6. Branded Coasters

We’ve all read Emily Post and we all know the drill: if you go to a party, you must ALWAYS put a coaster under whatever you are drinking, lest you spoil the furniture with an unsightly water ring (or worse). It’s good manners, but it’s also just common sense. However, this means that if you are the host of a festive gathering, you better have some coasters for your guests. And this is where these beauties come in. Four coasters made from solid pine, each featuring a stunning image of “All That You Left Behind”-era Bono, which has been branded (not printed, the seller is careful to mention) with his likeness. Unclear why he didn’t go ahead and make coasters of the whole band, but perhaps it makes a kind of sense: let’s be honest, The Edge, Adam and Larry are great, but only Bono is truly a “brand.” Whatever! The point is, these are pretty sweet as a conversation piece and the sort of thing that any guest would happily set their martini, pinot or 40 of Guinness on. You’ll have a meteoric rise in your community as the bon vivant hostess with the mostess and all that your guests will leave behind is their appreciation, bonhomie and maybe some urine in a potted plant. But at least you won’t have rings on your furniture.