Spice Rack DIY

My spice cupboard is in perpetual disarray, filled with mismatched jars, boxes, plastic bags, and tins.  While I am happy to have the arsenal of flavors at my disposal, it saddens me every time I open the cupboard door to this eyesore and rifle through the mess.

Inspired by Adrianna of A Cozy Kitchen, I finally tackled a section of my kitchen that I hate to love and love to hate.

I wanted to get all my spices in containers that are not only uniform but also pleasing to the eye.  I have always loved the shape of mason jars and couldn't resist the opportunity to get a miniature army of them! 

I bought 5oz jars from Sur La Table and painted the lids with chalkboard paint. It took a couple of coats to get a smooth surface and I needed to let them fully dry overnight.  After that, I wrote each spice name on the lid in chalk and filled, enjoying the fall hues and textures of each spice as I repackaged it. 

Although I am not quite finished, I am thrilled by the look of my new spice jar family and so excited to start using them in dishes this fall!