Homemade treat trays

Here is my first project of the year! I used a couple of pretty vintage floral plates, thrifted candlesticks of different heights, and some E6000 glue to put together these sweet little treat trays. Now mind you, I have NEVER had occasion to use treat trays like this... but, I'm convinced that's only because I've never had them before. 

I plan to make up a reason to use them soon! This project was so easy there's really no tutorial needed, but I will say the trickiest part is centering the candlestick on the bottom of the plate. So, eyeball it carefully... or, "measure twice, glue once"... or, whatever your centering mantra may be... and give it a try! 
I'm sharing these pretty servers with Suzanne for Vintage Thingies Thursday, Transformation Thursday over at Shabby Creek Cottage, and Stephanie Lynn's Sunday Showcase at Under the Table and Dreaming. Thank you to these lovely ladies for hosting such wonderful link parties each week!  

Fun thrifty finds

Happy New Year, everyone! Are you taking a deep breath now that "the holidays" are over? I know I am... I spent New Year's Eve quietly at home with Mr. Piglet, and spent New Year's Day taking down most of our Christmas decorations. (I couldn't quite bring myself to take down the garlands yet - it makes me happy to look at them, so I think I'll give them til the weekend.)  
In addition to the lovely gifts I received for Christmas from my family, I also had a very nice holiday season of thrifting. I thought I would share some of my favorite recent treasures. 
A tall clear glass lamp base...

Star-motif napkin rings...

Cute crocheted wine cozy in Christmas colors...

Shoebox full of vintage ornaments...

Manor house/cottage collector plate by Gibson...

Noritake Belmont dessert plates, set of 4...

Mikasa Ribbon Pink pasta or soup bowls, set of 4...

...and, four Rose Chintz dessert plates by Johnson Brothers. 

And now I need to STOP shopping for awhile! LOL  How about you? I hope your holiday season was absolutely wonderful, and I wish you the very best for a happy and healthy new year! 

More soon, 

Wishing you a very happy new year!