Pier 1 Hack
This Pier 1 hack was a blast! I loved making these serving stands using Pier 1 dishes. You can make similar serving stands or tiered stands. All you need are some thrifty finds. I hope you love these serving stands as much as I do.
The finds for this makeover are a bit glitzy. I love glitz, shine, bling…..I could go on but you get the idea.
I’m doing the happy dance over the display. It’s sitting on my newly painted (don’t panic) antique table .
I started with these pieces. Three are from Goodwill and the tall brass candlestick (50% off) is from a thrift/antique store in Arkansas. The salad plates are Pier1 and were .59 cents each. There was a big stack of them and I only bought two.
Now I’m wishing I had bought the whole pile. At the time I bought them I wasn’t sure what to do with them. They pair so well with the brass. Kicking myself now. I looked up the pattern and it is called Beaded Garland. I could go back to Goodwill but I bet all the plates are gone.
The serving stands are part of the thrift store décor tour today. Links to all of the thrifty makeovers are at the end of the post.
First thing I did was to clean the brass pieces with Bar Keepers Friend. This stuff works great. I use it on old furniture hardware to revive the finish.
Next I applied clear Gorilla Glue to the tops of the brass candlesticks.
And centered them on the salad plates leaving them sitting upside down to dry. I let them dry overnight and Ta-Dah…..
……Scrumptious Serving Stands. The metallic silver in the salad plates and the brass candlesticks are so classy. The added gold-tone decorations are just icing on the cake.
I can see small white pumpkins on the serving stands for Fall, shiny ornaments for Christmas, and food anytime.
Making Serving Stands Using Pier 1 Dishes
There are so many options with this type of project. You could use wood candlesticks and tin pie pans or glass candlesticks and wood bowls…the combinations and ideas are endless. What do you think of the serving stands? Do you like the glitz? Leave me a note please (insert Kathy smiley face).
Time to see what my friends have been up to. Just click the pink text links below the “before” photo collage.
1. Necklace Holder – My Repurposed Life
2. Thrift Store Pumpkin Basket – Domestically Speaking
3. Oval Quilt Hoop Wreath – Refresh Restyle
4. DIY Weathered Basket – My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia
4. DIY Earring Organizer – Our Southern Home
Have a great day!
Favorite DIY Tools and Paints:
Beyond Paint for Furniture
Ryobi Drill (cordless)
Mouse Sander (cordless)
FrogTape Painters Tape
Howard’s Restore-a-Finish
Rustoleum Heirloom White Spray Paint
Rustoleum Metallic Copper Spray Paint
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Shirley Wood says
I love that you called them Scrumptious because they really are. Beautiful dishes! So easy too. Love this. So glad you share with us at Merry Monday! Can’t wait to see what you’re up to next!
lynn spencer says
What a great…truly the options are endless. I need to hit up my goodwill store…ASAP!
Thanks Kathy!
Kathy Owen says
Yes, do! I bought more plates and candlesticks this week. You guys will probably get tired of the tiered stands before I’m through…threw?? I’m no English major!
Christy @ Our Southern Home says
I never tire of this look! It’s perfect for upcoming holiday entertaining!!
Laura Strack says
You know I always love your repurpose ideas. This one is lovely! Thank you for you beautiful ideas.
Linda says
sorry, i was away for my birthday awesome as usual
Kathy Owen says
Thank you and happy birthday!!
gail says
I love a great repurpose with bling Kathy! You serving stands turned out beautiful.
pinning!
gail
Kathy Owen says
Thanks Gail!
EFFIE CARROLL says
I thought those were gold canning lids but I would never have thought to use them. They look great in that glass top. I really like these serving stands. I have some old plates and probably old
candlesticks that I could not throw away. Think I will make me one or two. Would make lovely
Christmas gifts or use as dessert holders for Christmas parties.
Robin says
great idea as always Kathy!
Robin
Cathy says
I love these and have made many. You are correct wood looks great and also glass candlesticks. They also work great with larger dishes as a desert holder for a buffet gathering. And filled with cookies, they make a wonderful hostess gift!!
Marie says
These are beautiful, Kathy! I have to say, only you would think to put Mason jar screw tops and furniture knobs under glass and have them look amazing!
Maryann @ Domestically Speaking says
What a great find! Love the levels you created.
Cindy Richter says
SO lovely! Of course I love everything you do…
Karen Farrell says
The tall brass candle stick is identical to one I have from my Grandmother. It was a wedding gift and they were married in 1913 in Glasgow, Scotland.
Kathy Owen says
Wow Karen, Thanks for the information. I know you cherish those. Good Memories 🙂
Linda Charlton says
Love those stands. Think I will try it.
Mother Deer says
I love these glitzy stands and will have to raid my craft stash to make some of my own. Great repurpose project!