Organizing Silverware Drawer
June 10th, 2008
As I was unloading the dishwasher this morning I got a bee in my bonnet to organize the silverware drawer. As you may know one of my specialties is organizing small spaces. As you can see by this picture it is a small space. The one other drawer I have in my kitchen is only four inches wide.
I took out all the silverware and washed the tray. I would like one of those nice mesh trays but I have never found one small enough to fit this drawer. I got rid of a few extra things I never use that were living in the back of the drawer. Everything fits better now. The divider part in the back I kept things I use often, measuring spoons, grapefruit knife, and can openers. (I allow myself two because I lost one once and I only had one at that time. It was awful trying to open a can of evaporated milk without an opener). Behind the tray is the scoop I use for cookies, a garlic press, and grater along with a few other miscellaneous items.
The knives are at the side and I know it is a bad place, but it is my only place for them and it works for us. Someday I will buy a nice set of knives and have them in a block on my small kitchen counter. And they will even be sharp. Ahh, what a day that will be.
Next week I will be doing a series of blogs on office organizing. What is your biggest challenge in your office, I will be answering questions.
Oh, today is the last day to enter the drawing to win the scrapbook-book. (Read all about it on my June 2 blog).