Wednesday, July 4, 2012

Nothing Sexier than an Organized Pantry...

I haven't really done much for the past two weeks, as my mother-in-law was in town.  It's difficult to be crafty when your craft room is occupied.

Anyways, tonight, while I was trying to locate some ribbon to make some sort of festive "outfit" for our three dogs for the Fourth of July, I decided on organizing our pantry.


As you can see...I don't cook.  LOL.  But, in my defense...its difficult to cook when you aren't organized.  

I created labels on my computer using my favorite program, PowerPoint.  I use it for everything.  I cut out the labels and finally put that laminator the Hubs got as a daily special on Amazon to work.  As you can see...I had to use Jane Austen as my font :).


I attached the labels through the wire shelving using thin black jewelry wire, wrapped around needle nose pliers to create a knot.


Much better!!


I got the jars and basket from Homegoods.  I don't believe I spent more than $4.99 on the tall ones.  Most of them were $2.99 a piece.  The basket was $9.99.  The chalkboard labels are from the Martha Stewart collection from Staples.


A close up:


I'm such a nerd, I have a favorite section:


The flour and sugar containers were a splurge from Pier One.  I love them!  


Now the Hubs has no excuse for putting things back in the wrong space...in the pantry at least. :)