This weekend was a rainy one, so if I had to stay inside for most of the weekend, I decided that I might as well be productive. I tried not to spend every last dime of my birthday money at the Container Store, but it organizational gizmos are better than candy to me. I may have had to stifle my urge to skip through the store.
I did spend most of my birthday money, but it was well worth it. I’ve been meaning to give some of the cabinets and drawers in the Airstream a little sprucing up for a while, but I just haven’t gotten around to it.
Before and After
Looking at the drawers, cabinets and closets now, I feel so much better.
One problem with the Airstream is that it has super deep cabinets. This is great for storing a lot of stuff, but it’s not great for remembering that you have 15 cans of potatoes. I got these holders that are intended for canned drinks in the fridge, but I used them for canned goods in our “pantry.” Now I can see everything we have to eat.
Before and After
I had always wanted to organize our utensil drawer, but George balked at it every single time I mentioned it. Sorry, honey, you have to organize our utensils now when you put them away. It had to be done! My sanity was at stake.
Sometimes it’s the little things in a little space that make such a difference.
How was your weekend? Let me know in the comments!
love,
melanie
Loving the organization! The Container Store sounds like one of my ideas of heaven! I don’t think we have it in the UK, though – possibly just as well for my bank balance!
Lilian, thanks! Yeah, that store is dangerous. I went in with cash only so I couldn’t over spend!
Hi Melanie, good on you for organising your cupboards, isn’t it just like a breath of fresh air? lovely stuff, the thing about you doing this is CANNED POTATOES!! really, never ever heard of canned potatoes before!! is this for real?
I guess because I live in New Zealand, we only have the fresh ones.
It’s going to buzz around in my head for days that!!.
I love your airstream and how you are living, plan to get there myself one day, altho in a van.
have an awesome day
Thank you! Yes, I love organizing. Yeah, we have fresh potatoes too, but sometimes I just don’t feel like peeling them or boiling them or whatever. The canned ones are already cooked, so you can just heat them up and you’re done! I guess it is a bit odd, though, now that I think about it.
Why is it we feel better when things are organized? I feel the same way and my boyfriend thinks I’m crazy.
No idea!
I worked at Job#2 a lot last weekend, but this coming up one is all mine…. just me and the cupboards! Your’e an inspiration, thank you!
You’re welcome! Glad I could inspire you!