A thing of beauty is a joy forever
Its loveliness increases; It will never pass into nothingness
Could this line from Endymion by John Keats (1795-1821) be applied to the latest adornment to our house?
In an effort to prevent spillages from drinks hot or cold in the electronic jungle we call home, Barry has given me a cup holder. It attaches to one of the bookshelves by my chair. It’s beautiful, isn’t it?
Do you know why the spillages from hot and cold drinks occur? Poor eye sight, anxiety, constant exhaustion etc? Mine is definitely an intention tremor, more in my overused right hand.
ReplyDeleteDrinks are spilled by stepping cats and barging dogs - nothing to do with my competence or otherwise.
DeleteWhat a brilliant idea! My cup/glass teeters on the windowsill next to my favorite place to sit. Inevitably this is when Cricket decides he absolutely MUST also sit on the windowsill. I need a cupholder!
ReplyDeleteI wouldn't need one if we didn't have dogs and cats. Cats choose the worst routes and situations! 😺
DeleteI love how you've made it your own and used the cup you want!
ReplyDeleteIt doesn't sit quite straight so I have to be careful not to overfill it.
DeleteThat looks handy!
ReplyDeleteIt is! I pooh-poohed the idea but am fed up with spillages caused by cats and dogs. It's a pity it's so ugly!
DeleteI'm not sure beautiful is the word I'd use for that cup holder, but your cup is very pretty!
ReplyDeleteI certainly don't think it's beautiful, but it's functional.
DeleteI think your cup holder is practical & useful - not sure if I would call it "beautiful". Your cup however - that surely is beautiful 💛
ReplyDeleteNo, it's ugly! I do like pretty cups, though.
DeleteThe cup is prettier than the holder and I just know I would use a mug if I had a holder. My drinks usually just sit on the table just left of my laptop.
ReplyDeleteIt's the cats and dogs that cause the spills, mainly Jellicoe and Gilbert. The holder is ugly!
DeleteBuy some stickers and adhesive gemstones and decorate it.
DeleteIt does look very practical but I fear that I would still spill my coffee even if I had one of those. I am a clumsy oaf.
ReplyDeleteI must admit that I'm more relaxed now, even though the holder is definitely not attractive.
DeleteNot so beautiful but functional. Better than spilling your drink!
ReplyDeleteAt least I don't keep hearing, 'Mind your drink' and other words to that effect.
DeleteThe cup holders a clever idea but I'm like you I have a special teacup and there's no way I'm going to give it up. At least I hope I don't break it let's put it that way, lol.
ReplyDeleteA favourite cup is to be treasured, that's for sure. My favourites change from week to week, inconsistent creature that I am.
DeleteI am sorry to have to say this ma'am but that cupholder is NOT a thing of beauty. It is like the end of drainpipe that a roofer has left in the skip. I hope that my brutal reality check does not offend you. Why not simply use an absorbent beermat?
ReplyDeleteGilbert does not like to be compared to a beermat, and neither do the cats, so needs must when the devil drives, offensive to the eye as it is.
DeleteMy first Saturday morning chuckle.
ReplyDeleteThank you. 😀
DeleteWell, it's a good idea in theory . . .
ReplyDeleteIt's not pretty, but it works.
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ReplyDeleteHi Janice - the cup yes ... the holder not much - but might be useful ... cheers Hilary
ReplyDeleteMy thoughts precisely, Hilary. 😉
DeleteIt is rare, but I am truly lost for words. What can I say beyond enjoy your cuppa supported by a device.
ReplyDeleteI know - it's horrible, isn't it?
DeleteIt does the job what it is made for.
ReplyDeleteIt does, but, oh, dear . . .
DeleteVery cool! And the cup is very pretty.
ReplyDeleteThank you. 😀
DeleteWhat a thoughtful gift.
ReplyDeleteYes, it is. He means well 😀
DeleteWhat a useful and practical gift. Beauty is secondary in such matters, I think.
ReplyDeleteIt is certainly very far behind in second place . . .
DeleteIt's certainly functional and your cup is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
Functional and beautiful are not necessarily counterproductive,. though they are in this case 😂🤣
DeleteYou seem to have a most excellent husband.
ReplyDeleteHe is, in most respects, bless him.
DeletePractical holder, beautiful cup!
ReplyDeletePerhaps someone could devise an attractive holder . . .
DeleteYour cup certainly is a thing of beauty :-)) Well done for not giving in to the cup holder's limitations! xxx
ReplyDeleteRising above it is the only way to respond!
ReplyDeleteHmmmm - it has all been said. Someone probably went to university and did a whole degree in 'design' to come up with that.
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