Wednesday, February 6, 2019

When you run out of time....or maybe just too lazy.....

I bought this cute black stand at the thrift shop, hoping that these small bowls would fit - SCORE!


My thought was to use this for a "taco station" or to hold BBQ condiments in the summer...


...BUT...


....when my husband invited friends over at the last minute...


...I turned it into a "dessert decorating station"....


....I quickly baked up some cupcakes, put some frosting and "sprinkles" in the bowls...


...lit a "buttercream" scented candle....


...pulled out a few pretty dishes....


...and let our guests decorate their own cupcakes...


 ...everything was on my large tray...


...all they had to do was frost and sprinkle and enjoy!!


This made us feel like kids again....


...who doesn't like to pretty-up a cupcake?....


I am looking forward to using my thrift store find more often....


...OH, and the best part...


..the black stand cost only $1.59 !!



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14 comments:

  1. Checkered soxFebruary 6, 2019 at 9:30 AM

    Wow! That is a great score Patti! This is a fun idea too.

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  2. BenitaFebruary 6, 2019 at 11:42 AM

    What a great find! I love running across things like this...pretty and multi-functional! The cupcakes look delicious! Love and hugs!

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  3. jmacFebruary 6, 2019 at 5:40 PM

    PERFECTO!!!!!! and precious!!

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  4. LynnFebruary 6, 2019 at 5:41 PM

    Lovin' your new dish stand and I'm sure you'll find lots of fun uses for it-enjoy:@)

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  5. Rita C at PanoplyFebruary 7, 2019 at 8:37 AM

    How fun!

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  6. The French HutchFebruary 7, 2019 at 9:47 AM

    Great find Patti, I love it and the bowls! Fun idea for entertaining friends in the kitchen. You will use that stand over and over............Now I will be on the hunt.

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  7. thepaintedapron.comFebruary 8, 2019 at 10:35 AM

    What fun Patti, and a super idea for a gathering, not to mention easy on the hostess! I have serious MKC envy!
    Jenna

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  8. Ricki TreleavenFebruary 9, 2019 at 11:55 AM

    Patti, this is the cutest idea ever! And that stand holds the bowls perfectly. Where in the world did you get it? It looks like a Longaberger piece!

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  9. Tammy LagalyFebruary 10, 2019 at 8:29 AM

    Patti you always have the best ideas! Love this one. I would never find a piece that my bowls fit perfectly. By the way those dishes are soooo cute..
    Happy Ten on the 10th!

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  10. Katie MansfieldFebruary 10, 2019 at 8:49 AM

    How fun. What a darling idea.

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  11. Janet G.February 10, 2019 at 12:41 PM

    What fun, and a great bargain too! So glad it will have so many uses!

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  12. Linda @ Life and LindaFebruary 11, 2019 at 11:12 AM

    A great idea and I am so glad it worked out. Your dishes are so lovely Patti. What great fun your guests must have had.

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  13. Carol@BlueskyatHomeFebruary 11, 2019 at 3:07 PM

    Patti, what a great way to use the black stand. I love all your dishes. What a great last minute party. Must have been so fun and a big hit.

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  14. Kim February 13, 2019 at 9:23 PM

    What a delicious little find, Patti! Handy and adorable...that's a score!!

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