I’m a sucker for a great pantry makeover…I’ve been begging my sister to let me rework hers for months.  I see mountains of cans and overloaded shelves and my fingers start to itch for organizing tools.  I’m not sure this exact system would work for me or my sister, but I thought the ideas were inspiring.

You should hop on over to her site (House of Smith’s) to see the full re-do but here are a few of my favorite touches …

I was a big fan of the color choice and the cool, open vinyl pattern.  I never would have thought to do that.  So clever.

store packaging is so ugly and bulky in a pantry.  I love that she ditched the store packaging for more attractive options.  Her use of varying containers to house everyday items made a big difference in the overall look.

I keep all our cereal in Ikea jars (like the ones she uses for her pasta) but I thought her cereal stash basket was another great alternative.

Here’s the link again…there are lots more pictures to enjoy in her post.  Enjoy the organizing eye candy.  Have a great weekend, everyone.

I read about this site on another blog and had to pass it on. Mr. McGroovy’s very affordable box rivets offer a quick any easy alternative to more traditional means of connecting cardboard. As a side benefit, his site is loaded with simple plans and creative ideas to make your next birthday party memorable. The site even offers tips on how to get appliance boxes for free from your local shops and dealers. Be sure to check out their customer testimonials area. It’s amazing to see what kind of creations their customers have come up with. My personal favorite is the huge pirate ship.

I haven’t tried the rivets yet, but from what I’ve read from the previous customers, they look like a great solution. I can’t wait to try them. Here’s the site link in case you’re interested.