I got this to hold mail on my counter, but have ended up using it to store my 3-yr-old son's workbooks and art supplies.  It keeps everything organized and I can leave it out for him to easily grab something to do when I'm making dinner.  It's pretty enough to leave out and holds his coloring books, magazines and puzzles in the back, and two plastic pencil cases (one in each front compartment) with his crayons, pencils, etc.  Now I need to order another one for me!