I'm not typically a maker of New Year's resolutions.
I guess I figure any day is a good day to make a positive change in my life. And if I'm not ready to do it on January 1st, why try and force it just because the calendar says we should? Well, this year -for some reason- I am really feeling the "fresh start" of a new year, and the one thing I want to do is get ORGANIZED!
I used to be incredibly, almost obsessively organized, and I'm not sure what happened. I guess life happened, and before I knew it things were hodge podge, willy nilly, tossed here and there. Making me crazy.
So, that's what I've been up to lately. Taking baby steps to getting organized once again. I started in the kitchen. Cleaning out cupboards, organizing my baking supplies, getting rid of old dish towels and buying fresh clean white ones. Straightening up the pantry....such an endless task in our home.
Some of these chores are not too pretty, or blog-worthy, in my opinion. But I thought these shiny new glass bottles full of sprinkles were a bit of Everyday Beauty I had to share.
I had a case of bottles left over from when I used to sell glass glitter, and had been wanting to fill them with sprinkles for 2 years now. While organizing sprinkles is not exactly a priority, it was a quick little project that I checked off my loooooong "organization" list. Made me happy.
I'm off to go find something else to organize, while I've still got the urge!
sigh, that's just dreamy.....organization, shiny bottles, and sweet colors.....
Posted by: Ellery Flynn | January 11, 2011 at 11:33 AM
my son would be in heaven! it just isn't dessert for him without sprinkles! xo suz
Posted by: Suzanne Duda | January 11, 2011 at 12:01 PM
The sprinkles look so wonderful. I bet it brings a smile every time you open that cupboard. In Boston (maybe all of New England) the chocolate ones are known as "jimmys." No one seems to know why, but if you get an ice cream cone, you are asked if you want jimmys on it. There is sometime so nice about having an organized pantry. I can really relate.
Have a great week,
xo
~Marilee
Posted by: Rose Brier Studio | January 11, 2011 at 12:28 PM
If only all organization projects looked like that! We're anticipating being snowed in tomorrow and tackling some little projects. Now how can I make Space Bags look so good? :)
Posted by: Anna Matthews | January 11, 2011 at 12:56 PM
I wish I organized that beautifully! Now if I can just get my closet to look like that ;)
Posted by: Estela @ Weekly Bite | January 11, 2011 at 01:15 PM
Oh the sprinkles look so pretty! Organized & fun...that's a good day:)
Posted by: Leah C | January 11, 2011 at 01:22 PM
You can come to my house...I have tons of stuff to organize!! LOL!
Posted by: Jenny Sellars | January 11, 2011 at 01:32 PM
I think doing fun "chores" like this is what life's all about.
Posted by: dannyscotland | January 11, 2011 at 01:54 PM
even though the colors are DREAMY i just don't bake enough to appreciate all those sprinkles, but OMGOSH im SALIVATING over the glass jars!!! hahaha
LOVE EM!
truly only you could make work look fun!!!
oh and i do wish i had known about your site when you sold the glitter, i have wanted some nice glitter for quite awhile now, almost as long as i've wanted that velvet ribbon you used to sell!!
ya know i bought that SomersetLIFE magazine Oct/Nov/Dec 2009 where they featured *y-o-u* right on the cover and your precious "Bejeweled Bookmarks"!!!-which i thought were so lovely~ but haven't been able to find those ribbons since--well, at least not those colors--but i have the jewelry bits ready from jewelry that i saved from my greatgrandmother and grandmother so i'll keep my eye out if i ever see that kind of ribbon while im surfing ~do ya think ya might ever go back to selling it again?
please? ;-)
Posted by: Michele Colaner | January 11, 2011 at 02:42 PM
So pretty! Organization has been on my list for over a year now. Ha ha! I'm hoping to take some baby steps to tackle the behmouth this year!
Karla
Posted by: Karla | January 11, 2011 at 03:14 PM
oh, that would make me happy :o)
I've not only regoranised, but also painted my pantry pale pink, added bunting and fairy lights already this year! So I totally get why you are thrilled to sort out the sprinkles! I'm totally going to pinch the idea, and buy lots of glass jars so I can decant my sprinkles on my nice, freshly sorted, Shelf For Baking! ;o)
xx
Posted by: sadie | January 11, 2011 at 03:27 PM
Just when I thought sprinkles couldn't get any better. LOL! Love them :0)
Happy Day,
Melissa
Posted by: Charmed Life | January 11, 2011 at 03:30 PM
That's a really good idea. I have about 20 or so just odd containers that never fit right. All hodge podged on some tray in the pantry. And wouldn't ya know it I have some of those glass bottles too;)
Posted by: Andrea Villarreal | January 11, 2011 at 04:27 PM
Seeing your pretty photos makes me happy! Thanks for sharing and inspiring.
Posted by: Jeni Carlson | January 11, 2011 at 06:05 PM
I am so sure you are in sprinkles heaven! all so colouful and reminds me of rainbow and happy times! thanks for sharing Andrea! Have a great week!
Posted by: fitty | January 11, 2011 at 09:47 PM
Sweet happy results! Almost enough to spur a burst of organization of my baking supplies, too! Almost. :)
Posted by: pamelajane | January 11, 2011 at 10:13 PM
Only you can make sprinkles look so beautiful. BTW, I use to be very organized and then I had kids. I think I will do the same and try to be more organized, again. LOL
Posted by: sonia audelo | January 11, 2011 at 11:24 PM
So pretty Andrea! I am trying to do more of this in my life as well. Question- where did you get the bottles?? I love the one I have with rose glitter that I ordered from you a couple of years ago. I would love some empty ones to put little pretties in!
Posted by: Jaala Allen | January 11, 2011 at 11:43 PM
Its such a good feeling, to get some things organized isnt it? I really like all the pretty colors... Amy
Posted by: Amy Boelter | January 11, 2011 at 11:50 PM
Definite eye candy!! Happy organizing and Happy New Year to you and your family!! :)
~ Wendy
http://Crickleberrycottage.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Wendy McDonagh-Valentine | January 12, 2011 at 09:12 AM
I think we must all be drinking the same water, because Im in the exact organize mode as well. LOL!!! The jars of sprinkles is TDF!!! So happy and pretty looking!!! Have fun organizing while you got your Mojo on! ;) XOXO,Jenn
Posted by: Jennifer Hayslip | January 12, 2011 at 07:26 PM
I love these bottles full of such pretty treats. Organizing and reorganizing seems to be a major part of my time lately. Best of luck to you!
Donna
Posted by: [email protected] | January 13, 2011 at 10:24 AM
Very beautiful.... love the colors...
Posted by: Angie D in Snowy Ohio | January 13, 2011 at 04:50 PM
it's such a great feeling to have an organized and pretty space. just clears the mind. love your vintage basket...a perfect fit. thanks so much for sharing your life with us.
Posted by: Kimla | January 13, 2011 at 06:26 PM
It's such a great feeling to get organzied, isn't it? That looked like a fun project...everything at your finger tips...not to mention it looks pretty when you open the cupboard. Good for you!
Please come over and visit me.....I would like to be a new friend. xoso Sandy O
Posted by: Sandy O'Donovan | January 15, 2011 at 07:47 PM