Kitchen sightings

This past Friday evening J and I went over to a friend's house for dinner and cocktails. As with any good gathering, the kitchen is the hub of activity. In the kitchen, I spotted a few very cool ideas and though I'd share. Thanks for letting me photograph and share your cool ideas, JJ!

DIY recipe (or whatever) holder:

I totally love this idea! JJ said that originally this creation was for an odd sized small window covering, but that it didn't work out. But, it's secondary purpose seems pretty rad to me. She uses it to store her desert recipes for a desert of the month club she's a part of.

I have used these types of hooks for no sew curtains for years, but I love this inventive and practical use. In the kitchen, it allows for you to clip up notes, take out menus, current recipes, cooking ideas, whatever. This same idea could be used in an office or bedroom for notes, inspiration, to do lists, etc.

Paint Can Storage:

JJ previously told me about this idea, but I had yet to see it in action. Being a super duper chef, she has many kitchen utensils and needed some large readily accessible storage. She looked all over, but came across these unused paint cans at Lowe's and scooped them up for 3 bucks a pop. The paint cans came in waaaaaaay cheaper than the other options she had been considering. I am diggin' on the industrial feel, and just think it'll be so easy to clean!

 Rice bags:

Aren't these just so cute- I love the color and rustic feel. JJ scored these from an old job (she's worked in lots of restaurants) and uses it to store things she'd rather not see, like plastic bags, etc. I need to get me some of these! (Note: check out her cool hanger with all the different hooks! Simple and sleek.)

Onion Bags:

These are onion bags that J bought over the years. She started searching for cool ones when buying onions, and decided to turn them into kitchen decoration. She says the Burger Buddies is her favorite because "they are pals, and belong together." Awww, ain't that sweet! I am envious of these, and again the colors are similar to the rice bags above and really pop against the color of the kitchen. And the cost? Free, with the purchase of onions.

Well those are my kitchen sightings! Have a cool kitchen sighting or idea that you wanna share?