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Threshold 6"x12" Wicker Folio Bin - Dark Global Brown
I LOVE these baskets. I have two matching trays from the same collection that fit perfectly on our TV stand in the living room. And since our kitchen opens to our living room, I love the fact that they all coordinate. This basket sits on the top shelf and hides a multitude of baking supplies from sprinkles and piping tips to my flour sifter and cupcake liners - all of those little things that if kept visible make the space look cluttered.
I have enough space behind this basket to store things like extra empty jars, and space on the side to store two of my favorite cookbooks that I can't recommend enough: Magnolia Table by Joanna Gaines and Making Artisan Cheesecake by Melanie Underwood.
I LOVE these baskets. I have two matching trays from the same collection that fit perfectly on our TV stand in the living room. And since our kitchen opens to our living room, I love the fact that they all coordinate. This basket sits on the top shelf and hides a multitude of baking supplies from sprinkles and piping tips to my flour sifter and cupcake liners - all of those little things that if kept visible make the space look cluttered.
I have enough space behind this basket to store things like extra empty jars, and space on the side to store two of my favorite cookbooks that I can't recommend enough: Magnolia Table by Joanna Gaines and Making Artisan Cheesecake by Melanie Underwood.
Ball 12ct 16oz Glass Mason Jar with Lid and Band - Wide Mouth
The next shelf is my baking shelf. It fits both pint and quart-sized mason jars, so I have all of my ingredients like baking chips, nuts, coconut, and raisins that come in small quantities in the pints, and assorted flours and powdered sugar in the quarts.
The next shelf is my baking shelf. It fits both pint and quart-sized mason jars, so I have all of my ingredients like baking chips, nuts, coconut, and raisins that come in small quantities in the pints, and assorted flours and powdered sugar in the quarts.
Threshold 4.75"x6.5" Wicker Media Bin Dark Brown
I chose to get smooth-sided mason jars with wide mouth openings to make them feel more canister-like, and to make it easier to scoop things out of them. I wish the pint jars came in the smooth-sided option because it's so much easier to fit a label on the smooth glass. The media bin is perfect to store bags of chips and jars of peanut butter - things that are staying in their own packaging. Again, it gives a cleaner look and it also makes it easy to just pull the whole basket out and grab a snack vs. trying to move things aside to find what you're looking for.
I chose to get smooth-sided mason jars with wide mouth openings to make them feel more canister-like, and to make it easier to scoop things out of them. I wish the pint jars came in the smooth-sided option because it's so much easier to fit a label on the smooth glass. The media bin is perfect to store bags of chips and jars of peanut butter - things that are staying in their own packaging. Again, it gives a cleaner look and it also makes it easy to just pull the whole basket out and grab a snack vs. trying to move things aside to find what you're looking for.
Made by Design Kitchen Cabinet Turntable White
This isn't the cutest turntable I've ever seen, but it is super functional and ideal for breakable glass bottles of potent liquid. It has a grippy pad that the bottles sit on that would be easy to wipe down if anything ever leaked or spilled, and I like the lip it has on the sides to prevent things from tipping. They also have a 15" version if you have more space, but I like having the side open to store my Chrissy Teigen mini cast-iron dutch ovens.
This isn't the cutest turntable I've ever seen, but it is super functional and ideal for breakable glass bottles of potent liquid. It has a grippy pad that the bottles sit on that would be easy to wipe down if anything ever leaked or spilled, and I like the lip it has on the sides to prevent things from tipping. They also have a 15" version if you have more space, but I like having the side open to store my Chrissy Teigen mini cast-iron dutch ovens.
Made by Design Kitchen Cabinet Pan Organizer White
I was actually shocked at how nice this piece was when I opened it. I was fully expecting it to be plastic, but it's actually enameled steel, so it's super sturdy and high quality. Plus it was so cheap, and made the biggest difference! I used to find it impossible to grab a cooling rack when I had everything stacked on top of each other (can't even tell you how many times I ripped everything off the shelf in a fit of rage), but now every piece has a place.
I was actually shocked at how nice this piece was when I opened it. I was fully expecting it to be plastic, but it's actually enameled steel, so it's super sturdy and high quality. Plus it was so cheap, and made the biggest difference! I used to find it impossible to grab a cooling rack when I had everything stacked on top of each other (can't even tell you how many times I ripped everything off the shelf in a fit of rage), but now every piece has a place.
Bormioli Rocco 135.25oz Fido Clamp Canning Jar (2)
Have you discovered the magic of basmati rice yet? I have, and I bought a 10 lb. bag of it. Even though it came in a resealable bag, I still felt sliiiightly worried every time I opened it that there would be a family of mice living in it... I don't know why. Not anymore! These jars are made in Italy and again, really shockingly nice quality for the price. Also, they do fit a 5 lb. bag of flour.
Have you discovered the magic of basmati rice yet? I have, and I bought a 10 lb. bag of it. Even though it came in a resealable bag, I still felt sliiiightly worried every time I opened it that there would be a family of mice living in it... I don't know why. Not anymore! These jars are made in Italy and again, really shockingly nice quality for the price. Also, they do fit a 5 lb. bag of flour.
HOW CUTE IS THIS BASKET? I feel like a friendly milk delivery man just dropped it off on my doorstep. Honestly, if you have a walk-in pantry and don't get yourself multiples of this basket to store all your room temperature produce, I am personally mad at you.
I feel like these cereal containers are a gateway drug into organization. Whose parent didn't have these growing up? I ordered two of these and a 4 qt. rectangular container from Amazon, then was at Home Goods a week later and saw the same containers for half the price. Very rude. So, if you have a Home Goods in your area and aren't impatiently shopping at midnight, I highly recommend you check there first for deals.
Duck Brand Peel & Stick Adhesive Laminate - White Marble, 20 in. x 15 ft. (4)
Finally, the biggest difference to the overall look and feel of the cabinet was covering the entire thing in marble contact paper. I originally only did the shelves, but covering the yellow walls brought it all together. A few tips if you decide to do the same:
-Wipe absolutely all debris before applying. Even one stray crumb or strand of hair will make a big ol' bubble that will never go away
-Measure twice, cut once. Add an extra 1/4" along each side to ensure the corners get covered.
-Peel the paper backing off the top edge and get the top lined up first, then use a sturdy, flat-edged instrument to smooth out all bubbles as you slowly peel the rest of the paper off. A cheap plastic putty knife will be the absolute best few dollars you can spend if you decide to go this route.
-Work SLOWLY. You can peel off and adjust, but it makes it much more difficult to get it perfect if the paper is peeled off.
-Did I mention go slow?
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After about two weeks of living with this organized pantry, I can honestly say it was life changing. Next up, I desperately need to organize everything else in my kitchen. My spice cabinet could use some love, and my pots and pans cabinet is... embarrassing. So is the hall closet.
I see a lot of marble paper in my future.
I feel like these cereal containers are a gateway drug into organization. Whose parent didn't have these growing up? I ordered two of these and a 4 qt. rectangular container from Amazon, then was at Home Goods a week later and saw the same containers for half the price. Very rude. So, if you have a Home Goods in your area and aren't impatiently shopping at midnight, I highly recommend you check there first for deals.
Duck Brand Peel & Stick Adhesive Laminate - White Marble, 20 in. x 15 ft. (4)
Finally, the biggest difference to the overall look and feel of the cabinet was covering the entire thing in marble contact paper. I originally only did the shelves, but covering the yellow walls brought it all together. A few tips if you decide to do the same:
-Wipe absolutely all debris before applying. Even one stray crumb or strand of hair will make a big ol' bubble that will never go away
-Measure twice, cut once. Add an extra 1/4" along each side to ensure the corners get covered.
-Peel the paper backing off the top edge and get the top lined up first, then use a sturdy, flat-edged instrument to smooth out all bubbles as you slowly peel the rest of the paper off. A cheap plastic putty knife will be the absolute best few dollars you can spend if you decide to go this route.
-Work SLOWLY. You can peel off and adjust, but it makes it much more difficult to get it perfect if the paper is peeled off.
-Did I mention go slow?
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After about two weeks of living with this organized pantry, I can honestly say it was life changing. Next up, I desperately need to organize everything else in my kitchen. My spice cabinet could use some love, and my pots and pans cabinet is... embarrassing. So is the hall closet.
I see a lot of marble paper in my future.
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