If you are like me you feel like you just cleaned up the house and turn around to discover that your little monsters wasted no time in turning your living room to a disaster zone.

One thing I think we all need to invest in is alternative storage! I really hate to spend money on more modern items when I can get something that has more of a sentimental value and I know I can use them for so many different things!

Here are a couple of my latest purchases for my own family that can double as toys, kitchen aids and anything else you can think of. I like them because they can be placed anywhere in the house and they look like cool vintage pieces!

I recently bought a metal doll crib that we stuff our little stuff animals in and it stays in a little corner of my boys playroom. Its just one of the sweetest little toys ever! I hope someday I can give it to either my future daughter or granddaughter!

Suitcases are perfect for storing playclothes in or something like coloring books. We keep vintage crayons and coloring books in a very sweet suitcase we got years ago that says  “I’m going to grandmas house.” I found its easy to stick up high when we arent using it and handy to take down when we want it.

Vintage planters! You can find these at the thrift store for 25cents and they are so awesome for any playroom. I actually have one in my office that I stick pens and pencils in and its a happy little face I can look forward to everyday!

1. Metal crib 2. Suitcase 3.Planter on ebay