I wasn’t always this way, but I can’t pinpoint exactly when I turned into a crazy coaster person. It certainly didn’t come from my parents, who have been placing cups and mugs full of ...

Since the 19th century, Bavarian beer halls have used felt pads as coasters, absorbing condensation and spillage, and protecting wooden surfaces. Los Angeles-based company Graf & Lantz has updated the ...

Beyond giving you a dedicated place to rest your glass, a coaster protects surfaces from pesky water rings (and scratches). And the best coasters come with nonslip grip to prevent sliding. From ...

Do I need some bierfilzl? Probably not. But I’m loving the thick German felt wine coasters from the local Los Angeles company Gräf & Lantz, which specializes in well-designed felt objects such as iPad ...

Smart, stylish under $50 finds any gent would be glad to give or get this holiday season. Coasters are an afterthought in most gentlemen’s quarters and aside from keeping furniture in top shape, the ...

Dianne Bubolz will be at The Workshop on Sunday, Aug. 27 from 5 to 7 p.m. teaching a felted mug rug class. Participants will make a pretty (and practical) “mug rug” to use under a favorite mug or to ...