Pam Tellew

This thread reminds me that I wanted to ask for input about strewing in a
small crowded house. I have in my mind the idea of the empty table on
which things semi magically appear that are either relevant or new and
different. But the reality is that the dining room table is our office and
strewn with mail. I try to clear it off if it's not stuff someone's
working on, but it's rarely near empty. I hate to spend so much time
straightening up too. (housework, if done right, can kill you...)

SO what are alternative ways people have of providing space for new playthings?

Pam