Here is my pin of the day:
Reader Space: Swoon Worthy Dollar Store Storage
We often times look at dreamy magazines and high end
pictures so that we can identify what we adore about it and then try to
replicate that look on our own personal budget. What I love about today's
reader space is that you look at it and think, "Gosh, she must have spent a
fortune on fancy storage containers, I could never afford that" only to find out
that she found majority of her items at.... THE DOLLAR STORE!
Jen wrote:
Jen wrote:
Hi Jen, it's Jen!
And like you, I HEART organizing! And your blog,
of course! I love how it motivates me to simplify my life every day. As I get
older, I am quickly beginning to realize that putting in a little effort
organizing my home will save me loads of time in the future, and who doesn't
like to save time {and money!}.
Last summer I decided to overhaul my kitchen
cupboards, and not only make them more functional, but more pleasing to look at!
All that mismatched packaging and cardboard boxes be gone! I love being able to
see everything, so I know when I'm running low on an ingredient and can put it
on my shopping list instead of finding out that I'm almost out when I need it
for a recipe.
I sourced out my local dollar store, and was SO
happy to find everything I needed there, instead of having to fork over $20 a
pop for the containers I originally wanted. The cost to outfit this one large
cupboard was under $50! Here's the breakdown.
8
x Vintage Looking Square Glass Containers $1.50 each = $12
6
x Large Plastic Bulk Containers $2.00 each: $12
6
x Glass Round Containers $2.00 each: $12
20
x Clear plastic "disposable" containers $2 for 10 = $4
4
x White Plastic Baskets $2 Each: $8
Total
Cost: $48
Last week I took my pantry makeover one step
further and designed some fun and vintage-inspired labels that make me smile
every time I look at them! I believe that organizing should be equal parts
pretty and practical, and I think this fits the bill! I loved the white baskets
for loose kitchen items so much, that I even bought some for the fridge and am
head over heels in love with them. Can't beat their $2 price tag
either!
The labels I designed on my Mac using various
inspiration I found online. I'm not a graphic designer by any means, but my past
life as a wedding/event planner allowed me to develop some elementary skills for
label/graphic making. The only problem with my label-proficiency is that I often
have creative bursts that make me want to re-design and re-label everything!
However, I must say I really like these ones so I think they will stay for a
while!
Hope you enjoyed a peak into my pantry and THANK
YOU for all of your inspiration!
OK, I am warning you, this is incredible. Here is what she accomplished!
Oh SO pretty!
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