Thank you for all of your cute basket suggestions! I went with plastic lace baskets for toy storage. I had completely forgotten about them, but they were all over the design blogs when they first came out as the Carrie bike baskets. Victoria uses one for file storage, Joy has one for scraps in her studio, and now I can tell you that they also make excellent little toy bins.
p.s. Have I ever mentioned how much I love my vintage side tables? They’re the best. They hold remotes in the drawers, magazines and the new toy baskets underneath, and they have ample surface space up top. And they were only $10 each.
58 comments
Landry
How did you get these baskets for $10 each? I see them for $25 at thecontainerstore.com, thanks!
RickinSC
The challenge is getting our grandson to put the toys back in the basket. So I designed and built a toy cabinet that requires him to put a toy back BEFORE he can get out another toy.
You can see it in this video.
I’m thinking about making a bigger toy cabinet where each compartment can hold a basket. What do you think?
Cynthia
I have these and love more each day:) love what you did with them!!!!!!!!!
Melissa
Thanks for the info about these cute baskets. They are totally up my alley, but I would have never found them at the Container Store (I had to ask when I went, as they were hidden in the back!), Two of them fit perfectly under my coffee table. One holds puppy toys, and the other holds magazines.
They are so cute, that I know even when I no longer need them to serve this purpose, I’ll be able to find something to use them for. Maybe I’ll run away to Paris, and use them for my groceries. :)
Michele
I just love that monkey! where is he from?
Making it Lovely
I think Brandon bought it at Babies R Us.
Potoula
Just stumbled upon your site. Your decorating is simply beautiful. And the pink tree is so chic! Wherever did you get those sparkly silver round accessories pictured on your side table and on top of your dining room chandelier? Love those!
Making it Lovely
Those were from Kmart (the Martha Stewart Christmas line).
down pillow
Great choice – love it!!!!!
Christine
What a great choice! Unfortunately we don’t have container store in Canada. I might have to figure out how to get these shipped up here!
Fiona
I’m guessing you can’t stack these, right? That would be perfect if you could.
Making it Lovely
They don’t stack, but they do nest inside one another when empty.
erin p.
that is the CUTEST basket i have ever seen, and they’re not crazy over-priced! i NEED some NOW! thanks for the post!
Meredith from Penelope Loves Lists
You know, I saw those brocade baskets and thought that it might be too girly for my simple style, but, when I see how you’ve used it here, I see that it adds just a touch of pretty without being overwhelming.
Thanks for having such a great eye.
Miss B
Oh this is too perfect. Of course it’s a great choice:)
Gretchen Schock
Fantastic idea! love it! the picture is amazing to boot!
Mrs. Priss
Oh these are perfect for toy storage! My husband and I were just talking about how we need to find something where we can shove all Maddie’s little books and things at the end of the night. They get spread out EVERYWHERE. These would be perfect!
jbhat
The perfect find. The perfect use. The perfect spot.
I love that picture too. It’s magazine worthy.
Corie
Could.not.love.it.more! SO pretty, much more feminine than the leather box-types I thought would be feminine! ;) I want some!
b.a.
oh my, this must be the most adorable little toy basket i’ve ever seen.
Heather
I just saw these in Real Simple last night – too cute!
Krysten
That looks so nice!
Nuit
woooow it looks amazing!!! loved the basket! and sure your tables were a true bargain :)
Mary
Love it!!!
Viv
Perfect Nicole!
Your side tables are indeed very lovely. As is your lounge, pillow on your lounge and toy. Hehe.. I love everything in this photo. Viv xx
Barb F (Australia)
Gorgeous! I love toy storage that doesn’t look like toy storage, and these suit your place so well.
ashlina
im dying for that monkey…key-ute!
luuve
they look amazing…sooo lovely..this picture is awesome!
Joi
Those are so pretty! I’ve never seen them before!
Allison
Those are adorable! I also have side tables just like that, and it’s a great solution to storing things that are necessary, but not pretty! I personally hate looking at kleenex boxes and hide them in the drawers!
Emma
I was looking for some baskets to go on top of my new linen cupcoard I’ve put in my bathroom – these would be PERFECT (all white for me please!) Not sure if I can get them in Australia but I’m going to try! I love your little vase and flowers, where is the vase from and are they real flowers?
Making it Lovely
Yes, the flowers are real. The vase is vintage – I picked it up a year or two ago at an estate sale and it’s one of my favorites now.
stephanie
congrats on making top 50! I totally agree with the vote!
Tals
I love the pillow on your couch!can you tell us where it’s from?
Thanks!!
Making it Lovely
It’s a mistletoe pillow from Pottery Barn.
Pencils
Those look great! Right now I have Aurora’s toys in a (I think) banana-leaf woven basket I got at Target. It looks nice, but it’s already overflowing and we’re going to need more storage at the new house.(We just bought a house, are waiting for a closing date.) I’m thinking of getting some kind of tall shelving units with doors on the bottom so I can put some of her toys out of sight.
Lauren
so pretty! i think that’s maybe the prettiest storage i’ve seen. i’ll be keeping those in mind for when i have some toys to store one day :).
Kelly
what a fantastic idea!
Nina
Those are so pretty! I’m always looking for pretty storage bins, most of them are so industrial or just plain boring. Thanks for sharing.
Chaucee
Aw what a cute sock monkey : ) I used to make those as a kid!
Jen P.
OMG, I LOVE the lace basket!!!! I must have them too!
Mim
Oh! It’s lovely!!! Thanks for sharing the other users pics too.
Elissa
Those are perfect! I remember loving them when I first saw them, but couldn’t figure out where to get them (at least for a decent price). I’ll have to try the container store now!
Lúcia
Really beautiful, both the basket and the side tables.
Amnah
Those are just too cute! I would love to get my hands on those.
Kristin
Those are gorgeous! I may have to acquire one or two.
Katie
where did you pick yours up? are these the same as at the container store?
http://www.containerstore.com/shop/storage/openBinsBaskets/plastic?productId=10023448
Making it Lovely
Yes, those are the ones.
Catherine
What a coincidence, I was just looking at these in RG Madden yesterday. They look lovely but I couldn’t think what I would store in them.
Quinn
Soooo lovely! Had never seen them before. Was just brainstorming tonight with DH about creative storage options and this is a great idea!
Marissa
that looks great, good call
Carla
great idea! Thanks for sharing!
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