Ottomans are so great because they often serve double (or triple) duty. I love that this one is secretly outfitted with 16 pockets for storing shoes (or other things!) and is lined with a pretty fabric that adds such a fun unexpected punch of color.
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Portable Storage Baskets
A tote basket is a beautiful solution for containing and conveniently transporting files and/or project supplies from room-to-room.
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I'm loving these hand-woven fair trade imports from Tango Zulu:
From left to right: Water Hyacinthin Honey Large, Rectangular Bolga Basket in Natural Large, Oval Bolga Basket
P.S. You can also use 'em as market totes, magazine holders, picnic baskets...there's a multitude of uses!