Unique jewelry display

by Ryann
(Chester County, Pa)

I wasn't really looking or in need of anything new for my display when I found these 2 pieces practically on my doorstep.

There is a card shop across the street from my house that also sells yard sale/antique market items on their sidewalk. One Saturday I was walking by to grab a bite to eat when I saw two beat up wooden items sitting out front of the shop.

One was an old hand built drawer with slats all along, and the other was some sort of tray. I have no idea what they originally were exactly, but now they are two of my focal points in my display.

I originally bought them without a plan, I just knew they were $15 altogether and that I had to have them.

They were laying down flat so I initially just pictured them being used like a tray and draping necklaces across them. Which would have been fine.

However, when I took them home and stared at them for awhile I decided to prop them up.

Now I use the one as a shelf for my cuff bracelets and the other as a beautiful wooden backdrop for my jewelry when taking pictures and for my display table.

I cleaned them up a bit and added a coat of stain to blend any major stains or discoloration that may have been distracting from the jewelry.

Just goes to show that you never know when you will find something. Keep your eyes open and try to experiment with how you can use an item.

(Also see Ryann's lovely, rustic Natural Necklace Display.)

My whole table is just stuff I came across and I love my display!

Ryann
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