Spice Cabinet Makeover
131 comments »This giveaway is now closed. Thank you so much to everyone who commented! And Congrats to Chantell Hammond from 365 Days a Mom for winning the spice containers!
And that was the day my spice cabinet got poned.
Sick to pieces of opening those cupboard doors and being assaulted by spice shavings, mismatched bottles, and half-used duplicates of the same spices, I decided to go hog wild crazy and smack those spices into submission. I needed something simple and easy to maintain, not terribly expensive, and totally eye catching.
After combing the internet, I settled on spending $31 for a pack 0f 240 8-ounce Polypro Deli containers. I loved the sturdiness of the polypro plastic, and thought the clear containers would be perfect for storing spices. I wanted to peek into my cabinets and see the spices I needed, not just rifle through a bunch of opaque labels, aimlessly searching for the right spice.
The containers arrived earlier this week, and today I spent about an hour (just an hour!) showing my spices who’s boss.
The lids of each container were labeled up with a permanent marker. I had visions of making fancy old printed labels, but settled for the ease and simplicity of penning the names of each spice. This works for two reasons: first because whatever system I use in my kitchen will need to be continued. As nice as it is to think I’d take the time to print a label everytime I get a new spice, I won’t. Duh. I’m crazy like that. But, pulling the pen out? No probs.
The other reason I went for the permanent marker labeling was because it allowed me to personalize the spice containers entirely, without worrying about the labels smudging or smearing or pulling off.
I love Garam Masala. I love that it has it’s own, pretty little home right in the new spice cupboard. So Saavy.
The containers stack beautifully. No slipping, no sticking. How have I not done this to my spices before?
And to my sprinkles? Cuties.
I popped each of the spices into towers by like types. This one is the “sweet” spice tower. Cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, ground cloves, whole cloves. Everything I need to make gingerbread. Or carrot cake. Or general awesomeness.
Once my spices were happily organized, I thought…wouldn’t it be great if one of my Cheeky peeps could pone their spice cabinet too? Thankfully, that box of deli containers arrived with more than enough for me AND you. So, I’m giving away a tube of 40 containers and lids for one commenter. Just ’cause.
We should all own the tarnations out of our spices, dontchya think? Heck ya. So leave me a comment and get yourself a starter set of spice organizing deli containers. Poned.
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Karen Waits on May 7, 2011 at 1:38 pm
SUCH a good idea!
Shar on May 7, 2011 at 2:54 pm
How simple & cute! I just searched the net this morning for spice containers, and reading all the comments on glass jars was discouraging (lids too tight, labels don’t work on the round jars, etc.). Love this idea!
Lori on May 7, 2011 at 3:03 pm
that is perfect. I almost didn’t read this post as I thought “whatever she did, I wont’ be able to afford” $31!
stacey m on May 7, 2011 at 3:27 pm
I love the idea. it looks so neat and tidy. I need a big cupboard to go with it, though. more spice than space. :)
Mandy S on May 7, 2011 at 4:01 pm
That is a fantastic idea!!
Kristen D on May 7, 2011 at 4:58 pm
fabulous, my dear!
Kristina Vanni on May 7, 2011 at 9:44 pm
Hey there Brooke! I just met one of your friends, Jennifer from Savor The Thyme, at Camp Blogaway this weekend! So I just thought I would stop by your blog and say ‘hi’ :) Also, I just added you to the Better Recipes blogroll! (Yep, I am a bit slow…) Hope all is well!
P.S. I am envious of your organized spices… mine are all over the place! It’s like they are all having one wild party in my cabinet and I have to in there every so often and break it up!
Jan Griese on May 8, 2011 at 7:56 am
What a brilliant idea!!
Carrie on May 8, 2011 at 10:28 am
I would be so embarrassed to show my spice cabinet! This looks amazing!
June g. on May 8, 2011 at 10:33 am
You are the smartest woman on the planet!
Anna on May 8, 2011 at 2:43 pm
aw very pretty! my solution, after facing the same problem, was to buy a ton of empty glass salt and pepper shakes from the dollar store! they look awesome and are very easy to sort through. only trouble is those pesky holes at the top let the air in, so the spices don’t last quite as long! the plastic would be good for that.
Kayla on May 8, 2011 at 3:04 pm
Brilliant! Just a couple weeks ago I bought ground cumin cuz I thought I was out, then I found a more than half-full bottle hiding behind the ground mustard!
Culinary School: Three Semesters of Life, Learning, and Loss of Blood on May 8, 2011 at 3:16 pm
Clever idea. Thought – might be easier to find spices if you write the name on the SIDE of the containers so when you open the door, you can see everything. We did something like that at culinary school and it worked like a dream.
Becky on May 8, 2011 at 4:01 pm
Your cabinet looks amazing. Can you come to my house help us organize the cabinet so we can find everything? LOL I started using little boxes for little things and those would be perfect for anything small.
Cynthia on May 8, 2011 at 5:11 pm
Pure Awesome! I have some containers but I could do so much better in my organization. I will be moving soon – I am inspired to get more organized (more cabinet space will help as well).
Amy on May 8, 2011 at 5:37 pm
Please, please – ME! I want to win those containers. What a great, beautiful way to stay organized and be able to stack your spices. Thanks for sharing.
Jerry Brown on May 8, 2011 at 5:47 pm
Love * Love * Love this idea! I have so many sprinkles alone in different containers, that every time you open the cupboard you risk being hit in the head with a falling container. This is a fantastic idea and I am going to order some of these tomorrow! Thanks for the great idea….
suzanne singer on May 8, 2011 at 6:54 pm
love!!!!! this idea!!!!
Pixie in Pumps on May 8, 2011 at 7:23 pm
that’s amazing! I want to do this to my spices cabinet immediately!
Brooke on May 8, 2011 at 8:18 pm
ooh, am I to late? this is a great idea, plus I’m a Brooke too :) Twins
Lydia on May 8, 2011 at 8:56 pm
Wheeeeee, so fun. Not only are they in matching but look at how much room those beauties have to bask in their cuteness.
No Raisins On My Parade on May 8, 2011 at 9:15 pm
This is such a good idea! My spice cupboard is crammed and totally needs a good clean-out! :)
-Marissa
Emily on May 9, 2011 at 9:28 am
Wow! what a great idea. Thank you for the great give away.
Nikki on May 9, 2011 at 1:57 pm
OH!! I love it! It looks so nice!! We are moving (this month hopefully, YAY!) what a way to start out in the new place!! Spices….organized…fabulous! I think I’ll order some if I don’t win b/c I want to be organized and neat! Thanks for sharing!!
debbie on May 11, 2011 at 10:32 am
what a great idea for all those spices.. so glad i stumbled across your site today.
gabby on May 11, 2011 at 9:26 pm
awesome idea. my spices need a makeover.
Brittany on May 12, 2011 at 10:05 am
I wish my spice cabinet looked that good.
Marc on June 18, 2011 at 6:48 pm
I don’t mean to piss on this long ass parade of adulation, but isn’t that plastic prone to off-gasing. I don’t think It was meant for long term storage. May I suggest the smallest Masson jars instead. Just a thought. Granted, they are slightly more expensive, but it’s glass.
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Leanna on January 16, 2012 at 11:08 pm
Have you already given away your free containers? I recently came across your site and am dying to do this. I think it is a fantastic idea! I have searched several stores and can not find them in my area. Thanks!