Monday, February 17, 2025

Coffee Cups and Art

New in my Living Room

Recently, I haven’t had any drink-centered photos to share with Elizabeth’s Tuesday Drink blog party, but today is different. First, in my living room, a new way to hold a cup of tea or coffee.

This is my new coffee and tea cup holder that fits over the arm of the couch.
Len made it for me last week.




Also a good place to leave my iPad…

… or snacks like this jar of goldfish crackers.

In the Museum Shop: Mugs

Cat mugs in the gift shop at the University of Michigan Museum of Art.



At the Museum

Dark Presence III (1971) by Louise Nevelson

Blog post and all photos © 2025 mae sander

19 comments:

Rajani Rehana said...

Great blog

Story Time said...

Great armrest shelf!

Jeanie said...

Len is super clever. Brilliant idea. I need another mug like a hole in the head but I think I might just have to one day visit that museum shop!

Carola Bartz said...

You got a great cup holder for the armrest - well done, Len. I always have my mug or glass in the book shelf behind me, so it's not that easy to get. Your solution looks so much better.

CJ Kennedy said...

That is a great armrest shelf. I've seen pictures in catalogs, but Len's looks very sturdy. The tuxedo cats are very cute. I wonder if the museum shop does online ordering? I'll have to check that out. Happy T Day

My name is Erika. said...

Len is very clever and that is a great idea. I like your mug too, and all those mugs at the museum-especially those Japanese kitties and the owls. Have a super T day Mae. hugs-Erika

gluten Free A_Z Blog said...

Museum stores have the best items- Ii like your mug. what a clever idea for the table to hold it

Iris Flavia said...

Clever idea with the holder! And cute mugs, too.

Kokopelli said...

OMG, look at all the lovely mugs! And that cup holder is a very practical piece of furniture. Well done, Len! Happy T Day!

Barwitzki said...

This is wonderful... such a practical coffee and tea cup holder for the sofa. My husband likes to do crafts, I show him. Absolutely great when watching films from the sofa at home... I like it :-)
Thank you and best regards to you. May you enjoy your tea with joy.
Hug from Viola
p.s. nice exhibition, I love art. Thanks.

eileeninmd said...

Great creation by Len, the armrest holder is perfect.
Cute mug and the museum has some pretty mugs.
Take care, have a wonderful day!

Let's Art Journal said...

That's a great addition to your living room and I loved seeing all the art ❤️. Happy T Day wishes! Hugs, Jo x

David M. Gascoigne, said...

Looks pretty handy.

Lisca said...

What a great solution to hold your drink. I have a similar thing on my arm rest. Beautiful mug by the way.
Happy T-Day,
Lisca

Sharon Madson said...

I love your table over the arm. How cool is that? Great mugs. Happy T Day.

DVArtist said...

Now that arm table is something I would like.

nwilliams6 said...

I could use one of those little tables! Super cool. Lovely mugs and fun art. Great pictures and happy T-day a bit late. Hugz

Bleubeard and Elizabeth said...

What a fabulous table for the couch. I LOVE the cat mugs. We have a Nevelson at our art museum, too. Sorry I am late visiting, but I am thrilled beyond belief that you shared your T Stands For Tuesday post with us this week.

Spyder said...

I once tried to make one of those arm rests....now ehere is it!?? Faughter has a little try that does the same, very handy! Love all the mugs! Happy very late T day! ((Lyn))