Finding A Way To Store Plates For Small Homes

I've written about my current addiction/hobby in collecting plates here. And with my growing (growing talaga or growing boxes of plates with no home???) collection, I have to find them a home. With a small house and a small kitchen, finding a space is difficult. We've been trying to organize the kids' toys too (another post for that!) and now my plates! Waaaah! So I've been looking around in Pinterest for some inspiration and ideas.

It's either we buy a new cabinet or install something to our current kitchen to make more space. Then again, we have to consider our budget for this. I always check the home section of SM Department Store or drop by Mandaue Foam. I wish we have an IKEA here! So here's a few inspiration and ideas I like.

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Thinking if we have a space for a cabinet, smaller than this but I like that you can see everything.

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Love the color. Size a bit small. Love the plate wall!

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I like the separate openings and wallpaper back.

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Or we can convert/fix one of our existing cabinet into this.

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Or make one of our kitchen walls like this for more space! And buy the cabinet for additional storage.

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Or buy this. I saw one in Daiso and Puregold.

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Or buy kitchen storage like this. Just to have to measure our plates.

I would have to ask the BOS first for his input and opinions because he is very particular with these kids of things! So when I see something I like, I have to take photos and let him see first. Like these photos below!

BOS, whatchu think? How about you Do you have any tips for me?

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Lock & Lock Opens at The New Shangri-La East Wing

I've been a long user and fan of Lock & Lock!

When I had my first job in 2007, my mom bought me and my sister a matching glass food container. It was Lock & Lock! It was my first time to see and know of "baunan" that is glass. I was impressed! In 2012, when I had to live in a condo alone, I hoarded food containers for my leftover food and when I had to cook a batch of ulam for baon the next week. Lock & Lock was my best friend and still is!

Last December, the SoMoms were invited to the newly opened Lock & Lock store in Shangri-La's East Wing.

Lock & Lock not only offers different containers but also cooking wares! I am in need of a new wok/deep pan and I'm happy to discover Lock & Lock's new line! But first, here's a peek into the store.

They always have a SALE rack (who doesn't love that 4 letter word!) and they also gift sets that are perfect for giveaways!

Storage and more storage containers for your every need!

Comes in different shapes and sizes

For the OC in you, I hoarded these! (Photo grabbed from Go! Jackie Go!

Another great product by Lock & Lock is the Boroseal Glass Containers!

They're heat-safe, cool-safe and odor resistant! Lock & Lock Boroseal glass and other tempered glasses are different! Mommies, take note! Unlike tempered glasses, Lock & Lock Boroseal glass uses  materials that contain strong heat resistant properties which could withstand sudden change in temperature. It can withstand  temperature up to 400C.  What's also great about it is you can also use it for your oven and use it as bakeware (just take off the lid)!

I, myself have experienced glass containers splitting in half after heating it in the microwave! Horror! So don't buy those cheap glass containers! I've learned my lesson! Remember it should always be quality over quantity!

The Lock & Lock E-Cook Deco is made of high quality, lightweight

aluminum material, offering a great long lasting durability. This is on my wishlist! As the current wok we're using is about to give up on us!

And the star of the day, the Speed Cook, which can cut your cooking time into half! I think most of the SoMoms got one

of these!

Little Juro thinks it's a steering wheeel hehe!

The Speed Cook was put into test by the SoMoms to prove you don't need any cooking oil to cook! The challenge was to cook as many pancakes as you can!

Phenomenal Mama VS Manila Fashion Observer!

MFO won the challenge and got herself a Speed Cook! Yay! And yes it doesn't stick! Ang galing!

What's so great about the Speed Cook and E-Cook that it works with electric stove! I have to be particular when buying because we use an electric stove and not all are compatible with it! I'm so happy with my Speed Cook. My helper was also amazed!

Thank you Lock & Lock for having us!

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