When we moved into our new home in June I had no idea where all my side plates and cutting boards and cake stands would go.  My dream would be that they are all out and accessible, but the reality was that many would have to be stored in boxes and in closets.

But then my amazing husband came up with the idea of utilizing a large closet just off the kitchen.

Empty Prop Closet (Before)

 

So he got out his tools and measured and shopped for supplies.  He was going to make my dreams come true!

Is that weird?  That I dream of prop closets?

Dont answer that.

(Before) Empty Prop Closet

 

And he built me shelves all the way up a 13 foot wall.  All.  The. Way. Up.

And I said, “Are you nuts?!?”

And he smirked.  And I thought to myself, “I am going to buy more cake stands.”

And he said, “Dont even think about buying more cake stands.”

Empty Prop Closet (Before)

 

He built them, and then he left for a week long fishing trip to Canada.

Trust me, he earned it.  Did I mention that wall is 13 feet high?

Do you want to know how I even get all the stands on the shelves?  Well, like pimpin’, it aint easy.  I used this handy dandy ladder which has now found a home in that closet.

iambaker.net Prop Closet

here in color

iambaker prop closet

Surprisingly enough,  it turns out I did have enough cake stands to fill that whole wall.  Who knew? (my husband)

Not only did I have enough to fill that wall, I may even have to get rid of some of the stands to make my favorites fit.

***rocking back and forth in fetal position***

iambaker.net Prop Closet

here in color, a few more pieces added

iambaker prop closet

We are looking into CakeStandAddiction programs.

There arent any.

Off to the store!

iambaker.net Prop Closet

here in color, a close up of the top shelves

iambaker prop closet

As any food blogger knows, you have to have backgrounds and side plates and silverware… so all that fun stuff has made its home here as well.  In our previous home everything was scattered throughout the house and garage and I never knew how much “stuff” had accumulated.

One time I went in there and just hung out.  I am considering getting a Keurig, a comfy chair, and a little shelf for my computer.  So I can spend all my working hours in a tiny little room full of stuff.

That wouldnt be weird right?

** You can see many of the cake stands in my new book, Surprise-Inside Cakes.  I purchased quite a few JUST for the book and never shared them on my blog!  Buy the book here!

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Amanda Rettke is the creator of I Am Baker, and the bestselling author of Surprise Inside Cakes: Amazing Cakes for Every Occasion – With a Little Something Extra Inside.Over the course of her 15+ year blogging adventure, she has been featured in and collaborated with the Food Network, New York Times, LA Times, Country Living Magazine, People Magazine, Epicurious, Brides, Romantic Homes, life:beautiful, Publishers Weekly, The Daily Mail, Star Tribune, The Globe and Mail, DailyCandy, YumSugar, The Knot, The Kitchn, and Parade, to name a few.

Reader Comments

  1. Incredible! You’re lucky to have such a space and a wonderful husband to build it for you!

  2. He’s such a good guy! Hope his fishing trip was a great one! And holy cow that’s a ton of stuff! I really love more than a few of them though. 🙂

  3. Love this!! It makes me smile that someone could have that many cake stands!! I have one. But as I make more cakes, inspired by you and Sweetapolita, I may have to get a few more….
    I love the pic of the huge ladder against the backdrop of delicate dishes. Thanks for a chuckle this morning!

  4. Today we (my daughter and I) change the playroom for a store room for my….She is not more a little girl 😉 (only 11 years old) hihihihi…and now her room will be better and I have place for all!!!
    Your closet is prefect!!!

  5. 3 things:
    1. That man is a keeper!
    2. A girl can never have too many cake stands! Love your cake stand collection.
    3. I’d like to be neighbors. I have a hutch full of props and have started my cake stand collection too!

  6. You don’t have a problem. You should see my office. My hubby grumbles that the whole room is dedicated to me, my photography and my props! Your closet looks VERY organized so enjoy!

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