him in the shop, I'm one of those people, always a complete sucker for cute things!
Next on my home decor to do list is artwork. I wandered around the house a couple of days ago and realised just how many walls we have to fill, which is both amazing and daunting at the same time. We have a couple of frames that I need to fill with our photographs and some canvases to hang, but apart from that I think I'll be turning to NotOnTheHighStreet again for some beautiful prints, I really love supporting indie artists and designers, now all I have to do is narrow down my list!
Do you have an inspiration table anywhere in your home?
Are you into interior design?
If so do you have any favourite websites that you like to look through?
If so do you have any favourite websites that you like to look through?
I need to find myself an Owliver. I love this table as well :)
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DeleteThese pictures are gorgeous, such a clever idea! My boyfriend likes to get my birthday presents from there so I don't usually look, I'm tempted to just have a nose - they obviously sell awesome bits and bobs!
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They really do, definitely worth a look! xo
DeleteUgh I know just what you mean about the interior design not coming naturally, I don't have it! I love seeing perfectly put together spaces but sadly (or not?) I think ours will always be a hodge podge of what we like at the minute. That tray is adorable though, good pick!
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Ahh I know, I love looking though interior websites but I know my house will never look anything like it! That's okay though, at least our spaces will be eclectic ;) xo
DeleteThose bottles are an amazing find, Jennie! I love vintage bottles, they add so much with their rustic awesomeness.
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They are so lovely, there's something so charming about them <3
DeleteThis is so pretty! I wish I had space for something like this, but it'd be asking for trouble with three kids in the house haha!
ReplyDeleteI love Owliver & your bottles - I have a collection of vintage bottles too, they're so pretty :)
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There's something so charming about them <3
DeleteI love the idea! xx
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DeleteThis butler tray is gorgeous and a bargain! I love notonthehighstreet they have such amazing pieces :) xo
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There's so much choice, I can easily lose an entire afternoon looking through everything! xo
DeleteI LOVE that little table Jennie, in fact, I could do with something similar for my lounge! I hate trying to think of good storage solutions, as silly as that sounds! xxx
ReplyDeleteI do too, I never know what's best to choose! xo
DeleteThis is really use. Notonthehighstreet is great for little gems like this.
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There's so much choice! <3
DeleteCute! I love the owl and the glass bottles. The flowers from Ikea add a really nice touch, too.
ReplyDeleteI've been thinking of making a little inspiration table, or even using a barstool/high chair as one. Thanks for the ideas!
I bought the flowers on a whim ages ago, I'm please they finally have a place to live! Aww yay, glad to have given you some ideas <3
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ReplyDeleteI have lots of vintage bottles!
I love the owl you have!
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DeleteI love that table, it's so gorgeous and shabby chic-esque! I would love that in my bedroom to store makeup :D
ReplyDeleteI've never looked on that website before, but I think I need to check it out xx
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It's a really lovely website to look though! <3
DeleteI really like how you took the photographs. The vintage bottles and the owl are fantastic Hanna
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DeleteThat looks gorgeous, really love how casual yet put together it looks :) x
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DeleteI love interior design. I studied it a few years back just as a little sideline and I usually help friends and family out with their decorating dilemmas! I have a lovely old sewing table in my spare room, it has a distressed paint finish on the legs with a lovely waxed top. I always think there is nothing better than giving something old a new life :) x
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DeleteI have a little small white table exactly like that and you've just given me an excellent idea. Thanks!
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DeleteThe table is so chic! Lovely set up too :)
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DeleteOoo that Butler Tray table is SO awesome, I've seen a lot of pictures on Pinterest of those. They're so cute, especially when you clutter them up. And I both love and hate interior decorating. It's really fun, but I can't live comfortably until everything is to my liking!! It's maddening
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Ooh I'll have a look on pinterest for some more ideas! <3
DeleteThe table looks great! And i love the idea of using i as a 3D inspiration board!
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DeleteI love this little set up - the owl is so cute indeed and I really like the vintage treasures mixed in. Your studio sounds so exciting! xxx
ReplyDeleteAww thank you Alice <3
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DeleteI love that website! I find so many gorgeous things on there, I can easily spend a fortune xx
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DeleteI love that table!! I've done the same with an empty vodka bottle - now a vase! I can't thrown away pretty glass bottles, just feels wrong...X
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DeleteThis is a really sweet idea :) x
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DeleteLove the tray table style, looks great with all you accessories! x
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Deletei love notonthehighstreet so many amazing things, love this table i can imagine it's a really lovely tough to any room :)
ReplyDeleteIt's so lovely, really nice quality! <3
DeleteYay, Hendricks! (I work for the company that makes it.) It all looks great xx
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DeleteLooks beautiful! Interior decorating doesn't come easy to me at all either x
ReplyDeleteIt's one of those things I find so difficult but I still love it <3 xo
DeleteLove everything here. I have wasted many hours on Not on the High Street! I'm trying to do up my room and interior decorating doesn't come naturally to me either. I absolutely love the table and the bottles were a great find! Definitely feeling a little more inspired after reading this. :)
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DeleteThis is such a great idea of storage, I think it looks great! xo
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DeleteHA love the Hendricks bottle getting a second life - such a great idea! x
ReplyDeleteI couldn't bring myself to throw it away! :) xo
DeleteAh, love this set-up! The table itself is great and I love how you've decorated it! The red flowers are so pretty and I love the vintage bottles and cameras :)
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DeleteThis is so cute! I can never arrange stuff like this, love it! x
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DeleteThis really is cute and nice to display things on :-) I love the owl xx
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DeleteI love that table! I'm such a sucker for anything wooden and white too, definitely going to keep it bookmarked for my future dream home!
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It's such a lovely piece <3
DeleteI love the table and the cute things you have on it!! Pinterest is always a great way of getting inspiration :)
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Wow, really amazing inspiration. I often buy little pieces of decor here and there but don't know where to place and how to place but thanks for sharing! :)
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