David artsmith - A common home decorating theme is the conflict between round and square. It is sort of a basic philosophical point, an innate choice of style that everyone makes in a relatively visceral way. When choosing drink coasters, the conflict crystallizes, making the stylistic preference readily apparent. Drink coasters are a way of [...]
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What kind of a person uses a drink coaster? It’s a simple question at first, and yet it speaks to the deep seated psychology of a person. It explores ideas of possession, investment, care, and detail, which can reveal some of the inner workings of the mind of the individual.
Care and attention is one of [...]
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David Artsmith - Coasters are unique pieces of a room’s decor, because rather than standing static in a single place within the space, coasters are meant to be taken out and passed around the environment. In this way they can stretch out across the entire space like a web, having far more influence on the [...]
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David Artsmith - Most people overlook the drink coaster. It is there to function, to protect more important surfaces. It is really just functional, and most people dont bother paying attention to them. However what most people don’t realize is that coasters can actually be an elegant part of a room’s décor. They can also [...]
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David Artsmith - The drink coaster is all about perfection. Its presence means that someone is trying to maintain the perfection of their possessions. They don't want their tables and other surfaces to suffer from water rings, liquid damage, or scratches. That is the purpose of a coaster, to stand as a barrier between your [...]
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