Reddit mentions: The best decorative trays

This is off the topic, but just as a side thought:

Everyone has their own preference when it comes to storing sticks, but if I may - as a new smoker too - Read over this. This was my experience.

" I've literally smoked a handful of cigars up to this point. All came from the local B&M and have been great. Super knowledgeable, helpful bunch of guys, that weren't rude to dude "wet behind the ears".

I enjoy the hobby, a lot.

I got a humidor, couldn't regulate it very well (50 count humi at $50, and only gave it 2 weeks), got frustrated with it, returned it and went the tuppedor route.

All seems really well with my tuppedor set up.

1. Cigar Oasis Caliber IV Hygrometer
   
2. 2 Cedar Trays
   
3. 1 Sistema 1870 Klip It
   
4. 2 Boveda 69% (60g)
   
   I let the tuppedor do its thing with only the trays, bovedas, and Hygrometer (no cigars) in it for a day - it settled at 72 degrees / 69 RH in no time. This is a set it and forget it solution. I love it!"
   
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   As someone new to the hobby I would recommend saving yourself some time and frustration. I know you have already purchased the humidor and its on the way, but if at all possible, you may just consider the Tupperdor route. Switching how I stored my cigars freed my mind and allows me to focus on whats really important - researching good sticks and enjoying them. Two weeks was a long time for me to constantly think about and attempt to season my humidor. And i researched and cross referenced everything on line and at my local B&M. The owners (three dudes) at my local shop all highly recommended the tupperdor route. These are guys who have been smoking cigars longer than I have been alive (30+ yrs).
   
   The owner said this to me (paraphrasing):
   
   "It isn't about having a fancy storage case. Its about enjoying time spent with good people. If someone gives you sh*t about how you store your cigars, but either they don't know what they are talking about, or they are an a**hole and you shouldn't waste your time on em. I've been using tupperware for over 10 years, and I'll never go back. Now --- if the president came over, then I may spring for a fancy box!"
   
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   Just a thought.
   
   T Eldridge

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Maybe you mean more decorative and a little smaller scale still- if so I'd say let's be bird dish twinsies! I always have little knick-knacks building up, and a cute dish LIKE THIS ONE would be fun AND useful. I have like 6 other cute little dishes on my list too- somewhere in the top 30% of default sort, all grouped together. If you get to the dnd dice, you've gone too far!

Thanks for the contest! :)

Thanks.

I like the burlap linen texture, but if the grey is not the same grey as the chairs, it might look a little odd. But I think it will look good if it matches. A light neutral colour like this will be best to break up the dark, and will make it easier for a centrepiece to work.

A decanter would work well, but I wouldn't have it by itself. Get a small round tray, and a couple nice glasses to go with it. Doesn't have to be a copper one like this. But pick a texture or style (such as copper, concrete, silver, etc), and use that across small accents in this rom. It will help pull everything together and create a unified look.

I would also move your sofa closer to your TV. Use this as a guideline. Don't have to follow it exactly. This would also allow you to pull the dining table away from those doors.

You can also get a long sideboard shelf for behind the sofa, to help break up the room, add storage, and maybe add some small soft light lamps, to create a cozier mood when you don't want the bright pot lights on.

The 7 Liter (236oz) (7.4qt) (42 cup) Sistema almost perfectly fits the 2 cedar trays that I got from Amazon. I was very pleased with it. The container goes by many names - I've literally seen it go by each of those unit of measures. Amazon has it for like $36 which is crazy. I had Walmart ship me one but they sent a 5 liter by accident and think the item listing is incorrect about the sizing. Sistemas have a rubber gasket on the lid and 4 flip lock things to keep the lid secure.

I ended up going with the Container Store. They are not in my area so I had to buy online and pay for the shipping. They go for $12.99

https://www.containerstore.com/s/kitchen/food-storage/plastic/rectangular-klip-it-food-storage/123d?productId=10021671

I've gotten two different cedar trays from Amazon and this is the one that is a great fit: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B9234HE

I've also bought https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0733TYGWX/ but the fit wasn't as good (it is a little smaller).

The one with the good fit has 2x5 of those holes in the bottom while the one that was a little smaller has 2x3 holes.

F.e.s.s. Fess Storage versatility... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0733TYGWX?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

Yes I got it off Amazon. The hygrometer is great and visually I like it when I peek in my office to check the humidity. Checking the trends were convient when it was settling out. Definitely recommend the 65 boveda because I started with 69 and it would fluctuate between 68-71 because of how well the systema holds humidity.

Tupperdor. Can be any size you like pretty much. They cedar trays are completely optional.

Buy this:
Sistema 1870 Klip It Collection Rectangle Food Storage Container, 232 Ounce https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00284AG5U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_tFGGBbEKPFVT7

And this:
Boveda 65% RH 2-Way Humidity Control for Cubans, Oily Wrapper Cigars & Wooden Humidors, 4 Count 60-Gram Packets (Humidifier/Dehumidifier)-by Boveda Inc https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077KVC1VY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_OHGGBbZ56RXAT

Then add a hygrometer like this:
Cigar Oasis Caliber IV Digital Hygromter by Western Humidor https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JXOKQVW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_lIGGBbM73ZESW

If you want trays, I like these and two of them fit with room to spare around the sides for your bovidas and hygrometer.
F.e.s.s. Fess Storage versatility Cedar Tray with Adjustable Divider https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0733TYGWX/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_SffLBbPJZC8XN

Store in a cool part of the house. Done.

You can buy cedar trays on Amazon:


Two of these:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0733TYGWX/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1


Fit perfectly into this:
https://www.amazon.com/Sistema-1870-Collection-Rectangle-Container/dp/B00284AG5U/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=sistema+klip+it+multi-use+food+storage+container%2C+236+oz&qid=1562094276&s=gateway&sr=8-3


Which is essentially the default recommendation for creating a tupperdor

I put one of these F.e.s.s. trays on the bottom: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0733TYGWX/

And then put this one on top of it: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B9234HE/

They fit perfectly in the Sistema container together. The larger one is too large to fit two, but the F.e.s.s. one is small enough to fit with it. Two Fess will work too, but the other one gives a little bit more space for larger cigars.

Maybe make your own?


Coideal Wood Pen Pencil Stationery Case Office Desktop Organizer (3 compartments)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XYNC5HZ


World Map Gift Wrap Flat Sheet 24" X 6' - Holiday Gift Wrapping Paper
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FA4L23K

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Punch Studio World Atlas Desk Caddy https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00T77G1A0

For a humidor, I would get a Sistema Container and a couple of these trays. This setup has worked great for a number of people, myself included. It seals very well.

You can fit two of these shelves perfectly in that container.

A galvanized tray is a great look with herbs

https://www.amazon.com/Round-Metal-Bucket-Tray-Centerpiece/dp/B076B6LP9L/ref=sr_1_18?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1549238097&sr=1-18&keywords=galvanized+tray

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01C9UTYEQ/ref=sxts_kp_lp_3?pf_rd_p=8778bc68-27e7-403f-8460-de48b6e788fb&pd_rd_wg=59ia8&pf_rd_r=83WGW33HY4414P8SY39P&pd_rd_i=B01C9UTYEQ&pd_rd_w=UJsAJ&pd_rd_r=eed5ab49-f8df-47f5-8027-122eccd02ba9&ie=UTF8&qid=1549238097&sr=3

For a collection that size, do you maintain an inventory list? I only keep around 350-500 cigars on hand at a time, and keep a Google Spreadsheet that shows Name/Size/Quantity/Cost for each stick in my humidor. I find that this helps me figure out what I should be ordering without having to dig through the humidor. Around 3 times a year, I'll do a complete re-inventory to make sure I've tracked everything correctly.

I use a single large Sistema container which holds 18 cedar trays (these) stacked in 3 columns of 6. It holds 448 Toro-size (6x52) cigars.

Mythbusters Buster Action Figure :)

Or

Mr Bacon Serving Tray

I can fit 2 of these trays in this Sistema 7.4 qt.

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edit in case these disappear from Amazon: The tray is called "F.e.s.s. Fess Storage versatility Cedar Tray with Adjustable Divider"

You can't stack those in there. I think you can with these though:

F.e.s.s. Fess Storage versatility Cedar Tray with Adjustable Divider https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0733TYGWX/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_zQJZDb5RYBQPN

I've never used them, but they're rated well. They're slightly smaller than the other ones.

I use 2 of the 60g packs in mine. The small packs will not be enough.

Someone sent me this tuppedor set up:

1. Cigar Oasis Caliber IV Hygrometer
   
2. 2 Cedar Trays
   
3. 1 Sistema 1870 Klip It
   
4. 2 Boveda 69% (60g)
   

New too. Unless you’re compulsive and tend to go all out, I would say get a tupperdor. That’s what I did (see recent post).

Container - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00284AG5U?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Hygrometer - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072XHJLFD?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Cedar tray - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0733TYGWX?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Marbles trays:

Roomfitters Marble Print Vanity Tray, Best Bathroom Catchall Tray for Jewelry Perfume, Upgraded Version Water Resistant, Anti-Scratch https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BLX1MBH/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_mbRvDbJNFQ9TB

Luxspire Vanity Tray, Toilet Tank Storage Tray, Resin bathtub tray bathroom tray Marble Pattern Tray, Vanity Organizer for Tissues, Candles, Soap, Towel, Plant, etc - White Marble https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JHBP66L/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_pcRvDb8GD9M4Z

Luxspire Vanity Tray, Toilet Tank Storage Tray, Resin bathtub tray bathroom tray Marble Pattern Black Tray, Vanity Organizer for Tissues, Candles, Soap, Towel, Plant, etc - Medium Size - Ink https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07P7G6SG1/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_bgRvDbVDRERMG

Mirrored Trays:

18.75'' Large Decorative Tray ,Vintage Glass Jewelry Tray with Mirrored Bottom Vanity Organizer for Accent Table,Gold Leaf Finish https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076P3RBDG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_NgRvDbMX6C0F9

PuTwo Tray Mirror, Gold Mirror Tray Perfume Tray Mirror Vanity Tray Dresser Tray Ornate Tray Metal Decorative Tray Tray Jewelry Perfume Organizer Makeup Tray for Vanity, Dresser, Bathroom, Bedroom https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074W23HBV/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_-gRvDbE4DKTK4

Mirror Tray Vanity Tray Serving Tray with Crystal Border - 9" x 14" https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0014AU17C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_shRvDb2XZMCDZ

Feyarl Exquisite Premium Crystal Cosmetic Makeup Tray Jewelry Trinket Tray Organizer Vanity Tray Mirrored Decorative Tray Home Deco Dresser Perfume Skin Care (9 x 9 x 1.57 inches) (Silver) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074N23LGD/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_FhRvDbETQNNSR