6 Smart Uses for a Clock and Trinket Tray Combo

In our weekly series “One Thing Many Ways,” we’re sharing different styling options and practical uses for great finds from our very own Better Homes & Gardens at Walmart collection. This week: an analog clock and trinket try combo with endless organizing potential.

In our fast-paced digital world, there is something alluring about an analog clock. It has an old-school feel that is both nostalgic and comforting—and in some cases, analog clocks can serve more purposes than just telling time.

The Better Homes & Gardens Tabletop Round Analog Clock with Trinket Tray Base ($15, Walmart) has a light faux wood finish on the clock frame and a black matte finish on the metal post and dish. This gives the clock a modern farmhouse feel, but it would be interesting in almost any style of home.

Buy It: Better Homes & Gardens Tabletop Round Analog Clock with Trinket Tray Base ($15, Walmart)

This analog clock, which runs on a single AA battery, is the perfect size to set on a bedside table. It stands just under seven inches tall and the clock has a diameter that’s a little more than five inches wide, so it doesn’t feel imposing next to the bed or set on a dresser.

Our favorite feature is the tray at the bottom. It’s the perfect spot to collect jewelry at the end of the day, big enough to hold what you’re wearing on any given day, but not so big that it can fit your entire jewelry collection. That makes it ideal for housing your favorite day-to-day jewelry pieces, and it got us thinking about what else we could do with this clock with a trinket tray. 

One Thing, Many Ways: Analog Clock with Trinket Tray Base

1. Use It as a Cosmetic Holder

Replace your bathroom vanity tray with this clock and tray combo. Seeing the minutes tick by may help you stay on schedule during your morning routine. Even as a simple display piece, the tray offers a darling perch for hair accessories, makeup, or perfumes. 

2. Use It as Kitchen Decor

If you have open shelves in the kitchen, consider adding this clock to your shelf decor. The added height of the post will make sure it’s visible from around the room. It would look great styled with vintage cutting boards or a collection of dishware.

3. Use It to Hold Keys in a Drop Zone

You’ll always know where your keys are when you throw them into this trinket tray set by the door. It’s functional, but it also sets the tone for your home’s style as soon as you walk in the door. And it’s never a bad idea to have a clock around when you’re trying to get out of the house.

4. Use It to Store Office Supplies

Dress up your workspace with this clock, and use the tray to collect loose office supplies, such as paper clips, a small stapler, or your wireless earbuds. If you don’t work from home, it would also make a cute addition to a crafting space or hobby area, and it would provide a spot to collect yarn, fabric, or glue sticks. 

5. Use It as Living Room Decor

Refresh your mantel arrangement with this analog clock. It pairs well with seasonal decor all year round. Or set it on a shelf in the living room and group it with books, family photos, and other keepsakes.

6. Use It to Hold Kids’ Treasures

Put the trinket tray to work wrangling rogue Lego bricks, trading cards, or any treasures your kids may be hiding in their pockets before changing into their pajamas. This little staging area can hold their items until they have time to clean up properly. Also, having this clock by their bed is a great hack for getting them to learn to read an analog clock at an early age.