Fall is my absolute favorite time of year, and since it's just around the corner, I've decided it is time to get some fall cleaning done.
I love to organize things. I don't know about you, but when things are out of order, I find it hard to function. I have tried, really I have, but somehow I cannot think in chaos. I also love finding different ways to organize things, whether it is in my cupboards, drawers, closets, and such. I know this is a bit strange, but I even love going down the section at the store where all of the various organizational items are displayed. I have a fascination for containers that stack; for cupboard racks, closet boxes, drawer dividers, etc.
Since my spice cupboards left much to be desired, I went on a search for the best way to keep my spices neat and not have to dig through what has become a myriad of jars in order to find the one I want. After much searching, I finally came across a set of containers on the internet that looked amazing, so I purchased them. They were a bit pricey but well worth the money, and I decided it was an investment that would last me the rest of my life. So I ordered several sets.
One of the reasons I love them so much is that they stack very nicely. If you have a lazy-susan, you can put that to use, and then they will take up even less room in your cupboards. When you need cinnamon, just spin the lazy-susan around--oh, there it is! Nutmeg? Oh, right next to it. It's so easy that I might buy some obscure spices like fenugreek and golpar, you know, just because I can! Then I arranged them by spice groups, but next week I might decide to arrange the alphabetically, if I get the itch.
If you have room and would like to display them on your cupboard, you can turn them so the spices show, which makes a beautiful display.
In my bottom cupboard I put the ones I use most frequently, such as salt, sugar, cinnamon sugar, ect., and space them apart so I can see them and reach them easily.
The spice jars also lay down nicely if you like to store your spices in a drawer instead of a cupboard.
These beautiful spice jars come in 3 different sizes and include labels as well. If there is a spice that you have, but not a label, you can type and print it out on their website. You can also order a Shaker Set for spices that you need to shake, such as salt, instead of those you measure with a spoon.
I know at this point you are wondering...."Where can I get these?"
Here you go!
Carol and David Peterman have been great to work with and I know you will love all of their spicy ideas. There is a lot more to see on their website, so give them a visit, and spice up your life today!
And if you have any clever spice ideas, please share! We'd love to hear from you!
Janna
