We had a mug tree when I was growing up. It was wooden and sported small orange and green Coringware mugs. While I’d love to have that one back in my life, this Vicki Turner creation turns the idea of “mug tree” upside down! A playful take on Newton’s notion of gravity, its fruit turns into coasters for the mugs. It comes with four mugs, four coasters and a wee little squirrel on the base! It’s at rockettstgeorge.com for about $100 (damn that exchange rate!). Of course, first I need to find some more counter space. Hmmm… — Angela M.