Mason Jars in my Pantry

At the Tuesday night Relief Society meeting we were taught some organizational tips.  One idea that I liked was using mason jars in my pantry and taking the food out of their original packaging.  I didn't like the look of the the mismatched rings and lids so I decided to make them more uniform.  I raided my spray paint collection and painted the rims various colors while painting the lids with a chalkboard paint.  And with the touch of a chalkboard marker (which I am in love with), I wrote each jars contents.  I just love the color and spunk they add to my messy kitchen pantry.

Painting Dining Area

 

The last few days I have been testing paint samples on the walls.   Six colors later and $18 poorer, I made by decision.  I realized that choosing colors is not an easy thing for me.  I chose a Sherwin Williams paint color SW6121 Whole Wheat.  I should have just guessed by the color name that it would suit me!

I love how the color turned out (just ignore the chicken brooder in the corner).  It coordinates lovely with the tile floor and most importantly the artwork of Christ.  It brings the focus to Him.

 

 I had such a hard time deciding.  The colors I thought I liked in the paint deck ended up being too dark.

 A worker at Lowes suggested I use the Shur-Line paint edger - it works like a pro (if you load it properly).  Here is a little video showing how easy they are to use.

Whole Wheat SW 6121

For the kitchen and hallway to laundry room, I am going two shades lighter and painting it Antique White SW6119.  I want to keep it lighter in their, but not the stark white that it is right now.  White be gone!

Antique White SW 6119

I am excited to paint the kitchen and adjacent walls, but I better get my laundry and other household chores done.  All I did yesterday was paint!  It takes more time than you think.