a place for everything

With an old small kitchen I'm encountering the not unusual problem of limited storage. And after working in the kitchen for the past few months I have noticed what areas could do with a little boost of organization, a place to put things to keep them handy.

I found this random metal rooster hook at the hardware store last week. The aged cream finish was very not my thing but it was easy to paint.

I hung it on the cabinet next to the stove so that my potholders and oven mitt were right there when I needed them. I'm hoping this new addition will cut down on the number of times I grab hot pans with unprotected hands, and bring down the number of food related injuries I receive.