Everyday Organizing

So I am still working on my kitchen, mostly, although other things are happening in the process. (I'm also working on the patio as weather permits, and the office when I can't get to anything else.) I already mentioned that I was a huge fan of vertical storage. Then I found this which freed up an enormous amount of room.   In 9 inches of space, I was able to fit two large Corning Ware pans, two matching Corning Ware lids, and two other pots with lids. I like it because it is sturdy and adjustable. I had to play around with it to get it to hold the most stuff, but this is a purchase I'm really happy with.

I had the old Rubbermaid cutlery organizers and I have been using them all my adult life. Then I moved to a smaller apartment and lacked sufficient drawer space. Now when I say old, I mean old—in fact, one of the cutlery organizers was given to me by my mother. I had been considering the style that stores cutlery like a picnic basket, but I decided that I didn't have enough counter or cabinet space. And I was worried about the cutlery getting dirty while I was cooking if it was left out.