Last weekend, in a fit of cleaning/organizational inspiration, I repurposed these old cake stands from Pier 1 by turning them into an improv perfume display for my dresser.
I placed the shorter perfume bottles on the bottom, and the taller ones on the top. Then, to make it a little more “me,” I added hula dancer Curious George and a piece of coral. 🙂
You could do this same cake stand idea with all kinds of things at home — hair products, body lotions, skin care products, makeup — whatever your sweet heart desires.
If you have any cute storage ideas, let me know! Also, please send pics (or links to pics). Inquiring storage-addicted minds want to know.
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
Noon says
March 2nd, 2015 at 3:01 pmI’ve been using a jewelry box! I mostly have smaller indie perfume bottles, so it works nicely.
I have some pictures here if it’s ok to link my post: http://peachynoon.blogspot.fi/2015/01/picture-post-perfume-collection-storage.html
A cake stand is so cute for taller bottles too, I like things that look a bit elegant like that!
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Katherine M says
March 2nd, 2015 at 3:22 pmYou are on to something there! Mine are in neat rows on my dresser. Cake stand would be a great idea!
Barbs LeCupcake says
March 2nd, 2015 at 3:30 pmThis is a wonderful idea!!
I love patisserie themed things, and some perfume bottles fit right into the whole parisian mood…
genius!!
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Dee says
March 2nd, 2015 at 3:43 pmHaha luv the Hula dancer! SUper cute idea as well…i just have them in 2 basket type containers….I should really redo them though!!
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May says
March 2nd, 2015 at 4:10 pmKaren, that is so cool!!! Will definitely try that. 😀
The LA Lady says
March 2nd, 2015 at 4:31 pmI got some tips from a perfumer on how to keep perfume fresh: store in a cool, dry place so a drawer is best.
That being said, this is adorable and I want to do it with some of my smaller bottles. Tocca’s Colette is my favorite day fragrance.
Holly says
March 2nd, 2015 at 4:41 pmLove the cake stand display! I collect owls & as such, I have numerous mugs, planters, and even small baskets which are owl-shaped. I store eyeliner pencils & pens in one and makeup brushes in another. I also have a vintage 1950s traincase in a lovely aqua floral pattern for pans of eyeshadows & powder compacts.
Lulle says
March 2nd, 2015 at 4:44 pmThat’s an idea I could actually use! I need to keep an eye out for cute cake stands in my local thrift stores.
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Mary says
March 2nd, 2015 at 5:15 pmThis is an adorable idea! I don’t have enough perfume for this, but I kind of want to do this with all my little skincare bottles haha. Must go off to an op-shop to see if I can find a vintage one.x
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Kwmechelle says
March 2nd, 2015 at 5:16 pm#Steal! I’m stealing this idea. Please & thank you! 🙂
Meghan says
March 2nd, 2015 at 5:50 pmLove this idea! May need to reorganize my perfumes! 😀
Erin says
March 2nd, 2015 at 7:05 pmI’ve wanted to do that but I can never find one I like!
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LindaLibraLoca says
March 2nd, 2015 at 7:57 pmSo pretty, but I mostly own full size perfumes, so I’d need a biiig cake thing.
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Lily S. says
March 2nd, 2015 at 10:10 pmThat’s really cute! I watched a few YT videos and made my own using some crystal platters and large crystal candle holders…hey nothing but the best right!
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Sophie Bird says
March 2nd, 2015 at 10:43 pmThis is pretty, but I keep all my perfumes in their boxes in a a corner of my bedroom away from direct light and heat to preserve them. If I buy perfumes on EBay I will only buy boxed ones for this reason.
sone says
March 3rd, 2015 at 12:39 amdainty and gorgeous!
FreshEyre says
March 3rd, 2015 at 4:23 amWow – so beautiful ! And I’m not a bit surprised – you’re a Tocca fanatic, too !!!
I have every single product they make. Literally. Perfumes, lotions, creams, bath products, etc. I could put a decent downpayment on a nice car for what I spent, but they’re just sooooo amazing. My favorite is Cleopatra, a bright combination of grapefruit and cucumber.
Great minds think alike, Karen ! Enjoy your wonderful collection 🙂
Kelly B. says
March 3rd, 2015 at 7:07 amI’ve been meaning to DIY something like this, just waiting to stumble upon the perfect pair of cake stands!
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Ruchita says
March 3rd, 2015 at 7:14 amI love this! What a great idea and so pretty.
Kim says
March 3rd, 2015 at 7:58 amUm, that’s fairly genius. And awesome-looking. I’m not shocked, since you’re very creative, but this is a particularly great idea. And the glass in the stand is perfect with the bottles. Well done!
Poo@beautyandmakeupmatters says
March 3rd, 2015 at 8:43 amThat such a cute way to store- display perfumes.. !!
I usually keep mines hidden in my cupboard but I would love y=to take them out if I can find a stand like this 😉
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Aeris says
March 3rd, 2015 at 1:29 pmI’d love to do this but all my perfumes and makeup are in my bathroom and I don’t have enough space to put a cake stand 🙁
Fancie says
March 3rd, 2015 at 1:37 pmWonderful idea! It’ll definitely save me some space on my vanity lol
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Nik says
March 3rd, 2015 at 3:08 pmGasps, clutches chest and dies from the cuteness!!!!!! I love your style Karen! 😀
Suzanne C says
March 3rd, 2015 at 6:07 pmWell, that is just the cutest thing ever! My perfumes are in a flimsy little Dollar Tree plastic basket that I hate. Problem solved!
Kiss & Make-up says
March 4th, 2015 at 5:37 amThat is so pretty! But it does require you to have perfumes that all ‘match’ in style and design of course.
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astou says
March 4th, 2015 at 8:22 amGREAT GREAT IDEA !!!
My cake stands are used once, time to time so …
You rock :))
The Silver Nail says
March 8th, 2015 at 12:28 pmGreat idea! I have a fun way to store makeup pencils or crayons — in cute mugs. I have a couple of French ones, and I keep my lip pencils/crayons in one and my eye ones in another. I keep the cap that shows the color facing up so I can see the colors at a glance.