Sprawling snake plant!
You probably already guessed by now that I'm not one of "those" people. You know exactly of who I speak. That friend, relative or co-worker whose house is sicklingly spotless...even when caught off guard. Not a fleck of dust or dirt anywhere. No grime. Just gleaming. And the entryway? Immaculate. Everything put away. Shoes lined up. Umbrellas tucked away. No bags or backpacks in sight. How is it done? I don't know but I vow to try harder. Slowly the goal is to organize my home and garden spaces better. So I'm thrilled to team up again with the Good Directions company because they keep me on track. This time it's their multi-purpose copper boot trays that make me so happy. Most. Useful. Product. Ever. So I am equally thrilled for your chance of winning one of them valued at $70 & $55 respectively. It's time to spiff up your space! To enter, like the Raise Your Garden Facebook page and share this post or sign up for our newsletter. For two entries, do both. You can earn one entry per day by sharing this post. Let us know that you have entered by telling us what you like to clean on the comment section. Do this by scrolling down to the bottom of this post. Contest ends February 28th!
Why you want a Good Directions Boot Tray.
It's so simple. These boot trays are incredibly versatile while looking chic and sharp. Home eye-candy. People, plants or pets...it's your choice! Let's de-clutter and organize together...okay?
Use in your entryway, mud room, foyer, laundry room, sun room, front or back porch or any room that needs a quick mess makeover. Spiff up that space in style. Keep your floors clean, dry, and free of clutter with copper.
It's a fact. Shoes leave puddles on the floor. Now you won't slip on a wet floor from rain or snow trudged in by shoes (and the worst of it all is how your socks get all wet!) Then you have to walk upstairs to get a new pair of socks. Eeeek. Bleh.
And it's true. I already own two cheapie plastic boot trays and they look it. I got them from Walmart and while they function okay, they are hideously ugly. Not to mention that they are chipped and cracked lasting only a year. It's time to give them the heave-ho in the garbage bin.
Use in your entryway, mud room, foyer, laundry room, sun room, front or back porch or any room that needs a quick mess makeover. Spiff up that space in style. Keep your floors clean, dry, and free of clutter with copper.
It's a fact. Shoes leave puddles on the floor. Now you won't slip on a wet floor from rain or snow trudged in by shoes (and the worst of it all is how your socks get all wet!) Then you have to walk upstairs to get a new pair of socks. Eeeek. Bleh.
And it's true. I already own two cheapie plastic boot trays and they look it. I got them from Walmart and while they function okay, they are hideously ugly. Not to mention that they are chipped and cracked lasting only a year. It's time to give them the heave-ho in the garbage bin.
Best boot tray uses....The 3 P's
- People - These boot trays help you to organize those shoes, umbrellas, bags and anything else that gets wet or is collected by doorways. It's so much easier to locate essentials now!
- Plants - I love my new snake plant location at the bottom of the stairs. I always wanted to relocate it there. Unfortunately, I was too worried the flimsy plastic tray would leak causing damage to my hardwood floors. And there's room for a few more houseplants to chill there too. A satisfying feeling.
- Pets - Tom really wanted to use the Athens boot tray for the cat to keep his water and food contained. While I loved the idea, the cat's bachelor pad is in the basement, where no one can see my boot tray! So I guess we need another one. But it is spot-on perfect for pet food that tends to get scattered all over the floor. It would be nice to keep it contained on the tray for easy clean up. Not to mention that the cat/dog food water bowl always manages to get spilled and sloshed onto the floor. More wet socks! Uuggghhh.
And that's the crazy thing....these trays are so versatile and usable that you'll want one for every room in the house. I'm not saying that's going to happen...just that it would be great!
The specs...Athens multi-purpose shoe tray ($70 ARV)
- Raised-relief Greek Key design promotes airflow so items dry faster.
- Raised lip keeps items - or mess - inside tray.
- Powder coated, galvanized steel constructed with a copper finish; Dimensions: 22.5"L x 31"W x 2"H
- Fits like a dream at the bottom of my stairs and enhances the overall look of that space. We look rich! But we're not!
- Fits numerous plants. I never have to worry about over-watering now! The extra water just flows over into the tray but now on the floor.
The specs...Squares multi-purpose shoe tray ($55 ARV)
- Raised-relief squares design promotes airflow so items dry faster.
- Raised lip keeps items - or mess - inside tray.
- Powder coated, galvanized steel constructed with a copper finish; Dimensions: 34"L x 14"W x 2.5"H
- Accommodates many pairs of boots/shoes. Our tray could easily fit 5 pairs of boots with plenty of room for one or two more pairs. It's long! Keeps all the families boots in one easy to find location.
Wet thoughts...
Okay. I'm saving the best for last here. I measured the sides of these trays which are 2 inches deep. This is a big dealing when considering water! Water from your shoes or boots. Water spilled from your sloppy pets. Water seeping from the bottom of your plants. Water is damaging and does so rapidly without mercy. These trays collect that water in the most efficient way preventing it from leaking on the floor.
Your hardwoods? You only have so much time to clean up water from shoes/boots/pets/plants before it does permanent damage. Carpet just gets gross when wet. Laminate and tile get downright slippery and therefore dangerous when wet. You or one of your lovely guests can slip on that slimy floor! Boot trays contain that water, especially being 2-inches deep.
Your hardwoods? You only have so much time to clean up water from shoes/boots/pets/plants before it does permanent damage. Carpet just gets gross when wet. Laminate and tile get downright slippery and therefore dangerous when wet. You or one of your lovely guests can slip on that slimy floor! Boot trays contain that water, especially being 2-inches deep.
Final thoughts...
If you're super creative and one of those kindhearted amazing hosts ~ any of these trays would be incredible for that use. It could be your new cracker, cheese and fruit tray.
I've gotten so many compliments from visitors admiring my newfound organizational skills. And copper is so trending right now. And seriously, isn't it nice to have guests stop by your house without fretting about what your foyer looks like? I pinch myself every time I stop to admire mine. It's as if to say...."Whose house is this anyway?....Do I live here?"
As I put the finishing touches on this post, I am keenly aware that in a few hours I'll have 13 girls arriving on my doorstep for my daughters 8th Birthday party. Not to mention their parents. So I'm thrilled these boot trays are glamming up my foyer!
I've gotten so many compliments from visitors admiring my newfound organizational skills. And copper is so trending right now. And seriously, isn't it nice to have guests stop by your house without fretting about what your foyer looks like? I pinch myself every time I stop to admire mine. It's as if to say...."Whose house is this anyway?....Do I live here?"
As I put the finishing touches on this post, I am keenly aware that in a few hours I'll have 13 girls arriving on my doorstep for my daughters 8th Birthday party. Not to mention their parents. So I'm thrilled these boot trays are glamming up my foyer!
The Prize~
2 winners!
1st prize - Corner Boot Tray ($70 ARV)
2nd prize - Rectangular Boot Tray ($55 ARV)
2 winners!
1st prize - Corner Boot Tray ($70 ARV)
2nd prize - Rectangular Boot Tray ($55 ARV)
- To enter, like the Raise Your Garden Facebook page and share this post or sign up for our newsletter. For two entries, do both. Let us know that you have entered by telling us what you like to clean on the comment section by scrolling down to the bottom of this post. Contest ends February 28th!
- You can earn one entry per day by sharing our this post. Let us know how many times you shared! Thanks.
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