If you've virtually "walked" around the Dining Room in our current issue, then you've seen our house guest gift ideas, including a fabulous monogrammed lucite tray from Iomoi. With Summer in full force, I'm finding myself both preparing for guests and preparing to be a guest. I think these trays and ones like it are the perfect gift! From serving hors d'oeuvres to catching fly-by items like car keys and cell phones--they're an eye pleasing and useful gift to give or receive.

Here are some of my top favs:






I love the preppy vibe and oversized monogram on this tray. It's absolutely perfect for a beach house. Available through The Paper Cottage.







Elephants are known to carry a heavy load, so hopefully this tray could do the same. Available through BurkeDecor.com







Simple yet elegant, this monogrammed tray would be a perfect fit out by the pool. Available through finestationery..com







This pinwheel tray is fun, vibrant, and has summer written all over it. Best of all, it's only $9.99! Available through Target







I had a house guest gift me with an ibride tray, and ever since, I've been enamoured with their fantastical nature-inspired prints! Available through Flora







This psychadelic print reminds me of my favorite hobby--spin-art! Available through The Well Appointed House







This tray entitled "Mother & Child" is by iconic designer Alexander Girard for Vitra. Along with using this as a traditional tray, I think I might even hang it on the wall! Available through Hive Modern







This luscious lacquer tray is by one of my favorite designers--Jonathan Adler. It's simple and chic and comes in several bright, happy colors. Available through Jonathan Adler







If any of my guests brought me this hand-painted Fornasetti tray, I might consider letting them move in! Available through Moss