5 creative ideas for using cake plates everywhere except your kitchen

We all know that cakes, muffins, cookies and every other kind of sweetness can look all the more enticing when on a beautiful pedestal cake plate. But hey, cake plates are too beautiful to display only when you have a delectable dessert in the offing. They have dozens of uses outside of the kitchen, too, where they not only look beautiful but are practical as well.

Pedestal cake plates come in all shapes, sizes and colors. I especially like pressed glass cake plates, which are often found in pastel colors as well as clear glass. Pressed glass is also referred to as pattern glass and it has a beautiful texture and design. They started making pressed glass in the early 1800s, so you can find beautiful pieces on eBay and in antique stores. Prices vary depending upon the color and the pattern but generally, you can find them between $20 and $100.

However, I scored a great deal for three cake stands currently at Michael's Arts & Crafts. The largest, which fits a traditional cake sold for $14.99 and the two smaller versions sold for $5.99 and $7.99. I had a 40% off the entire purchase coupon, which made the purchase even sweeter.

Whether you choose to go vintage or new, here are some ideas for how to use your beautiful pedestal cake plate.

Use it as a perfume tray on your dresser. Pedestal cake plates are pretty and feminine. They look perfect on a bedroom dresser or bathroom countertop.

Consider using it on your nightstand or dresser to hold your jewelry. 

Dress up your craft room or office and use it as a desk accessory. Who needs those boring, cookie-cutter desk accessories.

Use it as a soap dish in your bathroom or your guest powder room.

Finally, use it for a centerpiece or flower arrangements.

Do you use pedestal cake plates for something other than cakes? Let us know.