If you have been a StoneGable reader for any length of time, you know that I love and use white pedestal cake stands! One can not have too many!!!! I use them for much more than cakes… well, mostly for decorating and not so much for cakes! They are great risers and candle holders and pretty to use in seasonal decor vignettes! So when DECOR STEALS sent me these gorgeous pedestal cake stands in 3 sizes and asked me to do something creative with them I was thrilled. Oh joy!!! What a fun challenge … and what fabulous products to use! I created a trio of looks…
I’m part of… DESIGN INGENUITY
The cake stands are TODAY’S STEAL at Decor Steals! They are really incredible so you will want to check them out!
I made a tiered decor piece by stacking the cake stands on top of each other.
HERE’S A SG TIP: Make sure to use adhesive putty between the layers to keep the cake plates from moving around or toppling over. I get my adhesive putty at my local craft store. These plates are perfect for stacking!!!!
I made a woodland arrangement and used it on our Thanksgiving table!
The three pedestals were just the right height for the table. We could see over them easily. I filled each layer with lots of acorns, berries, pinecones, twigs, willow balls and a few deer sheds! Did you notice the pearly white and silver Christmas balls? By adding a few greens, this arrangement could go from fall to Christmas decor! So easy!
The second design I created was an arrangement for Christmas. I’m loving long, casual pine needles this year! The ribbed edge of the cake pedestals go with every decor!
The pine needles are filled with snow coated pinecones, white berries, silver and pearl Christmas balls and darling white star lights. So simple… simply beautiful. At least, I think so!
Because the stands were made to go together, they are wonderfully sized! Perfectly proportioned! It was a delight to fill in the tiers with Christmas!
This arrangement is topped with a big candle. Lots of sparkle and glow!
The last way I used my the DECOR STEALS cake stands was to make a vertical cheese board! This was really fun!!!
I made sure to add lots of yummy cheeses, colorful fruit, and some great savory cured meats. Who knew that 3 cake stands could make such a great presentation!!! I’ll be using this a whole lot over the holidays! I’ll be sharing the vertical cake stand in detail next week! Lots of scrumptious ideas for you!
The top tier of the vertical cheese board held a fat candle surrounded by lots of cranberries and rosemary spring to make a stylized wreath.
I hope these three ways to use pedestal cake stands have inspired you to try something different with yours and to stop by DECOR STEALS and check out the “steals” they have daily! To make sure I don’t miss the daily steal I get a notice sent to my inbox every day! I’ve gotten lots of great, well priced items that are truly one-of-a-kind bargains! If you would like to sign up to see the fabulous daily steals click HERE. And head over to DECOR STEALS ON FACEBOOK. They are giving away a set of these lovely cake stands to one lucky reader!
Don’t forget to visit my friends Anita and Kim and see how they used their DECOR STEALS cake stands!
Thanks, kind folks at Decor Steals! I love your site and products!
You might like to add this to your Pinterest DECOR board. You can follow me on Pinterest HERE and see all the decor things I am pinning… bunches and bunches!!!!
Teri Gilden commented
October 1, 2017 at 1:59 pmWhere do you find good, real looking pine greenery?
StoneGable commented
October 1, 2017 at 8:44 pmI have the best luck at local decor shops. They usually carry higher end more life-like greens
Denise Davis commented
December 12, 2016 at 9:34 pmAlways a new way to the items you already have around the house.
Denise Davis commented
December 12, 2016 at 9:29 pmGreat ideas for cake stands! Good place to get inspiration on the around the house.
Lori Austin Tremblay commented
December 9, 2016 at 11:02 amSo elegant and beautiful! Love this idea.
Sherry Pelle commented
October 12, 2016 at 1:33 pmI love how you used these 3 tiered stands Yvonne! Thanks for the inspiration!!
Lisa commented
December 3, 2014 at 9:53 pmJust found your blog! Love it!
I have been looking for antlers for years. Can you tell me where you found yours?
They are the missing piece of my Christmas decorations.
StoneGable commented
December 3, 2014 at 10:05 pmHI LISA! Welcome to the StoneGable family!!!! I’m so glad you found StoneGable!
I get my antlers wherever I can find them. Lately I’ve gotten them at craft/vintage shows. Hope this helps, Lisa!
Sandra commented
December 2, 2014 at 2:42 pmI love the way you used these, very creative and beautiful.
Amy commented
December 2, 2014 at 5:15 amBeautiful work. I love how you can incorporate several pieces into one great look. I need to go find some putty to attach my plates together. Thanks for the inspiration!
Vickie commented
December 1, 2014 at 11:32 pmSOOOOOOOOOOOOO creative..just love the italitan antipasto idea…how verstile is this?!!!!
Mary Charles commented
December 1, 2014 at 11:00 pmVery beautiful, Yvonne! Love the little star lights. They are so cute! The vertical cheese board looks yummy!
jane commented
December 1, 2014 at 9:38 pmYou are SOOOOOOOOOOOO creative!! I love how you completely changed the cake stands for three completely different looks!! What did you use to adhere the stands together for the cheese “board”!! That is SOOOOOOOOOOO pretty and inviting!! The cake stands would be a welcome addition for so many different things!
Elizabeth@ Blue Clear Sky commented
December 1, 2014 at 6:50 pmYou have all done such lovely jobs of finding pretty uses for the cake stands. With a large extended family we are always hosting get togethers throughout the year. The stacked stands would really free of valuable table space while still looking nicely displayed.
Robin commented
December 1, 2014 at 6:10 pmYvonne, to make those cranberries snack ready, try this recipe: Wash well, let dry and roll first in egg white and then in sugar. Keep them spread out on wax paper until they dry and then they last all season in the refrigerator. I prepare this on a big jelly roll sheet and roll them from one end with egg white, then through the sugar and to the far end to dry. Yummy especially with dark chocolate anything. I love these cranberries in the tiered pedestal set. All of your sets look marvelous and are very inspiring.
Mary L commented
December 1, 2014 at 4:42 pmVery pretty!! I am jealous, I would love those (just kidding), You do a fabulous job with putting things together, thank you for sharing them with us.
Blessings!!
sandy balogh commented
December 1, 2014 at 4:35 pmWow Yvonne! Love them all, but can’t wait to try your vertical cheese tray for the holidays. Sandy
Kris @ Junk Chic Cottage commented
December 1, 2014 at 4:25 pmYvonne,
I was just commenting on Kim and Anita’s blog post that the three of you make a great team to come up with great vignettes with these cake stands from Decor Steals. Great and pretty inspiration.
Kris
sheila@mykentuckyliving commented
December 1, 2014 at 3:55 pmI need to dig out my cake stands…and get busy. I love every one of them.
sheila
Peggy commented
December 1, 2014 at 2:34 pmBrilliant! Loved those little star lights. Do they have to be plugged in? But my very favorite is the cheese, meat and fruit trays. That is the bomb!
StoneGable commented
December 1, 2014 at 5:40 pmPeggy, the little lights are battery operated. Don’t they sparkle?
Penny commented
December 1, 2014 at 7:25 pmwhere did you find the cute star lights?
Erin commented
December 1, 2014 at 2:27 pmThese are all wonderful ideas. I really love the vertical cheese board! Such a great creative idea and so beautifully presented! Mouthwatering.
Lindsay Eidahl commented
December 1, 2014 at 12:39 pmOkay, this challenge is genius! I love it! I love all the stands! Great job!
Tammy commented
December 1, 2014 at 12:10 pmLove your creative ideas with the cake stands and thanks for the tip about the puddy between the layers. I love the one that lit up but I would definitely use the layered food stand idea for company…so pretty. I think we could all use a few sets of these after seeing all the ways you designers displayed them.
martina commented
December 1, 2014 at 12:09 pmI loved them all Yvonne…especially that last one with the fruit and cheeses and the candle on the top surrounded by cranberries and greens…so pretty!
Kim commented
December 1, 2014 at 11:31 amYvonne, heads up my link is not working!
StoneGable commented
December 1, 2014 at 11:35 amGot the new link from your site so all is good! Now off to see your beautiful vignette!
marlis commented
December 1, 2014 at 11:29 amWhat a great idea. We are having an open house this weekend. I don’t have white ones, but i figure the old trusty clear ones with a lace doily will work! The appetizer idea is wonderful. thanks.
StoneGable commented
December 1, 2014 at 11:33 amMake sure you anchor them together with something!!!! I bet they will be beautiful!
Anita from Cedar Hill Farmhouse commented
December 1, 2014 at 11:28 amIt’s gorgeous!! I love your style. I hope we get to do some more events together, I agree we make a great team!
Vickie commented
December 1, 2014 at 11:24 amLove, love, love your ideas on the cake stands. I especially love the vertical cheese board. It not only looks fantastic and inviting but saves space. You scored big with this one! Thanks so much for sharing your creativity.
StoneGable commented
December 1, 2014 at 11:27 amVicki, we think alike! Yes,the vertical cheese board will save lots of space!! Thanks for commenting today! hugs!
Maria commented
December 1, 2014 at 11:22 amSo lovely!! May I ask where you got the string of star lights??
lynne@lynnesgiftsfromtheheart.com commented
December 1, 2014 at 11:21 amAbsolutely love this, the red of the cranberries make the beautiful cake stands pop. I would be honored to have these in my home. I can see them used for all seasons or everyday use. Thanks for the inspiration.fondly ~lynne~
Debbie Bolduc commented
December 1, 2014 at 11:18 amYvonne, so beautiful, festive and creative! I’m always inspired by your beautiful blog posts.
Shirley@Housepitality Designs commented
December 1, 2014 at 10:51 amBeautiful cake stands Yvonne…I love using them for things other than cake!!….Thanks for the inspiration!
Kim commented
December 1, 2014 at 10:48 amGirl, I love your creative ways and you posted a bit early.