Portland Melamine Tray

This 15" x 11 3/4" melamine tray ($28) via NYBGSHOP reminds me of one of my most favorite books, The Giving Tree....

Once there was a tree..... and she loved a little boy. And every day the boy would come and he would gather her leaves and make them into crowns and play king of the forest. He would climb up her trunk and swing from her branches and eat apples. And they would play hide-and-go-seek. And when he was tired, he would sleep in her shade. And the boy loved the tree.......very much. And the tree was happy.

But time went by. And the boy grew older. And the tree was often alone. Then one day the boy came to the tree and the tree said "Come, Boy, come and climb up my trunk and swing from my branches and eat apples and play in my shade and be happy".
The tray was inspired by the lush forest areas that surround Portland, Oregon (hence the name of the tray) and it would be perfect to use as a serving platter or even on the wall of your dining room or kitchen as a decorative piece. Love the deep plum color as well...just beautiful.