A while ago, I was given the opportunity to review a product from CSN Stores (where you can find wall art and decor, among other things), and then I did a giveaway for you guys, and now I have the chance to review another product. I realized that I never reviewed the OXO Good Grips POP Containers I ordered last time. They had been on back order and took about four or five weeks to come in, so by the time I got them we were heading into the crazy time of Thanksgiving, Christmas, etc., and I didn't really have a chance to write about them. So here's that review, a little delayed.
Jeff and I actually found these containers at Crate & Barrel almost two years ago. This was around the time I was moving in with him, and we decided that in order to accommodate all of my pots and pans and dishes and such, it would be a good idea to redo the front closet and turn it into a pantry. The sole purpose of the pantry would be to store food, so we could use all of the cabinets for dishes and pots and pans.
We went to the container store and designed the whole pantry and picked up a bunch of Elfa shelving, took it home, and built the pantry ourselves. In order to keep it neat and organized, I arranged shelves by baking supplies; rices, pastas, and grains; sauces, bread crumbs, soups, and add-ins; and stuff for decorating baked goods.
We also put a separate rack on another wall that holds spices, extracts, oils, and vinegars (my favorite part).
The pantry still didn't seem quite right, so we went out and about seeking some sort of solution to make it even more organized, and that's when we found the OXO Good Grips POP Containers at Crate & Barrel.
I bought some for flour and sugar, some for pasta, and some for chocolate chips and nuts. When CSN gave me the opportunity to review a product, I started thinking about how I could use even more of the containers to make the pantry even more neat and organized. So I ordered more for things like confectioners' sugar, brown sugar, different varieties or flour, and so on.
The containers come in all different sizes (all square- or rectangle-shaped), stack easily, and have tight seals, so they're perfect for keeping pantry items fresh. I can't recommend them enough. If you're looking for some sort of neat storage system, this is definitely the way to go. You can find the containers on CSNStores.com, at Crate & Barrel, at Williams-Sonoma, and on OXO.com.
I will also note that one of the containers I ordered had a crack in the bottom, and it was extremely easy to contact CSN Stores and procure a a replacement. It arrived within the same week that I reported the damaged container. I simply filled out a form online, someone called me to confirm what I needed, and CSN sent out the new container. I couldn't believe it was that easy.
How do you keep your pantry or food cabinets organized?
15 comments:
love your organized pantry! i can't wait until i actually have one :) i have one of those containers... but mine wasn't quite a good seal. seemed tight, but a little tug and it pulled out even when "locked".
I'm so jealous of your pantry!! I can't wait until I can have one again.
I do have to second your comment about CSN service. We ordered the chairs for our dining room table from them and one had a crack. We sent a picture and they had another chair sent to us that week.
that is one AMAZING pantry you have. WOW. Love clear containers.
I have two sets of Lock 'N Lock from QVC and really like them too. Bring soup to work in them and there is no spillage.
I was just thinking about how I need to organize my cupboards to make them more functional. I buy a lot of things in bulk so these containers would be fantastic - I'll definitely look into them! Thanks for this review!
Thanks for recommending these! I will totally keep this post/these products in mind for the time in my life when I actually have a pantry. do you know my cabinets are so full I have to keep the bags of KAF flour on the floor in the hallway? not normal.
I've seen this pantry in person and it is so impressive! Jeff is a good guy to build this pantry for you!
I actually use these containers too for pasta and baking ingredients and absolutely love them!
Shannon - That's so weird. I know there are some that are slightly different that I don't like the seal on. Or maybe it's a manufacturer defect? All the ones I have have really good seals.
Daisy - So not normal! But a great solution if you're short on space. :)
Megan this rewview comes at a perfect time for me, because I've been thinking of overhauling all my differently shaped and sized containers, and buy more uniform stuff! I've been eyeing these at C&B, and glad to hear a rave review (from someone I trust!) about 'em. Thanks! Now I'm excited to shop... ah who am I kidding, I'm always excited to shop ;)
And as for Daisy's storage comment - I can realte: my apartment is so small, I use my dishwasher as storage :)
Will you come organize our pantry too? Hehe... definitely props on having such a neat space!
::sigh:: I wish I had a pantry so bad! I went to the Container Store a few weeks ago and was curious about the pop containers and our positive review makes me think I need to buy some!
Wow! Looks great! I live in a small apartment, so we don't have the luxury of a pantry (maybe someday!)...so we bought ClosetMaid Cubeicals from Target and it works great! We have the slide in drawers to keep food in, and keep mixing bowls, the blender, and other little appliances in the other spaces. It has been a great solution/space saver :)
I'm insanely jealous of your pantry! I wish I had more space like that. You are so organized. I should really follow your lead and organize my baking goods especially because I am supposed to be using them more in 2011! See you tomorrow night!
Another person jealous of your pantry. So much stuff!
Your pantry looks great! It's such a great feeling to be organized. I need to do this.
I need to organize my pantry and it looks like a trip to the container store is what I need. :)
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