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Organized Cabinet

September 15, 2009 by Chris

Yes.  I am.  It’s what I call a “lifelong” process.  Remember when I showed you my beautifully organized kitchen cabinets?  Well, just remember that when you see what I’m about to reveal.  Prepare yourself.

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In my defense, I did tell you that not all my cabinets looked that way, remember?  Well, now I’m just one cabinet closer.

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Not too shabby, eh?  I have yet to add my little labels, but I hurriedly took pictures before anyone could breathe on it and mess it up.

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Unfortunately, my organization station was lacking somewhere for me to hang quick reminders or invitations that the kids might receive (for some reason, my kids have a more active social life than we do).

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I had a roll of corkboard and some spray adhesive on hand, and I trimmed away.  Of course, now I have to wait until the weekend for some pretty pushpins.  Hobby Lobby, here I come!

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I bought the white bin (Martha Stewart) at Kmart last year.  The green bins were on clearance at Pottery Barn.  WHY didn’t I buy 10 more of them?

IMG_7254 Well, I’m off to grade papers.  Yup.  Papers.  Ick.

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Well, hello. Ahem. Allow myself to introduce..my..self. My name is Chris! And I’m a blogger! I got into blogging after spending months reading all the inspiration that is found in blogland. I thought to myself, “Self, I can do this. I might have something to offer too!” And so it began...
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About Chris

Well, hello. Ahem. Allow myself to introduce..my..self. My name is Chris! And I’m a blogger! I got into blogging after spending months reading all the inspiration that is found in blogland. I thought to myself, “Self, I can do this. I might have something to offer too!” And so it began...

Comments

  1. Lisa Anne says

    September 15, 2009 at 1:47 am

    Great job. What is the red book to the left of the yellow. That red and white cook book? I remember my mom had that same book. Tear it brought back memories.

  2. Kari @ p.s. love.love. says

    September 15, 2009 at 1:49 am

    Do you make house calls????
    Looks so – organized ;o) I'm envious.

  3. Courtney says

    September 15, 2009 at 1:51 am

    Looks great. It seems like I am always organizing something and then it gets messed up!

  4. Kimm at Reinvented says

    September 15, 2009 at 1:56 am

    How soon can you come here and make my cabinets look like that??
    It would be A LOT more fun than grading papers. 🙂

  5. LacyHolly says

    September 15, 2009 at 1:56 am

    Looks great! I love the corkboard idea! That's nice!

    I wish my cupboards were even a little organized, haha.

  6. { L } says

    September 15, 2009 at 2:01 am

    They have some awesome and fun push pins at Ballard Designs. I have their European city ones and I LOVE them!!

  7. Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says

    September 15, 2009 at 2:02 am

    Nice job! I like the corkboard inside the cabinet door. I keep my cookbooks inside a cabinet like that too. I should get some bins because that's also the cabinet I keep things like the plastic spoon box, extra Excedrins and cold medicines, just a mish-mash of stuff. Maybe I'll go to the dollar store this weekend!

  8. b. says

    September 15, 2009 at 2:18 am

    im organizing too.. its such a great feeling when you're all done. but its a never ending story!

  9. emry@my little creative outlet says

    September 15, 2009 at 2:20 am

    looks gorgeous! I wish my cupboards looked like that!

  10. Beth@The Stories of A to Z says

    September 15, 2009 at 2:24 am

    Looks great. What did you do with that big stack of papers on the bottom shelf? Did they get stuffed–I mean reorganized somewhere else? I have some cabinets that look fantastic and others I try to avoid opening. This inspires me to tackle them. Hey, come visit me when you get the chance and ooooo and aaaaahhhh over my boys' bedroom redo :).

  11. Heidi says

    September 15, 2009 at 2:40 am

    Woo hoo! I heart me some organization! Nice work and thanks for sharing!

  12. Country Dreaming says

    September 15, 2009 at 2:44 am

    Wonderful, Wonderful, Wonderful!!

    Have a great week.

    Melinda

  13. Michelle says

    September 15, 2009 at 2:45 am

    I love the corkboard idea inside the cabinet. You always amaze me!
    Michelle

  14. susan says

    September 15, 2009 at 2:49 am

    Doesn't this just FEEL good–almost like new clothes! I see your Better Homes and Gardens cookbook. After all these years, it is still my "go to" for questions and the first cookbook I gave my daughter. Happy grading!

  15. Melissa Miller says

    September 15, 2009 at 2:55 am

    Very nice job! LOVE the green PB bins too. 🙂

  16. Nori says

    September 15, 2009 at 3:00 am

    Ooooo… looks so pretty. I love your containers… you just can't have enough of them.

  17. southerninspiration says

    September 15, 2009 at 3:09 am

    Ooooooooo…..cool!!! love your work!

    Suzanne

  18. Laurel @ Ducks in a Row says

    September 15, 2009 at 3:15 am

    Of course you had corkboard on hand – don't we all?

  19. Paige says

    September 15, 2009 at 3:16 am

    Love the bins! I am a basket person and think I need one in every room.

    Have a great week!

  20. Misty says

    September 15, 2009 at 3:22 am

    Once again…you are AMAZING!

  21. Jane says

    September 15, 2009 at 3:26 am

    Looks good. Wish my cabs had that recessed inside to hold cork.

  22. Connie says

    September 15, 2009 at 3:28 am

    Oh, there is nothing like a nice clean cabinet. That's a cute idea for the cork ~~ and practical. Good job.

  23. Kara@ Creations by Kara says

    September 15, 2009 at 3:41 am

    That makes me want to go organize a cabinet. 🙂

    Love the corkboard idea!

  24. Lacie E. says

    September 15, 2009 at 3:46 am

    i need to organize my time so that i can organize lol

  25. Molly says

    September 15, 2009 at 4:59 am

    That looks awesome!

  26. 2browneyedbeauties says

    September 15, 2009 at 5:05 am

    You are my organizing queen! I love to organize myself, but sometimes I just need some ideas(help). So you are looking for push pins, huh? Well, it so happens that I just posted on my blog some push pins I made. They are so easy to make and cute too. So check it out before you go spending your hard earned money.

  27. Jill says

    September 15, 2009 at 5:12 am

    I love it when you motivate me to organize!!! Just so you know, my kid/adult/pet medications are perfectly in order! Thank you! Anyway I totally have the cork on a roll and I'm moving on to new cabinets.
    -Jill @ Barnes Yard

  28. Chelsea Talks Smack says

    September 15, 2009 at 6:46 am

    oh my, this is inspiring me to get organized!

  29. Leslie says

    September 15, 2009 at 12:02 pm

    You are an organizing super here! If only I didn't own 10 sets of dishes!

  30. Janene says

    September 15, 2009 at 12:37 pm

    What a difference a little organization makes…it looks fantastic!
    I love those bins…what a great idea! The green ones are my favorite!

  31. Mom's Place says

    September 15, 2009 at 2:12 pm

    Great job!!! Looks fantastic!

  32. Momma to Bug says

    September 15, 2009 at 2:31 pm

    Corkboard on the back of a kitchen cabinet?!?! Where do you come up with these wonderfully brilliant ideas? Please, please, please do a tutorial on this one so I don't mess up my cabinets when I attempt to do it myself!

    By the way, I have been organizing my only "junk" cabinet and drawer this way for years. It is the only way to go…

    -Desiree

  33. redeemed diva says

    September 15, 2009 at 3:05 pm

    That is awesome! I flipped out when I saw the roll of cork board and the spray adhesive! What a great idea.
    I'm coming back here.

  34. Ashley says

    September 15, 2009 at 4:09 pm

    Ok I am obsessed with you…i just found your blog and have been spending every spare moment looking at all your projects. I have been looking for a cheap easy wall hanging so I was giddy when I found your scrapbook-paper-covered-styrofoam idea! I ran to hobby lobby this morning and already have them made!

    But one question…how did you hang them?

  35. Kelly B says

    September 15, 2009 at 5:21 pm

    How wonderful!! It is very nice to see messy places in your house!! Maybe you should post a few and promise not to organize… so I can get caught up!! ;0) Something so simple can make you feel so very much better!!!

  36. LiTtLe LaDy BoW'tIqUe says

    September 15, 2009 at 5:27 pm

    I love, L O V E, looove the corkboard idea! Where would I find a roll of it like that? Your such an inspiration 🙂

  37. Grace @ One Craft Girl's Corner says

    September 15, 2009 at 6:51 pm

    I know exactly what you mean! You organize stuff in cute little baskets/ compartments and then ten minutes later it's a mess again!

  38. Just me~Bobbie Jo says

    September 15, 2009 at 7:08 pm

    Love it! BTW I didn't know cork board came on a roll. Where do I find it?

  39. Katy says

    September 15, 2009 at 7:56 pm

    I'm jealous that you made the time to do this, in the meantime…..i've been working pretty hard about obsessing over buying a Bob stroller and my house looks like a wreck. Eeeeeeeeek!

    That Brighton Cottage by the way…….ROCKS!

  40. Katy says

    September 15, 2009 at 7:56 pm

    P.S. ever visited me before, i'm giving you the invite in case you'd like to enter in my giveaway. i'm just friendly that way.

  41. Robin says

    September 15, 2009 at 8:20 pm

    I love to see how people organize their spaces, you have done a beautiful job. The corkboard on the inside of the cabniet is a stroke of genius.

  42. Nina Diane says

    September 16, 2009 at 1:08 am

    you're doing such a great job…want to come to my house

  43. Stephanie says

    September 16, 2009 at 1:13 am

    I read over your blog tonight and really enjoyed it. I really liked the laundry room post. I am so jealous.
    I am forever organizing….. it's a never ending job.
    Stephanie

  44. Sarah says

    September 16, 2009 at 2:32 am

    Looks great! Don't you just hate when you wish you would have bought more of something?

  45. Willow Decor says

    September 16, 2009 at 3:24 am

    You are incredible! Do you ever sleep!! I will NEVER post photos of the inside of my cabinets -you would be horrified!!
    xx-Gina

  46. MissSearles says

    September 16, 2009 at 8:49 am

    Hi,
    Ooohh corkboard just reminded me…
    I made a notice board the other day out of a half of an old notice board I found laying around, it only to 15 mins with a bit of paint, ribbon and a glue gun but I think its something you would be very proud of me for lol
    I have taken it upon myself to call you my teacher in all things to do with beautifying and organizing my home! I'll stick pictures of it up on my blog soon!

    xx

  47. maureen @ The Inglenook Decor says

    September 16, 2009 at 5:28 pm

    awesome! don't ujust love being organized?! and all of us can never have enough corkboards! 🙂

    thanks for stopping by:)

  48. Nancy says

    September 16, 2009 at 6:20 pm

    Organizing… that is my form of therapy. I feel sooooo good after a session. I love the cork board. Great idea!

  49. Mrs. Montoya says

    September 16, 2009 at 7:30 pm

    So madly in love with you (well NOT like that!!!). This looks awesome and I am buying some cork on the way home. 2nd week of school and we have three little cards with no home. They will tonight!!!! THANKS

  50. James | Postcard Printing says

    September 17, 2009 at 2:02 am

    You did a great job arranging your cabinet. Organizing is pretty tough if you don't commit to it. That's a pretty sleek shot.

  51. Maureen says

    September 17, 2009 at 2:37 am

    wow….looks great!

  52. Lolly Jane says

    September 17, 2009 at 4:29 am

    you're so inspiring! we need to de-junk our craft room… and fill it up again with more creative things! 😉

    ps: come visit our site for a GIVEAWAY!
    lollyjane.com

  53. Transparent Mama says

    September 17, 2009 at 6:01 am

    It makes me feel better looking at them. Stoppin by from SITS.

  54. Lil' Woman says

    September 17, 2009 at 7:40 pm

    Great job! 🙂

  55. Biteofpunkinpie says

    September 18, 2009 at 9:14 pm

    WHY haven't I thought to use one of my kitchen cabinets as the place to hide our family's clutter?????? I already have a whole shelf of just cookbooks, so it really won't take much to make a little more room and store the rest of that STUFF in there! THANKS for the GREAT idea! (I'm totally doing the corkboard on the door too)

  56. Kim says

    September 22, 2009 at 2:38 am

    HELP!!

    I loved your cork cabinet idea SO MUCH that I ran out to get a roll before the store closed. And then I found some gorgeous push pins!

    The problem… is that the cork is so thin that there is no way a push pin will stay in, at all. Are you using a special kind of push pin? Or, how thick is your cork? There was only one thickness at the craft store, but in three different width rolls.

    I was so excited and now I'm bummed :O(

  57. Kim says

    September 22, 2009 at 2:47 am

    Oops.. you can e-mail me at twirly2girls at gmail dot com :O)

  58. Red Lipstick Style says

    October 8, 2009 at 4:22 pm

    This corkboard idea is just what I need in my kitchen. I've got the cabinets organized but the loose paper is killing me. I just saw Cork board yesterday at Tall Mouse (must be a version of Hobby Lobby which IS NOT in my area, sigh….) but I will attempt this project this weekend! BIG THANK YOU!

  59. Jamara @ My NW Nest says

    May 5, 2010 at 2:49 pm

    I love the cork board idea! I'm looking at my kitchen now, the message board crammed with invites & cards, the fridge covered in reminders, charts & art. I think I'm in the market for some cork board!! Thank you!!

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