I found this old toolbox, buried behind and under tools, forgotten and unused. I acquired it (by asking politely: pleasegimmegimmegimme) immediately. I love repurposing items and finding new uses for them especially if it is something unusual. I knew exactly what this old toolbox was going to be: a spice caddy!
My ultra frugal freebie is an actual, real toolbox. It is a heavy duty construction, solid wood and metal, destined to last for years to come! I did not have to do anything but give it a good cleaning. It has a flat black paint that might even be actual chalkboard paint because the chalks write perfectly on it.
I am considering staining the wooden handle but I also like the natural look it has.
Look how many spice bottles it can fit:
I ended up using this all the time – instead of a spice rack – because it is so versatile.
It lives on our kitchen counter ready to be carried on the table or even outside – for the future grillings we are going to have.
Back side:
And the front side after a meticulous edit:
Beautiful in its simplicity.
And so, so practical!
The Cute is tugging, nudging and pushing me to read her a book so, that’s all for today and enjoy. 🙂
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This is really too cute! Love the idea! I will be featuring your post in this week’s Home and Garden Thursday,
Kathy
That’s fantastic! Thank you. 😀
That’s a great idea! Thanks for sharing at Home Sweet Home!
Sherry
Glad you like it and the party was fun! 🙂
What a cute idea! Nicely done!
Thank you! 😀
visiting from Delightsome Home garden thursday linkey How cute! I love it! I currently have my spices in just a plastic tray thing with high sides. SO much easier than just scattered on a shelf, but..your tool box is a great embellishment to the cabinets! I’ll have to keep my eye out for something like this to replace the plastic thing I have!
Cheri
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Hello! Glad you stopped by. 😀
You are so right: the toolbox does go well with the cabinets! (And husband likes to use it at it is ‘manly enough’; hehe.)
Too, too cute and a great way to keep spices corralled. Thanks for linking up to The Vintage Inspiration Party.
Thank you and the other ladies for the great party. 🙂
Such a cute idea- thank you for sharing!
Thank you for dropping by. 😀
Love your tool box/spice rack! Great way to use it, hadn’t thought of using one for spices. Very handy! Free is the best (-;
Hello, glad you liked the idea. 😀
What an adorable and useful way to use that old toolbox – I love it! Thanks for sharing it at the Vintage Inspiration Party!
Hi! Thanks for stopping by, glad you like it. 🙂
So cute I just love this!
So glad you like it! 😀
Love your new spice caddy. Free is always nice!
Welcome and glad you like the caddy.Your doily framing is a great diy too (seems I can only post with a google account on your blog – I haven’t gotten one yet so, I am telling you here).
This is a smart idea! I’ve always thought those little toolboxes would be great in a kitchen, but never considered spices!
Glad you like it! Toolboxes can have so many uses, I wish I could find more. 😀
Very cute and FREE! Love free. Yes, that would come in handy for grilling outside. 🙂
We all love free. 😀 And yes, being so sturdy one can take it anywhere.