Let’s Get Shopping! {Cake Stands}
A couple of days ago, I asked if anybody would like to read about my latest cravings/purchases/lusts, despite how out-dated they may be. Two of you said you would like to read it, (which is by no means a majority) (I hope) (crap, maybe Jon is right). Anyhoodle, even if there is only two of you fellow shoppers – as my poor Hubs knows, since when do I need any kind of impetus to spend money on adorable things? Since never, that’s when.
For now, I’m going to focus on spending money on things of the adorable homey/kitchen-y variety, because you probably don’t want to read about jeggings in six months. So – Let’s Get Shopping!
As you may know, getting married makes people crazy. I was considerably more sane than most because what I decided I needed more than anything in the world, what would make my nuptials complete and my life a dream was… a.. cake stand. Yes, my dears, twice a year I make a cake for my diabetic self and my sweets-hating Hubs, and there was nothing to be done but spend too much money on a breakable (BUT OH-SO-BEAUTIFUL) cake stand.
After being married for two years, and looking for a cake stand for the same amount of time (no, I did not regain my sanity and forget that I wanted it) and one day, lo and behold, I was in an adorable store and found it. A butter yellow, beautiful, ceramic cake stand. BEHOLD:
Isn’t she lovely? I’m so thrilled. Also, I got 60% off. (See, Hubs? It was on SALE. I needed it!)
Anyhoodle, since it took me two years and endless searching to find this beauty, I’ve been looking at cake stands for a while, so I have a lot of favorites, and as the generous person I am, I thought I’d share with you. Trust me, you will feel a need to bake delicious sweeties and place them artfully around your house. They’re so pretty!
My personal fave:
From Whitney Smith Pottery. GREEN! Birds! At $140 each, it’s a bit steep for my liking, but so pretty! If I open a bakery, I’m buying this. Maybe before I open a bakery. You never know when I may need another cake stand!
From jimbobart on Etsy. Hand-drawn peacock feathers! Sign me up! Also, I think I might need this one even sooner, since it has TWO levels. TWO! Cookies on one, chocolates on another, cake on my lovely yellow number? Yes. Yes. Somebody give me a raise, this girl needs another cake plate!
From E. Isabella Designs on Etsy – I’ll be honest – I just picked one of their several amazing vintage plates. You have to go look. It’s like the Jane Austen of cake plates. Fanciful, delicate and always aware of it’s social status.
From thfabricate on Etsy. This fun number reminds me of my sister-in-law (we share an undying love for cupcakes) and would be perfect for a girl’s night or kid’s birthday party. Doesn’t it make you happy?
Ones that I couldn’t get pitchas for: Embossed Heart Cake Stand from Sur La Table (Red! Valentiney!) Simplicity Cake Plate with Dome from Target (Simplicity itself. Classy.)
So, did I live up to your expectations, dear shopping friends? What home decor/delightful piece of unnecessary joy would you like me to dig up next?
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