A Sweet Slice of Organization: How I Finally Organized My Cake Decorating Supplies
Because even creativity deserves a calm little corner.
Friends, today I want to share a project that has quietly brought so much joy, nostalgia, and peace into my kitchen — organizing my cake decorating supplies.
This one is especially close to my heart, because it takes me back to a time long before homesteads and big family dinners and kids helping roll out gingerbread dough.
It takes me back to when I first fell in love with cake decorating.
A Little Story From the Beginning
When my husband and I were first dating, I signed up for a Wilton Method cake decorating class. I loved all things homey and handmade, and the thought of being able to make birthdays and holidays extra special just delighted me.
I still remember making him a baseball-themed birthday cake — he was a ballplayer, of course — and feeling so proud to carry it in, knowing it was made with love (and a lot of buttercream).
And, as life loves to surprise us, before I’d even finished my first set of classes… the instructor pulled me aside and asked me to become a Wilton instructor myself. Within weeks I was in Nashville for training, and soon I was teaching classes while I finished college.
It was a sweet season:
- I met wonderful people
- I learned so much
- And yes… I collected many tools along the way
Even after I stopped teaching, I kept baking: birthday cakes, church treats, holiday desserts, gingerbread houses with the kids — all the fun, messy, joy-filled things.
But my collection of cake decorating supplies?
Let’s just say it was stored in a “functional, but not cute or convenient” way.
Boxes here. Tupperware there. Random containers tucked wherever they fit.
And you know how it goes… if something is hard to access, we’re just less likely to use it.
The Buffet Cabinet Makeover
I store all my cake decorating supplies in a buffet cabinet in my kitchen — which worked well enough… but it wasn’t organized. Not truly. Not in a way that felt peaceful or helpful.
Then one day, I decided to give myself a tiny gift:
✨ I measured the shelves
✨ I researched
✨ I ordered acrylic drawers that would actually work
And friends… it has been transformational.
My icing tips, my food colors, my offset spatulas, couplers, piping bags, flower nails, impression mats — all the things — now have real homes. Accessible homes. Easy-to-see, easy-to-grab, and easy-to-put-away homes.
Now when the kids ask to decorate cookies, it’s not a chore… it’s joy.
Why I Chose These Drawers (And Why I Love Them)
I’ve tried repurposed containers for years (and I still do for many things!), but this time I knew that buying the right thing would bring a bigger level of peace.
And that’s important.
Especially in this chapter of life.
Especially after losing my husband — learning to be gentle with myself is something I strive for daily.
It’s ok to choose peace over perfection.
It’s ok to buy the tool that makes a meaningful difference.
It’s ok to make life easier for yourself.
It’s ok to honor the season you’re in.
That’s what these drawers did for me:
💛 They made creating easy again.
💛 They made baking with my children feel fun instead of chaotic.
💛 They gave me a little sweetness back in a season when sweetness is healing.
And because I know how helpful specifics can be, I’m sharing exactly what I ordered — my Amazon affiliate links are included. There’s never pressure to use them, but I am grateful when you do.
The Organizers I Used
1️⃣ Vtopmart Wide 12.1” Stackable Drawers (2-pack)
Perfect for:
- Larger tools
- Food colorings
- Palette knives
- Wide tips
2️⃣ Vtopmart Deep 12” Stackable Drawers (4-pack)
Great for:
- Tall bottles
- Sprinkles
- Candy melts
- Cookie cutters
3️⃣ Vtopmart Small Stackable Drawers (4-pack)
Ideal for:
- Icing tips
- Couplers
- Small cutters
- Flower nails
- Gel colors
A Gentle Philosophy Behind It All
I didn’t buy everything at once.
In fact — this transition took me eight months.
A drawer here.
A drawer there.
Slowly bringing order, not forcing it.
That’s the heart of gentle homekeeping:
✨ Small steps
✨ Slow improvements
✨ Grace for yourself along the way
Organization doesn’t have to be dramatic or expensive or finished in a day. Sometimes it’s simply one thoughtful change that adds calm to your everyday rhythm.
And this one did that for me.
Final Thoughts
Now when I open my buffet cabinet, everything greets me with clarity and peace. Creativity feels fun again. My tools are ready for sugar cookies at Christmas, spring cupcakes, birthday surprises, and quiet rainy-day baking.
It’s amazing what a few drawers can do — not just for the space, but for the spirit.
And friend… if you’ve been waiting for permission to make a small change that brings you peace?
Here it is.
💛 You deserve that sweetness too.
