Pantry Organization + Winter Blues | Day in the Life VLOG

[@lauraflores5777]

Hi Hilary! Suggestion for your pantry: take out those shelves and have someone build U-shaped narrow shelves to take advantage of the depth of the space. That way, you could store things on the sides as well as the back of the pantry. Narrow shelves are best so you can see what you have and it stays organized. One of my friends did this in her pantry and it worked out great.

[@lauramitchell6725]

I agree,the most efficient pantries that I have had over the years was where the shelves were “Two cans deep” and “Two cans high”.🙌🏻

[@heidireynolds5598]

Oh my goodness, my thoughts exactly! I did the same with a pantry we had in our last home & it made it so much more efficient for seeing what is in there. Also, our current home has a storage closet just for cleaning supplies (we run a small B & B) & it has a strip on the side wall with grippers that look a little like clothespins that open up when you push a mop/broom handle at the front of the “clothespin”. So, no need for a hole or string on the handle in order to hang it. Also, maybe you could put it on the inside of the pantry door, instead of on the wall in the pantry?

[@jodimurphy8440]

I use on of those "snap in" type holders for my items. Hanging it just out in the mudroom might be a good option. Still close, but not clogging up the prime pantry real estate.

[@OldWorldHome]

SUCH a great idea, thank you!

[@stephaniepyles4678]

My thoughts exactly!

[@chrissyt6959]

Hilary, I really appreciate your transparency. I often feel like content creators only show and share the beautiful things and it can be very nice to see that things aren't always perfect and to hear others deal with winter blues. Thanks for the encouragement.

[@OldWorldHome]

Thanks so much for being here, and for the encouragement :)

[@DH-qz2so]

That is why we love her... very genuine!

[@gwen9620]

My pantry is narrow like yours. I wallpapered the inside so it would be more aesthetically pleasing. Then made the shelves pullout so I could access all the can goods. xo

[@OldWorldHome]

Definitely loving the idea of wallpaper... :D

[@kellywood9590]

I don’t know if this idea would work for you but I had a similar pantry and I switched the usage of it. I put my cookware, serving ware, dishes, etc in the pantry and used my cabinet space that previously housed those items for food storage. It felt a little weird at first but I love it. I see exactly what I have and much less gets wasted. I’m all about using the spaces I have based on priority of use over what they were “designated” for. I had to periodically tweak it at first but it’s been a game changer for us. Love your videos and your style. You are my most favorite KZbinr by far. Your channel is authentic to your life. Love it!

[@OldWorldHome]

Thanks so much for being here! I have tried that in a way, we used to store pantry items in the island, but then our dishes had to be a higher cabinet. I like having those items accessible for the kids so they can help themselves, empty the dishwasher, and set the table, so food moved back to the pantry.

[@DH-qz2so]

Brilliant Idea!

[@kellichandler2752]

Great idea!!!

[@msmary126]

I love watching how you clean and organize. You have a great brain for that. We have six kids and a small cape. I have a big pantry in my basement because my Aldi is over an hour away. I drive there once a month and meal plan for five weeks at a time. ❤ from Maine!

[@debbiem6406]

U-shaped shelving so things don’t get lost or forgotten about way in the back. Combining a broom closet with a pantry is a challenge. Also takes up valuable real estate in there. I’d create a nice space in the enclosed porch area for brooms and the vacuum.

[@OldWorldHome]

It's really not a great space for them, unfortunately, but I love the idea of U shaped shelving

[@cltinturkey]

Hi Hilary, I too can get the winter blues. One January I checked out a bunch of books on color. Some were art, some were fashion, and some were color theory. I steeped myself in those glorious colors and it really helped. One tip: NEVER plant ivy outside, especially near your home. It's invasive and aggressive and will crowd out other plants. Its tendrils crawl up brick or a tree and over time they'll penetrate the mortar and brick or bark and stem. Eventually, they can destroy what they're climbing on. You keep your home so beautifully. Thank you for sharing it and your family with us! Sending sunshine from Virginia

[@annaa7002]

Maybe an over the door pantry rack would get e lot of more space for different condiments or snacks etc? Or a broom holder inside the door?

[@amplified506]

Adding broom holders to the back of your pantry door would help. 3M even makes them if you’re not sure and just want to try without screwing into the door.

[@emmalou6719]

Hi Hilary, I just saw a hack recently, where you can use baking trays, old or new to place on your pantry shelves,then place your items on the trays & they act as pull out trays so you can access stuff at the back without taking all the items out but keeping hold of the tray.❤

[@OldWorldHome]

Great idea!

[@donnarakitzis2719]

Enjoyed your day in the life. Always find some sort of inspiration from your day. I love how Finn follows you around.

[@laurahobbs1936]

Thank you for this video. It reminds us all that life is so often about the interruptions, not the plans.

[@juanitahill4832]

Always something to do at home for sure especially in Winter months. I love my plants to bring fresh to my home. Your meals always look so yummy. Thank you Hillary.

[@Abeautifulmundanelife]

Good ideas with the focusing on cleaning routines in the winter months and bringing in life with a plant! Thanks for inspiring, peaceful video

[@deniseconaway701]

Hilary, wish i had your calmness, nothing seems to phase you, the biggest mistake i made when we bought our house which was an old house, firstly we removed the old Belfast sink and took out the big cold pantry, and also took down the old pully clothes airer attached to the ceiling 🥲, my grandma wasn’t pleased at the time, and years later i knew why 🙁xx

[@Michele_6815]

The thing that helps me the most with not losing track of food is keeping a pantry & freezer inventory. I usually have my daughter do it for me as it’s a great learning activity as well.

[@SusanHorn-n3y]

Love the cozy beginning! You’re so clever. I have a pantry suggestion. Your husband seems so good with building things. Maybe you could redesign your pantry by taking out the shelving and ask him to build you a unit that slides in and out. I’m sure between the two of you, you could create a wonderful solution, if you haven’t already thought of this idea. Cheers!

[@Stephanie-lg1cm]

Drawer slides! If you have deeper shelves, pull out drawers are invaluable. You could hang your brushes and mop on the back of the pantry door.

[@gerigowers8318]

I've just discovered Rajiv. I've been watching all of his videos on how he collects things and how he loves to learn new skills. Never saw him on TV, so he's new to me. My blues come from lots of clutter and my Granddaughter (15) just asked me to reorganize our pantry. It's a nice size, but once you get more than it can hold, the stuff goes wherever you can fit it and not in the section it should be in. I just got rid of all the old, stale and expired things and it's looking better. I've been using the dollar tree bins for years, but would like some nice baskets.

[@lynettenickels8676]

If you ever decide to re-do your pantry, you should put in slide-out shelves. Then you can easily access the things in the back of the shelves.

[@debbiem6406]

My daughter’s a 4th veterinary medical student at UC Davis, and I’ve had dogs for fifty years, so I loved seeing Finn!! Regarding the pantry, U-shaped shelving prevents things being lost or forgotten way in the back. Combining a broom closet with a pantry is a challenge. I’d create a nice space for brooms and vacuum in the enclosed porch area.

[@OldWorldHome]

U shape does seem to be a great alternative!

[@OldSoulHomemaker]

A suggestion for your puzzles…we too love to puzzle! This year for Christmas we got a puzzle board with drawers on the sides that slides underneath our coach. That way we can take it off the table when we aren’t working on it and not risk it coming apart 😊 We got it from Amazon. Worth every penny!

[@donush9139]

Hillary My Suggestions for your Noodles buy LG containers and put your Noodles in their, that's what we do. If you can put shelves in your basement and make that your Pantry that is what we wound up doing.Your Dinner Looked So Good.

[@MindysPlace]

Cleaning and organizing is great therapy during the dark winter months. In addition the past few years I have added house plant care/propagation and planting seeds for summer, which gives me something to do and saves some money too.

[@annw1395]

I'm a fan of between-the-studs storage, and Dan could build that. Replace your pantry shelves with shallow ones in an "L" shape around 2 walls, and add between-the-studs on the remaining wall. You could even sneak it in to other areas of the house, also. I always love your videos.

[@OldWorldHome]

Oooh, that's a great idea... hmmm ;)

[@itssssandraa]

Dollar tree has broom holders. I add them to the inside of the door. One holder has one hook in the middle and holds two brooms; poles. Command brand sells them too. But dollar tree hold up great. I’ve had them for years👍🏼

[@katmcc1517]

I came to recommend this! 😊

[@maryjaneg3918]

Lovely video and calming as always. But I was talking to you as if you could hear me😆. I was saying nooo don't get that ivy. Just watch out for spider mites. A pathos or a philodendron (totally butchered the spelling) will thrive beautifully in your home! Or get a snake plant which only needs to be watered once a month. Just a future suggestion lol

[@lauriel.86]

Hi Hilary - I have a similar deep but narrow closet in my kitchen. I found a small battery operated light at Walmart, it sticks on to the wall with an adhesive strip. Works great, lights up the whole closet!

[@lisaroberson9105]

Enjoyable video! Just thought id share my small kitchen experience with no closet. Ive added a small narrow antique hutch to my 1950s small kitchen. It needed some repair and a make over, but its beautiful now with really good pantry dry goods storage. The depth is two lg mason jars, which is actually perfect for us. Since the hutch has windows on the upper doors the lg mason jars with dry staples looks nice and uniform. Not cluttered. I added a tray on the top to hold my cookbooks for even more storage. Its just the space we needed for food storage for a family of 4.

[@CarryGrace]

The ivy looks so pretty in your blue and white pot! 💙🤍

[@ninaprabhu627]

I just finished The Drowning woman today and it's good and so is Lisa Jewels...your v leaning vlogs are so therapeutic for me. THANK YOU

[@chandrareaux6700]

Very enjoyable! Thanks for sharing. It does help a lot to bring nature inside the home. I have plants everywhere.

[@tiffanystark436]

Hi there... I just wanted to send a few hopefully helpful hints. We wrap our just baked bread in a damp flour sack towel and let it steam out for 10 minutes = a nice soft crust. Puzzles are a family favorite here... we use a large bulletin board to work on and like to slide it under our couch when we aren't. Warmth and blessings from my home to yours ~

[@chlexiel.1022]

Perfect timing. I need to clean my pantry too. I have two closets that are deep and narrow. I bought an IKEA closet system with pull out drawers. I’ll bet that would work for you. You buy the drawers and shelves separately so you can really customize it. Hang the brooms in the breezeway or going down the stairs. You are so good with wood and chop saw. I’ll bet you can make a little frame and sew a curtain to hide the broom/ mop.

[@OldWorldHome]

Ikea does have some great solutions.

[@marysheaffer8609]

Could you secure your brooms and mops on the stairwell wall going down to the basement? I'm sure you'll figure it all out!😊

[@katypiette3581]

I completely relate to the winter blues, living in the Midwest most of my life, I get it. I find having fresh bright flowers from the grocery store really help and it’s a fun creative outlet if you do several arrangements and make sure to put one by your bedside. I also burn tropical (pineapple, coconut, hibiscus) scented candles all winter or florals like lilac or rose and I make sure to eat and cook with all the citrus flavors lemon water, lemon muffins, lime crema on everything, and lots of warm spicy foods like curry really help keep my mood boosted. I also use a happy lamp and last year I brought in the kiddie pool and filled it with sand and stuck it, my portable heater, and happy lamp in the basement and would sit with my feet in the sand with my happy light on before I got in the shower in the morning. Whatever brings you the most joy try to incorporate it daily. Plants always help too!

[@Linda-gi8pr]

I have an older home andmy pantry is narrow and deep. I use plastic bins and that way I can just slide the bin out. As far as brooms, I always use a Libman broom or any Libman product....also Murphys oil soap is my all in one cleaner for everything.

[@elanamarshallsea4781]

Not sure how the walls are and what's behind them but shelves in between the studs on the right and left and then deeper shelves at the end. Utilizes the space within the walls while leaving walking room to the back.

[@megroux]

I don’t have a pantry, so adding a slim hutch cabinet solved my storage issues. It isn’t very deep but still holds a lot. If I don’t use it everyday I don’t store it in the kitchen. Maybe set up a pantry in your basement area. I feel you on the winter blues. It’s so gray and rainy here. I’m hosting a Valentine’s theme tea party to have something to look forward to this winter.

[@OldWorldHome]

Love the idea of hosting, definitely a mood booster for me as well!

[@DH-qz2so]

You are such an inspiration in all things! Pantry Challenge: just the hubs and me now, kids have all moved out...but we are working on eating what is here in freezers, fridges, pantry, as we are going away on a trip in a couple of weeks, and I don't want a house full of food! Pantry Space: I am blessed with a huge Walk In Pantry, with counters, outlets, shelves...I do need to do a bit of re-org with regard to spices!

[@OldWorldHome]

What a dream!

[@Fallgirlforever]

We have a good size pantry which I’m grateful for. Our current home has the biggest pantry I’ve ever owned. We had one house we rented that had the best kitchen ever and I miss it but I do love our home and the location of our home

[@debraspringers2098]

Love the beautiful Ivy.love your style of the pantry!

[@jkk3557]

I agree with some of the other commenters: definitely use the back of the door. Since your pantry is so deep, there won't be an obstruction caused by things hanging on the door when you close it. That would be a wonderful place for your broom, mop, and aprons. When in doubt find vertical, flat surfaces. =) I'd also move the serving dishes to a higher shelf so that lower shelf can be used for more frequently-used items. You could use the hanging pegs you already have to hang a clear pocket organizer to keep snacks and other small pantry items so that you can see what you have and also make them accessible. It would lie mostly flat to the wall and give you so much space and visibility for things that could get lost in your wire bins.

[@OldWorldHome]

Great ideas!

[@margesherwood5103]

I would organize in nice baskets, remove the door , build or buy a shelf to put on the right outside wall. Opens up the kitchen and adds additional storage.

[@juneclements2111]

Hilary you might consider putting in shelves that pull out in your pantry. Things don’t tend to get lost in the back as easily with that type of shelving.

[@IamSnowbird]

My pantry is wider but only 2 cans deep. Easy to access things and now that we are empty nesters it is fine for us. Just an FYI pure, natural, and clean are marketing terms that have no regulations. My favorite skin care company is Paula's Choice.

[@carolschultz3588]

I remember when I would clean all day and in a very short time no one would have known that I cleaned at all. My children have all moved out now and I miss those days. My house stays organized though.

[@OldWorldHome]

Ahh and therein lies the rub... once I have a clean house all day long I'll miss this season

[@michellepajot3414]

​@@OldWorldHome you'll be surprised at how, when your kids are older and go to other kid's houses, they will return and tell you how they appreciate a tidy home. My kids always said, "Mom, I'm never embarrassed to bring friends over to our house because I know that our house will be tidy ( not perfect). That stuck with me and warmed my heart so much 😍

[@marleylately381]

Thank you, Hilary, as always, for sharing and inspiring. I, too, get the winter blues. I, too, get enjoyment from housework. God bless you and your family, lovey. You’re doing great! 😊 ❤

[@revonda5204]

Possibly make shelves with slides on them. Use the shelving that you have for most of the material. We had a pantry unit , 24" wide x24" deep, in our kitchen & things constantly got lost in the back. My husband decided to make a new unit, and every shelf is now like a shallow drawer. Outside dimensions are the same. Each shelf/drawer is 19 1/2" wide & 21 1/2" deep & 3 1/2" deep. I have 6 drawers. This part of the unit is 64" inches tall. It has been fabulous! No more lost items....at least for me! My husband still can't find things. 🤷‍♀️😳🤣

[@LisainCalifornia]

Your videos make me so happy. Home after a long day at work outside the home (I have 3 grown kids that I stayed at home with for 15 years) and I look forward to your content. I have a smaller pantry, but but I love to keep it clean. We have two adult children that live with us, so as a family of 5 with 4 people living here full time, I am always trying to keep it clean and organized. I love your transparency and attention to detail.

[@christinereininger8747]

Pull out drawers, I absolutely love my pullout pantry

[@CarryGrace]

We added a motion light to our pantry and it’s been wonderful! Our pantry is probably 2x the size of yours. I’m still trying to find the best way to utilize the space. I have 2 teen boys that eat a ton of food. I’m constantly trying to tweak it and figure out a balance for how much food to keep in it. It’s a process for sure.

[@tammiecagle7213]

Back of the door snap mop and broom holder

[@jjohnson6833]

“Me and the boys” was right! 😊❤

[@angelachavez3526]

The best thing I have added to my pantry is over the door shoe holders with clear pockets. The pockets run full-length of the door (on the inside). And it holds so much random stuff. I place oatmeal packets and snacks and household items. It is not aesthetic. But very functional. And nobody sees it anyways. I have two doors that aren't too wide so I just folded the excess behind itself and hung up and it works great.

[@lauramitchell6725]

I do the same “over the door,clear,shoe pockets. I put dressing packets,onion soup packets,small bags of real bacon bits,etc.

[@cltinturkey]

Your salad was a vitamin powerhouse!

[@carlaking3459]

In Michigan, i always say, a sunny day in winter is a good day!! I love adding plants!! Last yr i tried getting a new one each month. In summer your porch room would be perfect for plants!! I have a mud room entrance with long bar and cupboards under for pantry. Its always challenging to keep up with what you have and then use it! With grocery prices now, I think we are all concientious about this!!

[@MiaROLZen]

oh my goodness! I love Rajiv and his channel. Isn't he great? I didn't know he had a book. I have to find it! Thank you. Thanks for sharing your pantry. I'm in the same boat. In need of a refresh.

[@lydzphens]

Ugh, the pantry! I've never lived in a house that had a designated pantry. I've had to use the kitchen cupboards or bring in a small free-standing cabinet just outside the kitchen. At the moment, I live in an apt that was built in 1924. There are two shallow cupboards that are set at one end of the gally style kitchen. I'm not sure if they were meant for food storage or for books and dishes. I do use them to store food as well as one of the upper cabinets. This is the most food storage I've ever had. I dream of a walk-in pantry!!

[@Steph61795]

Hi Hilary, my pantry is similar to yours. It's tall, narrow and deep. I use plastic baskets from the dollar tree. I label them, tomatoes, beans, fruit, vegetables, soup etc. I can store overflow behind the baskets. I also take a back sharpie marker and date the tops of the cans and rotate when needed. This has helped stay more organized. Love your channel/content ❤️

[@comfortablespaces]

Hey Hilary! I love your home! It is always so sweet. Our pantry is just kitchen shelves and it is tight with how much food we're now bringing in. I know growing up we had a deeper pantry like yours and we put tracks on each shelf so we could essentially pull out a shallow drawer that sat on each shelf and see what was in the back. It definitely helped us to stay organized and keep everything visible. Also, definitely love the reflection off the snow! It's so beautiful!

[@wendymassey9963]

I have a similar situation and purchased the over the door shelving set (container store) for behind the door! It helped so much! And the clear turn tables are SO great

[@rosemariemello6675]

I keep my brooms, dustpan, and mops down in the basement. I'm used to stairs and thankfully still able to climb with no problem being a senior. Thank you for sharing your day with us ❤

[@conniesmith3922]

Hello Hilary, thank you for sharing your day.❤

[@gia6582]

Love the Ivy. Great video as always. ❤

[@reniehandler2595]

I really need to get on the bread making trend that’s been going strong since 2020! It just looks so delicious!! ❤

[@OldWorldHome]

I think it’s been around much longer than that 😉 Yes give it a try!

[@CJR-bs7eu]

I agree. I think the sourdough bread faze has been internet strong since 2020. ❤

[@jennyclauss5999]

Just a thought your island has drawers could you flip and put your pantry in the island and put the stuff in the drawers in the closet? Just a thought!

[@juliequick5526]

I needed this reset today! Love your vibe 💖

[@willaeklund331]

I have a motion light in my small pantry. It was a broom closet that my husband converted to shelves.

[@ginahernandez3219]

Thanks for sharing, Hilary ❤

[@meganprorok9772]

I too would try to separate your brooms and mop from the pantry portion of your closet. Have then in your stairwell going downstairs or in the adjacent porch/sunroom. You could also try adding hanging bins/racks to the back of the door for additional storage. Love watching your videos no matter how you rework your pantry!

[@lisanewell4646]

I had cabinetry similar to your pantry that I used for food storage and the roll out shelf hardware kept breaking because I always overloaded it. So I swapped places with where my countertop appliances were stored (long narrow shelves) and that worked perfectly. Wished we would have done it sooner. I can see everything I have and nothing gets lost in the back.

[@DCupcake58]

We have a deep narrow cabinet in our kitchen as well which was used as a broom closet when we bought the house but slowly it’s evolved into our pantry. My husband built shelves and put them on sliders which makes a huge difference since they act like drawers. We also converted a coat closet that’s in our front entry into our bulk/overflow storage. (We store our individual coats in our bedroom clothes closets.) All packaged food gets stored by category in lidded containers from the dollar store and we have large wheeled lidded containers for our dog food, treats and other dog supplies. Growing up we had one cabinet for food in our kitchen so my mom kept her overflow in a closet my dad built for her in our finished basement. I can still hear her calling down the steps for me to “toss … up the steps” when I was playing down there.

[@TransformedHomemakersSociety]

Thank you so much for the mention, Hilary! Hope you love Primally Pure! Also, your pantry organization was so satisfying!

[@stephaniegunesch]

I can’t wait to see what you do. Back of the door shelves can also be useful- I have a few doors we could stand to utilize better.

[@lizadivine3785]

I love the music under the start of this vid it’s perfect, like it was written for your life! This may be a helpful tip although I know you are terribly busy… do a 5-10 minutes of pick up of extraneous things mid morning mid afternoon and mid evening say right after you clean up after supper. The kids can help too! Just walk thru every room and take a quick glance. It takes seconds to put something back to where it came from. It helps keep things ship shape and decreases that overwhelmed feeling.

[@OldWorldHome]

Oh yes, we do that daily :)

[@kristinmcewen7012]

See Mindy Mom is a great channel for utilizing food you have on hand. She has challenged me to be such a better steward of our resources. Highly recommend! We are also a family of 6 - the pantry is full of things we need to eat!

[@DCupcake58]

See Mindy Mom is fabulous!

[@karenstairs8273]

I live in a 1880 home. My apartment has lots on nooks and a few built in spaces. I made my pantry down the hall from my very small kitchen. It seems it used to be part of the original front entryway of the home. It is holds all my food and cleaning tools and supplies. I have one wall that holds the food. One wall that holds cleaning supplies and paper products/overflow items and the other wall is where the broom, mop, vacuum etc. live. The opening is the opening to that space so I made a curtain to hide the pantry. I works out well for us so far. It's not big but it works.

[@brendagraybeal2543]

I had a cabinet like that so I hung shoe bags on the side for more storage. I could see what was in there and it took up less space.

[@susanvelez6534]

Oh and I’ll loving my 🗓️ calendar

[@carole3680]

You’re mentioning grilled cheese reminded me that I saw some you tuber recommend placing 2 forks up side down with the tines in opposition to each other to place freshly made sandwiches on as they cool thus keeping both sides nicely crisp. Works!

[@OldWorldHome]

Clever!

[@lorainkyusa]

Love this video! Idea for your broom situation. You have that back porch area. See if you could relocate them out there and maybe hang them out there. Have a great day! Thanks for all you do!! From Ky 😊

[@janellemarshall-j1v]

Suggestion for pantry: Close old pantry off entirely and give it to the room behind it. Then extend your (kitchen sink wall) counters to the end of the wall and build a new pantry in them. Much easier to access things from that forward- less deep direction. Love the content. Thank you for years of good content.

[@vickifuller3284]

Such a sweet day❤. I was like you, trying to find something natural and inexpensive for my face. I use this combo everyday and wow! It has really been good for my skin. Castor oil -one drop Rose hip oil- one drop Black seed oil- one drop Pretty thick, so I try to put it on at least two hours before bed. And during the day, I use regular -whatever kind- moisturizer and one drop of rose hip oil. So inexpensive and lasts months!

[@OldWorldHome]

Thank you for the tip! My sister is really into castor oil and yes it is thick

[@vickifuller3284]

@@OldWorldHome castor oil has helped with other things too...not quite comfortable mentioning on YT (☺️), but it's definitely worth having on hand. ❤️

[@live_the_lifeyoulove]

Doing my pantry challenge was the best decision I made for my food storage. It’s been a few years now and the process I adapted has not failed me yet! Also, just a thought, that area in your living room you mentioned recently in your video that's currently blank would work as space for an extra diy pantry/closet!

[@TheDailyConnoisseur]

Hi Hilary, you are influencing me to get that bread machine, haha. And I love Rajiv! I need to read his memoir. Much love xx

[@OldWorldHome]

I finally found the perfect *kid approved* bread recipe for it! I can definitely say it has increased my output of bread making immensely ☺️ I have to wonder what his life would look like as a parent though, would he still iron all of his kitchen towels 🫠

[@TheDailyConnoisseur]

Somehow I think Rajiv would still iron the towels! haha @@OldWorldHome

[@Aikoerin]

I love your videos, I always get so motivated..😀💕

[@lynnek4226]

My pantry is also small but wider than it is deep. I added a slim vintage Amish made cabinet in my laundry room for extra storage as we do not have a basement for storage.

[@erinmartin431]

I’d suggest keeping cleaning supplies away from food- perhaps in the breezeway or across to the garage

[@kathleenrussell254]

I want to hire you as my cook.😊 You are truly a wonderful, dedicated wife, mother and home maker. You are so inspiring for me. Very self disciplined. God bless you. You are a very special lady. Thank you for sharing.

[@susanf4857]

We are working on a puzzle too. It's definitely the hardest one we have done. It's a 2000 piece sea life puzzle. I think it might be a permanent part of my dining table 🤣

[@OldWorldHome]

hahah that does sound like quite the time investment!

[@barbarapeterson8030]

Happy Thursday Hillary, family, and fur baby. Orange is your color, and dark blue, and black. I think it is the hair; love your hair long.STTB

[@OldWorldHome]

Thank you. It's funny, the sweater is definitely more red than it comes across on camera :)

[@elycevwestby1521]

Just an idea but what if you moved the cleaning items to a pretty Armoire type storage piece in your sunroom? That might free up some space in your pantry. :) I just did a pantry clean out too and it's crazy how messy they can get so quickly! :) God Bless!

[@heathercreates8406]

What about hanging the broom and mop on the wall at the top of the stairs? You also could put a shallow set of cupboards on the side of the fireplace to hold pantry items. Also you could add something to the porch. At my husbands's childhood home they bumped a cupboard in the wasted space above the stairs. It is a very clever use of unused space.

[@nancymiller4678]

Have you thought of extending the pantry to the end of your cupboards? Then the door could be moved so you enter the pantry and it’s on your left. That would allow you to hang your brooms on the back of the door or on the wall away from any food. You could also add narrow shelfs along that wall to the back where the larger shelves are. Any large items could be stored on those large shelves like your microwave, food processor, mixer, bread maker, etc.. hopefully this makes sense.

[@christykulwicki4323]

Hi Hillary, have you ever tried Rosmund Pilcher books? I really liked them. She’s a English/Scottish author.

[@OldWorldHome]

I haven't, thank you for the suggestion!

[@diannerabon3524]

A zip tie would make your mop hangable. I live in an old house with no pantry. I found an old pie safe that holds all my canned goods and jars. The rest is either in my basement or on chrome racks in my mud room. I have five kids who are almost all grown, and I cook a couple of times a week for them and their significant others. We are closet “twins”, as my master bedroom closets are built on either side of a fireplace. I love making a home, and serving my family.

[@LaurenMLee1981]

Our pantry has shelves that roll out so that we can reach the back items. Maybe you can look into installing something like that.

[@cynthiawhitcomb1780]

I would move the brooms and aprons to the inside of door so that when open they are out of way

[@helengroenestein4735]

I’m fortunate enough to have a huge walk-in pantry but it is getting cluttered as I feel the need to fill empty shelves! 😂😂. Have you thought about putting in a pullout pantry? You could just take out the existing shelves and then put in a pullout pantry in its place.