Rub Some Pretty On

Organization is so cool. It is my happy place. I enjoy creating ease and order with our everyday living.

I have tried nearly everything to organize my spices (yes even those handy spice racks...hated those!) My Mom has custom spice cabinets built into her kitchen.

But nope.

Not me.

So the search went on until I found this website and her simple idea. Yes, I've linked to her before...she's GOOD!

This is easy, cheap, and effective. These baskets are 2 for $1 at the always exciting Wal Mart (yes, I'm being sarcastic).

I am also short so reaching the TOP SHELF is never an easy task! The top baskets hold our medicine and vitamins. These baskets effortlessly slide on and off my shelves, making things within reach for all the shorties.

I grouped the spices into types depending on their designated uses and put the groups in their own baskets. I added Martha Stewart tags to each basket for a finishing touch.

And...ta da...organization in 3 minutes...It really IS that quick and simple!



Notice the turning tray on the bottom shelf. I have used this for years and it works well to access items that are used often!
Spin, find, and grab...



OKAY, I have one more set of kitchen cabinets to share with you...And just in time for your holiday baking! I put together my own baking Tupperwares when I was 19 years old, in my first home sweet home. And I was ready for an update.

Pretty is for girls.
It's what we do.
It's our thing.

So I was on a mission to change these Tupperware babies up a bit! I raked the entire www looking for fun labels and finally found them HERE on etsy of course! This etsy store, Picadilly Peddler was a delight to work with and she was able to customize my order JUST as I needed! I was very pleased after all my searching!

These are my baking shelves before I made them PRETTY!

BEFORE
still one of my favorite cabinets, looking pretty darn cool
but I wanted some changes

DURING:
Rubbing some pretty on!

AFTER:

I used light green CHALK INK (which I LOVE,click for info) for the little extras:

Storing your powders in Tupperwares allows them to stay fresher longer, and makes it very simple to level off your measurements.

How do you store your baking goods?
Share your ideas.
If you have any easy kitchen organizational tips, I would LOVE to hear!



In closing I want to share this photo of a kitchen to.die.for.
Someday maybe I can have a sweet cottage kitchen like this.
Photo found at the Inspired Room from Coastal Living

This post is linked to:
I'm Lovin It
Works for Me Wednesday
Transformation Thursday
Strut your Stuff Thursday
DIY Day
Metamorphosis Monday
Show and Tell
Lettered Cottage

Don't forget to check out this post I have here on making the holidays easier and {almost} stress free!