Recently I was invited by Ave Home to create something wonderful with one of their many chic raw wood products they sell on the Ave Raw site. A tray with a brass stand stood out as a stylish piece that I could use for storage or entertainment, so I decided to paint it a bold glossy blue and use it as a libation station for a summer party.
In the corner of the living room at the Las Vegas house I set up a mini bar for guests using this freshly painted royal blue and brass tray.
It began as the Audrey Butler Tray and Stand by Ave Raw with a raw wood tray top and beautiful brass stand.
The tray is beautiful raw (can you imagine it stained?) but I wanted to paint it so I taped off the brass edges with painter’s tape in preparation.
I primed the tray first since I was using an oil based gloss paint. Simple sponge brushes do the trick for a small project like this, and bonus I don’t have to deal with cleanup with oil based paint because I can just toss them out!
I followed it up with three coats of blue gloss paint, for this project I used Rustoleum’s enamel paint in Gloss Royal Blue, I love this color!
Three coats of paint later I had this glossy blue beauty!
I purchased beverage fixings from the grocery store and some cute flamingo party straws (these are from World Market.)
The Audrey’s versatile enough to serve as a bar tray, end table, or nightstand. Imagine it stained or painted in any color you like!
Would you like to win this beautiful butler tray? One lucky winner will win it, enter via Rafflecopter widget below (login with email or Facebook to be eligible, email will not be shared, extra entry for tweet.)
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*This post is sponsored by Ave Home, all opinions are my own.
Beautiful Kate! Another lovely from your endless bag of creative ideas.
It’s so pretty in the blue Kate! Everything you do is done so beautifully!
That’s gorgeous but MAN that is overpriced. I mean, you’ve done an amazing thing with it, but no way there isn’t a more reasonably priced alternative available. I see it’s a sponsored post, so, okay. But usually I depend on your site for more of the cent part of centsational decorating!
Looks awesome. Love that blue!
Cd – totally agree that one is pricey for an accessory piece.
Found one at bed bath beyond for less than $50.
Please check !!!….I entered but don’t know if it worked ,,,,
The blue and gold are stunning together. This color combination reminds me of my room as a teenager many, many years ago!…Love that tray table!
I’ve join the event. Thanks so much, whether I can win or not.
Love this shade of blue you chose! I think I’d like to try a bright orange and place it in our entryway. Do you like Rustoleum’s Gloss Paint? I’ve heard good things about it, but always worry it just won’t be glossy enough. Another great project!
Yes love it Katy! It’s very glossy!
I love it! I will use washi tape for its new look! Thank for sharing and good luck for who enter the giveaway… include me.
Really great use of that tray and after paint it looks classy. Thanks for such a nice idea.