Before, it looked like this:
On the plus side, the pantry is painted a pretty Tiffany Blue (just like the library). The brooms are already hung up and off the floor (kind of gross to keep cleaning things in the pantry, but I need them close to the mess-making). I have everything I need to make it organized, the OXO pop-up containers, tiered racks for cans, now I just needed labels and to organize the space. I already have a spice drawer next to the stove.
Enter my trusty assistant.
After discovering that I had marshmallows in two different containers that I could condense into one (we like to make s'mores in the living room fireplace, what can I say?) I set to work taming the chaos. In addition to many things (you can see my blog goals here) this blog makes me actually organize my pantry, hooray! The well deserved after takes my breath away, there is so much empty space! Who knew a pantry could have clear shelves and empty bins?
I link to these awesome parties:
Sunday: I Heart Naptime, Nifty Thrifty Things, Inspired Honeybee, Nest for Less, Delectable Home, It's Overflowing Monday:Between Naps on the Porch, Sumo's Sweet Stuff, Thrifty Decor Chick, Alderberry Hill, Debbie Doo's, Home Stories A to Z, Home Savvy AtoZ , Tuesday: Coastal Charm, Tip Junkie, My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia, Carolyn's Homework, Made in a Day, Our Delightful Home, A Bowl Full of Lemons, Get Your Craft On, Kurtz Corner , Organize and Decorate, Natural NestersWednesday: Savvy Southern Style, Mommy Solutions, Power of Paint, Newlyweds Recipe Linky, Southern Lovely , Home Happy Home Thursday: The Shabby Creek Cottage, Made in a Day, House of Hepworths, the 36th Avenue , Bloggeritaville Craft, Scrappy, Happy, 52 Mantels Friday: One Artsy Mama, Serenity Now, Tatertots and Jello, The Shabby Nest, Thirty Handmade Days, Addicted 2 Decorating, Funky Junk Interiors, Financial Friday, Furniture Friday, At the Picket Fence, The Rooster and the Hen
I too have been working on my pantry and really started using some containers to organzie materials. Let's hope it stays that way.
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Love it! Your little assistant is the cutest. I'd love it if you shared this at Whimsy Wednesday at www.thenymelrosefamily.blogspot.com/2012/03/whimsy-wednesdays-2.html. I'm a sucker for organiztion.
ReplyDeleteLooks good! I love the labels. Do you mind sharing where you got them?
ReplyDeleteOh snap. How much do you think your adorable little assistant might charge to come help me organize mine??
ReplyDeleteA clean and organized home makes for a happy mama! Love the container labels. Where did you find them?
ReplyDeleteThe labels are Martha Stewart, I got them off Amazon.
DeleteI am hitting up the pantry next! Love neatly labeled containers!! Great job!
ReplyDeleteMy pantry is also do for a makeover, I will get to that next week, I love your glass containers, thats what I need to get and label all my things. You did a wonderful job.
ReplyDeleteYou are one organized mama and you cook quinoa - you are the whole package!!
ReplyDeleteI need to get organized - leave it to a blog to give you a kick in the organizational pants!
Kelly
So that looks amazing! I think we are long lost soul mates since I have a tad bit of ODC when it comes down to organization! Looks beautiful. Are you going to let anyone else besides yourself go in there. LOL
ReplyDeleteYour pantry looks great! I love the blue too, and what do you use all the coconut for? Come help me get on the bandwagon :)
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ReplyDeleteWhere did you get your broom organizer? I have been looking for one, but the reviews I am reading are mixed. Thanks Cheri
Looks great!! I wish I had a pantry I could pretty up!!
ReplyDeleteWhere's the band? What wagon? Did I miss it?
ReplyDeleteLOOKS great and I ADORE the color. I might want to cook more with a pretty pantry like that ;)
PS-What IS all that coconut for?
Such an organized and nice pantry! Jealous of you people having pantries!
ReplyDeleteSo nice and organized. Love the labels and the blue is fabulous! My pantry looks much like your before picture. I keep putting it off, but I think it's time! Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteWow, that is beautifully organized now! I'm sure it was alot of work, but well worth it!
ReplyDeleteYou have totally inspired me! Great job :)
ReplyDeleteI love your labels! I've been wanting to do my pantry too, and yours is so fresh and clean. Love it, and I'm totally inspired! Glad I found your link through the "Financial Friday Link Up Party @ The Grant Life" I'm your newest follower :)
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Hi Jessica!! Love your organized pantry - those labels are gorgeous!! Just saw this linked up at Addicted 2 Decorating and wanted to let you know that your Office Sneak Peak link doesn't have a picture with it...just an FYI.... You've inspired me to get my own pantry organized and neatened up too...although with two boys and an always hungry husband, my pantry is constantly being emptied and filled! Have a great weekend:)
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Oh, I love an organized pantry.
ReplyDeleteLooks good. Mine did not get finished this week, so on the list for the upcoming week. Loved your labels too. Those are cool!
ReplyDeleteGetting organized is always such a good feeling. I use a lot of clear canisters too. Your pantry looks terrific. Hugs and happy weekend wishes. P.S> Happy St Patty's Day
ReplyDeleteLove the pantry! It looks great. I just joined your blog. I hope if I follow you, The organization bug will bite me. :) Patsy
ReplyDeleteLove the style! Following from Sunday Social!
ReplyDeleteah, I saw need someone like you to inspire me into organizing. sadly, I am such a big mess when it comes to organizing as it is worsen by me not having time... sob, sob. Anyways, I loved how your pantry looks after your mini project ;-) love the labels too! I do not have a pantry but my kitchen cupboards need organizing tons!
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Wish I have a pretty pantry as you have. I have an old gross one and so need to re-do it.
ReplyDeleteTY for sharing your beautiful home.
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Those labels couldn't be more perfect! It's something I definitely need to get on! Thanks for supporting us by linking up to the Repurpose-Remodel-Reveal Transformation party!
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I love the labels. Your pantry looks wonderful! Megan
ReplyDeleteWow! This is fabulous and so organized!! I love it!
ReplyDeleteLove the labels and the color is fantastic. And what a cute blog, so glad I found you. :)
ReplyDeleteI am hitting up the pantry next! Love neatly labeled containers!! Great job!
ReplyDeleteI saw your pantry on the "I heart naptime" linky party and had to stop by. Our pantry color scheme is so similiar you have to stop by my blog and check it out. I think you'll get a kick out of it. http://watchmediy.com/?p=399
ReplyDeleteLooks good! I love the labels.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and neatly organized... Love the little labels that you have used..!!
ReplyDeleteWe are planning on redoing our kitchen (not nearly as gorgeous as yours seeing as it's about the 3rd of the size..yours is what dreams are made of...sigh) and I was wondering, where is your pantry in your kitchen and how what are the dimensions of it. Can you show a picture of it from further away? (I'm just trying to figure out what kind of style we're going for!) Thanks!
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