My dream of having Candace Olson over to give me a wall of built-in storage has not yet materialized. So in the meantime, I continue to stack mounds of blankets and toys anywhere I can. I love the idea of furniture that looks great and provides needed storage. My favorite is the new Charles Storage table from sparkability.com. It comes in walnut or birch. The lid has a chalkboard on one side and walnut or birch on the other.

Or if you need some extra seating, for the same price you can get the Ryan Leather Ottoman with Nested Stools from Cost Plus World Market. Flip the ottoman lid over to the wood tray side and voila, you have a coffee table. This is a nice idea for families with little ones learning to walk (soft corners).

Charles Storage - $299 at sparkability.com (via shelterrific)
Ryan Ottoman with Nested Stools - $299 at worldmarket.com