Do you ever get on a kick where you can’t stop thinking about a specific product? Lately my mind has been on vanity trays for collecting perfume and beauty products. I think it’s because I went a little crazy “spring cleaning” my makeup collection. I realized many of my products needed to be replaced. Don’t forget, ladies, that cosmetics have an expiration date after which they lose effectiveness and the germ count goes way up. Here’s a little secret…I’m kinda obsessed with makeup. I wanted to be a beauty blogger back in the day. In fact, I’ve been toying with the idea of launching a beauty blog just for fun. I’ve tested every product out there, and I know the best from drugstore to luxury. The trick is mixing and matching, and using sales and coupon codes to make luxury affordable. For vanities, beautiful packaging is also a plus, as long as the product inside is also functional. So, we’ll spend the next few days focusing not just on vanity storage but products to display! 
Today the Pulp Design Studios girls posted the sneak peek above of a bathroom redesign on their Instagram. Awesome, right? I love how they styled their tray. I found a silver dish at a thrift store that I have in mind to use, but I’m still looking for new ideas. Below are some imagesto get the ball rolling.
via Tumblr
The glow of the candle and the peonies in a vintage jar are perfection
via The Glitter Guide
The most chic mix of gold, silver and black
via Pinterest
I like the idea of adding apothecary jars and pretty containers for cotton balls
What do you think? You can find more on my Pinterest page. Also, how do we feel about storing beauty products in the bathroom vs. bedroom? I’ve heard the moisture from the bathroom can be bad for your products. But the allergy-sufferer in me isn’t sure I want perfume and powders floating in the air near my bed. Weigh in if you have any ideas!
