A fun find from IKEA

Along the topic of magnetism, I want to show you a nifty IKEA contraption:

When it comes to a kitchen, you want a space to fit your cooking needs. We are in the process of creating such a space. Jacob and I cook quite a bit--as such, we have several "go-to" spices we seem to use pretty frequently (like basil, oregano or cayenne pepper)..but there are those spices we only use on occasion (like cumin or cardamom). 

So when it came time to register for our wedding gifts last year, we decided that the standard spice rack was not for us. Instead, I stumbled across this ingenious IKEA idea:

Combine a Grundtal magnetic knife rack with Grundtal magnetic containers. 

Grundtal knife rack...only $8.99

Grundtal containers...a set of three only $4.99

Result? A pretty awesome (and oh so versatile) magnetic spice rack.  We made two, one for baking spices and another for general cooking spices. See here:

Our most-used cooking spices and seasonings

Our baking spices...made more convenient right above my KitchenAid mixer

Not only are they convenient and easy-to-use, but they make an artful addition to any kitchen wall

So pretty! And no more questioning whether you are out of your spices.

Not only are these containers good for spices, but they can be used for non-edibles as well. In my workspace, I have a set of three on a magnet board holding rubber bands, push pins and paper clips. How would you use them?