Before and After Baking Pan Organization

Hello friends. Are you like me and have a cabinet or two that is just not working for you? 

When opening this kitchen cabinet I always cringe. Mainly because it is above my head and something almost always falls on me. Since we are all friends here, I'm going to invite you into our home to take a look. 

I decided today was the day to tackle this project. It's a new year to have a new organized space for our baking pans!

There is actually a black wire shelf in there to maximize space. 

 I decided the easiest thing to do was clear everything out. 

This wire basket was being used in the garage for my Husband's roller blades. 

Don't forget to shop the house for storage baskets or containers when deciding to organize. What is being used in one spot might be more practical in another. You don't always have to go out and spend money. You might already have what you need. 

This basket was being used in the pantry.  I wanted to keep the same unified look for the baking pans and thought it would serve better for the pans. 

This one I got from the pantry as well 

That's all I am going to need. Let's get organizing! 

It's going to get worse, before it gets better. 

I like to reuse these food containers as tupperware my husband can take to work. That way, he can just toss after use. Trying to get him to return actual tupperware will just not happen. This way, I don't mind if these are never to be seen again. 

Not having a spot organized makes you forget what you actually have. Then you buy multiples unnecessarily. Do I really need 6 bundt pans? I think not. 

Look who's ready for Valentine's Day! I honestly did not know I had all these. This actually makes my heart ache. 

7 round cake pans that are exactly the same size?!? This looks like a waste of money if you ask me. 

Looks like I'm ready for Easter too! I forgot all about these. 

Pretty Pumpkin Pans. 

The storage baskets are key. 

I like that I can take the entire basket down to find what I am looking for. 

I'm not sure if you can tell or not, but it really is a vast improvement.

Once again, The Before. 

And now, The After. 

Nothing was removed. Just reorganized. 

Well, my friends. Thank you for visiting. Maybe next time you are here I will offer you some tea. I decided to organize that as well. And I might even send you home with a free bundt pan! Till next time! 

    

A Clean Sweep at The Swap Meet

Believe it or not, cleaning supplies can be found very inexpensively at the Swap Meet! As well as a Pepsi Cola Necklace!

Swiffer Wet Jet Mop with Wood Solution cost $3! This was new in the box. I know these mops cost more than $20 in the stores. 

Can of Scrubbing Bubbles cost $1. This is a full can too! 

Vintage Colorful Bead Necklace cost $1 (aka Pepsi Cola Necklace). I might just wear it on Valentine's Day. 

Milk Glass Fruit Bowl cost $1! Don't tell anyone, but I want to start a collection of Milk Glass. 

Copper Owl Picture cost $1.50. It's a Hubby Who Bird and a Wifey Who Bird!

Chips & Dip Basket cost $1. 

It had a Label of Crate & Barrel. I'm pretty sure it wasn't originally $1. 

Mosaic Lantern cost $0.50! Holy smokes that was a hot deal! It looks so very pretty when lit. 

Craft Scissors cost $0.25. 

Wall Flower Lamp cost $1. And it works! I plan on giving it to my niece. 

That's going to be it on my Swap Meet Sweep. You really can clean up, if you know how to save. I'm off to quench my thirst with some Pepsi Cola! ;0) 

A Pretty Darn Near Perfect Pantry

Our Pantry has been in the works for over 3 months. Unfortunately, we had hired a Contractor from Hell. One who initially said the project would take 3 days. And 3 months later, it still was not done. After the New Year, we decided enough was enough. We hired someone else to finish the job and low and behold they were done in 3 days!

I applied an extra coat of paint. Thank you, thank you very much!

It's not perfect, due to us not having the same contractor from start to finish. However, it's been a long time coming and we are super happy with it. I actually wish it would have been done years ago.

This is what we have been using as a pantry for a few years now. It has been very nice to have, but it wasn't great. Would you believe we bought two of these vintage cabinets off of Craigslist for only $5 a piece? True story.  Hot dog that was a hot deal! 

Not very organized is it? I did try organizing somewhat with iron baskets. 

When trying to find something, a lot of shuffling was involved. 

Looking at this doesn't make eating at home seem very appealing. Take out anyone?

This is where we had kept our spices and baking items. 

Yowzers! I feel lost. 

Our Corner Lazy Susan is where we had kept pasta and rice. Yikes!

It's going to get worse, before it gets better. Don't be all judgemental with our food choices either. That's not the subject at hand! ;0)

Everything got a wipe down before the move. Hubby even assisted me with putting the food in the New Pantry. I know right? I was shocked too! 

I have been buying storage baskets on my Swap Meet outings with the New Pantry in mind. I'm so glad I did, because now we don't need any.  None of our storage baskets cost more than $1. 

We decided this wall would be the baking area. 

Trying to get a feel for where things will go. 

Holy smokes! Would you believe no new food items were bought? All of this was in our former pantry areas! And to think I thought we were still going to have tons of room. 

And this is how it all looks now. 

It's amazing how much more spacious our home feels. It actually feels like a new house. 

I just hope hubby and I don't gain any weight with such a good view of all the Yummies on hand. 

Though, I think we might just make healthier food choices. 

(P.S. Happy 3 Year Wedding Anniversary to us 1/11/11!)

The Pantry is not perfectly perfect, but what in life is? It's good enough! Don't forget to "stop and smell the roses"! 

Till next time my Pretty Darn Near Perfect Pals!