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I've always wished for a pantry like this.

Or maybe this.

Or this.

You get the picture.

But, alas, this is what I have instead.

So, in the spirit of working with what you have, I got busy cleaning and reorganizing the small space to take full advantage of every square inch. Above is before, and this is after.

This was a great kick off to spring break!

This side wall is the "staging area" where I keep a can or two of things I use often.

The larger shelves are for cases or multiples of items I have stockpiled like soups, peanut butter, or home canned items, plus my bulk grains and spices.

My label maker, purchased new for $5 at the thrift store, came in handy for marking my boxes and shelves with the contents.

Now, everything once again has a home, and everything is in it's home, for the moment. There is an ebb and flow with the pantry, since the contents change according to sales and deals and the seasons of the year, so I'm willing to be flexible.

I want to find a quote to paint on the shelves, so when I enter, I'm inspired and encouraged. I'd love suggestions and it'd be great if Manuela could come to Oklahoma and paint it for me. ;-)