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Last year I did a post detailing a few of my favorite items I always have on hand in my kitchen and wanted to do a follow up covering some more. I spend so much time in this room, experimenting with recipes so I am always trying to find ways to make it more efficient and enjoyable to be in. I never want the kitchen to feel cluttered, but instead filled with functional accents that I use in daily life. Even in our small space, I try to maximize storage so I can have multiple platters, serving bowls and prep dishes on hand when need be.
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Aesop Hand Soap
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I think the little elements in a kitchen can make it feel special, no matter the size. A high end hand soap is one of my favorite functional accents. I have tried so many, but always come back to the classic Aesop Resurrection for it’s wonderfully fresh scent and moisturizing properties.
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Iron Towel Bar
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Kitchen towels tend to end up all over the place. Hanging on the sink or on the oven handle, but I like for them to have a proper place to hang up and dry. I have had this towel bar in our kitchen for years and I love it! It looks clean and simple and it’s quite heavy duty.
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A Quality Cutting Board
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Even though our kitchen is small and counter space is limited, I love having a sturdy thick chopping block on the counter. A high quality board makes all the difference in preserving your knives and John Boos makes my favorite. I have the 18 x 13 which is a great smaller size!
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Wire Baskets
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I love these wire baskets for corralling items in my pantry such as dry goods (potatoes, onions, etc.) and cleaning supplies under the sink. I like dry goods to have some ventilation and even though onion skins can fall through the cracks I think it keeps things fresher than in more of a closed container.
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Shun Knives
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Shun Premier Blonde knives are my absolute favorite, especially the chef’s knife. Over the years I have built a collection of Shun knives based on my cooking needs because their quality is incredible. I also love my Lamson knives for a great quality cheaper option!
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Ramekins
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A forever kitchen staple. I use ramekins for everything from Crème Brûlée to using as a little bowl for everyday snacks. I love these Crate & Barrel sets in both short and tall.
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Kitchen Candle
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I still can’t get enough of the odor eliminating kitchen candle. The Basil scent is so fresh and is my favorite for lingering cooking odors. For a much cheaper option, I have been loving this Target option I talked about in a few posts ago.
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I love your kitchen posts. Thanks for this! I have been doing some Chrissy-inspired shopping lately.
I love hearing that! Thank you so much Suzanne, Happy Weekend!