House & Home : Pantry Storage

A pantry always seems to me to one of those features you would have if you were lucky enough to  build and/or design your own home....

it's an old-fashioned but wonderful space to have I think.

I'd love the one above....simple& clean with metro tiles. And shelves galore. 

I like to think of a pantry as it would have been some years ago, rows & rows of preserving jars filled with food for the winter.

It might not be filled just with jars these day but I like to think of it as my own little "self-storage" unit....full of treats & treasured objects.

....isn't this beautiful?

a "baking pantry"

House & Home : A Little Organisation

The weather might still be cold & dark but there's something about the start of a new year that always makes me want to declutter & re-organise.

Perhaps it's just a natural response to the Christmas season.

I like to have items on display but can appreciate that open shelving isn't for everyone - nor is it practical.

I like my favourite items where I can see them & enjoy them whereas my husband likes everything put away & out of sight.

I bought a large Le Creuset casserole a few weeks ago....yes, it's for cooking but to me it's also a thing of beauty. I leave it on the stove-top where I can admire it, he puts it back in the cupboard.

I move it....then he moves it back! 

We do find a middle ground of course, it's not like it has to be on show....

although on the other hand, it's no fun if everything is stuck in a cupboard.

There is however something about organised cupboards & labelled jars in uniform sizes that is just so pleasing to the eye. 

Who hasn't been to Ikea & looked longingly at the huge choice of containers & pondered buying the whole lot?!

I think it's the sense of order that it conveys.

I LOVE this....it would drive my husband crazy! 

just look at these drawers....this is perfect for me!

a pull-out pantry

I love baskets actually & use them wherever I can.

5 Top Office Storage Products for Your Business

Organization is a major concern for any business. Part of keeping any office efficient and productive requires organization and professional products to help accomplish this. This article highlights a variety of stylish office products sure to accomplish just that! These space saving and effective office storage products are an excellent way to say time and money at work while keeping your business operating smoothly.

Product 1: Eastwinds Hospitality Cart

Most all conference, training, and meeting areas feature a beverage cart of some sort. This professional solution to that need is affordable and stylish! The 1015HC cart is quite affordable at $418.99 and is built extremely well. This model comes standard with two adjustable shelves. Locking casters provide easy mobility. The left-side door has two perforated steel storage pockets sized perfectly for 2 liter bottles. Doors have self-closing cabinet hinges, attractive door pull, and standard lock. The handle provided on both left and right legs at a comfortable operating height. The 1015HC is easy to assemble using quarter-turn cam fasteners.

Product 2: 995 Modern Bookcase

Continuing on, the Mayline 995 bookcase is the perfect solution to your modern office needs. Available in two finishes, this cool storage product features perforated steel uprights with thermofoil shelves standard with 5 fixed shelves. It's easy to see and appreciate the industrially influenced style and quality manufacturing of these modern bookcases. Most industry dealers and consumers familiar with Mayline furnishings will tell you, their products are truly tops. The 995 bookcase is a perfect example of that!

Product 3: Stage Coach Pedestal

Now this is a cool product! The Global Total Office Stage Coach Pedestal is a versatile piece of modern office furniture geared towards efficiency. The ESC-19HDL is available in 5 cool paint colors and offers temporary guest seating for any file room. The lower storage cabinet is a great way to transport files and locks for security. The durable casters make for smooth movements and the padded cushion is actually quite comfortable. This is a must have office product for any business!

Product 4: Venice Cabinet

Creating a stylish executive workspace is a must for any office higher up. Visitors need to feel welcome and impressed with the look and style of their environment. In fact, studies have shown that first impressions of a business are often formed from the decor. No need to worry, with products like the Venice cabinet by OFM, Inc. your space can have luxury appeal on a budget. OFM executive wall cabinets like the 55116 offer a choice of Cherry and Walnut finishes. The modern style is easy to spot and the quality craftsmanship is easy to appreciate. Store your files in style with its contemporary design and gorgeous thermofused melamine construction. This unit includes upper open compartment and lower closed compartments. No tools are required for assembly, so you save on installation costs as well. What a value! 

Product 5: Personal Storage Tower 

How about three products in one! Perhaps no manufacturer is more innovative when it comes to office storage products than Global Total Office. This super cool metal storage cabinet offers ample flexibility and space saving features to any office it accompanies. Personal storage cabinet solutions like this one offer three separate compartments, keyed alike to lock for additional privacy and security. The 24" deep ventilated, full height wardrobe section accommodates long coats and jackets with a separate lock for added security. Another awesome feature of these office storage products is the ventilated locker compartment with two shelves suitable for personal items and 3-ring binders (three shelf units are also available). Still not impressed? This unit also offers a separate filing section for your important documents that also locks! Wow, all this in one isolated stand alone piece of office furniture for only $947.99. Now that's a value!

Announcing the winner of the Sorting with Style giveaway and some organization inspiration

The winner of the Sort with Style giveaway is Kate Cunningham, chosen by a random draw. Kate - congrats! Thanks to all who entered. I'm hosting another giveaway right now - for a gorgeous Stella & Dot necklace. Enter here.

Below is some delish organization eyecandy...

1., 2. Apartment Therapy  3., 4.  IHeart Organizing, 5. Real Simple, 6. IHeart Organizing

A winter's day refuge: the home library

As the days get colder and gloomier, we naturally spend more time inside. Sometimes a rainy or snowy day is just the excuse you need to cozy up and spend the day with a new or well-loved book.

via House of Fifty

That's one comfy looking loveseat. I'm sure I could read there all afternoon.

via Little Green Notebook

Talk about book storage!

via Loft Life Mag

If I ever have the space, creating a little reading nook like this will be a top priority!

via Maree Homer

via Marie Claire Maison

Check out how they've even extended the bookcase on the sides. Definitely making the best use of space here.

via Poppytalk Handmade on Pinterest

via Apartment Therapy

I've been reading a lot lately that if you have "ugly" books, to cover them in plain white paper to create a nicer looking shelf. I don't know how I feel about this. Something about it to me seems too forced, but I've never seen it in person. Has anyone tried this?

via Ballard

dreamy

via Sweet Home Style

Squeeze the most out of an otherwise unusable wall space by running low shelf units along the bottom.

via Sweet Home Style

Do you have a dedicated home library, are your books spread out throughout the house, or have you carved out a space for books in another room?