I know you want to know where I get stuff, and today I’m sharing not only my source, but a great deal on this table all at the same time.
Have you ever felt like a room needed something, but you weren’t sure what it was? You looked and looked, but couldn’t figure it out? I’ve been looking for a table that won’t get damaged if someone puts a wet glass on it. I wanted something that works with French antiques, but has a more modern feel. I wanted something substantial, yet with an airy feeling. And then I found these tray tables at Soft Surroundings. Sadly it was discontinued, so I had to remove the link. Here are some similar tables that I found. These are affiliate links.
It’s actually a tray and a stand. It’s perfect for a spot by a sofa or as a bedside table. Seriously, I’m so excited! The other thing I like about them is the generous size and the nice height. So many side tables are too low and too small.
I love it in my bedroom too. The antique brass looks fabulous with my old gold frames. I love my vintage Florentine tables, shown on the right, but they aren’t as tall, don’t have the surface area and can’t handle wet glasses.
The other thing I love about it is the heavy tray that is removable from the stand. This would serve well as a mini bar.
I also love the bamboo style legs. Just look at that detail.
The tray has an inset antiqued mirror. It’s antiques so it isn’t too shiny.
Am I gushing? Sometimes I order stuff and I’m disappointed when it arrives, but this tray table was even nicer than I expected. It’s very heavy.
And if you are like me, I have a few pillows I stack up when the bed is unmade. They actually fit rather well on top of my tray table. I have been accused of having some impractical furniture, but this is gorgeous and practical.
I actually have several wood tray tables, but this is by far my favorite. None of my other tray tables has the elegance of this one.
This tableeven works in my study. I love being able to move tables around from room to room, and this one I can move by myself.
It looks great in every room.
Ruth Anne says
That is a very handsome tray table–so useful in so many places. You decked it out beautifully, no matter where you put it! Thanks for sharing it.
Linda bradshaw says
I love the tray table as well as the giveaway for today. Love this blog also.
Lynn Heinrichs says
This tray looks great in your house and would be very handy for many uses! Also wanted to say that I love the article about your home in the Prairie magazine I recently picked up. Thanks for sharing!
Anita says
Thank you Lynn! I finally got a copy of the magazine a few days ago. You are so kind.
Anne says
Good morning Anita, Your blog is beautiful and inspirational… I love this table…it’s so versatile and looks wonderful in every spot in your home…thank you for all you do for us…happy day…Anne
Anne says
Good morning Anita, Your blog is beautiful and inspirational… I love this table…it’s so versatile and looks wonderful in every spot in your home…thank you for all you do for us…happy day…Anne
Anita says
Thank you Anne! It is my pleasure!!!
Peggy says
Love love love the tray table – BUT – when did you get those mugs? Love the mug!
Anita says
I special ordered them. Aren’t they fun Peggy?
Cheryl Brazie says
I love your livingroom!!! Wish I knew how to recover my furniture. The tray is adorable with it. I have a silver ice bucket too, I am going to use mine for a flower arrangement too! I would of never thought of that, thanks! P.S. I LOVE ALL 3 OF YOUR HOMES! CAN’T WAIT TO SEE WHAT ELSE YOU DO.
Anita says
Thank you Cheryl! Yes use your ice bucket for flowers, you’ll love the look!! You might need a floral frog.
victoria silva says
Anita…I really love that table…it can go in any room…and of course your sense of style is always an inspiration.
Thank you,
Victoria
Anita says
Hi Victoria!!! Glad to hear from you.
Shannon@Belle Bleu Interiors says
Such a beautiful tray table. I might just have a place for one. I also loved your blue buffalo check chairs that are in your study. They are gorgeous!!!
Anita says
Oh thanks Shannon. Those chairs are vintage chairs I recovered.
Yvonne Tuggle says
I loved the blue buffalo checked chairs also. So glad you did not paint them.
Anita says
Me too Yvonne!
Gilda Stigliano says
my first viewing of your site and am so glad I signed up for it…i want to read EVERYTHING!!!!
Anita says
Thanks Gilda!!!
Nancy @ Slightly Coastal says
Oh that tray table is perfect! I love the bamboo detail. It has appeal without being over the top. It would make a great drink serving station at an outside party as well! At $119…that’s a steal.
Thanks for tip!
Nancy
Anita says
Nancy I agree! I love that detail on the legs and the tray is very heavy, so it’s not going to blow away if you use it outdoors.
summer says
The table is really gorgeous ♥
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Anita says
I thought so too Summer! Thank you.
Suze Pfaffinger says
Love the look and the versatility. I need one for our travel trailer so we can travel in style and use it to dine on inside or out. Thanks for sharing. By the way, I love looking at your blog everyday as you always have so many sueful tips on decorating.
Anita says
Oh how fun to have a tavel trailer! Yes it would work both places Suze. Just be careful when the trailer is in motion, the tray has glass in it, so you don’t want it falling over.
Maggie says
Hi Anita,
I read your blog everyday, and if I miss a day because of my schedule, I make time to sit down and educate myself with your site. The tray table is a great idea. Love all your ideas!!! Thank you so much for all your inspiration!
Anita says
Oh Maggie, you are so kind to tell me that. Thank you so much. I love hearing that what I write is helpful to you.
Linda Charlton says
I love that table as well but I have a table with 3 shelves and the top lifts off. I need the shelves although I like this one better. Would love to have it.
Anita says
Thank you Linda. Yours sounds very lovely.
Pam Chowning says
I may have to find a space in my house for this lovely tray table!!!
Anita says
Probably Pam. It really is a steal.
LINDA O. says
Love the tray table. If I didn’t already have one very similar, I would order this one.
Anita says
Linda, did you check out their site? There are many more fabulous things there and I love the Soft Surroundings clothing.
LINDA O. says
Yes, have ordered many things from soft surroundings. Love the clothes and decorating “stuff”. Love your decorating style!
Sue Glass says
Sure would love to win this awesome prize package!!
Anita says
Fingers crossed Sue.
Nancy says
I so look forward to your e-mails. They are always filled with so many inspirational ideas. Hubby and I are headed out today to antique and flea markets. I just know something will be calling my name. Keep up your post with your fun and creative spirit.
Nancy (from a quaint little town in Maine)
Anita says
I hope you find some goodies Nancy. Sounds like fun.
janeinbama says
Love that table. I have been very impressed with the items I have ordered from Soft Surroundings.
Anita says
Me too Janeinbama,
In fact I am placing an order and my husband wanted to see what I was ordering and finally said he had bought me something from there and wanted to be sure I didn’t order what he already bought.
Pam Bolton says
Love the tray table. I have just the place for one in my new den. Thanks for letting us know about the sale.
Anita says
Hi Pam! Glad you hear from you.
Tess S. says
Your table and your decor are just BEAUTIFUL!!!! I love the way you do your styling!!! I always enjoy your posts, thank you!!!!
Anita says
Thanks Tess. You are so sweet.
Judy B says
Love your blog and your beautiful style. We have a Soft Surroundings in a nearby city, and I plan to check if they carry it in store. Also wonder if it would be sturdy on plush carpet. I need to refresh my home with some new inspiration. Thanks for sharing!
Anita says
I think it would work Judy. Do you have issues with other tables?
Shirley@Housepitality Designs says
That tray was on my list to order…love it!!!
Anita says
Shirley, get it! You are going to love it.
Cindy says
Omg! I was married 33years ago too !!!! And I had the SAME hat veil combo!!!! With the same Victorian type wedding dress !! hA! Must have been the trend back then!! Today I would have chosen a sexy off the shoulder! Low cut with cowboy boots ! Ha ! Too old now to pull that off!!!! LOL !
Anita says
Me too Cindy!!! Ha, I would totally get married if cowboy boots if were getting married today.
KS says
Yes lovely tray stand, I love the bamboo look for the legs. It reminds me of a mirror from PB I purchased for my upstairs guest bathroom which I just love! In regards to Soft Surroundings, i want it all! Their French home decor and furniture are at the top of my list.
Anita says
Me too KS. They have such beautiful things.
Renea says
This table is so unique and love that can be used in almost every room! Love your benches and loveseat. Do you sell any of these?
Renea
Anita says
I don’t see the settee. Thank you Renea.
Linda says
I really like the tray table; great size to accent an area yet give you a table to use for all occasions ! Thank you for your French pictures of your home . You have a lovely home and I enjoy browsing your blog and shop.
Elisabeth says
Hello, Anita! I’m drawing a ton of inspiration from your photos, and feel I could move into your home! Would love to know more about the settee that looks like it’s reupholstered in torchons, and the ottoman and sofa with pleated skirts. (Any tutorials on how the settee was done?) Keep those beautiful photos coming!
Anita says
Elisabeth, the settee was recovered in grainsack material probably from the 1800’s. The settee is quite old. The ottoman and sofa you mentioned are fairly new, but I made those slipcovers. I don’t do the upholstery myself so I don’t have any tutorials on that.
Dorene says
I love the versatility that this table has, and you have styled it beautifully in so many ways! Your blog is one of my favorites and I always walk away with a smile on my face and a bit of inspiration after reading it. Thanks for all you do.
carol smith says
You are absolutely right, that table is fantastic and so versatile. Thanks for sharing it with us. ~carol
Anita says
It was fun to make Carol.
irene says
I love the tray table display with the chairs
Patti says
Anita, thank you for sharing. This table will be perfect in my bedroom between two chairs. As you pointed out I can easily move to another room. Enjoy your day –
Vicki in Alabama says
What a great table! And I love all the beautiful shots of your home. Gorgeous.
Anita says
Thank you Vicki.
Colleen says
I love Soft Surroundings. The tray table is wonderful. I just bought one from somewhere else. Now I am walking around my house to see if this one could fit somewhere.
Anita says
Colleen, I did the same thing, ha!!
Jean says
That tray table is lovely and useful! I have tray tables that are useful but definitely not lovely! :-/
Anita says
Oh bummer Jean.
Cori says
I love tray tables as a rule, but this one rocks my socks! Soft Surroundings is one of my favorite places to drool over…er, browse online 😉
As always, everything you do is lovely. Thank you for sharing your talent and homes with us.
Anita says
Oh Cori, you are so sweet!!!
Janet says
I’m going to order the table!
Anita says
You will love it Janet!
Ann says
Love the tray table
Anita says
Thanks Ann!
Karen says
Beautiful tray table! I can’t wait to see it in more of your blogs. 🙂
Anita says
Thanks Karen, and yes you’ll see it again!
Gilly Reardon says
Hi Anita – I always love reading your blog. I live in the UK (in Cornwall, near to the sea) so I won’t be able to order one of these fantastic tables. I seem to collect (and use) small tables and small stools, which can be used as a table, or just to put an ornament or la,p on them.
I can totally understand why you have fallen in love with this table – I wouldn’t be surprised if you end up buying another one!
Thanks for sharing your ideas and your home with us all. Hugs, Gilly xx
Anita says
Hi Gilly!!! You are in Cornwall? Oh that is such a gorgeous area, you are so lucky to live there. So happy to hear from you. Hugs!!
Val says
Hi Gilly, Homesense (and maybe TK Max) are selling similar tables at the moment (I was there on Friday). They are white metal colour and the mirror is not antiqued. The price is about £60.
I considered buying one but am not sure about the practicality (sorry Anita). It is not on wheels and is heavy, so it is going to stay wherever you put it. What is the purpose of the tray then? If I want, I can simply put a tray on any table, and it would be easier than detaching the tray from this table. And if it is not properly attached, it is easy to knock it off (which I nearly did in the shop). I like the bamboo style legs though, so still thinking about it.
Can you, dear ladies, tell me what the benefit is in having a tray attached to table legs? Don’t take me wrong, I am not criticizing, I really want to understand if I miss something here. Perhaps I have to drive straight to the shop and buy one?
teresa says
Love yur blog! The tray is beautiful and I love that it would accent any room!
Grace C. says
I love the look of the side table that can double as a tray also! I have a 40 in. square ottoman in my living room and it would be nice to use the tray on it also. Very versatile and the price is excellent! Thank you for sharing!
Anita says
Yes it would work well on your ottoman.
Marilyn says
Love the tables, you display them so nicely in every places. I also look forward to your post.
Anita says
Marilyn, you are such a dear. Thank you.
Ruth L says
Anita,
Your home is lovely and this beautiful tray table blends seamlessly with your decor! Your blog inspires me to continue to add country French flavor to my home. Thanks!
Anita says
So happy to hear that Ruth.
Carol says
New to sight but will go back and look at old post. Love the table and giveaways
Anita says
Thanks Carol.
Pat says
Thanks for introducing me to Soft Surroundings…don’t know how I’ve missed it. Love the blog…I know you’re a great mom and….Supervisor!
Anita says
Ha that’s cute Pat! Yes Soft Surroundings is awesome.
Deb J says
Love the table; never would have thought of that, but it would definitely go in every room!
Wendy Johnson says
The table tray is lovely as is your entire home. I always like reading your on a personal note too.
Rosemary Snukis says
Anita, I love your style! You have a fabulous sense if what works beautifully in your home. I want to be your shopping buddy!
Anita says
Sounds good Rosemary.
Kiki says
I’ve been looking for bedside tables and your post just ended my search. I’m ordering two. Thanks!
Anita says
It’s my pleasure Kiki.
Ana Maria says
That table looks wonderful! And the folks at Soft Surroundings are excellent at customer service. Thanks Anita!
Kim F says
Very cute table. It does look super versatile. I love how you stage everything. I have just started getting into this type of style and i love it. of course, i will have to change gradually over time, but this table would be a great start.
Anita says
Cool Kim.
Missi B says
I’m headed to the website now for one of those!
Anita says
Woo ho Missi B.
Kim Crosbie says
I really like the tray table and I love your round ottoman. What a great piece!
Anita says
I thought so too Kim.
Lynda Lamon says
Love your blog!! I’ve borrowed lots of your style for my home! Thanks for the chance to win!!
Anita says
That’s awesome Lynda.
Naomi S. says
What an attractive and versatile piece your tray table is! I also LOVE your vintage French chairs covered with grain sacks. Also the blue checked ones. Did you do the upholstery youself? Maybe you have posted about that but I’m new to your blog so don’t know.
Vicki says
I too love the look and versatility of those tray tables.
Vicki says
I’m so glad I found your wonderful site! I love your French style and all the beautiful decorating ideas.
Deborah McReynolds says
I love your blog, book, inspiration and photography. Soft Surroundings is one of my favorite stores. Thank you for spotlighting their furniture which is so pretty.
Your giveaway is so generous. I would love to be the lucky recipient!
Best.
Anita says
Me to Deborah, I love pretty much everything in the store.
Bonnie says
That tray is really beautiful. Thanks for taking the time to photograph it in different areas of your home.
Anita says
It was fun Bonnie!
Marty Koons says
Beautiful tray and table! Thanks for the opportunity to win a copy of your book!
Anita says
It’s my pleasure Marty.
Linda Charlton says
I love this table. It offers so many options. And I love the urn with flowers.
Anita says
Thank you Linda. I really love it.
sandi says
You know, Anita, I think a sit-down with your book just might make this Texas summer heat a little more bearable 🙂 Lovely giveaway – thanks for the chance to win some wonderful goodies!
Anita says
Oh boy, it’s so hot Sandi! I need to add a fan to the cover.
Constance says
Anytime I can use something in a variety of spaces, I’m in! Thanks for your great ideas!
Laurie Bosi says
Love the look the tray table gives to every room you placed it in with your beautiful decor. You truly have the touch of the Farmhouse look. Thanks for sharing your genorious gift…
Jen D. says
That is a cute side table!! I too have to stack the pillows – first when we go to bed at night and then the next day while making the bed…they end up stacked all over the room. LOL. Thanks for the chance to win your nice prize package!!
Anita says
Me too Jen.
Tracey says
Anita, I am so glad to have found your blog, facebookpage and newsletter. Thank you so much for your inspiration and tips. Thank you also for the opportunity for the give away.
Anita says
Thank you so much Tracey, you are so kind.
Roxann Johnson Schwarze says
Love everything you do!!!!!! Such a gifted and talented soul you are!!!!!! Such an inspiration to so many…. I love reading your blogs….when I see in my emails that there is a message from Cedar Hill Farmhouse I get so excited to see what you have posted….you never dissappoint! You have brought French design to the States!!!!!! Blessings!!!! Roxann….. ( My fingers are crossed…..would love to win your beautiful gift package)
Barbara filipe says
Your blog is wonderful!
Ivory says
I love your home. I especially love your table tray. The color you chose is perfect. Thank you for sharing.
Lori says
I love this tray table! It would look spot on in my living room!
Ivory says
I love this side table. It’s fabulous.