Aurelia Butler

If there’s anyone who knows the importance of keeping a kitchen organized, it’s John Kanell. The Preppy Kitchen founder is constantly testing out new recipes — everything from edible cookie dough to corn casserole — and sharing his finds with 1.34 million subscribers on his YouTube channel.
But he also knows that presentation is nearly as important as the food itself, so he asked interior designer Amy Beth Cupp to design a built-in pantry that’s equally functional and beautiful. In the video above, he details how he stores his casual and seasonal table linens, holiday tableware, and formal dinnerware. Everything has its own drawer with soft-close slides, so that John can see exactly what’s inside and avoid damaging any breakable items when closing them shut.
Even if you’re working with a smaller space, John suggests grouping items — linens, especially — by color or season. That way, you don’t have to dig through red and green napkins to find your springtime hues.
If you prefer to keep things organized based on function alone, that works, too — it’s your kitchen, after all. “Do what works for you. I like having things grouped by color, function, and size,” he explains. “For example, I have a whole drawer with just sprinkles in it, and a whole drawer with just spices in it. I organize the spices by use — spices for curry, spices for holiday baking, and the rest is alphabetical.”
Watch the video above for more organizing inspiration.

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Gigantic beauty sales can be overwhelming, I get it. That’s why I’m here to tell you about the one absolute, best, can’t-miss deal from Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale: $11 Diptyque candles. Considering a single Diptyque candle will cost you $36, that’s a steal.
The bargain comes in the form of a set of five travel-sized priced at $55. It’s a $75 value and includes all of Diptyque’s greatest hits, so you can try them all and then decide which bigger candle(s) you’ll want to expand your home fragrance library.

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These are the five scents:
Baies (Berries): A fruity scent made up of blackcurrant leaves and a bouquet of roses. It’s so popular it often sells out on Diptyque’s site.
Feu de Bois (Wood Fire): A cozy, homey smell that evokes a crackling fire
Figuier (Fig Tree): A warm, fresh aroma made up of fig leaves, bark, and milky sap
Mimosa: A dreamy wanderlust-inducing floral that smells like the French Riviera, lined with mimosa flowers
Roses: A classic, timeless scent that is even better than an actual of bouquet of roses because it’ll last you longer.
Doesn’t that all sound delightful? The possibilities are endless with this set: Put one in every single room. Light one when you stream a virtual yoga class and mindfully place it far away from your mat. Gift a couple of the candles to some friends—although, since this is such a rare deal we won’t blame you if you hoard them all to yourself.
In case you haven’t already set multiple reminders in your phone for when Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale begins, the sale opens to all Nordstrom cardholders on August 13 and the public on August 19.

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