Toy Baskets.

This past weekend, we got rid of L's playpen from our living room. It had been very handy, but since we live in a flat and are always craving for more space, it was time the playpen went (instead, we have made L.'s room completely secure and put up a kiddie gate at the door*). As it was full of toys, I've transfered everything into a bag for now but I like the idea of these colourful toy baskets to keep the living room neat & tidy. They are handwoven shopping baskets from Ghana which you can buy from here (UK) or here (US). What do you think?

* in case you're wondering, we don't have a habit of  'locking' our little boy in his room but we did need a secure place for him in the morning when we are alone and need to get ready for work. How do you manage with your babies/toddlers when you are alone and need to shower, cook or clean up? I usually let L. follow me everywhere except in the kitchen when I'm cooking (too risky!) and in the bathroom when I'm showering (he plays peek-a-boo with the curtain and tries to climb in!).  

{via Little Lottie Loves / photos ©The New Domestic}