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This one arrives with a smile already baked in. “Grandmas are mothers with a lot of frosting” reads like a truth passed down at the kitchen table, equal parts wit, warmth, and lived-in love. It’s affectionate without being precious, funny without trying too hard, the kind of phrase that feels instantly familiar, as if you’ve always known it to be true.
Handcrafted in our New York studio using the French tradition of découpage, this bent-glass tray transforms a beloved sentiment into something enduring. The vintage-style typography sits on a soft cream ground, quietly elegant and easy to live with. Each piece is layered beneath glass through a meticulous, time-honored process, individually signed by Ben, and finished with a felted back for a gentle landing wherever it rests. A folded card accompanies the tray, sharing the story of the craft behind its making.
Food-safe, wipe clean, and endlessly versatile, this tray is as practical as it is heartfelt. Style it on a vanity, coffee table, or countertop, hang it with a plate hanger, or let it stand proudly on a gallery easel. A perfect gift for a grandmother who does it all, with extra sweetness to spare. A small object that says thank you, with humor, affection, and just the right amount of frosting.
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Style No. DPQ-935
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The French call it découpage, pronounced day-coo-pahzh. It flourished in the salons of 18th-century France, where paper, patience, and a steady hand turned everyday objects into works of art.
Ben honors the French technique, in reverse. The artwork goes on the underside of the glass, by hand, so you look through the glass to see it. Nothing sits on the surface. The image seems to float, lit from within, the way a pressed flower looks when you hold it up to a window.
Every design starts with something Ben discovered or created. A pattern he drew. A botanical plate or a scrap of antique paper carried home from a market in Europe, chosen because it meant something.
Decoupage is a science of perfection. Each piece is made slowly in our New York studios by a talented team of artists, patient and exacting, who will not settle for less than a perfect result. Each one is backed in felt, so it can rest safely on a cocktail table, and signed by the artist, Ben Busko.
Each tray is decoupaged by hand beneath the glass. A little care keeps the artwork beautiful.
Suitable for hanging with a plate hanger or standing on a gallery easel.
These trays are beautiful and came perfectly packaged. Ben's garden was so easy to work with and returned my email immediately when I had a question.
You can't go wrong with any of the Ben's Garden trinket trays. They are high quality and make the perfect gift for someone special. The bottom is lined with felt to prevent scratching and breakage. Beautiful in its simplicity and sweetness!
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