Built to Spill

The coaster's clear: M&Coasters' six-pack of discs.Photo: Peter Berson

Cleaning up after a big party reveals the havoc that beer cans and wineglasses can wreak on your furniture—and while using your parents’ old Barry Manilow’s Greatest Hits CD set for coasters may seem like a good idea, it’s surely not going to win you points in the décor department. Instead, opt for M&Coasters’ festive pack of six to boost your coolness cred and spruce up your living quarters. The price is a hit, too—they’re $18 at the MoMa Design Store (44 West 53rd Street and 81 Spring Street; 800-447-6662).

Built to Spill