Pantry Face Lift!

Yesterday was the shopping trip, today was make-over day! I've been thinking about organizing this space since last fall, at least! I've been waiting for summer to finally get it done. I am so happy that I did!

My pantry was stocked full of stuff---and while it started out organized, over the past 2 years it's become anything BUT organized. Whenever I re-do a space, the first thing I do it completely empty it! 

It looks like this in the process....but I have a vision for the end result! 

I had all my containers already purchased, so I put them in place for a quick check to see how they fit and find the right place for each one. I did my shopping at T.J. Maxx & Target. I scan the kitchen & houseware aisles first...but know that I can almost always find containers in other unexpected places....like jewelry organizers or shoe boxes :) Yes, for the panty! 

I bought the wire baskets at T.J. Maxx for about $7 each! 

The glass jars came in a set from Target.

The black Sterilite baskets were about $3/ea at Target. 

And the red canvas shoe box was at Target---I'm using it for spice packets! 

I also found this great fabric covered jewelry organizer @ T.J. Maxx.

It's going to separate/organize my bottles of spices and seasonings! I love a good re-purpose of items! 

And---I tried to find cute containers---it just adds some colors & fun! 

Then...I organized everything by "like items"...

PB&J at kids level---make your own sammich, darlings! 

Cereal & breakfast items also at child level---

just in case Mommy needs to sleep in every now and again! :) 

The baskets are working great for boxed items! 

I made labels for my baskets (I was not in love with the black baskets, but wanted to keep the colors toned down do it didn't look like a dorm room make-over...and added a pop of color with the ribbons and tags. 

...and I used my Circuit to make these great labels out of chalkboard vinyl! 

LOVE! 

(Also within kids' reach, of course! 

How else are you supposed to create self-sufficient, independent little people?!?!)

~ Voila! ~ 

...another summer project crossed off the To Do list! :) 

Thank you Pinterest for inspiring and motivating me!! 

Craft Room Mini-Makeover

My craft room got a mini-makeover tonight....thanks to my husband for putting together some new shelving! I am so loving being able to easily label everything with chalk labels/markers---everything has a place and can easily be found! It's not much....but it's my "girl cave"!

So, here are my new shelves. There's plenty of space for lots of  my things. Thank you, WalMart! And THANK YOU Mr. Hubby for getting them put together so quickly, because I have no patience and a huge need to organize something! 

I've recently taken the time to invest in storage containers, pop-up totes and labels!
 There are some great FREE printable labels on http://www.bhg.com
I highly recommend them. You've probably seen them on Pinterest as well.
Many people are grabbing these labels! Too cute! 

My little workspace. Emphasis on little. But, it works for now.
 The space needs something more....I'm just not sure what yet.
What's that on my desk, you say? Oh, just a little leisurely reading....

I can't believe this is a published magazine!!! Are you freaking kidding me?! LOVE LOVE LOVE it! This is the second issue I've bought, and I am so loving that someone understands what's going on inside my head and has put it in print. Genius! Go buy yourself one, and be inspired!! 

I used to label things like this.... (with good old address labels)

Now, I label like this! Much easier to change the contents of the box and label it w/o sticky residue left behind.
No scrubbing old labels!

I love making my spaces and places HaPpY!