Get Meghan Markle's Modern Farmhouse Look For Less With A Rustic Dollar Tree Find

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If you were one of those souls who binge-watched "With Love, Meghan," then you know that the show's set epitomizes Meghan Markle's love of modern farmhouse style and all of the accessories that go with it. Decorative items, like the wooden fruit bowl filled with plump seasonal fare, paddle cutting board, and bucket-style flower vases, have a kind of rustic elegance that doesn't look expensive but you suspect probably is. Thankfully for Meghan Markle fans, who have Duchess dreams and discount store budgets, there are some Dollar Tree products, like the stores' Wooden Beaded Trays, that can help you get the royal farmhouse look. These are chichi enough to stand next to the likes of the Duchess' designer fruit bowls, but only come in at a fraction of the cost. More importantly, they're rustic decor items that fans like you can elevate, too.

The trays come in two shapes — round or oval — and both boast a halo of wooden beads around their borders. Since they're made of wood, the hues vary from tray to tray. The trays could also be painted if you'd like to include a distressed element in with your rustic design style. And, because the Dollar Tree items already have embellishments, like the beads, they're pieces you can use in upcycles, without having to spend much time with a glue gun in your hand.

Meghan Markle, who goes by Meghan Sussex these days, loves to have guests come and stay and loves even more to give them welcome gifts once they've arrived. If you're an avid watcher of the show, then you know that her guests have been treated to gifts, like truffle popcorn, lavender cooling cloths, and homemade bath salts. In the last case, those sat upon a fancy tray, filled with bath-time goodies. The beaded tray from Dollar Tree works as a base for you to bundle trinkets in farmhouse style. It's perfect as a gift for your loved ones, but you can also use it as rustic decor in the guest bathroom or entryway.

To make this Markle mimic, you'll lean into the natural beauty of the beaded tray's design by keeping the embellishments simple and practical. For example, use something like a Konssy Face Cloth to line the tray before you place your budget-friendly DIY gift. Natural sponges, potpourri jars, and even bundles of herbs are other thoughtful touches that'll make your guests' time a treat fit for royalty.

On Meghan Markle's show, a cake made specially for one guest looked even more elevated because she gave it a place of honor on top of a raised cake plate. On its perch, it became a crown made of nature's sweet treats. If your baker's cupboard lacks an elevated cake plate, (and you want to try something like this on your own table), the beaded tray will rescue the table's look. All you need is a little help from a few Dollar Tree Crafters Square Wooden Peg Dolls, some wood glue, and paper doilies. 

To turn this handful of supplies into a raised display tray, just glue four of the peg dolls, flat side down, onto the bottom of the tray: These become the tray's legs. The pegs should be equal distance apart from each other to create a solid base for the tray to stand on. Or you can try the Luminessence Taper Candle Holder for a center stand instead. Once you've done that, it's ready for you to lay a doily down on the tray and add your desserts or miniature sandwiches. Either of these would be such cute additions to the tea party table you're setting and in keeping with the elegant style of the Duchess whose modern farmhouse style inspired your party's look. Plus, when there are no sweet treats, the elevated beaded tray is ideal as decorative storage.