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    Home » Thrift Store Decor

    Pier 1 Hack: Serving Stands Using Pier 1 Dishes

    Updated: Jun 23, 2022 by Kathy Owen
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    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.

    Pier 1 Hack: Making Serving Stands Using Pier 1 Dishes

    The finds for this makeover are a bit glitzy. I love glitz, shine, bling…..I could go on but you get the idea.

    Making Serving Stands Using Pier 1 Dishes And Brass Candlesticks

    I’m doing the happy dance over the display. It’s sitting on my newly painted (don’t panic) antique table .

    thrift store finds

    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.

    cleaning brass with Bar Keepers Friend

    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.

    Gorilla Glue for attaching plate to brass candlestick

    Next I applied clear Gorilla Glue to the tops of the brass candlesticks.

    waiting for Gorilla Glue to dry

    And centered them on the salad plates leaving them sitting upside down to dry. I let them dry overnight and Ta-Dah…..

    Pier1 salad plates found at Goodwill paired with brass candlesticks make great serving platters

    ……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.

    serving platters or display stands made from Pier1 salad plates and brass candlesticks

    I can see small white pumpkins on the serving stands for Fall, shiny ornaments for Christmas, and food anytime.

    Serving Stands Made From Pier1 Dishes And Brass Candlesticks found at the local Goodwill

    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.

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    Have a great day!

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    Author: Kathy Owen
    Kathy Owen is the founder of the home decor blog Petticoat Junktion where she shares tutorials on painting furniture and upcycling thrifty finds into unique home décor. Her DIY projects have been featured on the Home Depot Blog, Plaid Crafts, Behr Designer Series, and in numerous magazines. Kathy’s newest website is HappyHomeDIY.com

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    Comments

    1. Shirley Wood

      September 24, 2017 at 7:10 am

      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!

    2. Kathy Owen

      September 23, 2017 at 8:31 pm

      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!

    3. lynn spencer

      September 23, 2017 at 9:42 am

      What a great...truly the options are endless. I need to hit up my goodwill store...ASAP!

      Thanks Kathy!

    4. Christy @ Our Southern Home

      September 20, 2017 at 1:13 pm

      I never tire of this look! It's perfect for upcoming holiday entertaining!!

    5. Laura Strack

      September 18, 2017 at 9:48 pm

      You know I always love your repurpose ideas. This one is lovely! Thank you for you beautiful ideas.

    6. Kathy Owen

      September 17, 2017 at 8:03 pm

      Thanks Gail!

    7. Kathy Owen

      September 17, 2017 at 8:03 pm

      Thank you and happy birthday!!

    8. Linda

      September 17, 2017 at 3:55 pm

      sorry, i was away for my birthday awesome as usual

    9. gail

      September 17, 2017 at 3:14 pm

      I love a great repurpose with bling Kathy! You serving stands turned out beautiful.

      pinning!
      gail

    10. EFFIE CARROLL

      September 14, 2017 at 7:45 am

      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.

    11. Robin

      September 14, 2017 at 6:18 am

      great idea as always Kathy!
      Robin

    12. Cathy

      September 13, 2017 at 1:42 pm

      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!!

    13. Marie

      September 13, 2017 at 1:07 pm

      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!

    14. Maryann @ Domestically Speaking

      September 13, 2017 at 1:04 pm

      What a great find! Love the levels you created.

    15. Cindy Richter

      September 13, 2017 at 11:11 am

      SO lovely! Of course I love everything you do...

    16. Kathy Owen

      September 13, 2017 at 10:31 am

      Wow Karen, Thanks for the information. I know you cherish those. Good Memories 🙂

    17. Karen Farrell

      September 13, 2017 at 10:23 am

      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.

    18. Linda Charlton

      September 13, 2017 at 8:17 am

      Love those stands. Think I will try it.

    19. Mother Deer

      September 13, 2017 at 8:11 am

      I love these glitzy stands and will have to raid my craft stash to make some of my own. Great repurpose project!

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